Zeppin Racing introduce three new 2S LiPo packs out of their RS Elite line of batteries. They are made using high-performance 7400mAh 80C cells, sport standard banana-type tube connectors for the speedo and the balancer port and come in three different hardcase designs with a chrome, Z-pattern and carbon pattern available.
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Following first teaser renderings Tamiya finally release more information on their forthcoming new 4WD touring car contender, the TRF418. Already seen at the recent ETS season opener in Hrotovice, the car features a lot of new parts compared to its successful predecessor as there are 1.5mm higher bulkheads, a redesigned motor and layshaft mount and a new top deck, all made to achieve different chassis flex characteristics and an improved weight distribution. Other new parts include the wishbones, steering components and multiple other sections such as the front spool outdrives and more. The kit will hit stores around mid-December.
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SkyRC introduce the Toro SC120 Competition brushless speed controller. Designed for the use in 4WD short course trucks the speed is able to handle up to 4S LiPo set-ups, it features a 6V/3A linear BEC system and it works with sensored and sensorless motors. The case measures 57x38x35mm and it can be taken apart to replace the internal fan unit while the heavy-duty gold-plated solder towers allow the use even of very thick silicone wires. The on/off switch is of a dust-protected electric type and the controller is highly adjustable using 10 user-modifiable profiles that can be tweaked using an optional programming box or a PC interface.
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Nemo Racing introduce a new range of high-quality shock and differential oils. Coming in 60ml bottles the shock oils are made to offer maximum consistency and longevity and they come as 20wt t0 60wt shock and 1k, 3k, 7k, 10k, 12.5k and 20k differential fluid.
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WRC introduce the GT Due 1/8 nitro on-road classic kit. The car is based on a 3mm carbon fibre chassis with rigid suspension parts that do away with the need to use shock absorbers while still allowing to adjust front toe, camber and castor angles as well as rear toe and camber settings. The drivetrain uses a rear beltdrive system and a large disc brake mounted to the rear differential case. Other features include a single speed gearbox, a low-profile 125cc fuel tank and a carbon fibre radio plate.
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In the latest instalment of their VRC Pro column Virtual Racing Industries introduce the new time-shifted multi player competitions, the new video and replay interface and they give a short update on 1/8th off-road testing. Let’s start with the multi player competitions. VRC Pro is raced world wide, and with time zones spreading 20 hours from New Zealand to California, it is impossible to organise real-time multi player events where everyone would be able to participate. It would mean having to race in the middle of the night for some, for others in the morning, at noon or in the evening. VRC has developed a unique solution for this problem, called time-shifted multi player.
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For the 3rd consecutive year, the newly constructed Genesis RC Raceway in Marshall, Minnesota hosted the Midwest Indoor Championship. With racers attending from Canada and 7 states through out the upper Midwest, the race fell victim to some of the top drivers in the county in their respected classes. After four rounds of very tight qualifying, the mains were set and first up was the WGT class. The TQ holder Tony Block broke out and was able to hold on for the win with current national champion and CRC teammate Randy Grosse taking 2nd and John Wiita rounding out the podium.
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Nicolas Schwendimann (Xray) has won the Touring Car stock class in this year’s French Touring Car championships. Consisting of five rounds in total Nicolas was able to TQ four and win three meetings along a second and a third place at the Nanates and Montbrison rounds respectively. Thomas Vigneron and Jérôme Permentier completed the top three overall.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
