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October 25, 2011

Serpent S411 option parts

Serpent have release a number of new option parts for the S411 touring car starting with these spring steel double joint cardan shafts with double cvd joint. To be used with a front spool, they reduce vibration, increase steering, and offer smoother operation due to less binding. Also new is a CVD shaft combo with spring-steel axle and hard anodised 7075-T6 aluminium shaft. Lighter than the full spring-steel version but more prone to bend or break in the event of a crash. There is a new belt tensioner with bearings, shims and hardware to be mounted to the top of the top deck. A LiPo battery holder in carbon helps keep the LiPo battery in place even during heavy crashes and it is used in combination with the original nylon parts to guide the glass tape through. Finally there is new lightweight machined aluminium steering shafts with hard anodizing, to replace the standard steel ones giving a weight saving of 70%.

View the other option parts here

October 25, 2011

Core RC silicone oils

Core RC have announced the launch of their high grade 100% pure silicone oil for shocks and gear diffs. Available in a massive range of 28 viscosities from the lightest 100cSt shock oil to the heaviest 300,000cSt diff oil, it is extremely temperature resistant in both warm and cold conditions. Fully sealed bottles for best transport without leakage and super easy to use lid for easy precise pouring. Large capacity 60ml bottle features a colour coded label.

Source: Core RC [racing-cars.com]

October 25, 2011

Kwon Chanwoo wins Korean Stock Nationals

The KMRCA Korean nationals for 1/10 Electric Sedan was held last weekend at the Gyungsan onroad track. TOP/Acorn driver Kwon Chanwoo led qualifying in Stock and secured the TQ with a big margin of almost one lap over second position. In the finals he would take the win in the first and second legs to be crowned the 2011 Korean national champion. Kyosho driver Hwang Kyongwon would take 2nd with Choi Ikjoon driving a Tamiya 417 in 3rd. In the modified class it was an all Yokomo podium with Lee Jungduk winning from 2nd place Ahn Jonghyun, with Ahn Junghyun completing the podium.

Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]

October 24, 2011

Novak Ballistic 540 Vented end bells

Novak’s new Ballistic 540 Vented end bells & bearing racing upgrade kit includes everything needed for this performance update. Both the rear and front end bells have machined cooling vents which allows excess heat to escape, resulting in cooler temperatures and higher motor performance. Additionally, the front end bell has a precisely installed ball bearing. This upgrade kit is compatible with all Novak Ballistic 540 Brushless motors.

View the kit mounted here

October 24, 2011

Spashett & Jefferies win at BRCA 1/12th opener

Round 1 of the 2011/12 BRCA 1/12th scale nationals took place at Ardent Raceway last weekend. Saturdays event was for the stock class, with all cars running 10.5 motors in ‘blinky’ zero-timing mode. Team Associated/LRP driver Olly Jefferies qualified on pole for the A final ahead of multiple world champion David Spashett, who has returned to competition in this class for the first time since 2006 and was driving one of Josh Cyrul’s CEFX cars. Mark Stiles lined up third for Serpent/LRP with the new S120LT ahead of his team mate Chris Kerswell and multiple British Champion Andy Griffiths who is once again driving for V-Dezign/Nosram this season.

Continue reading the report here

October 24, 2011

New cans for MLC Fuel

L&C Racing have announced new cans for this double European Champion Fuel, MLC. The new cans guarantee a better conservation of the mixture due to the inner treatment that prevents the possibility of problematic rust as evident in the majority of metal cans. The new cans in metal will be available for MLC standard and the MLC Extreme mixtures and will come in 4 liter and 2 liter cans. This new cans also guarantee better protection for transport with the greater rigidity of of the structure.

Source: L&C Racing [lc-racing.com]

October 24, 2011

Kenji Osaka wins 2011 JMRCA 1/8 buggy Nats

The JMRCA Japanese 1/8th offroad Nationals took place last weekend at the Futaba buggy track in Chiba. A lower than normal attendance with only 66 drivers taking part, Atsushi Hara was a notable absentee, the former multiple champion opting to take part in the Sidewinder race in the US instead. The first day of qualifying saw a dry day but as is customary for this event the rain arrived on Saturday and Sunday morning, only to clear up as the days progressed. Qualifying would see Kyosho/TecnoPower driver and reigning champion Kazuya Tanaka take the TQ spot and he would also start the main final from pole position. In the hour long final however it was former World on road Champion Kenji Osaka driving a Ninja powered Mugen that would take the win by just under 10 seconds from Kyosho/OS driver Atsushi Kawamoto in 2nd and pole man Tanaka 4 seconds further back in 3rd.

Source: JMRCA [jmrca.jp]

October 23, 2011

Vampire Racing SR1 and SR1 Plus ESC

First shown at the Nuremberg toy fair the Vampire Racing SR1 and SR1 PLUS speed controllers are finally in stock. Available in two versions it can handle down to 3.5T brushless motors and both 1S and 2S LiPo batteries. Also introducing Vampire Racing’s exclusive PTS Power Timing System, which will give you an advantage over other brushless systems. Designed as an adaptive system which continuously calculates the ideal timing value from multiple parameters, it will give you an improved feel for your car. This not only gives you more power, it means that you can handle the massive power of today’s brushless systems better than ever.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]