March 24, 2012

JConcepts news @ Cactus Classic 2012

JConcepts brought several new products to show and use at this week’s 26th Pro-Line Cactus Classic. First up is the Pressure Points truck tire that makes use of the tread recently introduced with the Pressure Points short course tire. The latest low-height tread option is specifically designed to tame high-speed courses with either wet or blue groove traction conditions. The tread starts as an angular, low pin design as a carryover from the Bar Codes front tire and sports small points combined with Y elements to achieve a maximum in penetration and tack. The inner side-wall has built-in ribbing which limits carcass collapse and increases support on the outside during hard cornering and driving.

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March 24, 2012

Evans TQs second Cactus 2WD Buggy Qualifier

Reigning US National Champion Dustin Evans has TQ’d the second round of 2WD Buggy qualifying for the Pro-Line Cactus Classic, the TLR driver driver setting a new overall fastest time for the largest of the classes at the 26th edition of the America’s longest running offroad event. Topping the time sheets ahead of Associated team-mates Ryan Maifield and Ryan Cavalieri the Top 3 all managed to pull off 13 laps this time round.

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March 24, 2012

Cavalieri fastest in first Cactus Buggy qualifier

Ryan Cavalieri has TQ’d the opening round of qualifying for both Buggy classes at the 26th running of the Pro-Line Cactus Classic. In 2WD the World Champion narrowly outpaced team-mate and dominator of the morning’s truck qualifying Ryan Maifield while in 4WD he had a decent advantage at the top of the time sheets over reigning US National Champion Jared Tebo.

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March 23, 2012

Maifield tops opening Cactus truck qualifiers

Continuing on from setting the pace in yesterday’s practice Team Associated’s Ryan Maifield has topped the opening round of qualifying in both Mod Truck and 2WD Short Course at the Pro-Line Cactus Classic. The Associated driver who is the US National Champion and defending Cactus champion in 2WD Short Course TQ’d that class from Kyosho’s Jared Tebo while in Mod Truck he was the only driver to make 13-laps taking the round ahead of TLR’s Dakotah Phend.

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March 23, 2012

Team Durango DNX408v2 kit

Team Durango have just announced the DNX408v2 that incorporates many improvements such as a new fuel tank, updated radio boy and redesigned PT and throttle mount. The new fuel tank has the pressure pin relocated to the lid plus the neck of the fuel filler has been re-profiled to work with Team Durango’s fuel gun and other aftermarkt guns. Also the material has changed to a more transparent one to make the fuel level easier to spot.

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March 23, 2012

Nosram x-treme race hardcase LiPo batteries

Nosram introduce their latest x-treme race hardcase LiPo battery packs. Made from the latest 55C and 50C cells the packs are available in various configurations ranging from 2S straight, 2S shorty and 2S saddle-packs down to two new 1S 1/12 scale packs. All are housed in transparent red protective hardcases and come equipped with 4mm connectors.

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March 23, 2012

Robitronic Powerswitch

Robitronic release the Powerswitch, an electric switch for nitro and gas-powered vehicles. The device replaces the mechanical on/off switch with a dust and water-protected solution that also allows to monitor the receiver battery. Programmable for 2S LiPo, 2S LiFe and 5 cell NiMH packs the switch recognises a low receiver battery voltage and poor connector contact and warn the pilot. The switch is high voltage compatible and good for the use with up to three servos or 10A peak current.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

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