If you are looking for a radio that’s packed with high-end features, the Spektrum DX3R Pro pistol grip transmitter delivers. You’ll love the drop-down steering wheel, 50-model memory and backlit screen. Its got a vibration device for alerts and new software features, including servo speed, ABS and traction control. Plus the DX3R Pro features an ultra-fast 5.5ms frame rate, integrated on-screen telemetry and a push-button lap timer.
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Team Losi Racing have announced that they have signed former Xray driver Ryan Lopez to race their 8ight buggy for 2011. Ryan had this to say:
I am very excited about my new opportunity with TLR. Team losi is well known for having some of the best and fastest cars on the market and I am looking forward to representing there company for a long time to come. I want to say thanks to Ralph Burch and Mr Hudy for all the great support I have gotten the past five years with Xray. They have helped me get where I am today and I appreciate everything they have done for me. I also would like thank Byron’s fuels and Vp-pro-usa for the support the past few years. Both are great companies with even better people.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
After a lot of testing and developing Shepherd have announced the release of their new line of 1/12th scale tyres. The new black rims and a new rubber ensure optimized performance, while additional shores ensure you find the best setup up for the current track conditions. To help recognize the compound the new tyres have color codes for easy identification.
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More new parts from KM Racing for their H-K1 chassis with the release of this front one-way axle. Suitable for use on high speed tracks the set includes the dual bearing main axle, out drives, front 24T plastic pulley and two o-rings.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
New from Spec-R is this complete gearbox casing for the Tamiya FF03. Made from super hard plastic it wont flex and can support the original ball diff and Spec-R gear diff and is fitted with a fan mount for cooling the car’s motor.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
O’Donnell have released their all new Speed Blend racing fuel. Using superior ingredients, an advanced oil package and computer-controlled blending, Speed Blend delivers the extreme rpm and long run time that high-stakes competition demands. You’ll see a smoother idle and crisper throttle response, too. Available in 20%, 25% & 30% in both quart bottles and gallon drums.
Source: O’Donnell [odonnellracingfuel.com]
New from KO Propo is the RSx Setting card to allow the user to program the RSx series of servos. A multi-setting adapter, or setting module, for the Eurus is required to use this product and when used it allows you to set a wide range of parameters of the servos, all of which are listed below. KO Propo have also introduced 2 new neck straps, in black and grey, to join the already available blue version. The neck strap is made from a durable nylon and features a handy quick release clip.
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Speedster Hobbies, just outside of Austin, TX, hosted the RC Pro Southern Indoor Nationals this past weekend. Team Associated/Reedy/LRP drivers Chris Jarosz and Kyle Skidmore made the trek to Austin from Southern California and Oklahoma. Four rounds of qualifying were run on Sunday along with Triple A Mains for the Modified 4WD and Truck classes. Jarosz, running a B44.1 powered by LRP electronics and Reedy batteries, would go on to TQ the first three rounds of qualifying by a considerable margin and elect to sit out the fourth round to prepare his buggy for the Triple A Mains. Chris would then go on to easily win the first two A mains and lock up the 4WD Modified title. Skidmore put on a clinic in the Modified Truck class, setting the fastest time in all four qualifiers. Kyle’s Factory Team T4.1 was hooked up on the high-bite clay track, and his LRP motors and Reedy batteries put the power down smoothly. Kyle won the first two A Mains and gave Team Associated/Reedy/LRP the second title of the weekend.
