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December 18, 2012

Hudy ultra thick silicone oils

Hudy have released two new ultra thick oils for the gear differentials such as used in 1/10 electric and nitro touring cars. Now available in 500,000 and 1,000,000cst they are the thickest oils in Hudy’s already large range. Hudy Ultimate silicone oil is manufactured in Europe by a specialized silicone oil premium manufacturer and were exclusively created for Hudy. Each batch of ultimate oil is laboratory tested and calibrated to ensure the highest possible consistency and quality from batch to batch.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

December 18, 2012

Xray T4 graphite battery strap

Xray released this pre-assembled graphite battery strap for the T4 that features the Xray smart battery holder system and battery tweak-free mounting system. The alu capture wheel enables you to easily close and secure the battery strap without any clips. The battery tweak-free mounting system works with the Multi-Flex Technology concept, the redesigned capture wheel gives sufficient play and will not stiffen the chassis even when the wheel is tightened excessively.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 18, 2012

Protoform TR-12 1/12th scale body

Following their sneak peek last week, Protoform have introduced their all new TR-12 1/12th scale body. Input from their team of drivers was used to improve the shape, while taking styling cues from a highly-successful factory-works hybrid LMP that made its debut at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans, then went on to win 3 WEC series races. The TR-12 includes a large center ‘dorsal fin’ to improve high-speed stability for those ultra-fast modified cars. Unique spill-plate profiles and side air channels give the body an unmistakable look on the track while adding functionality. It fits all EFRA/IFMAR, BRCA, ROAR and JMRCA body rule requirements, and includes headlamp decals as per ROAR rules. The TR-12 is produced using LW .020” lexan with protective film and includes window masks and decal sheet.

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December 17, 2012

Max MP9 Phantom .21 on road engine

Max Power have introduced their new for 2013 3.5cc on road engine called the MP9 Phantom. A completely new engine for the new season it features a new 14mm crankshaft with a longer stroke, new inner timing and 3 balance weights. The 9 port super precise chromed sleeve, 2 piston lubrication channels and is made of a thicker material for a longer life. There is a new lighter piston, a R7.14 corned and of course an updated crankcase to accommodate the longer stroke. Available in the next week.

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December 17, 2012

Billy Easton wins FORCE series Rd4

The fourth round of the 2012-2013 FORCE Series was held this past weekend in Tampa, Florida at Hurricane R/C Club. Competition was at an all time high for Florida’s Premiere Off-Road Series with 144 entries. Coming into the weekend the track crew at Hurricane R/C Club and the promoters of the FORCE Series had a lot of work ahead of them prepping the track from all of the rain the track received early in the week. As always the track crew did an awesome job and had the track ready for Friday’s practice.

Continue reading the report here

December 17, 2012

Olly Jefferies dominates EWS Rd3

Round 3 of the Essex Winter Series took place this weekend. With the series now recognised as one of the premier Touring Car events in the UK, the meeting was fully booked well in advance of the day. This included a number of Britain’s top drivers, following on from the news that the venue would host the BRCA Winter National early next year.

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December 16, 2012

Michael Paige double at Holiday Barn Burner

JConcepts team driver Michael Paige attended the 2012 Holiday Barn Burner hosted by RJD Hobbies in Lincoln Illinois. This Horizon Hobby sponsored event went well for Paige, TQing 2wd buggy, 4wd buggy and 2wd short course. Races started at 11am and finished up around 9pm in the evening. It was a long day, with good competition and very competitive racing. Paige went on to win 2wd buggy and 4wd buggy running JConcepts Bar Codes in Green Compound and took 2nd in 2wd short course and 2nd in 4wd short course with Green Pressure Points. Fellow Teammate Ben Ellis took 1st in 2wd short course and TLR driver Zac Rose took 1st in 4wd short course.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 15, 2012

VRC Pro Column – 1:8 Nitro Buggy

VRC Pro 1:8 Nitro Buggy

The VRC Pro development team is now working on the next class: 1:8 scale nitro buggies. This is a very popular class worldwide and we are expecting a great reception for this class. With the launch of 1:8 nitro buggies first quarter of 2013 we will also be releasing brand new off-road tracks, among them Silver Dollar Raceway (A Main Hobbies, Ca.), Padova IBR, Italy, Speed Paradise Buenos Aires Argentina (2012 IFMAR Worlds track) and possibly even the famous Pattaya track in Thailand (2010 IFMAR Worlds track). Starting with 1:8 scale buggies VRC Pro will introduce fully animated suspension and shocks. This required a complete overhaul of the 2 ½ D suspension geometry model to turn it into a full 3D model. The new generation of cars will have even more precise geometries and as a result car handling will become even more realistic.

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