April 30, 2012

Alain Sarafyan wins Buggyburn race

Team Losi Turkey Driver Alain Sarafyan has won the first Buggyburn race 2012. Turkish RC car enthusiasts met at the Snappy Raceway in Istanbul for the first Buggyburn race. The meeting was organised by Ciddi Amator and attracted both team drivers of Serpent, HPI Racing and Losi as well as a number of non-sponsored drivers. The race day started with free and later on controlled practice rounds. After three qualifying heats Alain Sarafyan took TQ followed by Mustafa Alp and Cengiz Gökbulut. Before the final A main, the B final was held which was won by Serhat Yalman with Hüseyin Erkuş in second and Suat Bayrakal in third place. The following A final was won by Team Losi Turkey Driver Alain Sarafyan with Mustafa Alp from Serpent Turkey in second position and Cengiz Gokbulut in third place.

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April 30, 2012

ZZracing titanium screw sets & pinion gears

ZZracing have expanded their line of titanium screws for many of today’s vehicles. The kits are now available for various 3 Racing, Kyosho, Losi, Motonica, Mugen, Schumacher, Serpent, Shepherd and Xray chassis. New are also the 7075 aluminium 48dp and 64dp pinion hears. They are hard coated to maximise durability and are available from 13T to 36T (48dp) and 18T to 41T (64dp).

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April 30, 2012

ProTek Prodigy 620 Duo multi-chemistry charger

The ProTek Prodigy 620 Duo is a multi-chemistry charger with two independent 400 watt channels, each with its own independent control panel, blue backlit LCD display, balance ports and sensor ports. It can charge LiPo, LiFe, or Li-Ion batteries up to 6S, 15-cell NiCd or NiMH batteries, and lead-acid batteries up to 20V. With the ability to fast charge, balance charge, and storage charge lithium cells, you can easily tailor the charge process to suit your needs, while individual cell voltage can be monitored during balance mode charging, allowing you to identify an imbalance in the cells and spot a weak cell before it becomes a problem. Other features include a dual-fan cooling system that utilises a push-pull design that will keep the charger cool, even when working at maximum capacity.

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April 28, 2012

MaxAmps internal plug low-resistance packs

MaxAmps announces the new internal plug option for the Race Edition 6500 7.4v 150c and the 5450 7.4v 120C LiPo packs. Unlike other bullet style connectors, there is no chance of reversing polarity since both the balancer and main Traxxas HC plugs are keyed and they are specifically designed for vehicles with longer battery trays. The balancer tap is also built into the pack and offers a very clean look, both inside and outside of your vehicle.

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April 28, 2012

Boca Losi 8ight mini bearings

Boca Bearings introduce their bearings kits for the Losi 8ight mini buggy. They include 20 bearings to fit suspension, inner and outer hubs, drive shaft, steering and diffs and are available in several qualities such as rubber shielded chrome, ceramic variants with different seals as well as orange rubber sealed ABEC7 items. The ball races come greased or lightly oiled depending on the bearing specification for longest life or lowest rolling resistance. 

Source: Boca Bearings [bocabearings.com]

April 27, 2012

JConcepts Crossbows green compound

JConcepts introduce the green compound Crossbows 1/8 buggy tyres. The tyre that dominated the 2008-2009 IFMAR World Championships is now available in the super soft Green compound. The tyre combines a compact tyre body with crisp tread and separation and an aggressive rectangular lug technology. Included are closed cell profiled inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

April 27, 2012

EDS multi driver

The EDS multi driver is a handy wrench with a total of seven tool tips that are stored within the handle. Included in the basic set are 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex tips as well as 3.5mm flat head and 3.0mm and 4.5mm Phillips tips. The handle is CNC-machined from aluminium and comes red anodised. Additionally available are several hex, ball hex and nut driver tool tips.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

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