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July 17, 2010

HPI Flux Reload & Flux Shot

HPI Racing have released their Flux Reload Brushless ESC, a fully-featured, programmable ESC, suitable for 2S LiPo power or up to 9 NiMH cells. This speedo has everything you could want for fun running and bashing, and if you want to take it to the track too. It works great with the Flux Shot Brushless Motor, rated at 4300KV, equivalent to a 9-turn modified brushed motor, the Flux Shot is the perfect way to get into brushless power for any car or truck.

Click here to see the Flux Shot motor

July 17, 2010

Xray Column – Warm Warm-ups & Challenging Challenges

The 44th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column he talks about pre event testing, something essential for a successful result.

With the EC and WC races coming in the summer there is a lot of duties, work and projects to be finished so everybody is super busy. Of course the deadline for us does not mean the EC and WC races themselves but usually the warm-up races which are organised a few weeks or months before the official event. In the highly-competitive racing world, going to a EC or WC without practicing at an official (or at least private) warm-up is a professional suicide; none of the top teams take such a huge risk.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 17, 2010

Venom LiFe-Power line of LiFe packs

Venom have introduced their new LiFe-Power line of LiFe receiver and hard case batteries. They offer many advantages over their Lipo counterparts including 4X the useable cycles, no low voltage cutoff and higher charge rates. As a receiver battery, there is no need for a regulator due to the lower nominal voltage compared to a LiPo. The hard case packs are perfect for most 1/10th scale vehicles. 1/12th scale racers will love the 3600mAh single cell hard case for its power and lightweight.

View the other packs here

July 16, 2010

JConcepts Punisher for Losi 8ight

New from JConcepts for the Losi 8ight, the radical new Punisher body stares you down like a trained fighter. The slight cab-forward treatment is amongst the most aggressive in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. Blended wing / body design gives additional down-force to the side-pods and windshield which increases drivability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/8th buggy racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape.

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July 16, 2010

CSO HK-1 Pivot balls & 733 FR brackets

CSO Racing have released two new option parts for gas racers including this pivot balls. Suitable for the KM Racing HK-1 touring car they are made from high grade lightweight, yet strong, titanium and come in a set of 8. KM have also released this pair of lightweight 7075 T6 aluminium front suspension brackets for the Serpent 733.

Click here to see the 733 brackets

July 16, 2010

Fastrax Compact Hauler Bag

New from Fastrax is their Compact Hauler Bag, made with endurance in mind and designed to resist the stresses of racing life. Ideal for RC vehicles up to and including 1/10th scale touring cars, its 5 removable cardboard storage boxes keep your stuff secure and additional storage can be found throughout the bag. Up top theres a unique insert that is designed for storing your tools during transportation. It can also be removed when wanting to work on your vehicle. Added storage on the top, back and side of the bag are perfect for decal storage, note pads, and other items that need special attention. The cover itself is made from a durable nylon thick enough to resist tearing and everyday use. Adorned with the Fastrax logo and colours this bag has the looks to match it’s rugged strength. Heavy-duty wheels are located on the opposite side for effortless ease of towing as well.

View more images of the bag here

July 15, 2010

Hiro Seiko 4PK lightweight screws

Hiro Seiko, makers of all things bling, have released this range of light weight screws for the popular Futaba 4PK transmitter. Made from high grade 7075 aluminium, they not only reduce the weight but also add a touch of style as they are available in a wide range of anodised colours such as red, gold, titanium, t-blue, y-blue & purple.

Click here to see the complete range of colours

July 15, 2010

X Factory SCX-60 Conversion kits

X Factory have announced that they will soon release the SCX-60 Conversion Kits. Two Kits will convert either the AE T4 or the SC10 to a mid-motor SCX-60. The new S.C. is based on the successful X Factory X-60 mid motor truck. These Kits will be limited production items because the chassis’ will be hand made one-at-a-time by Speedy Dad in Phoenix, Arizona. X Factory ships two X-60 chassis’ to Speedy Dad; he cuts each into two parts using a special jig. One has a long front end and the other a long rear end. Dad then mixes special graphite glue and glues the two long parts together to make an SCX-60 chassis. Another jig is used to insure the result is straight and true. After the chassis’ are together and dry, Dad uses his CNC mill to accurately cut three pieces of carbon fiber which are glued into the floor of the chassis and two more small pieces which go on the side rail. The Kits also come with a CNC machined rear bumper mount from the X Factory mill. The T4 Conversion Kit will contain a J Concepts “Truth” short course body and the SC bumpers and nerf bars, so it will be priced more than the SC10 Conversion Kit. The SC10 Kit will contain no body because the customer can re-use his existing SC10 body and the customer already has the bumpers and nerf bars.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]