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July 28, 2011

ProTek ‘Supreme Power’ & ‘Sport Race’ LiPo packs

A Main Hobbies have announced two new Protek R/C LiPo batteries, further expanding its line. The ProTek R/C 2S ‘Supreme Power’ LiPo 60C Shorty Pack was designed to provide race-winning power and run-time in a short 96mm case. Its small stature allows for extra mounting versatility to fine-tune the weight distribution of off-road cars and trucks, like the new Team Losi Racing 22 buggy. The ProTek R/C 2S ‘Sport Race’ LiPo 50C Stick Pack provides unmatched performance in a rounded case design that fits even the tightest chassis configurations that require a stick pack-style battery, and offers the convenience of 4mm bullet connectors. The ROAR approved hard case offers protection against damage, and with a running weight of just 208 grams this new pack is the perfect choice for applications where weight savings will improve performance.

View the Sport Race pack here

July 27, 2011

Serpent Cobra lower rear wing

As seen on the Cobra-E prototype being tested by Billy Easton last weekend, Serpent have released the new lower rear wing for use on the entire range of 811 cars, buggy, truggy and e-buggy. Made from a very durable material, the lower type design still has lots of downforce and will be available in black or white.

View the underside of the wing here

July 27, 2011

Morganti & Burch win Timezone Gran Prix

Last weekend saw over 110 racers converge on the famous Timezone Raceway Park for the 3rd annual Timezone Gran Prix, located in Battle Ground Washington. The track is located on private property and only hosts one large event a year. This year’s entries included some of the top drivers from the Northwest, along with the factory pilots Paolo Morganti and Scott Kimbrow from Serpent, the current IFMAR 10th Scale World Champion Ralph Burch, Mike Swauger and Dave Ehrlich, along with Mugen drivers Richard St. Cyr and JJ Wang from Shanghai China. This was by far the largest and most competitive race ever held at Timezone with the freshly re-sealed track surface, the lap records fell all weekend. The European style ribbon track with banked corners and grass infield presented quite a challenge to all of the drivers and it was interesting to watch the drivers tune their cars and skills to adjust to the true road course conditions. After three rounds of qualifying on Saturday, it was Paolo Morganti that took TQ honours in 1/8th Open, Scott Kimbrow in 1/10th sedan and Ryan Newbury in 1/8th scale GT. In the 1/8th scale Open class it was pole man Paolo Morganti that took the win by 2 laps ahead of Richard St.Cyr, with Mike Swauger coming home in 3rd, 2 laps further back. In the 1/10th Sedan class it was WC Ralph Burch that won by 5 seconds from Scott Kimbrow with JJ Wang in 2nd, while in the GT class Jeff Holt won ahead of Ryan Newbury and Try McKune, the top 3 all on the same lap.

Source: Time Zone Racing [timezoneracing.com] / Image: Serpent

July 27, 2011

Associated SC10 Contender body

Team Associated have released their new clear SC10 Contender body. Ready to accept your custom paint job, it fits most 1/10th SC trucks and comes supplied with large decal sheet, tail fins, number plates and mounting hardware.

View another image of the shell here

July 27, 2011

Serpent 966 Team Edition

Serpent have released their new 966 Team Edition, which includes all the individual parts released for the car since they made their debut at the World Championships in Miami back in April. It includes the new rear upper suspension-set, which uses a ball-link system in place of a wishbone, combined with a new carbon camber bracket improving rear end grip. Also included is the new SL8 2-speed gearbox with very low inertia and 8mm shaft, aluminium side-pulley, new brake disk and 3-pin adapter system. A carbon fibre extension set for the lower rear shock absorber mount moves the lower shock mount more outside and needs a longer lower ball-joint. New front upper suspension moves the pivot-point of the upper arm more to the outside, with a very short upper arm creating a better steering feeling and an even easier to control front end. A new split-type carbon fibre radio plate and front carbon stiffener are connected by a rod so when releasing the 2 front screws of the radio plate, the flex is thus controlled. Finally there is the new version sorter aerodynamic design bumper and updated fuel tank with improved cap, spring and seal.

View more images of the car here

July 27, 2011

JQ Products 41T front diff crown gear

JQ Products have released this smaller 41T front diff crown gear for THE Car. This gear makes the front tyres pull more when on power, in relation to the rear. Most drivers who have tried this gear, feel that it makes the car easier to drive, specially on power, as the rear end stays more planted. It also changes the feel of the steering and for most drivers makes it easier to hold their line in corners.

Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]

July 27, 2011

Picco P-SIX 6-port buggy engine

Picco have introduced their new P-SIX engine, the answer to drivers looking for a real good 6 port turbo performance engine at a competitive price. Featuring quality internal parts for a long lasting engine, driveability and fuel economy are optimized for the latest buggy chassis’. Internally designed with low timing so you can fully appreciate the torque as well as the top speed its 6 port configuration offers easy-to-tune characteristics and strong low end power. Supplied with a 14mm ‘turbo’ crankshaft, ‘knife edged’ aerodynamic connecting rod, hard chromed brass lapped 6 port liner, lightened piston CNC machined from high percentage silicone alloy billet, turbo combustion chamber insert, light weight cooling head, 14mm main bearing, front rubber sealed dust protected bearing and the latest special designed buggy composite slide carburetor with 7.0mm venturi insert.

View more images of the engine here

July 26, 2011

X-Factory TLR22 carbon fibre battery strap

X-Factory have announced a new carbon fibre battery strap for the rear motor TLR 22. The new CF strap installs with just two screws through chassis holes already in the 22. Removal of the old cloth Velcro straps and installing the dialed new CF part takes less than five minutes. X Factory made the first one specially for the Bill Bridges benefit race last month, and they were so popular that they decided to produce them for the public.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]