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April 15, 2011

Nitro Runtime Android App

Fresh from the mind of Jesse Robbers and developed by Jared Kirkwood is an Android phone app that precisely calculates the runtime of your nitro powered R/C vehicle, yet is very simple to use and understand. Pit strategy is often overlooked, and if done incorrectly can result in lost time or track position due to excessive pit stops. To use this app you enter in a few numbers and it will tell you your maximum runtime (empty fuel tank). The app will also calculate your pit strategy for your main event race, listing the recommended times that you should pit given your runtime and also the amount of runtime ‘difference’ that you have to work with. The app also provides information for a ‘risk it’ pit strategy which can be used if you are feeling confident based on your maximum runtime and the race length.

Source: Android Market [android.com]

April 15, 2011

Team Titan 1/10th EP TC carbon rim

Team Titan have released their 1/10th EP Touring car carbon rim. After extensive testing with 24mm EP rubber tires, they have found that this new rim gives lots of stability during cornering as well as high speeds, especially in hot summer weather. Due to its construction the rim will not become soft and therefore gives consistent handling from the first to the last minutes.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]

April 15, 2011

Vega Elite B4.1 2WD race conversion

Team Extreme have released details on yet another Vega Elite 2WD race conversions, this time for the Associated B4.1 buggy. As with the other conversions it features a CNC machined aerospace 7075 alloy tub chassis & gearbox, motorplate heat sink, rear shock tower, bodyshell and more. This exciting new conversion changes the weight distribution of the car, allowing it to jump more level & massively helps in-air control and powered landings. Testing has shown the conversion gives a new more positive feel to the car, allowing for a more aggressive driving style. Flatter jumps, quicker landings and better cornering is bringing noticeably faster and consistent lap times. All hardware supplied.

View more images of the conversion here

April 15, 2011

RB 11.9mm ceramic bearing

RB have released this new 11.9mm ceramic ball bearing. Designed to fit perfectly into the T11RS engine, it is the perfect upgrade to help improve performance and durability.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

April 14, 2011

Sneak Peek – Hole Shot 2.0 SC tires

Another sneak peek from Pro-Line, this time showing off their new Hole Shot 2.0 SC tires. It features a wider contact patch, increased tread lug count with unmatched performance. Includes grooved/soft closed cell SC inserts.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

April 14, 2011

Xray X10 & XII composite spur gears

Xray have introduced these precision moulded 64-pitch composite spur gears, suitable for use with their X10 and XII chassis’. Available in 76T, 78T and 80T versions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 13, 2011

Schumacher Mi4CX soft weave chassis plates

Schumacher have announced two new chassis plates for their Mi4CX touring car. The new chassis features a different material construction compared to their standard kit configuration and has been under development by their team for several months and used by Martin Hofer to take his 2 recent victories in the ETS series. The chassis is softer in side to side twist yet stiffer forward to back, preventing flex under hard acceleration and braking. Overall testing has shown this will give the cars more traction under the majority of conditions. Available in 2mm and 2.5mm versions.

View the 2.5mm chassis here

April 13, 2011

Much More ESC fan protection plates

Much More have released this range of ESC fan protection plates. Available in 4 different colours, black, blue, cobalt blue & red to match your car, it protects the fan from small debris falling into the fan which can damage the blades and even prevent the fan from operating. Simply bolt it to the top of the fan using the fan’s own mounting screws.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]