Zeppin Racing have introduced their new line of LiPo packs. A standard range of batteries there is a 5900mAh 60C 7.4v pack, a 5000Ah 30C 7.4V, a 5700mh 25C 7.4v saddle pack and a 5300mAh 45C 3.7v pack for 1/12th scale. All packs come with hard cases and all but the 60C pack come with bullet connectors.
Just in time for the indoor season, X-Power has stepped into the 1:28 scale market with several new optional parts for Mini Z AWD and MR-03. X-Power’s optional parts will be made with 7075-T6 Aluminum for maximum durability with low weight & anodized in Red for a striking trick look. New parts include a ball differential for both the AWD and the MR-03 as well as AWD front suspension cover, AWD center shaft mounts, DWS shock stay and finally a range of shock springs for fine tuning the car’s setup.
Reedy have added two new battery packs to their range of LiPo Wolfpacks. Available in 6500mAh 7.4V 25C and 3900mAh 11.1V 35C each battery features Reedy’s molded hard case for maximum crash protection. High quality cell manufacturing and construction techniques result in reliable operation and maximum cycle-life. Unlike some brands that utilize power-robbing ‘universal’ plugs, Reedy’s WolfPack LiPo batteries come equipped with beefy silicone wires and a low-resistance Deans Ultra Plug connector. An integrated balancing harness with a JST-XH connector is also included.
Having crowned the 2010/11 champions just weeks ago, the organisers of the Euro Touring Series have announced the schedule for season number 5. Coming off the back of a very successful fourth series, that saw over 630 drivers register points, the ETS will once again be run over six rounds and visit six different countries, two of which are new to the championship.
View the full 2010/11 calendar here.
Ultimate Racing and ProCircuit have announced that talented Thai driver Charlee P. has joined their team through a deal with Team RC Pro Thailand, exclusive distributor for UR and PCT. Charlee has had a great season since joining the UR&PCT Team, having a good result at the 2011 FEMCA Championships in Malaysia and winning the 3rd round of the Thai nationals. Charlee has this to say:
I’m very glad to be running the high quality products UR & PCT. I’m sure this will help me make it to the next level. I would like to thank Team RC Pro / Ultimate Racing / ProCircuit for all their support and it will be a great year working together.
Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]
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Pro-Line have released this sneak peek video of their as yet unconfirmed tires giving the camera a rooster spray. Judging by the massive pins we believe they are the new badlands SC tires, but we will know for sure when Pro-Line release confirmation in the next few weeks.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
RPM have produced An A-arm design for the Associated SC10 4×4 that can handle the roughest and toughest abuse and still come back for more. Since strength and durability were primary design considerations, they focused on common breakage areas for strength upgrades. Hinge pin and cross holes such as shock mounts and anti-sway bar holes have been beefed up for some much-needed muscle. The structure of the A-arms is also dramatically different than the stock design, which not only helps with the strength and sturdiness of the overall design, it also helps contribute to a stronger, less flexible design than the stock A-arms. All this strength and at a weight that is virtually identical to stock Associated A-arms.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
RC Madness in Enfield, CT is the designated host for the annual Short Course Nationals. The 3rd annual event brought out many of the best drivers in the East along with drivers coming in from as far as Arizona and Washington. Changing conditions were a major factor because of Hurricane Irene traveling up the east coast of the United States. Friday’s open practice session was in clear weather as drivers tuned their Short Course trucks to the track’s conditions.
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