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September 5, 2012

Kyosho MP9 option parts

Kyosho Germany introduce a load of option parts for the MP9 and Inferno ST-RR line of off-road vehicles. Starting with the MP9 buggy, the new TKI3 body shell is designed to deliver a performance boost in terms of increased steering and more overall downforce. Used successfully at the recent Euros in Austria and the Italian Job Race the body is available in a lightweight 0.8mm and regular 1.0mm variant. Also new for the MP9 are 3.5mm CVD drive shafts that sport an increased diameter for increased durability. The shafts are available for as rear centre and 91mm and 93mm front/rear universals. Last but not least is Kyosho now offering a Titanium screw set for the Inferno ST-RR Evo 1/8th truggy. The set reduces the overall weight of the truck and increase durability.

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September 5, 2012

Team Orion Carbon Pro XS LiPo pack

Team Orion introduce their Carbon Pro XS 95mm shorty LiPo battery pack. Build from 90C cells the hardcase battery pack is ideal for the new breed of 2WD off-road vehicles as well as all on-road cars that benefit from a short and lightweight battery pack.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

September 5, 2012

Reedy WolfPack Shorty & Saddle Pack LiPos

Reedy introduce two new LiPo battery packs out of their WolfPack line of batteries. Starting with the 3800mAh 25C shorty pack, the 94mm long hardcase battery weights 207g, is 2C chargeable and comes with 4mm bullet type connectors. The second new pack is a 4800mAh 25C saddle pack. It also is 2C chargeable and both packs are aimed at the cost oriented club racer.

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September 5, 2012

TLR take 1-2 at Portuguese Off-Road Nationals

The last round of the 2012 Portuguese off-road nationals took place at the Torres Vedras track near Lisbon. The Portuguese Championship was on the line for four drivers including Team Losi Racing’s Miguel Matias and Ricardo Monteiro. Miguel TQ’ed the weekend and went on to win the race and take his 12th national class title. Ricardo Monteiro finished 2nd as the vice-Champion.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

September 4, 2012

Much More Impact FD shorty LiPo

Much More Racing introduce the Impact FD series 4400mAh 70C LiPo battery pack. The 96mm ‘shorty’ pack weights 200g and is ideal for all 2WD applications and helps to put weight were it is needed. The hard case pack incorporates 4mm bullet type connectors and a 2mm balancer port and is available soon.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]

September 4, 2012

Makoto Mogi joins Team Serpent

Top Japanese driver Makoto Mogi has recently joined Team Serpent. The highly experienced driver who made the Japan Nationals A-final in 2011 is looking forward to run the Cobra Team Edition nitro buggy at the upcoming Japanese nationals in October.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 4, 2012

Mibosport cup – Announcement

Mibosport with support from Yokomo and LRP have announced their winter race series. Last year 220 drivers from six different countries including European Champions Ronald Völker and Hupo Hönigl attended. The series will take place in the Czech Republic, in the popular city of Hrotovice, where previously the ETS, EOS and European Indoor Championships have been held. The event will take place indoors, in a hall that has enough space for 2 separate tracks, on-road and off-road. The on-road track will be 30x20m in size, and the off-road track will be 30x16m.

View more details here

September 4, 2012

KO Propo KR-211FH FHSS receiver

The KO Propo KR-211FH 2.4GHz 2-channel micro receiver is making use of KO Propo’s FHSS transmitting technology and is useable with the RF-903FH and RF-904FH modules as well as the EX-1 KIY. It features programmable failsafe, quick binding and dimensions of 29.3×24.4x16mm and a weight of 7.8g.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]