October 23, 2007

Serpent Centax-3 one piece pinions

 Serpent Centax-3 one piece pinions

New for the Serpent Centax 3 clutch are these one-piece 2-speed pinions. Made from steel, instead of the standard coated aluminium, they are much stronger than the previous versions as well as more durable, having a better resistance to wear from grit and sand picked up on the track. The 2 pinions are now combined in one piece of metal, instead of 2 separate gears that are screwed together, and this now simply screws to the clutch bell for a very secure and true clutch assembly.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


October 23, 2007

Matticoli crowned Argentine Champion

Matticoli crowned Argentine Champion

Serpent are reporting that their Argentinian team driver Juan Ignacio Matticoli has won the 2007 Argentine National Championship for 1:10 200mm. Held in the La Tablada province of Buenos Aires, the National Championship attracted the best drivers from across the country but it was Matticoli, driving a Serpent 720, that won the two day competition in dominant fashion, winning the 45-minute Main Final by 5 laps ahead of Mugen driver Adrian Castro in 2nd with Kyosho racer Enzo Branciforte 3rd.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


October 23, 2007

Hupo Hönigl joins Much More

Hupo Honigl joins Much More

Current European Electric 4wd Buggy Champion Hupo Hönigl has been signed to Korean electronics and tools manufacturer Much More. The Austrian driver, who races for Tamiya in both off road and in Touring car, will now be using Much More products track side and joins many other great drivers signed to the Much More brand such as Andy Moore, Atsushi Hara, Marc Rheinard and Surikarn Chaidejsuriya.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr] via RC Forum [rcforum.co.kr]


October 23, 2007

Team Titan Blitz Buggy V shell

 Team Titan Blitz Buggy V shell

More new bodies from Team Titan with the release of their new Buggy V bodyshell, which is suitable for the Mugen MBX-5 and Xray XB8. This stylish new body shell features revised aerodynamics as well as extra space around your engine to aid cooling. Made from 1.0mm thick lexan, this durable body comes complete with window mask and decals.

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October 23, 2007

Team Titan Blitz Lola 06

 Team Titan Blitz Lola 06

Team Titan have released the latest version of their Blitz Lola for 1/8th scale on road, with the release of the 06. The new body has been designed for large high speed tracks and has more down force than the previous Lola 05 while you also have the choice of 2 weights, 1.0mm standard and 0.8mm lightweight versions. The bodies are supplied with side stiffeners and decals and are FEMCA homologated.

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October 23, 2007

David Crompton rejoins Crono

David Crompton rejoins Crono

Our partners Neo Buggy have the news that 8 times British National Champion David Crompton has rejoined Italian buggy maker Radiosistemi to race their new Crono RS7GR. David left the Italian manufacturer at the end of last year to take on the challenge of the new Team Magic M1B, but then moved to Hobao from the middle of the season onwards after the M1B failed to deliver. David had this to say about his new deal –

I would really like to thank HoBao and CML for all their support this year, I’m happy to be back at Radiosistemi, and the RS7GR is the best handling car I have ever driven, everything is improved, quality, performance, speed!

Source: Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]


October 22, 2007

DuraTrax Evader EXT truck

DuraTrax Evader EXT truck

Another new product from DuraTrax, this time it’s the release of the Evader EXT, a great trainer truck for getting beginners into the world of R/C. Factory assembled and off road ready, the Evader EXT is as close to bulletproof as an off-road vehicle can get so inexperienced drivers can spend time on the track and not in the pits. The truck includes a 2-channel Tactic™ radio system with TRX200 receiver and TSX200 servo, a Photon Speed™ 2 motor and a Sprint™ 2 electronic speed control with reverse. Magnaflex™ molded parts are flexible, super-strong and are injection-molded to absorb jolts with ease and bounce back from abuse.

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October 22, 2007

DuraTrax Piranha 2500mAh pack

DuraTrax Piranha NiMH 2500mAh Stick pack

DuraTrax have raised the bar again with the release of this new Piranha pack, said to deliver the most capacity and run-time ever offered in their popular line of sport packs. The stick pack holds 2500mAh capacity and, like all Piranha packs, features include high-quality cells and superior assembly while the heavy-duty hex welded tabs will stand up to the rigors of backyard bashing.

Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]