June 25, 2013

RDRP turn attentions to the RB6

RDRP turn attentions to the RB6

Having released many great option parts for the Team Durango DEX210 option parts, Revolution Design Racing Products have announced that they are expanding to make a lot of new option parts for the popular Kyosho RB6 2WD Buggy. The new range of parts will kill the weak points of the RB6 and make it faster and stronger and it also allows allow for quick and easy adjustment of the weight distribution. Expect some releases in late August.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]


June 25, 2013

SpeedRC Cup – Announcement

SpeedRC Cup - Announcement

The organisers of the SpeedRC Cup got in touch to tell us about their touring car race which is held on Sunday the 14th of July at Parona Lomellina (PV) Italy 50km south-west from Milan. The race is open to 1/10 Touring Mod and 13.5 (no timing) classes and they have introduced a new race format with the possibility to make the A main through a Last Chance race. Entries are limited to 40 drivers per class, if the number of entries in one class is lower than 40 the other class can be supplemented. More details and entries can be found through iscrizione.gare@hotmail.it

View an image of the track here


June 25, 2013

Centro C4.2 mid motor 2wd buggy

Centro C4.2 mid motor 2wd buggy

The follow up to the very successful C4.1, the Centro C4.2 is drawing closer to completion. Tom Yardy used the prototype (shown) to TQ and win the last round of the UK 1/10th off road nationals at Broxtowe last weekend. The production car will have new (anodized black) rear hinge pin mounts with inserts, new multiple battery layouts on the new +8mm chassis along with completely new moulded gear box. There is also a completely new rear tower and rear bulkhead and a revised Proline Bulldog bodyshell. Due for release in Mid August.

View more images of the C4.2 here


June 25, 2013

Xceed XC-3200 low profile servo

Xceed Supercool low profile servo

Xceed have released their new Supercool low profile servo, with machined aluminium case with engraved Xceed logo. Well sealed with high quality cables and connector, these top of the range servo’s are very durable and strong and even though higher in price are still excellent value for money. Servo is supplied with a machined 25T alu servo horn.

View the servo specs here


June 25, 2013

ZZRacing RC8 simple motor mount

ZZRacing RC8 simple motor mount

ZZRacing have introduced their new simple motor mount for the RC8 line of brushless vehicles. CNC machined from premium 7075 T6 aluminium it can easily and quickly be adjusted to get the perfect mesh between the motor gear and differential gear. Made from an alloy and featuring cooling fins it can also help keep your motor cool.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]


June 25, 2013

Yeah Racing TT02 2 degree rear hub

Yeah Racing TT02 2 degree rear hub

Yeah Racing have produced this aluminium 2 degree rear hub for the Tamiya TT02. As the name suggests it will give the car 2 degrees of rear toe and is a great upgrade from the standard stock part which allows the TT02 to run more stable. You can also run the hub upside down to switch between normal or high ground clearance.

Source: Yeah Racing [rcmart.com]


June 25, 2013

Wild Turbo Fan cooling fans

Overtake RC Wild Turbo Fans

Wild Turbo Fan have announced their new range of cooling fans for RC cars. Available in a wide range of powers and sizes, there is a 25mm ESC Fan (RPM 20000 @ 7.2V) with dual ball bearings, a 30mm motor fan (RPM 22000-24000 @8.4V) in deluxe or economy version, 30mm Twin Fans (RPM 22000-24000 @8.4V) with a single connection for both fans and finally a 40mm motor fan (RPM 15000 @ 8.4V) with either ball bearings or bushings.

View the other fans here


June 24, 2013

Romanian Nitro Cup – Announcement

Romanian Nitro Cup - Announcement

The organizers of the Romanian Nitro Cup got in contact to tell us about their annual competition for 1/10th and 1/8th scale IC on road nitro cars which this year will be held from the 30th of August to the 1st of September 20th to the 22nd of September. It is a private event with important prizes and the rules are kept as simple and as fair as possible for the drivers. Entries are limited to 60 drivers per class, if the number of entries in one class is lower than 60 the other class can be supplemented. The event will be held on the beautiful new Hobby Arena track near Bucharest and to make it event more interesting both classes offer prize money of EUR 1000 for the winner, EUR 700 for 2nd place and EUR 400 for 3rd. More details can be found here (under Competitions).


Tonisport
Mibosport
LC Racing
VP Racing
T-Works