Hobao have released an updated version of the hugely popular Hyper 7 TQ, which has become one of the world’s most popular ready-to-run off road buggies. The new version for 2008, the HoBao Hyper 7 TQ ‘Black’, includes larger big bore shock absorbers, a Hyper 21 Race 3-port engine, and stylish black finish aluminium chassis components.
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Alien Power have announced the release of 2 new competition brushless motors, called the Warp. Available in both 3.5T and 4.5T, the motors have been developed specifically for modified racing and both come with 12.7mm standard size sintered rotor that feature an integrated cooling fan. Optional rotors are available, in 12.5mm in 13.0mm, for both motors and more motors are expected to be released in the near future.
Source: Alien Power [alienpower.net]
Nosram have released the successor to the popular Nosram International ESC, called the International Power. Keeping the power potentiometer for extra power in all racing classes, the digital high frequency will give you even more run time than before as well as smoother car control. This speed control offers maximum performance, top quality and best possible value for money and is the ideal product for all r/c drivers whether they are parking lot racers, hobby racers or club racers.
Source: Mirage [mirageracing.com]
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Maifield wins 2008 Manufacturer’s Cup – Link [jconcepts.net]
> Report from the KWC World Final 2008 – Link [kyosho.de]
> Harper is European Junior Champion 2008 – Link [teamxray.com]
> Deacon clears up at Microtech SS – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Elliott Boots wins Rd6 of the DRT SS – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Boult secures Truck Class with Xray & Orion – Link [mirageracing.com]
LRP have introduced a number of nitro starter sets that are designed to save customers money by not having to purchase each part separately. The LRP Nitro Starter Set has everything you need to get you started in nitro R/C racing including fuel bottle, glow starter and more, while the LRP Charger Sets mean you always have the right battery and charger ready.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
TOP Racing have released 2 new versions of their electric touring car, the Scythe. Available as an ARP or CFP version, both come with 2.5mm thick ‘Equi-Flex’ chassis and 2.0mm thick carbon version 2 upper deck for easy spur gear maintenance as well as separate type bulkhead assembly for easy drive train maintenance. The ARP spec chassis is for use with rubber tires and comes with regular profile shock towers, ARP 2.0mm Ver. 2 upper deck and separate-type suspension mounts, while the CFP is designed for use with foam tires and has low profile shock towers, CFP 2.0mm Ver. 2 upper deck with wings for extra stiffness and also has regular one-piece suspension mounts.
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Calandra Racing Concepts have released this 235mm expansion set for their popular 200mm Gen-X 10 chassis. Supplied with lightweight hub extensions, they key into the hubs for a precision, wobble free fit every time and also have a locating ring for the wheel to centre on. Each hub extension is 15mm wide, bringing your stock 200mm Gen-X 10 out to 230mm and this allows the driver to tune the rear track width with shims to get just the right width for the body of your choice. The wide front end plates included in set feature two sets of front end holes, the inner set is for most of the popular 1/10 pan car GTP bodies that taper in at the front, while the outer set is for wider “nitro car” bodies such as the 235mm Lola from Parma.
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Fantom Racing have released a new 3800mAh Pro LiPo pack, which they are confident will exceed all of your expectations. Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) technology is quickly becoming the industry standard for both racers and backyard bashers alike and with their affordable pricing, now anyone can enjoy the ease of use and performance benefits of this technology. The pack’s high-output 25C+ rating provides enough horsepower for the most demanding levels of competition, while a durable hard case features simulated cell contour on bottom to match profile of traditional 6-cell sub-c packs.
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