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February 23, 2011

Bittydesign Striker SR 200mm body shell

Bittydesign have announced the launch of their new 200mm TC body, the Striker-SR. Designed to offer superior steering responce while giving perfect downforce in high speed turns. EFRA homologated, it has been developed with top Italian driver Giorgio de Felici and top international driver Francesco Tironi. They worked to obtain the best steering efficienty togheter with highest rear stability. Supplied with a high downforce rear wing that you can quickly adjust, the body is sold with windows masks, 2 decals sheets, rear wing screws and protective film. Produced with high quality 0.75mm thick polycarbonate it is available from March.

View more images of the body here

February 23, 2011

Associated dominate Motorama event

Team Associated are reporting on the Motorama event which is hosted at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and is a total of 60 acres. Motorama is an all-inclusive indoor motorsports show that includes a wide variety of events including Arenacross, Go Karting, Sprint Cars, Car Shows, Battle Bots, and Remote Control car racing. Team Associated drivers Ryan Maifield, Ryan Cavalieri, and Brent Thielke dominated the event, taking home all six major championships in the Nitro Offroad and Electric Offroad events.

Continue reading the report here

February 23, 2011

Xray XB808 2.3 & 2.5mm rear ARB wires

Adding to the list of rear anti-roll bar wires of different thickness already available for fine-tuning the setup of your XB808, Xray have released a 2.3mm and 2.5mm version. These anti-roll bars are manually manufactured in-house from premium heat-treated spring steel wire using precision bending machines that ensure equal side angles. Manually measured, selected, and straightened to eliminate all tweak.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 23, 2011

JConcepts flat bill FlexFit hat

JConcepts has your apparel needs covered with the introduction of the new flat bill FlexFit hat. Available in S/M and L/XL sizes, the JConcepts hat is aesthetically pleasing and sports an embroidered JC front logo. Hats are premium fitted by Flexfit and made in a durable material to survive even the roughest days outdoors. Show the JC allegiance in style and flat bill it with JConcepts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 23, 2011

JConcepts Profiled SC insert

Tire inserts are one of the most critical aspects of Short Course off-road racing. Racers have asked JConcepts for a firmer and more durable insert and after much deliberation the new JConcepts Profiled insert is ready. Having the insert with proper density for track conditions pays dividends to the racer and especially toward the end of races. Starting on too firm an insert, the driver feels ‘on edge’ during the first run or subsequent runs on a set of inserts. Starting on too soft an insert, the driver’s vehicle is not responsive enough or runs the risk of too much insert breakdown during the tail end of a tires life which creates a squirmy or inconsistent feel. Having the feel that is just right requires a bit of balance of durability and hardness. To add to the construction and performance, JConcepts has added cut / grooves into the profile of the inserts to add an even greater driver to track feel.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 22, 2011

Contact Trophy – Announcement

Schumacher have announced the Contact Trophy race happening at the Miniautodromo Jody Scheckter in Fiorano, Italy from the 12th to 13th of March. Open to 1/8th and 1/10th scale gas on road, this exciting race which will be attended by a host of top drivers including European Champion Robert Pietsch, Simon Kurzbuch and Jerome Renaux. For more information and registration, check out the host club’s website here or for further info contact piero[at]racing-cars.com.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

February 22, 2011

Reedy 1800mAh 25C 7.4V LiPo battery

Specifically designed and configured for 1:18 scale vehicles, Reedy’s 1800mAh 25C battery is capable of powering the hottest aftermarket brushed and brushless motors to incredible top speeds with ease. A factory-installed Deans® Ultra Plug connector with 14-gauge wires reduces power-robbing resistance, while an industry-standard JST XH balance connector makes balancing simple and convenient.

Source: Reedy [rc10.com]

February 22, 2011

Futaba 3PRKA pistol grip transmitter

Futaba have shown a teaser image of their new 3PRKA pistol grip transmitter. It is essentially a remodeled version of their best selling Megatech Junior 3 channel entry level transmitter fitted with their FHSS 2.4Ghz technology. Expect a March release, when we hope to get more information.

Source: Futaba [rc.futaba.co.jp]