July 25, 2007

GO Tech 21R – GR Racing modified

GO Tech 21R - GR Racing modified

South Korea based GR Racing have produced yet another work of art as far as the workmanship is concerned as seen in photos relased from their latest project. Taking the GO Tech 21R buggy engine, GR Racing have done lots of work to it to get it up to a claimed 2.85hp @ 39.000 rpm. This 5 port engine features tear dropping work on the liner, lightening and optimising of the crankshaft, some internal porting as well as the use of ceramic bearings throughout. No release date has yet been given.

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July 25, 2007

Axe Cobra 214R21 X1 Evolution

Axe Cobra 214R21 X1 Evolution

Axe Cobra, the Italian engine manufacturer that has just won the European Championships with Robert Batlle, have announced that the engine that powered the Spanish driver to the title will be available for sale in September. The engine, called the 214R21 COBRA X1, features a new crankshaft with a special plastic insert, a rear ceramic ball bearing, turbo glow plug head and other small changes.

Source: Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]


July 25, 2007

Vantage Carbon LST2 gearbox cover

Vantage Carbon LST2 gearbox cover

If you’re looking for a way to dress up your Team Losi LST or Aftershock chassis, then check out Vantage Racing’s new carbon fiber gearbox cover. Shaped carbon fiber is slick looking, and also benefits from being lightweight and super strong, and this particular piece features a shiny coating that makes the woven carbon fiber material stand out. A direct replacement of the stock part, the front side features the Vantage Racing logo.

Source: RCCA [radiocontrolzone.com]


July 24, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC - Daily Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Barry Baker reports on his ROAR Nationals win – Link [teamxray.com]
> Ultimate Racing celebrate their great result in Auxerre – Link [ultimateracing.es]
> Pro-Line’s Scott Hughes has joined forces with Futaba – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> Central RC release the full range of East parts for Serpent 960 – Link [centralrc.co.jp]
> Build review of the Team Losi JRXS Type-R – Link [rcinfos.com]
> RB Concepts announce the limited edition ‘Seven’ – Link [rbproducts.com]
> Automodelisme have a large gallery from the 1/8th TT Euros – Link [automodelisme.com]
> Team Orion USA are moving offices – Link [teamorion.com]
> RB Products have started selling their large RB flags – Link [rbproducts.com]
> Message from Robert Battle on winning the Euros – Link [neo-buggy.net]


July 24, 2007

Rony T-530 & Serpent 720 parts

Rony T-530

Japanese company Rony have released a number of new parts today, first of which is the new thicker version of the T-530 1/8th scale CanAm body that we showed you previously. Meeting customer demands, this new version is made from 1.0mm thick polycarbonate, as opposed to the original 0.8mm thick that the original version was made from, thus making it more stable and stronger. Also released by Rony is a number of carbon fiber optional parts for the Serpent 720 such as a new radio plate, front and rear shock towers, top rear anti roll bar plate, brake plate and rear camber link plate. All new parts are super light and where applicable they sport more tuning holes and machining too.

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July 24, 2007

Charge RC off road pipe set

Charge RC off road pipe set

Japanese firm Charge RC have introduced this new off road pipe set for use with 3,5cc buggy motors. The pipe itself has been extensively tested in both off road and on road conditions with the best results coming when off road where the pipe gives plenty of bottom end to middle range torque, especially when combined with the manifold that comes supplied with the pipe set. The pipe and manifold have been polished for better gas flow, while for the stinger of the pipe has been reinforced with a rib to prevent it bending in the event of a hard impact.

Source: Charge RC [charge-rc.com]


July 24, 2007

JRP complete range of greases

JRP Grease

CS Electronic in Germany, have announced that they will start selling the complete line of JRP competition greases and powder. Sold in small tubs such as the one shown above, the range of greases includes silicone diff grease, kardan grease for drive shafts, graphite grease for ball differentials, graphite powder for lubrication of enclosed gearboxes and finally, thrust grease for use with thrust bearings.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-electronic.com]


July 24, 2007

RB Concept Asymetric cap

RB Concept Asymetric cap

As seen on the heads of all the RB Concept drivers at last weeks 1/8th TT European Championships in France, this new cap from RB is called the Asymetric. Made from a soft grey high quality cotton, the hat features a large orange stripe working its way from the peak to the opposite side of the cap and this stripe sports the embroidered RB logo. Amongst other bold statements, this hat claims to “make girls and lap times fall” – powerful hat indeed.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]