August 25, 2008

Svensson wins Rd3 of Swedish Cup

Christoffer Svensson wins Swedish Cup Rd3

Werks Racing have been in contact to tell us about their success at last weekend’s round 3 of the Swedish Cup held in Mjölby. Qualifying saw Andreas Edvinsson do the fastest run from Robert Gustafsson in 2nd and Werks sponsored Christoffer Svensson in 3rd. I the main final it was Hobao racer Svensson that came away with the win by 13 seconds in front of young Kyosho racer David Ronnefalk in 2nd, while Losi driver Gustafsson ended up in 3rd, only 4 seconds further back.

Source: Werks Racing [werksracing.com]


August 25, 2008

Erik Dankel joins RPM Motorsport

Erik Dankel joins RPM Motorsport

Newly formed RPM, Robert Pietsch Motorsport, have confirmed that young up and coming German racer Erik Dankel has signed to race the company’s new range of competition tires. Made by ATS these new tires helped Robert to a final position at this Summer’s European Championships in Valencia, Spain, where Erik also competed finishing in a very creditable 12th overall.

Source: RPM [rpm-motorsport.de]


August 23, 2008

Carson 7.4V 20C LiPo packs

Carson 7.4V 20C LiPo packs

Carson Modelsports have released its first generation LiPo car batteries. Especially developed for extreme power delivery and run time, just charge and drive. With high capacities like 3600mAh, 4000mAh and 4600mAh, these new packs feature a hard case to keep the cells from being damaged during use and feature the same measurements as 6-cell Sub C battery cells ensuring they will fit in all standard 1/10th scale on road and off road cars.

Source: Carson [carson-modelsport.com]


August 23, 2008

Robitronic Servo arms & LiPo packs

Robitronic Servo arms & LiPo packs

Robitronic have released a number of new items including these aluminum servo arms, which have been designed with clamp-on style mounting system. The two side screws will clamp onto the sevo tab along with the top screw, which prevents the servo arm from coming loose during high stress situation. Also new are these 2 new LiPo batteries that can be used as a receiver battery pack or can be used for powering rock crawlers. Available in 1500mAh or 2700mAh hump configuration, their small size is perfect for mounting on the front servo plate of Axial AX10, providing even balance over the front axle.

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August 22, 2008

Duratrax 7.4V LiPo Car packs

Duratrax 7.4V LiPo Car packs

New from Duratrax are these two 7.4V LiPo Car Packs, in 3700mAh (25C) and 5400mAh (20C) which claim to offer superior LiPo performance for electric cars, buggies and trucks and are designed to work equally well for both sport and racing applications. The packs are protected inside an impact and puncture resistant ABS case and are wired for balancing, with gold-plated bullet connectors for all terminals, both packs come with a battery lead with a standard connector.

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August 22, 2008

JConcepts Max-ups & Rulux truck wheels

JConcepts Max-ups & Rulux truck wheels

JConcepts new Max-ups 1/8th buggy wheel joins the latest craze in 1/8th off-road in using large diameter wheels for blue and black grooved conditions. Max-ups refer to the bead mounting diameter being 3.5mm larger than standard size wheels and this increase in size brings the new wheels in slightly under the maximum allowed size under ROAR and IFMAR rules. Max-ups buggy wheels make a statement with their large appearance, convex dish shaped design and superior inner rib design and also incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process. Also new from JConcepts are Rulux 1/8th truck wheels featuring standard offset as well as new Rulux front and rear truck wheel suitable for the RC10T4 and GT.

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August 22, 2008

RT Symbio Associated RC8 body

RT Symbio Associated RC8 body

Newly available from Reckward Tuning is the RT Symbio suitable for the Team Associated RC8 buggy. Designed by Daniel Reckward, this unique looking body shell will allow you to use all conventional performance air filters available today on the market. Supplied with Symbio decals and window masks, the shell has been made from 1mm thick high quality polycarbonate.

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August 22, 2008

Kinwald extends X-Factory agreement

Kinwald extends X-Factory agreement

X-Factory have announced that 2-Time World Champion Brian Kinwald has agreed to extend his agreement with the company through the end of 2009. Kinwald, who has won more than 30 U.S. National Championships, has been instrumental in the design of X Factory’s upcoming X-60 conversion for the AE T4. From his home in Tucson, Arizona, Kinwald said:

Working with Paul Sinclair on the new truck conversion has been one of the most satisfying projects of my R/C life.  Paul has lots of great ideas and we talk frequently to make our ideas work together..  He puts our concepts into Solids and sends me the drawing, then we talk about it, make changes, and Paul sends a new one.  I can see my input going directly into the design as it takes shape, something that’s never happened before.  I’m just so happy here at X Factory.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]


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