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June 12, 2014

RPM RC10 classic gear cover

RPM introduce this gear cover for the RC10, RC10 Classic and RC10T. Modelled after the 20+ years old original part, the 2014 variant features some improvements in design and functionality. First up are smoother contours and added clearance in several areas to make for an ever better fit while completely sealing the main gear and pinion from dust and debris. The cover also has a larger, taller area for bigger pinions than the stock gear cover and the spur area has been expanded to allow the use of the VTS slipper clutch from Associated. Coming in dyeable white colour for a nostalgic feel and including a soft gear cover plug for easy slipper nut access.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

June 12, 2014

Scorpion RS-3420 brushless motors – Full details

Scorpion Power Systems RS-3420 brushless motors

Following a brief introduction some days ago Scorpion Power Systems now have full details on their RS-3420 electric brushless motor available. Being a first for the company that is well known for its aircraft brushless motors, the motor sports some interesting features such as a patented screw-type rotor surface for increase flux density and maximised cooling. Also no plastic inserts are used to achieve maximum copper fill for the stator windings while high grade silicone steel and high purity copper wire allow for a high flux density and a minimal internal resistance. Other features include a CNC-machined 7075 heatsink can, sleeve-protected magnets, and a built-in temperature sensor for on-track monitoring with future Scorpion ESCs. The motors are built to comply with the IFMAR rules and are available as 4.5T to 8.5T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock variant.

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June 11, 2014

Reedy 5000mAh 65C 7.4V LiPo battery pack

Reedy introduce their latest competition LiPo battery pack in the form of this 7.4V 5000mAh 65C pack. Built from lightweight high-performance cells the pack weights in at only 276g allowing to achieve a better left-to-right balance while offering the needed voltage for stock racing and modified classes alike. The hardcase pack sports standard 139x46x25mm dimensions, it is 2C chargeable and makes use of 4mm bullet-type connector tubes.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

June 11, 2014

Pro-Line Mugen MBX-7 body – Sneak preview

Pro-Line have just released this sneaky teaser image of their forthcoming Mugen MBX-7 body. Given some of the details visible the body will sport the distinctive and quite edgy “Phantom” design meaning it will very likely be a cab forward offering with an aggressively styled rear end and other performance enhancing aero gizmos. More details to come soon.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

June 11, 2014

Hannes Käufler wins at Baden-Württemberg Cup Rd2

The 2nd round of the popular Baden-Württemberg Cup took place near Stuttgart in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Hannes Käufler was able to win the nitro buggy class, while his Reds teammate Ralf Dennenmoser finished 3rd.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

June 11, 2014

Carlos Vidal takes Catalonia Championship

RC Hobby Garden near Barcelona hosted the Catalonia Electric Off-road Championship on what is considered to be one of the best tracks in Spain. In the 2WD Buggy class Carlos Vidal took the TQ and winning honours while dominating the field. Max Ricca and Juanma Flores Lerma completed the top 3 result.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

June 11, 2014

Ray Munday wins 2WD Mod at Mallee Madness VIII

Mildura RC Car Club in Victoria, Australia, held the second round of the State Series and it was very competitive, with drivers such as Josh Pain from West Australia and Matt Griffin entering. Finally in the 2WD Modified class it was Team Associated driver Ray Munday who won, leaving some of the very fast guys behind.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

June 11, 2014

Belgium/Dutch EP off-road nationals Rd3 – Report

Belgium/Dutch electric off-road nationals Rd3 – Report

Last weekend the 3rd round of the combined Belgium and Dutch electric off-road nationals took place at the clay track of the MAC Vlijmen club in the Netherlands. The night before the race a massive rain shower turned the track into a mud puddle, but the track crew worked hard to get the track ready to race, and at 10:30 a.m. and with only an hour delay, the first qualification round was started. In both the 2WD and 4WD class the qualifications where close, with the top drivers being separated only by a few seconds. Just before the start of the 3rd round a big cloud covered the track in dark, while strong wind came up and rain started to fall. The officials decided to wait for better weather but after the second delay the officials decided to scrap the 3rd round of qualifiers and to go directly into the finals.

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