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February 10, 2011

RB TG Modified .12 motor

The new RB TG Modified .12 motor is the product of much research and testing between JPM Racing of Australia, Matt Russell and RB in France. This is evident with the unique Australian image etched on the cooling head. Heavily modified by renowned race engine builder Matt Russell, the testing of this motor was performed by World’s finalist Phil Woodbury. The end results is a reliable motor with awesome power and excellent fuel economy. Phil Woodbury will also be racing this motor in the 2011 season. Comes with the latest EFRA 2659 pipe & manifold and ceramic main bearing.

Source: JPM Racing [jpmracing.com.au]

February 10, 2011

KM Racing engine bearing tools kit

KM Racing have introduced their new engine bearing tools kit. The set includes the tools you need to remove and re install both the front and rear bearings easily and precisely. Made from high quality materials, the tools are suitable for both .12 and .21 engines.

View the other tool here

February 10, 2011

Tekin sign Taylor Petersen

Tekin have announced that Taylor Petersen has joined their team, which will see the Mugen racer run their electrics at 1/8th BL races this year. Taylor’s first race will be at the Cabin Fever Supercross Race this weekend with his new Tekin Powered Mugen MBX-6 Eco buggy. Taylor has been chomping at the bit wanting to get into this hotly contested class and when asked about his decision on which electronics to power his Mugen buggy Taylor responded “Tekin was the obvious choice.”

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

February 10, 2011

Laszlo Kiss-Orban joins Viper RC

Viper RC Solutions have announced that multiple Hungarian National Champion Laszlo Kiss-Orban has joined their international racing team. Laszlo will be testing and racing Viper R/C ESC’s and motors at major European events like EFRA Euros, the Euro Touring Series and Hungarian Nationals.

For me, as an electrical engineer, this opportunity has double value. To use at the races a highly innovative device like Viper R/C speedo, motors, and accessories as a driver is one part, but to participate in this development team thinking and working by their own way it’s a plus for me. I would like to thank Viper R/C for giving me this great opportunity, and I hope my small country will become well known part of the European racing field in the future.

Source: Viper RC [viper-rc.com]

February 9, 2011

Exotek Racing EXO103 F103 conversion

Exotek Racing have released the EXO103 this high performance, lightweight chassis for the F103 based on the highly successful EXO104 link chassis. Inline battery mounting, 265mm wheelbase and a floating rear pod all translates into a potent platform for high power applications. Using actual components from the World Champion Yokomo 1/12th they have re-engineered the rear pod into a 2 link floating rear pod for superior rear traction and stability. The set includes a VCS through shaft center oil shock to perform tweak free side dampening, a carbon fiber 1 piece top deck to reduce tweak and allows just enough flex to maintain proper traction. A pan car type tweak screw and side spring adjustment feature help properly balance the rear pod and provide super smooth suspension action.

View more images of the EXO103 here

February 9, 2011

Mamba Max Pro SCT edition

Castle Creations have teamed with Hobbico to bring the Mamba Max Pro SCT ESC and Neu-Castle 1415-2400kv motor combo to customers who want to take the next step in speed and reliability beyond their stock brushless setup. These new 550 type motors are almost 100% more powerful than most stock brushless setups and are four pole, with higher quality components designed for improved torque and it just bolts right in with the ESC wires ready to connect to the motor. The Mamba Max Pro SCT is built for speed, but it’s also a torque monster, able to dig out of tall grass, sand, most any conditions you can throw at it.

Source: Castle Creations [castlecreations.com]

February 9, 2011

Orcan 25Plus[+] fuel for .21 engines

SMI Motorsport have announced their new Orcan 25Plus[+] fuel, specially designed for .21 engines. Extensively tested, the new composition offers more power at lower engine temperatures and is clearly aimed at 1/8 scale nitro on-road cars. For off-road use the experts at SMI Motorsport recommend the tried and tested Orcan fuel with 16% and 25% nitromethane. The specific development of the Orcan 25Plus[+] is based on the Orcan 16Plus[+] which was launched a year ago and is the first choice in the 200mm touring car class. The new fuel is available from early March in handy 2.5-litre cans only.

Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsport.de]

February 9, 2011

Speedzone 2S & 1S LiPo Battery connectors

Speedzone now offers a variety of connector options for LiPo batteries. First up is a standard length connector available with a balance plug, 4mm bullet connectors and a Deans type or Traxxas connector. These are also available without a balance plug for 1S applications, or for tight fitting areas. Next up are 85mm length connectors which are also available with Deans type or Traxxas connectors, with and without balance plugs. The shortened wire length allows these connectors to be used in places where room is an issue or gives the user a neat and compact finish to their wiring layout, while still using a plug and play connector for their battery packs. Connectors come with 12 gauge wire and can be used as a harness connector for hook-up to a charger or ESC. Speedzone also makes available their own low profile, low resistance 4mm male connectors. These types of connectors allow for soldering your wires at a 90 degree angle to the connector, permitting greater room for body and chassis clearance.

View the other connectors here