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May 4, 2010

Kyosho TF6 Touring car

Having followed the car through its development stages, Kyosho Germany have announced that the TF6 touring car kit has just arrived in Europe and will be available in the next days. Developed by Kyosho Japan masterminds Shin Adachi and Kazuhiro Miyazaki and race proven by German international team driver Christopher Krapp, the TF6 is ready to hit the tracks worldwide. Equipped with a 2 belt drive train and a special ball outdrive system at the front and rear swing shafts, the car claims to set a new benchmark for on-road electric touring cars. Ready for the maximum power of the latest brushless motors and speed controllers, the chassis is able to handle both LiPo and classic NiMH batteries and shows the lowest possible CG for the best performance at the track. With podium finishes at the recent TITC race by Shin Adachi and A-Main attendance at the 2009 European Championships as well as winning the outdoor German National Championship by Christopher Krapp, this car will be a serious competitor for the world championship this year.

View images of the TF6 here

May 4, 2010

Team Titan Blitz Buggy808 body

New from Team Titan is the Blitz Buggy808 body shell for the Xray XB808. Available in 1mm and 1.5mm thick versions, it features a higher and more forward cab to give more front down-force than the standard shell. This also allows more open space around the engine head to provide better cooling. Made from high quality polycarbonate it is supplied unpainted and includes window mask and decals.

View more body images here

May 4, 2010

LRP 5600mAh 50C competition LiPo

LRP has released this new 5600mAh competition car line hard case LiPo. Specially developed for the competitive model racing scene, these 50C generation LiPos deliver extremely high current draw, especially during acceleration. The revolutionary HDS technology, developed by LRP, allows a very high discharge current and therefore also significantly more power. Furthermore the new LiPo has an extremely high voltage and very low internal resistance which set new benchmark for LiPo performance. Featured in a durable hard case to keep the cells from being damaged during use, it features vertical standard sub-c bulges for a secure fit into standard sub-C pre-cut chassis’.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

May 4, 2010

Xray T3 1-piece alu rear suspension holder

New from Xray for their T3 chassis, is this optional 1-piece aluminium rear suspension holder which is a direct replacement for the standard forward holders of the rear suspension. This holder is narrower than the rearward holder of the rear suspension but keeps the same width of the car as with standard T3 holders. The suspension holder reinforces the chassis and helps prevent chassis damage in extreme hard crashes.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 4, 2010

CA glue from Racing Experience

New from Racing Experience is this new formula CA glue for rubber tires. Working great whatever the hardness, even with the softest compounds, the new bottle and cap combination avoids caps sticking and any kind of leaking. This Racing Glue has been in testing by the whole Racing Experience team for some months now, in several countries, and is successfully used by one of the most famous tyres manufacturers in France.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

May 4, 2010

Exclusive – Protoform P56-Nitro sedan body

Protoform have given us the Exclusive first look at their all new P56-Nitro sedan 200mm body. This body is designed to be a more compact race body, thus offering superior response while giving excellent down force levels. This body adheres to the EFRA “Global Body Spec” rules as well as all ROAR body rules. The large aggressive wing sits upon 2 oversize wing stands that allow for larger wing screws and quick track side adjustments. Two small molded-in shark fins support the outer ends of the wing and prevent distortion at high speed. The P56-N is ROAR approved and is on the IFMAR ‘approved body’ list for this summer’s IFMAR Worlds in Houston TX. Made of high quality lexan, it’s available in 2 weights, ‘Lite’ and an even lighter weight ‘Pro-Lite’. It comes with a protective coating for easy painting. The body has been tested and given a “thumbs up” by racers like Mike Swauger and Scott Kimbrow. The P56-N will be available on May 5/10.

View more images of the body shell here

May 3, 2010

Taylor James joins Team Losi

Losi have welcomed former Jammin driver Taylor James and his numerous years of top level racing experience to the team. Taylor will be joining the team for the upcoming 1/8th ROAR Off-road Fuel Nationals warm-up race in Colorado Springs, CO on May 13th-18th and will be competing in all the major races including the upcoming IFMAR World Championships this November. Taylor James will be running the Team Losi Racing 8ight 2.0 buggy race roller and the 8ight-T 2.0 truggy race roller powered by Nitrotec engines and controlled by his Spektrum DX3R.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

May 3, 2010

Axial Racing .28 Spec 2S big block engine

New from Axial Racing is this .28 Spec 2S, a 4.6cc big block engine. Replacing the original spec 1S, the spec 2S features a larger machined billet aluminium heat-sink head for increased surface area and cooling, adjusted timing for increased RPM, 37,500 vs. 36,000, and a three needle slide carburetor that includes 8.0. 8.5, & 9.0mm venturis. All this on top of the standard features which include dual bushing aluminium connecting rod and true ABC chrome sleeve construction for durability. This is a direct bolt-in replacement engine for any .21+ engine mount, and will accept most aftermarket shaft drive starting systems.

Source: Axial Racing [axialracing.om]