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February 2, 2010

Orcan 16Plus[+] fuel

Following extensive and successful testing SMI Motorsport will offer its regular Orcan fuel with 16% Nitromethane content, which has been well-proven for more than 20 years, in an advanced formula specially designed for the .12 engines of the 1/10 200mm nitro class. The new fuel, Orcan 16PLUS[+], has undergone a self-minded development and substantial testing in a close co-operation with engine expert Michael Heinrich (MH-Motortuning) as well as European Champion Dirk Wischnewski and E.C. finalist Gerhard Kandelhart. The first success was achieved soon when Wischnewski won the E.C. in Gubbio/Italy using the new Orcan 16PLUS[+] for the very first time.

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January 1, 2010

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]

December 15, 2009

HPI Power fuel for RTRs

HPI’s new Power Fuel was developed especially for modern RTR nitro engines, the company choosing to work with the manufacturers of the popular OptiFuel line of fuels, Europe’s most popular brand of helicopter fuel used by serious competitors and uses the same high quality Klotz synthetic oils as OptiFuel Optimix-Race blends. Available in 25%, 20% and 16% it makes starting and tuning nitros engines easy because its specific blend is more tolerant of incorrect settings and of temperature and humidity changes. The consistent burning provides a steady smoke trail allowing car and buggy owners to easily see the effects of engine tuning. Sold in 5L, 2.5L and 1L drums.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

October 26, 2009

Maxy’s New Blend Pro Racing Fuel

Maxy’s Pro Racing Fuel have announced the release of a totally brand new formula along with a newly redesigned bottle and a better looking presentation. The new Blend of fuel was tested over several months to further improve upon the already good fuel that was available. The result is a blend of the best components in the market using a mix of castor and synthetic oils to make a 10% oil content with the most pure Nitromethane and Methanol, making it excellent to use either in on or off road. The final result is a better burning fuel with easier to tune characteristics and what everyone wants, increased power and run time.

Source: Maxy’s Fuel [maxysfuel.com]

October 22, 2009

Capricorn RC Competition fuels

Italian company Capricorn RC have introduced their full line up of competition fuels. This high performance fuel is sold in metal drums for safe storage, and is sold in 16% Nitro for 1/10th scale racing, 25% for 1/8th on road, a special 25% mixture for 1/8th off road and they also offer a new 10% mixture for breaking in your engine. Available now.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

October 22, 2009

KM Racing Fuel bottle

KM Racing have introduced their new fuel bottle. A pretty standard affair, the fuel bottle lid has been made from lightweight aluminium and can be pressed back into the bottle for easy storage and to prevent damage during transportation. The bottle itself is made from a special plastic that has perfect elasticity and has a capacity of 500ml. The aluminium parts of the bottle are available in 3 different colours, red, blue and gun metal.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

July 17, 2009

RB Products Buggy fuel 45%

As seen at the European Championships in Austria, RB Products have released further details about their 45% fuel. Developed by the RB R&D Team, they claim this fuel is a significant advantage for the buggy engine, with increased power, reduced consumption, more torque and stable idle. The vast majority of the RB Team used this RB 45% fuel at the 2009 European Championship in Austria with excellent results. The use of this fuel requires an additional 0,1mm head shim.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

June 30, 2009

Racing Experience Euro Fuel & Sharp Edge tires

Racing Experience in France have released 2 new items for gas racers, the first being the announcement of their new racing fuel Hot Fire Euro, which complies with the off road rules running in some European countries where where 25% is the maximum nitro content allowed. The new lubricant package and the lower nitro gives smoother acceleration which increases drivability and reduces tire spinning which in turn improves the fuel mileage. Also new from RE are these Sharp Edge front tires that offer high grip and good steering response and have a unique construction which uses only one strip of foam that offers at least the same grip as a 37 shore but with the tire wear of a 42 shore. Made of high quality Japanese foam they come pre mounted on Kronos Titanium rims.

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