LRP introduce the new Power Pack 3400 hardcase LiPo battery. Build from 30C cells the battery mimics the dimensions of a NiMH racing pack making it ideal not only for a wide range of RTR vehicles but also nitro starter boxes and many other applications that need “racing pack”-style batteries. The pack comes in a protective hardcase and is pre-wired with a Tamiya-type connector and an EHR balancer port.
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The highly popular Xray Challenge Italy will return to Scandiano on the weekend of the 19th of January 2014. Registration for the race that will see a touring car modified, stock and a 1/12th scale class started yesterday on myrcm.ch. Entries are limited for the race so make sure to register in time.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Teamsaxo introduce two new tool sets for the use with quick exchange tool grips or electric drills. The sets are available as imperial and metric variant, both include a range of different sizes and tip designs including cross wrenches, standard and ball hex drivers as well as nut drivers. The hardened tips can be used with the supplied aluminium quick exchange grips or standard electric drills. Both sets come in handy transparent boxes for convenient storage and transportation.
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The first annual Bangkok International RC Car Championship took place this weekend at the new Huge RC track in the Thailand capital. With a number of top drivers in attendance over the many classes, it was reigning World Champion Jilles Groskamp who took the TQ spot in the modified Touring car class ahead of 3-time Champion Marc Rheinard in 2nd with Nicholas Lee completing the top 3 for Tamiya. With Jilles flying back to the Netherlands on the Sunday for filming duties, Marc would take over the pole position for the A-main and made the most of his starting position by taking A1 and 2 to seal the overall win early. Andy Moore would come through from 5th on the grid to 4th in A2 and to take the win in A3 to claim the runner up spot, while Nicholas Lee would take 3rd overall.
Image: Marc Rheinard
New from Duratrax, the Li-24 is a compact fully functional budget charger that fits easily in a field bag or on a workbench. Able to charge LiPo and LiFe up to 4S, this AC unit has a maximum of 3A charging current and is super simple to use. Fitted with gold plated connectors it comes supplied with Deans Ultra Plug connectors.
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Muchmore now have their new multi gauge for 1/10th touring cars available. It helps to measure the body height, wing dimensions and wing position to make sure the car complies with the current ISTC, BRCA, EFRA, FEMCA and ROAR regulations. It comes in black colour with easy-to-read markings and also incorporates a metric ruler.
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Hudy’s Profitool line sees the addition of two new wrenches and a reamer in the form of the .050 and .078 (5/64) Allen wrenches and a 3.0mm arm reamer. The tools sport hollow composite handles for effortless wrenching and Hudy spring steel tips that can be easily exchanged thanks to the aluminium hubs that are incorporated in the handles.
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Xray introduce these 6° C-hubs for the XB4 buggy. They allow for quick roll centre adjustment using different thickness shims under the camber link ball stud and are made from a tough moulded composite. A large opening for the CVD assembly prevents any clearance issues even at large steering angles and allows for easy maintenance. The C-hubs are marked for identification, they fit all XB4 kits and become available separately as left and right variant.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
