December 11, 2007

Associated Smoothy Muffler & Skid Plate

 Associated Smoothy Muffler

Team Associated have released 2 new products under their Factory Team brand, the first being for the GT2 FT and GT2 RTR and the other being for the RC8. Designed for the GT2, the new black Factory Team Smoothy Muffler’s extra long design provides better top end performance and smoother power delivery for the most drivable 1/10 scale off-road power band. A black rear exhaust manifold is also available. New for the RC8 is a Factory Team Skid Plate, that protects the chassis of your RC8FT and RC8RS RTR from scratches and scuffs.

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December 11, 2007

LRP Touring Car Masters – Announcement

LRP Touring Car Masters - Announcement

LRP electronic have announced the date for the 11th annual LRP Touring Car Masters, which will be held from March 28th to 30th 2008 in Eppelheim (Heidelberg/Germany). The LRP-TCM is regarded as the most competitive Touring Car race worldwide apart from the IFMAR World-Championships nowadays. 270 drivers including international topstars from Europe, the USA and Japan will make this the unofficial Indoor World’s in 2008. Past events saw World Champions David Spashett, Surikarn Chaidajsuriya, Atsushi Hara, Mark Pavidis, Matt Francis, Brian Kinwald, Jukka Steenari, Marc Rheinard, Andy Moore and Masami Hirosaka fighting for the glory. Europe’s top guns will compete against contenders from all around the world, don’t miss this exciting battle.

Download the information pack here (PDF).

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


December 10, 2007

All Mod clutch tool

All Mod clutch tool

MID in Germany have announced the release of the All Mod clutch tool, that we showed in pre production form 2 weeks ago. Designed to work with the Speed 2.5 buggy clutch and Speed 2.5/28 truggy clutch, the tool helps the user mount the shoes by making it simple to pop the shoe springs into place. This is done by putting the shoe onto the flywheel pin, place the tool over the end of the crankshaft and turning it anti-clockwise, while pushing, to remove them again just do the same but pull.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]


December 10, 2007

Serpent S400 Ceramic Ball bearings

Serpent S400 Ceramic Ball bearings

Serpent have released 2 new ceramic ball bearings for use with the Serpent S400. Available in both 10×15 and 5×10, the balls used are extremely hard and ultra lightweight and make a great option for those who are looking for extra durability and an added weight advantage. Running extremely free, thanks to a specially selected lubrication, each bearing is sold in a pair and is a direct replacement for the original part.

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December 10, 2007

Much More Power Station Multi Distributor

Much More Power Station Multi Distributor

Much More have announced the release of the Power Station, essentially and power strip that gives multiple outputs from one power supply. With it you can connect up to 5 units, 3 of which come with switches and blue LEDs and can be used for applications up to 10 Amps. The other 2 connectors don’t have switches but can be used for higher current applications, up to 20 Amps. Available in anodised blue, black and purple, each Power Station is supplied with mid sized alligator clips and 50cm of silicon wire.

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December 10, 2007

Jerome Sartel signs to Xray

Jerome Sartel signs to Xray

Automodelisme.com have the exclusive news that top French racer Jerome Sartel has signed to race for Xray from 2008 onwards. Leaving behind a successful time racing for Crono, Sartel will be considered the replacement for Yannick Aigoin who left for Losi a few months ago. As Xray is imported by RB Products in France, Jerome will run RB motors and will be using ProLine tires for grip.

Source: Automodelisme [automodelisme.com]


December 10, 2007

King, Vik & Nicol sweep Kyosho Fall Classic

King, Vik & Nicol sweep Kyosho Fall Classic

Kyosho drivers Cody King, Tyler Vik, and privateer Jeff Nicol made it a Kyosho 1-2-3 sweep in the Truggy class at the Kyosho Fall Classic last weekend. Cody King had TQ, but an early race tangle near the starting grid surrendered the lead to Kyosho driver Ryan Lutz. Lutz lead the majority of the main, but King maintained pressure, and slowly chipped away at the leaders cushion. After the final pit stops, the two were side by side on the track, and then King took control with about 5 minutes to go. With King a mere 10 seconds ahead, and only 3 minutes to go, Lutz had a mechanical problem, and dropped out. Lutz still had accumulated enough laps to land in 5th place.

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December 8, 2007

Reedy 7.4V 20C LiPo battery packs

Reedy 7.4V 20C LiPo battery packs 

Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, Reedy is proud to introduce reliable and powerful 7.4V 20C LiPo battery packs designed specifically for use in R/C cars and trucks. A unique hard case design helps protects the battery from damage. Integrated locking nubs simulate sub-C cell profiles to allow the battery to be easily installed in slotted touring car chassis. By simply flipping the battery over, perfect installation in off-road vehicles is achieved.

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