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January 31, 2012

Toy Fair 2012 – HB / HPI Racing

The toy fair may not yet have even started and we have already been around the HB HPI Racing stand to get the lowdown on their new products for 2012. One surprise product on the booth was an all new 1/10th 200mm platform. Having previously been in this market with the R40, which won the ROAR nationals in the hands of Atsushi Hara, this as yet unnamed prototype has been constructed from prototype material in order to show it here and looks like a fairly solid car with a conventional layout and configuration. With the World Championships in Thailand in November the company expects to have the car ready in time to challenge for the win with a car driven by Atsushi Hara on his home track RC Addict.

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January 31, 2012

Duratrax Onyx 25C LiPo packs

Duratrax have released more Onyx LiPo packs with 5 new 25C versions that offer dependable, long-lasting power for less money. But money is only part of this equation. Drivers can count on Onyx LiPo packs to deliver consistent power, charge after charge. All include built-in discharge lead and balance connector making them great for competing in racing events or upgrading RTR vehicles. The new packs include a 3S 11.1V 1300mAh 25C Soft Case (TRX), 2S 7.4V 2000mAh 25C Soft Case (TRX), 2S 7.4V 4000mAh 25C Hard Case (Deans), 2S 7.4V 4000mAh 25C Hard Case (TRX), 3S 11.1V 4000mAh 25C Soft Case (TRX), 3S 11.1V 6400mAh 25C Soft Case (TRX) and a 2S 7.4V 8000mAh 25C Soft Case (TRX).

View all the other packs here

January 31, 2012

Duratrax body reamer & scissors

Duratrax have released a trio of essential tools in the form of a body reamer, body scissors and a curved tip scissors. These are must-have tools for any well-equipped workshop and they’re available from Duratrax individually or in practical, cost-saving sets. All three feature high-quality construction for a long life of frequent use with the reamer sport an ergonomic handle for extra comfort and control.

Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]

January 31, 2012

Boomerang LiPo battery series

Switzerlands Boomerang Batteries have introduced their newly designed LiPo battery series. Featuring a redesigned flat hard casing, increased run time and less resistance, they are available in 2 new versions. Firstly is the 6800mAh 7.4v 70C (EFRA-approved) stick pack which has maximum power and run time. Next up is a 4400mAh 7.4v 55C shorty pack with its super compact and lightweight design which allows you to play with the weight distribution of your car, especially useful for 1:10 2wd off-road cars, 1:10 pan cars and 1:10 F1 cars.

Source: Boomerang Batteries [boomerang-batteries.ch)

January 30, 2012

CS Electronic 7200mAh 150C LiPo pack

CS Electronic have released a new 7200mAh LiPo pack featuring the unique Silver Protect system. The addition of silver ions not only allows a much higher discharge power, up to 75C continuously with a maximum of 150C, but it also provides a lower internal resistance of the cells for a longer life span despite high charge rates. EFRA approved it comes with a hard case for protection and bullet connectors.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]

January 30, 2012

SRC Lola 012 1/8th scale body

SRC have sent us a sneak peek at their all new Lola 012 1/8th scale on road body shell. Set to be unveiled at this week’s Nuremberg toy fair, the new shell offers lots of downforce and great turn in as well as increased engine cooling thanks to its very low top surface. EFRA homologated (31529), it comes in high quality 0.75mm and 1mm thick polycarbonate.

Source: SRC [srcspecialparts.com]

January 30, 2012

FTW Night Fox body for MBX6R

FTW Racing Components today added to its 1:8 buggy lineup with the introduction of the new Night Fox body for Mugen’s MBX6R. The newest Night Fox exhibits the same proven handling characteristics and striking stealth-inspired styling for which FTW is known. “As you will see, with the Night Fox for MBX6R we’ve maintained all that has made the Night Fox series popular—the stability and downforce it adds to the handling of the car, the quality, durability, and of course the stealth-inspired styling,” said FTW co-founder John Riewe. “Plus, Night Fox’s low roof line leaves more of the engine head exposed for better cooling without making the car look like a truck,” added FTW co-founder Joshua Riewe. Night Fox for MBX6R is packaged with window masks and a decal sheet.

View more images of the body here

January 30, 2012

Novarossi Limited edition 9 port Volksmotor

Austrian Novarossi distributor Hoeco have released a limited edition 9 port .21 on road engine called the ‘Volksmotor’. This engine comes with a sub €200 price range and features a 14mm lightened crankshaft, 8mm venturi as per EFRA rules and a 9 port liner for lots of top end power. Expect it to be available by the end of February.

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