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March 1, 2011

LRP Element & Element Pro chargers

LRPs new Element charger is easy to use and features all the important functions you could ask for such as adjustable charge current with 1, 2 and 4A and the ability to charge 4-8 cells with Delta-Peak detection for best performance and safety. It’s the ideal AC charger for everyone making a point on flexibility and an attractive price. The new Element Pro from LRP will also handle LiPo and LiFe batteries and features an integrated balancer. Due to the additional 11-15V DC input, you can connect the charger to the battery of your car and use it directly at the race track. Real flexibility at an attractive price.

View the Element Pro charger here

March 1, 2011

Associated Stencil t-shirt and sweater

As seen being worn by Associated team drivers at last weekend’s Dirt Nitro Challenge, the Team have released their new stencil t-shirt and hooded sweatshirt. Wear the Team’s newest look. Both are made using a comfy, 100% cotton, with short-sleeve t-shirt coming in blue while grey is the colour choice for the new sweatshirt which features drawstring hood and front pockets. Available in the usual range of sizes.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

March 1, 2011

JConcepts Hybird & 3Ds buggy tires

JConcepts have officially released their two new race winning tire designs debuted at the IFMAR Worlds last November. Hybrids are already a successful tire dominating at events such as the CRCRC Midwest Championships and the popular Motorama event. A mid-lug design with unique inner Crowbar center lug DNA, the Hybrid is built for speed and ultimate high-speed control and handling. Supported lug control and X-braced sidewall lug detail is designed to go the distance in long qualifiers, final main events and beyond. The 3Ds were the hottest tire on the slick groove surface at the recent JConcepts Clash where Ryan Maifield TQ’ed in convincing fashion. Developed to be the ultimate Slick-groove tire, the 3Ds are a first to combine the high-stability design of a black groove bar tire into an individually flexible pattern of finely spaced Double Dee lugs in one package. 3Ds include the Profiled (closed cell) insert design featuring the unique, highly durable material, bright blue color and revolved cuts which provide extra full support, stability and cushion.

View the 3Ds here

March 1, 2011

Zuykov Denis wins MRC Winter Challenge Rd2

The second round of the MRC Winter Challenge, indoor buggy race was held over the weekend of 26-27th February at an indoor carpet track in Moscow, Russia. Team Durango Russia drivers Zuykov Denis and Malyshko Dmitry qualified 1st and 2nd respectively in the 4wd class. In a final that would see 5 DEX410 in contention it was Zuykov that would take the win followed by Malyshko.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]

March 1, 2011

Arrowmax MRX-5 pinion gears

Arrowmax released a new range of clutch pinion gears for the Mugen MRX-5. Made from the highest quality 7075-T6 aluminium and then hard coated, they are lightweight, very durability and mesh perfectly with the car’s spur gears. Available in 16T, 17T, 18T, 19T, 20T & 21T teeth versions.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

March 1, 2011

Ronald Volker defends European Indoor title

Ronald Volker has successfully defended his EFRA European Indoor title with victory over the weekend in Hrotovice in the Czech Republic. The Yokomo driver dominated proceedings, as he has done in almost all races in the past 12 months, and took the TQ spot in qualifying ahead of Xray driver Alexander Hagberg in 2nd and Yokomo team mate Yannic Pruemper in 3rd. In the finals Ronald checked out in the first two to wrap up the title early and so didn’t race the 3rd leg allowing Pruemper and Hagberg to battle it out for the runner up spot. Hagberg with two 2nd spots in the first legs looked favourite to take it but a diff problem allowed Pruemper to snatch the leg win and claim 2nd overall on a tie breaker, with Hagberg having to settle for 3rd spot.

Source: RC Magazine [rcmagazine.cz]

March 1, 2011

Axial XR10 Ripsaw T35, gear cover & steering arms

Axial have released a number of new items for their XR10 crawler starting with these 2.2 Ripsaw tires in T35 compound. A realistic and aggressive tread design for the ultimate scale appearance and performance, they are 5.5″ (140mm) tall for extreme ground clearance and molded ribbing between the lugs help keep mud and snow from packing into the tire tread. Using the new New “R35” sticky rubber compound (white dot), they come supplied with standard foam. Axial also have a new transmission spur gear cover which helps keep dirt and debris out of the pinion and spur for a quiet and efficient drive train. Finally there is the new XR10 high leverage steering arms for increased steering throw and power. CNC Machined from 6061 aluminium it has been black anodized and features laser etching.

View the other new parts here

March 1, 2011

EZP Competition 1/8 buggy wheels

GB Modelsport has announced the introduction of the EZP Competition 1/8 buggy wheels to its range of EZ Power products. Available in white or yellow, the EZP wheel is precision moulded from top quality Zytech nylon resulting in a very light but super-strong wheel. Measuring 83 mm x 41 mm the wheels include 2 x air vent pilot holes and a 17 mm central hex hub to suit all popular 1/8 buggy hubs.

Source: GB Modelsport [gbmodelsport.co.uk]