Following on from their previous release of their 35R and 40R tires, Cube Racing have introduced their 1/10 Reference rubber tire 30R series. Newly developed tires designed for high competition carpet / asphalt racing, they provide consistent traction. Made using high quality materials, they are also available pre-mounted and glued which are perfect for control tire races.
Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]
The 8th round of the BRCA 1/8th scale Nationals was a second visit to the Brooklands circuit in Kent. With all the main players present, it would become a very competitive race weekend. Team Serpent had again Mark Green and winner from the previous round Kyle Branson present to help the team in their quest for the championship. Team Shepherd also had Neil Diver present to help team leaders Pete and Andy Hastings. The Irish racers were again present to increase the competition. The Mugen Team still awaiting the release of the MRX5 chassis had to contend with the MRX4X which they have used all season. The Motonica team of Daniel Bancroft, who has been constantly quick all season, was running the new BP (BH935) racing engine which showed promising speed for a relatively new engine unit.
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ST Racing Concepts have released more short course option parts, this time for the Slash 4×4 & 2wd as well as the Associated SC10. First up for the Slash 2wd is this aluminum motor heat sink plate. CNC Machined from high-grade aluminium to fit perfectly into the contour of the Slash 2wd motor mounting area, this plate helps support the plastic transmission/motor mounting area on the Slash 2wd transmission case and help dissipate heat better. . Next up for the Slash 2wd is this HD layshaft that allows the use of the Associated slipper clutch system which gives a more consistent slipper feel and more spur gear options to accommodate for gear ratios of today’s brushless motor. For the Slash 4×4 is this ESC mounting plate, which has been CNC machined from 2.5mm thick aluminium, it provides a solid flat piece of surface area for mounting most electronic speed controls on the market today. Using existing chassis holes, this plate will not flex or twist like fiberglass or lexan material mounting plates and prevents damage to the ESC. Finally for the SC10 are these aluminium hex adapter that allows the car to use the more standardized 12mm hex type short course wheels. Machined to be as thin as possible to keep the rear tires of the SC10 under the body and not to alter the rear width too much. The aluminium parts are available in anodized blue, red, silver and gun metal.
Following on from our story yesterday on the TRF502x 1/10th scale shaft driven 4wd buggy from Tamiya, we have received the first photograph of the new car. As usual click the image above for a larger version.
Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]
Novak are releasing the NovaGear app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The new NovaGear application provides R/C drivers with internal drive ratio and gearing recommendations for their vehicles, so brushless motor and ESC users can now easily determine where to start with their gearing settings by inputting their vehicle’s specifications into NovaGear. The application supports over 13 brands and 100 cars, including a customizable profile option for cars not yet supported by the software. Drivers no longer have to waste time and energy calculating this app can do in seconds. Easy-to-use and convenient, this application is a must-have for all R/C enthusiasts. Available soon from the Apple app store.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
New from Associated are these SC10 tires premounted on their new scale detailed chrome wheels. These heavy-duty threaded tires and shiny wheels are already glued and ready to take on the toughest challenges. A direct replacement, just use your existing hardware and turn your version of the SC10 into a custom ride. The new KMC chrome wheels are also available separately.
Team Durango have introduced the DEX408, the electric version of the company’s soon to be released DNX408 gas powered 1/8th scale buggy. Rather than releasing a conversion kit for a nitro car, they have studied the 1/8 electric class carefully and concluded that to make the best possible 1/8 electric buggy, they would design a new car. Many of the components on the DEX408 are shared with its German National Championship winning brother the DNX408, which means that 1/8 scale fans can share wishbones, shocks and differential spare parts between their nitro and electric racing buggies.
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Hobao have released this race ready RTR Hyper 9 package. Based around the race proven Hyper 9 platform, the this version retains all the required race features to help you be competitive straight from the off. Coming factory assembled with HoBao’s new 2.4ghz radio system for crystal free running and the Hyper 21 3-Port RACE engine for excellent power and speed. The suspension is the ‘B’ type suspension as used on the top spec Pro UK competition kit, the version used by their top team drivers. Race options such as in-line tuned pipe, anti-roll bars and huge 20mm big bore oil filled adjustable shock absorbers all come standard on this race ready RTR.
