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March 29, 2012

Serpent S411 Geardiff V2

Serpent have released this improved gear-diff for use in the S411. The main improvements are the new gears with improved shape, which run smoother, combined with coated aluminium 3.5mm shafts. The case has also been updated but the super light spring-steel adapters remain as before. Supplied complete with shims, high quality hardware and o-rings. The V2 gear differential is standard in the 411-TE kits and can be used both front and rear in the 411.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 29, 2012

Paul Lemieux wins ROAR Mod TC title

The US ROAR Carpet on-road nationals were held recently at Mike’s Hobby Shop in Dallas Texas and Team Xray attended this event with many team drivers on hand for support. In the Mod TC class Paul Lemieux piloted his Xray T3’12 to the TQ and with wins in A1 and A2 Paul secured the National title ahead of Keven Hebert. Ralph Burch made his electric comeback, qualifying second on the grid and finishing third overall.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com] / Image: Live RC

March 29, 2012

Edam ERazor brushless 1/8th scale chassis

Edam have released a brushless version of their 1/8th scale on road chassis called the ERazor. Your standard conversion, it features an aluminium motor mount and single speed transmission, while the power is supplied by 2 side mounted LiPo packs. The ESC fits in place of the regular fuel tank while the rest of the car stays the same as the gas version.

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March 28, 2012

HB HPI Flux Pro brushless motors

Available in a full range of winds suitable for all types of cars, buggies, trucks and more, the Flux Pro motors from HB HPI are your ticket to the winner’s circle. These sensored motors feature adjustable timing to provide the fine touch that pro-level racers need, and the covered outer bearing and machined aluminium case give you durability and peace of mind when you’re out on the track, fighting for the lead. Powerful neodymium magnets work with the sintered 12.5mm rotor to give racers powerful acceleration and plenty of torque to suit a wide range of driving styles and car types, and optional rotors are available to fine-tune the power band of the motor for your specific needs.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

March 28, 2012

Drake crowned Dialed Inc. Invitational Champion

The 2012 Dialed Inc. Off Road Championships is an all-new event that was held last weekend Shreveport, Louisiana at T&T Speedway. The classes consisted of 2wd/4wd Short course, 1/8th electric buggy/truck, 1/8th nitro buggy/truck, and a special invitational class based off the Reedy Race format, six heats of 10 minute duration, truck on Saturday and buggy on Sunday. They also used gates starts to add a little excitement to the invitational class. The track was built by Joey from The Dirt and a crew of helpers from the local area.

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March 28, 2012

Reds Racing line of manifolds

Reds Racing has designed and developed a completely new manifold line for On Road and Off Road engines. The new line of manifolds is provided with a cooling system, efficient and lightweight, which helps improve engine gasket life, to maintain engine performance over time. Polished both inside and outside, they are delivered with exhaust gasket and springs. The new conical 1/8 On Road manifold is available in three different lengths M, L, XL to fit any kind of track and are matched with the Reds 2069 muffler. The single bend Off Road manifold is available, in addition to the standard version M, in a new version S and are matched with both Reds 2069 and 2034 mufflers.

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March 28, 2012

HPI Blitz battery spacer set

New from HPI, use this convenient battery spacer set in your Blitz short course truck to fit the larger 3S, 11.1 volt battery packs for extra power and maximum top speed. This set includes spacers and extra-long hardware to fit most hard-case 3S LiPo batteries in any HPI Blitz truck.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

March 28, 2012

Pro-Line Bulldog for Centro C4.1

The Centro C4.1 mid motor conversion for the Associated B4.1 is getting quite a lot of attention lately. Just yesterday JConcepts released a shell for it and today UK Pro-Line importers showed off the finished sample of the new Bulldog for C4.1. The shell features the well known cab forward Bulldog styling and will be supplied with undertray and rear wing. More details from Pro-Line when it is officially announced.

Source: CML [facebook.com]