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June 4, 2010

Werks Racing B6 .21 Competition buggy engine

Following on the success of their B5 .21 engine, Werks Racing is pleased to announce the release of the new B6 .21 competition off-road engine. Specifically made for use in today’s competition level off-road buggies, the B6 utilizes a true 5 port sleeve design. The Italian made B6 engine provides a buttery smooth, super linear power band with strong mid and top end, perfect for the precise control that is required to compete at the highest levels of off-road buggy racing. Most importantly the B6 also possesses one of the most key ingredients for competition today, efficiency, providing run times amongst the best in the industry.

Source: Werks Racing [werksracing.com]

June 3, 2010

Team-Powers XPS-Sport ESC & 5600 LiPo

Team-Powers have released the XPS-Sport, a ‘True-Stock’ speed controller. Returning to the original spirit of Stock racing, the XPS-Sport doesn’t have any turbo or power modes, but does feature temp. and voltage cut off, throttle push level, brake mode or automatic brake. Supplied with setting card, cooling fan and high quality power wires. Also new from Team Powers is this 5600mAh 50C LiPo that sports a carbon look hard case, 4mm gold-plug connectors and a 2mm gold-plug balancer connector.

View the LiPo pack here

June 3, 2010

Cantoni & Alleoti wins Italian TC Nationals

The AMSCI Italian outdoor electric touring car championships took place last week in Florence and is a one off event to determine who is champion in the different classes. In the 6.5 category it was TOP Photon racer Claudio Cantoni that took the winning from pole position ahead of Carlo Parravicini in 2nd and Ivan Buganè in 3rd. In the 17.5 class it was Losi driver Simone Alleoti that took the TQ and followed it up with the win in front of the TOP pairing of Andrea Cappelli in 2nd and Tiziano Borgogni in 3rd.

View the 17.5 podium here

June 3, 2010

Fastrax professional wheel balancing station

New from Fastrax is this professional wheel balancing station that allows you to balance both buggy and truggy wheels. Balancing your tyres will improve your car’s traction and stability, and give improved shock absorber action. It also helps to identify improperly glued rubber tyres or differences in inserts. Made by PSM Racing it features quick & easy installation, with an aluminium base board, and is supplied with wheel balancing gum.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]

June 3, 2010

Venom Gambler testing – Video

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We brought you the first images of the new Venom Gambler in action last week and now you can see the first public video of the same Short Course truck during a test of the first pilot production run.

June 3, 2010

Tekin Redline SC4X Sensored motor series

Available mid July from Tekin, the Redline SC4X Sensored Motor series is Tekin’s latest contribution to high performance competition oriented components. Designed for the Pro4 Short Course class it can be used with any 1:10th scale 4wd Short Course chassis. The longer can and rotor provide more torque and lower temperatures keeping you ahead of the competition. Engineered for power and efficiency, Redline SC4X motors offer a superior and reliable platform for your 4wd Short Course needs. Available in 4.5 and 5.5 turns it is compatible with any sensored/sensorless ESC and features CNC machined aluminium heatsink can, ABEC 5 oversized bearings and a neodymium sintered magnet.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

June 3, 2010

Tekin Redline SC4X Sensored motor series

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

June 3, 2010

Hong Nor Ultra safe 4mm locking wheel nut

Hong Nor have released a simple new product, these ultra safe 4mm locking wheel nut, which can be used in all 1/10 scale cars. Normally drivers use a 4mm flange nut to secure the wheels and the nuts sometimes come off or get very loose on track which also cause many problems for drivers. These new ultra safe locking nuts are machined with a special design to improve its function and durability and have been extensively tested and never came loose.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor.com.tw]