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September 2, 2010

Edam Racing hauler trolley bag

New from Edam Racing is this hauler trolley bag for both 1/8 and 1/10 scale on road cars as well as any other smaller scale RC cars. Featuring 3 large boxes made from lightweight corrugated cardboard, smooth rolling wheels and a telescopic aluminium handle allow for easy transport. The top compartment feature 3 small pockets for spare parts in combination with 2 medium pockets on the side for larger tools and equipment. Supplied with a shoulder strap for those tough terrain that wheels wont traverse, the bag’s dimension are 51 x 44.5 x 28cm.

View more images of the bag here

September 2, 2010

Upgrade RC SCT body skins

Custom specialists Upgrade RC have released four new body skins for Short Course trucks. Available for a wide range of bodies, the new designs include the Warbird and three Hart & Huntington examples including the Flying Skull, Monarch and Rockstar Lite. Available now.

View the other skins here

September 2, 2010

T-Works 17mm wheel adapters

From T-Works are their new 17mm wheel adapters for the Jammin SCRT10, Slash 2WD and Slash 4×4. These wheel adapters have been made from high quality aluminium and hard anodized for extra durability. A simple addition to your short course truck that allows you to use 1/8th scale buggy wheels and tires.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 2, 2010

Kyle Branson wins Rd7 of British 1/8th Nats

The 7th round of this years BRCA 1/8th scale on road championships was back at the Halifax circuit, and it was yet another well attended meeting with 56 drivers. Chris Heath and Mark Green both made welcome returns and with another strong contingent from Ireland, the competition would again be very strong at all levels of driver skills. With the occasional showers disrupting Saturday free practice, the track eventually dried just prior to the controlled practice in the afternoon. This gave all drivers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the track and grip levels prior to serious controlled practice sessions.

Continue reading the report here

September 1, 2010

Protoform Pit Mat special offer

Site sponsors Protoform have ask us to announced that they have a great special off running on their site at the moment. Buy any Protoform race body and you will received a free pit mat. This is while stocks last so be sure to get your order in quick to avoid disappointment.

Visit the Protoform website here.

September 1, 2010

RB range of tools

RB have released their own complete range of high quality and durable tools able to stay in the tool box longer for a reasonable price. Available with the usual allen, ball allen, flat head, Philips, nut spinner, reamer and exhaust spring tool make this range very complete. For easy identification of the allen tools, the size is indicated on the orange anodized aluminium part of the handle with machined stripes. All the tools are available separately or in the RB tool case as a complete set.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

September 1, 2010

Venom Slash 4WD hop-up parts

Upgrade your Traxxas Slash 4WD with Venom’s custom aluminium hop-up parts. All have been CNC machined from high grade aluminum, they not only look incredible, they will increase the durability of your SCT. The new parts include front and rear lower arm set, front knuckle set, front C-Hub set, rear hub set, front and rear shock tower sets, motor plate and motor plate mount. All these parts are available in gun metal grey or Venom red. Venom have also released steel universal joint hafts for the front and rear of the car.

View all the other products here

September 1, 2010

O.S. Speed new concept silencers

Seen during our coverage of the World Championships in Houston, O.S. Speed have released further details on their new line of on road exhaust systems. These new exhausts are fixed to the manifold with a pair of aluminium clamps which prevent the silencer from disconnecting during races. Unlike conventional spring connection, the semicircular clamps enable the adjustment of the pipe to any direction. The pipe itself makes the low to middle range response of the engine more snappy while maintaining top speed power. Available for the .21 (FEMCA & IFMAR legal) and .12 (EFRA & IFMAR legal) engines.

View how the clamp works here