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January 1, 2011

LRP S10 Blast TC RTR

The LRP S10 Blast TC makes a perfect start into your racing career possible and with the possibility of upgrades, the car grows with your requirements and is designed for both beginners and racers. The S10 Blast TC comes with the already approved components of the S10 Blast Offroad line like CVDs up front, adjustable turnbuckles, anti-roll bars front and rear, Big-Bore shock absorbers, shaft drive train and even more first-class features. Compared to the S10 Offroad cars, the Blast TC comes with a single-part chassis and doesn’t use a slipper. The car accepts all commercial 1/10 touring car bodies and wheels and many option parts are available so you can upgrade it with the Standard, Sport or Pro-Tuning Sets.

View more images of the car here

December 31, 2010

Capricorn LAB-E01 2011 version & KEL850 treated muffler

Capricorn have announced the 2011 version of their .12 touring car engine. The new version comes with a large head and underhead, optional on the WC edition engine, but which has been used by Martin Christensen to take victory at this year’s Euros. The new additions allow for a higher running temperature and the use of a hot glow plug. Capricorn have also released this KEL850 treated Novarossi 2660 Muffler. This new treatment will replace the original hard coated version as it can be used on any kind of aluminium, not only ergal. This new ceramic-titanium treatment gives incredible hardness up to 65 Rockwell and results in higher durability and performance of the muffler as well as optimal resonance. Capricorn have also updated their website and all users that are subscribed before midnight tonight (CET) will be sent a discount coupon for their next order.

View the muffler here

December 30, 2010

Keven Hébert re-signs to Reedy, Associated & LRP

Keven Hébert has signed a 2 year extension to his contract to run Reedy LiPo batteries, Team Associated’s TC6 & 12R5.1 and LRP brushless systems. Reedy department manager Rick Hohwart was excited to be able to continue working closely with Keven, saying, “Keven is not only a driver who can win races, but who has been instrumental in the development of the TC6 and 12R5.1 platforms. He is not only fast, but is always willing to help others with setups and questions concerning motor and ESC gearing and tuning, as well as battery care and maintenance. He is a great asset and an excellent representative of the Reedy brand.” Keven was excited about the signing, saying:

Reedy, Team Associated and LRP have supported me for the last three years, which has allowed me to get where I am today. I am very happy to be with such a strong team for the next two years. I have made many friends at Reedy/Team Associated/LRP and I would like to thank them for giving me the opportunity to keep doing what I like the most.

Source: Reedy [reedypower.net]

December 29, 2010

Hébert & Trandell take Midwest Grand Slam Rd2

Round 2 of the Midwest Grand Slam was held recently at MSI Raceway in Detroit, Michigan. The schedule called for practice on Friday, three rounds of qualifying on Saturday, with the final round of qualifying and the main events on Sunday. Reedy/Team Associated factory driver Keven Hébert was the class of the field in the 1/12 Modified and TC Modified categories. Keven captured the pole position in 1/12 Modified with his 12R5.1 ahead of teammate Walt Henderson. In TC Modified, Keven again claimed the pole with Henderson set to line up in the third position. Joe Trandell, driving a 10R5, would start from the pole in the World GT class and would do the same in the 1/12 Stock class with his 12R5.1 and would eventually claim victory in both classes. The Modified mains were an all-Hébert affair and he never looked back leading start to finish in both classes. Keven now leads the points standings in both classes heading into round 3.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

December 29, 2010

Grand Prix des 3 Frontieres – Announcement

The organisers of the Grand Prix des 3 Frontieres (GP3F) were in touch to tell us about their 7th annual 1/10th EP touring car race that will be held from the 29th to the 30th of January next year. Hosted by the MRC Longwy on the border between France, Belgium and Luxembourg, the event has already attracted European Championship finalists Lucas Urbain and Loic Jasmin and will be open to both stock and modified with hand out LRP tires included in the entry fee.

Find more information here.

December 29, 2010

CSO MRX-5 clutch bell & adjustment tool

CSO have released some new clutch parts for the Mugen MRX-5. This clutch bell is made from hard coated high quality 7075 T6 aluminium which results in a lighter part than the original at only 3.7 grams. For adjusting the clutch CSO have released a useful and convenient external clutch adjusting tool. Made of chromed aluminium it makes tuning the clutch spring easy. Available in 2 colours, black and Mugen silver.

View the clutch adjustment tool here

December 29, 2010

Spec-R FF03 gear differential

Spec-R have released this new gear diff for the Tamiya FF03. Made from a lightweight plastic housing and featuring nylon gears, together with the high quality metal drive cups, the package makes for a highly durable easy to setup maintenance free differential.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

December 28, 2010

KM Racing H-K1 4mm shock tower

KM Racing have released this new front shock tower for their H-K1 200mm chassis. Made from 4mm thick carbon fibre the new tower adds additional rigidity to the front of the car.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]