January 4, 2010

RMS Motor Measurement system

RMS Motor Measurement system

New from RMS is the Motor Measurement system, a device that allows you to measure the resistance of your brushless cans to give you the best combination of motor components obtain the best performance. The MMS measures the resistance of the motor winding(s) and comes ready with a 3½ digit LCD that can measure winding resistance from 0.1 to 399.9 milli ohms. Readings can be done with the motor in or out of the car or the rotor in or out of the motor and is also great for tech inspection.

Source: Sky Rocket Racing [skyrocketbatteries.com]


January 3, 2010

O.S. Speed Racing tools

O.S. Speed Racing tools

New from engine maker O.S., comes their range of O.S. Speed Racing tools. Featuring high quality long wearing tips, they come with a knurled handle with easily identifiable sizes in both writing and in the case of the hex drivers easy to read machined rings. Available in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm & 3.0mm hex, 2.0mm and 2.5mm ball driver, 5.5mm, 6.0mm & 7.0mm nut driver, a flat head engine tuning screw driver and a glow plug spanner, all tool handles sport a red anodised cap for increased comfort.

Source: O.S. Speed [osspeed.com]


January 2, 2010

JConcepts World Champion Tee

JConcepts World Champion Tee

Just in time for 2010 JConcepts has released a newly designed t-shirt based on the popular anniversary theme. This new t-shirt sports a detailed front logo design including the popular and powerful JConcepts logo along with graffiti and sketch imagery type in the background. The back includes a smaller print highlighting the ‘Punish the Competition’ slogan to show your JConcepts style whether you are coming or going. Available in all sizes from M to XXXL.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


January 2, 2010

HPI RS32 & Renault R28 F1 replica

HPI RS32 & Renault R28 F1 replica

Seen for the first time at the 2009 Shizuoka Hobby Show back in May HPI have now released the RS 32, the company’s first 1/32 scale mini RC cars. A series of small cars with authentic drive performance they feature direct-drive 2WD, swing-arm suspension at front and T-bar suspension at rear, servo saver, 4 bevel diff gear, center suspension and a 2.4GHz radio set. All the necessary tools are included in the kit and you have a choice between the RTR version and the chassis set version, which is the combination of assembled chassis and body. Currently there is a 1991 Zexel Skyline, 1991 Taisan Klepper GT-R, 1991 Calsonic Skyline and 2 different coloured Skyline GT-R Group A racing cars. Also from HPI is the release of the officially licensed Renault R28 formula one shell for the Formula Ten chassis. The body is supplied with detailed decal sheets, which can also be purchased separately, and there is also a rear wing set, front wing set and barge board set to complete the authentic look.

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January 1, 2010

VOLK genuine RC Car racing fuel

VOLK genuine RC Car racing fuel

New from Much More racing is this VOLK genuine RC Car racing fuel. Available in 1 or 4 liter drums of 25%, it is specially formulated to give optimum power and protection to all types of nitro engines. Suitable for experienced racers, it features ultra low carbon, excellent throttle response and excellent idle.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]


January 1, 2010

Losi Slider RTR Graphite & Aluminium packages

Losi Slider RTR Graphite & Aluminium packages

Losi have released a whole host of performance updates for their 1/10 Slider RTR starting with this graphite performance package that includes a lightweight graphite chassis, a graphite battery brace and a graphite front shock tower. A further aluminium performance package gives your 1/10 Slider an enhancement in performance and style with these blue anodized parts. This package contains a rear connector set, a rear pivot, a rear bulkhead, a front clip, a steering brace, a lightened motor mount, a set of transmission braces and a set of wing mounts.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


January 1, 2010

JS Racing .21 buggy engines

JS Racing .21 buggy engines

EB Mods have announced that the new JS Racing .21 engines are now available. This 3.5cc buggy engine features sleeve timing and port design which has been optimised for increased run time, while a reinforced crankcase allows for ‘better concentric mating during thermal expansion and contraction’. Utilizing an ABC piston and sleeve with 5 + 2 ports and single exhaust port, the engine’s 14mm crankshaft has been coated for reduced friction and longer engine life. Finally, the cooling head has been drilled for light weight and increased cooling and the supplied 2 needle carburetor comes with a 6.5mm, 7mm and 8mm venturi insert.

Source: EB Mods [ebmods.com]


January 1, 2010

LRP SXX Stock Spec BL Speed controller

LRP SXX Stock Spec BL Speed controller

LRP have introduced the new SXX Stock Spec brushless speed controller, based on the IFMAR World Championship winning SXX TC Spec with new developments specifically for stock-spec racing. Featuring dual ADPC max software, this allows independent adjustment of ‘Feel’ and ‘Boost’ for maximum flexibility and high power, while a twin BEC ensures constant 6V/3A output with 3.0V to 7.4V batteries meaning there is no need for a receiver battery for 1S LiPo or 4-cell NiMH Batteries. A revolutionary internal temp check system allows you to read the maximum internal temperature for both the speed control and motor while the AutoCell system is a fully adjustable cut-off system for all types of cells.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]