New from H.A.R.D. Racing is this jet black finish racing cap. Featuring an embroidered white H.A.R.D. logo with large H on the front, the cap sports elegant green stitching that shows off H.A.R.D. Racing’s signature colour while reinforcing the fabric to make this cap even more durable. In addition, a raised ‘H’ on the peak adds to this unique design and as a nice finishing touch, the back of the cap has a classic H.A.R.D. label sewn into it.
Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]
Schumacher have announced the August release of their new Mi3.5 competition touring car. The new Mi3.5 claims to be a fast and efficient superb handling touring car, based on the hugely successful Mi3 which has won countless races and championships all over the world. Further refined and lightened it is now available with the new lightweight diff mounts, “EU” chassis and top deck and enables the racer to set up their car with every adjustment possible. Coming factory assembled the Mi3.5 also offers you more choice, from the awesomely specified Mi3.5 PRO (shown above) with full carbon fibre and titanium, available in 5 or 6 cell versions or the more durable Mi3.5 RACE (6 cell) (shown at bottom of page) using Schumacher’s famous S1 carbon composite material.
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Yokomo have announced the upcoming release of the B-Max4, EP 4wd buggy. Aimed more at the entry level racer, it has a plastic tub chassis and a dust protected centre CVD shaft which drives the plastic bevel geared front and rear ball differentials. Optimised motor placement, double wishbone suspension all round and C-hubs up front ensure it is well balanced and handles great around the track. Made using all moulded plastic parts to keep costs down, it is fully ball raced and been designed to take a saddle pack.
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Corally have released a number of new items for both the Corally RDX Phi as well some items for general use. For the RDX Phi there is an all improved differential, designed to ensure long lasting super smooth trouble free diff action. The new diff uses 18 2.5 mm chrome balls which run on large super hard diff washers, and this combination guarantees to handle the higher torque required for today’s brushless racing. Also new is a special brushless motor case that carries up to 4 batteries, 2 small assortment cases, 2 brushless armatures and 3 brushless motors. Finally Corally have released the latest version of the Intellect Sub-C cells, called IB4600SHV, which feature improved voltage, and the latest edition of IB 2/3A single cell, a 1600mAh High Discharge Type called IB1600 that is also available as IB1600 receiver pack.
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A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> HB reports on the Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout – Link [hb-buggy.jugem.jp]
> RC Fox YZ5 Buggy Engine – Link [modellismorc.net]
> The new Vantomme M12 (2008) chassis – Link [overrc.com]
> CARS/AMC Summer Shoot Out II Rd 2 – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Auckland On-Road Modified Championships – Link [rcracer.co.nz]
> Maxspin Championship Series Rd4 – Link [teamxray.com]
> Hot Bodies & Nosram wins LICS 08 – Link [mirageracing.com]
> T2’008 Wins Luxemburg Belgian Nats Rd4 – Link [teamxray.com]
> Team Orion Wins HRH Shootout – Link [teamorion.com]
> Report from Rd3 of SLCC 2008 – Link [slccup.co.uk]
Videos from all A-mains at last weekends ETS Rd4 are now online.
Be sure to follow our coverage of this weeks 1/8th scale European Buggy Championships on our Event site.
Trinity have announced this new I-Balance Li-Po Battery Management System, which offers all-in-one charging, discharging, and balancing for not just LiPo’s but Ni-CD, Ni-MH, Li-Ion, Li-Fe, and even PB (lead acid) batteries. The I-Balance uses a unique individual cell voltage balancer, which means that an external balancer when charging LiPo’s is not required. Other features include delta-peak detection, “fast charge” mode, auto charge current limit, capacity limit, 5-slot data storage/recall, temp monitoring, cycling, LCD display, and touch pad keyboard. You can also manage your packs with a PC through the optional USB interface cable (sold separately).
Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]
Team Titan have released an aluminium version of their popular fuel filter. Made from 6061 aluminium and anodized in either blue or gun metal grey, it comes with an o-ring seal to prevent leaking and from coming loose during running. A high density Nylon net prevents dust getting into the engine through the fuel tube, and it is easy to open and clean inside.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
K-Factory have released this range of optional ZF belts for the Team Magic E4 EP powered chassis. Available in 3mm for the front and side, the rear is 3.5mm thick and all belts have been made using a unique method of construction for the belt texture & a special material to form the teeth. Therefore, the belt won’t break easily & the teeth are more durable. In addition, to make the belts extra flexible, the belts surface also gone through a special treatment process which ensures a highly efficient transmission.
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