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January 27, 2010

Xray T3 – History Repeating

It’s a good tradition at Slovakian manufacturer Xray to present a new touring car towards the end of the year and 2009 made no exception to this rule. We reviewed the T2 ‘009 back in March and, as you might expect, for some time now the 2010 car is up for grabs. The T2 ‘010 is … err, stop, there is no ‘010 as Xray decided to introduce the next evolution of their race and award winning T-cars platform: the T3! As you would expect with Xray the new car is more of an evolution than a revolution although some wished to see a totally new layout with the now common heavier-than-brushed-set-ups brushless motors and speed controls and lightweight LiPo battery packs. Instead of a totally new car Xray introduced an only slightly adapted T2 that copes with the new equipment and does not deny its roots. In fact on first glance one could easily overlook the many changes that went into the new Xray T3!

Read the full review here

January 27, 2010

Schumacher Cougar SV update

Further to the information released 2 weeks ago on the Cougar SV 2wd buggy, Schumacher have released another couple of shots of this new car which is due to be released in the Spring. The British company have confirmed officially what we suspected, that the car is mid motored and packed with some really great features, which they will release more news on soon.

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January 27, 2010

Miguel Matias rejoins RB team

RB Products have announced that former European Champion and multiple Worlds and European finalist Miguel Matias has rejoined RB. After some tests in the past few months, the former Ninja race decided to make the switch back to the French brand. With the Euros taking place in his home country this summer, Matias had the following the say about the deal:

Yes. I’m back again. I couldn’t forget that all my most important results and titles were got with RB Engines. 2010 will be a very important season, where we’ll race the Euro and World Champs. I’ll be there to fight to the victory.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

January 27, 2010

Team Associated RC18 Late Model RTR

Now you can enjoy Team Associated’s world-class performance with true scale authenticity in a 1:18 scale late model oval racer. Team Associated have introduced the RC18 Late Model, a 1:18 scale RTR (Ready-To-Run) electric 4WD late model oval racer. The RC18 Late Model features a newly designed chassis with a fully enclosed, 2-belt, drive train system that is capable of handling the extreme amount of power that today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries can dish out. Along with durability, the drive train is sealed to help keep rocks and dirt away from all the gears and pulleys. The RC18 Late Model comes fully assembled with a painted and decaled late model race body, chrome late model style wheels, aggressive checkerboard tread scale tires, all designed to look just like the full-size race cars that run in dirt oval series around the country.

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January 27, 2010

Factory Team SC10 lightweight ball differential

Team Associated have announced the introduction of the Factory Team ball differential specifically designed for the SC10. Once built, the differential fits directly into the stock SC10 transmission case without any modifications. Racers have long enjoyed the handling benefits that a ball differential offers. For nearly 30 years, competition electric off-road cars have been equipped with them, and for good reason, ball differentials improve handling consistency over bumpy surfaces while increasing cornering capabilities. Each outdrive is machined from hardened steel for exceptional durability, then lightened to reduce rotating mass. The outdrives are also available separately so that current T4 and B4 differentials can be upgraded for use in the SC10.

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January 26, 2010

Xceed 1/8 scale buggy bodies

Xceed have announced that they are selling a new line of buggy shells. Superb Italian design, performance is what counts and these feature great balance for jumping and top-speed. Made from high quality lexan with very detailed lines, they fit the specific car like a glove, sitting very low on the car. Most come in standard 1.0mm or light 0.75mm material and are available for the Losi 8ight, Xray XB808, Mugen MBX-6, Kyosho MP9, Associated RC8, HB D8, Hobao Hyper 9 and HN/OFNA X2. Sold clear with a protective film.

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January 26, 2010

LRP Works team Stopwatch & AA 3000mAh batteries

Some new items from LRP, the German company introducing their Works Team Racing stopwatch. Especially designed for the needs of R/C sport, checking lap times is now dead easy and highly accurate thanks to the Japanese CMOS. Featuring a 500 lap memory, and the ability to display the best, slowest and average lap time, with the included PC software you can always monitor your data through the USB connection. Also new from LRP are these VTEC AA 3000mAh ultra capacity 2 Mignon NiMH battery. The new batteries uses the latest NiMH technology single cell with longest lifetime and highest performance at extremely high voltage. Comes packaged in set of 4 pieces.

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January 26, 2010

Speed Passion GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC

Specially designed for tight 12th scale applications, the GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC from Speed Passion is your answer for a small low profile ESC specifically for stock motor racing. The GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC features the latest top speed and rip enhancing Speed Passion software already preloaded and uses the same USB update capability as the groundbreaking GT 2.0 so you can always have the latest software advances right at your fingertips. Featuring a tough alloy case and low profile heatsink, hard anodized in your choice of shiny blue or serious satin black, the GT 2.1 Pro Stock keeps it’s cool under intense racing loads like no other. Take your stock or spec motor racing to a new level of configuration and performance with the Speed Passion GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC.

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