Murnan Modified have introduced the M12 2.1cc nitro on-road engine, the company’s most powerful .12 engine to date. Using Novarossi parts as the base the engine is modified in a way to deliver an extreme amount of torque throughout the entire powerband while being durable and easy to tune at the same time. The engine also has an exceptional mileage, as it was tuned to easily finish 5 minutes with fuel to spare.
The opening round of the Speed Hunters race was held at the Zorri RC track in Athens. The race format was a little bit different for the nitro class with two 20 minute qualifiers of which the best three consecutive laps counted toward the overall standings. The finals were then run in an electric format of triple 15 minute mains of which the best two counted. Xray driver Dimitris Dimitriou would set the early pace in the 200mm Nitro class and he took the overall TQ in front of Mugen racer Zacharopoulos and fellow Xray driver Papachristos. Dimitriou then would managed to take three easy tone-to-tone wins in the A-mains to grab the overall victory from Likaris (Xray) and Sogias (Serpent).
JConcepts have introduced their new 7mm Fin Quick-Spin wheel nut wrench. With the serrated locking wheel nuts of today the initial spin is always easy, however, once they start to lock, it’s important to have a T-handle to clinch against the wheel. The wrench is designed so a driver can quickly spin with the tip of the wrench in a conventional style and then move lower to the T-handle portion to lock into position. The main structure of the design is aluminium and available in either blue or black anodised colours to provide the look and feel to the wrench. The T-handle is constructed of steel with black oxide finish to provide the strength and muscle to the build.
View the black colour wrench here
PowerHD have two new high-performance servos for 1/8th scale applications available. The Storm-5 (0.066s/18kg-cm) and Storm-4 (0.085s/25kg-cm) offer CNC-machined all-aluminium cases, a super-high 4096 resolution as well as strong titanium alloy gears and a heat-resistant brushless motor. The high-voltage compatible servos are available separately or as a combo set including one Storm-5 (steering) and one Storm-4 (throttle) servo.
The final round of the 2015 Huge RC Club Series has held this past week Sunday at the Huge RC indoor circuit in Bangkok, Thailand. The 1/8th nitro on-road class had Wittaya taking a maiden win in the main final but the overall championship title went to Serpent teammate Pornpol Julatiwong. Elsewhere in the 1/10th 200mm class Pichakorn Klinfung (Serpent) would take the TQ and win and with it the overall title for 2015.
Coming soon from Team Associated is the Factory Team 17mm wheel nut wrench. The T-handle wrench is made from hard-anodised, lightweight aluminium and it sports a laser-etched size marking and logo for easy identification. With its sturdy yet ergonomic design it allows to easily install or remove the 17mm wheel nuts of 1/8th buggies, truggies and GT cars.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Available now and limited to 25 units in total is SMI Motorsport’s Orcan RS3-MH CR Alexander Hagberg Edition 2.1cc nitro engine. The Novarossi-based 3-port engine comes hand-tuned for optimised performance and with a special Cesare Rossi engraving on the cooling head to honour the legendary Italian engine builder. Included in the Alexander Hagberg Edition set is also an Orcan 2654 exhaust with Alexander Hagberg engraving and S+ manifold, an Orcan Push Box, an Orcan XL transportation bag as well as a special edition Orcan T-shirt.
Reds Racing have released a first official teaser image of their long awaited 1/8th brushless speed controller. Designed using state of the art micro components, the TXX Pro features advanced tuning options, an ultra low-profile billet aluminium case, a 30mm cooling fan and it will offer ultra-smooth and precise throttle and braking control. More information will become available soon.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
