June 11, 2010

O.S. Speed racing tools

O. S. Speed racing tools

We wrote about these tools back in January when they were first announced but there have been some additions to the range since then, mostly for gas racers. Made from the highest quality materials to the strictest tolerances for superior performance, comfort and reliability, the diamond pattern grips make the driver handles easy to hold, while three flat sides keep tools from rolling off the pit table. Indicating grooves let you identify tip sizes at a glance and each handle has end caps with a rubber O-ring that allows it to rotate in the palm. The tips are made of CNC machined spring steel and can be retracted into the handles for storage, or to adjust for the desired length. The new additions include a clutch nut wrench, a flywheel holder & clutch gap tool and finally a flywheel puller. Available in US in mid-June.

View the other tools here


June 11, 2010

Kawada M11X 2300mAh LiPo pack

Kawada M11X 2300mAh LiPo pack

Kawada have released this new 7.4V LiPo pack for the Sanwa/Airtronics M11X transmitter. This 2300mAh pack gives you more time at the controls between chargers, 1.5 times that of the standard battery. The pack has integrated discharge and overcharge protection and comes pre wired with standard connector and JST-XH balancer plug. Weighing in at only 95 grams it will mean less effort to hold your radio too so you can get on with focusing on driving.

Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]


June 11, 2010

Upgrade RC SC10 pre-skinned & painted

Upgrade RC are now selling pre painted and skinned body shells for a range of the most popular buggies and truggies as well as this tribal flame look for the Associated SC10. Making a simplified process of producing a good looking body even simpler, we do hope that in the future Upgrade RC will release more variety to their short course pre skinned range for the super lazy among us.

Source: Upgrade RC [rcidcustom.com]


June 11, 2010

Upgrade RC pre-skinned & painted

Upgrade RC pre-skinned & painted

Like the headline states, Upgrade RC are now selling pre painted and skinned body shells for a range of the most popular buggies and truggies. Making a simplified process of producing a good looking body even simpler, there is a large range of skins and shells to choose from for a wide range of brands.

Source: Upgrade RC [rcidcustom.com]


June 11, 2010

Hobbywing ESC Capacitor bank

Hobbywing ESC Capacitor bank

Hobbywing have released these new capacitors for the use with their electronic speed controllers. The unit contains two low-resistance electrolytic capacitors which, when compared to similar capacitors, generate less heat during use for added performance and safety.

Source: Team Cobra Racing


June 10, 2010

Robert Pietsch wins trofeo Novarossi

Robert Pietsch wins trofeo Novarossi

The Trofeo Novarossi took place last weekend at the famous Fiorano track in Italy. The weather forecast was more than good with around 30° sunshine the whole weekend and around 70 drivers attended the race, which was perfectly organized by Minicar Fiorano Team. Victory in the 1/8th scale class went to Robert Pietsch, who was running the all new self designed MRX5 car from Mugen, with second place going to Mugen team mates Christian Cavicchioli and Eric Dankel in 2nd and 3rd place respectively. In the 1:10th class it was Walter Ossola that won followed by Vidotto Roberto in 2nd and Massimiliano Vadese in 3rd.

View the final results and more photos here


June 10, 2010

Losi Mini Sprint 1/18 sprint car

Losi Mini Sprint 1/18 sprint car

Rule the oval with the new Mini Sprint from Losi. Not only is this 1/18 sprint car the most realistic-looking in its class, but everything about it is designed to power you to victory. The Mini Sprint brings a lot to the table, from a Losi radio system with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology to a convenient, bottom-load battery system. Its chassis and frame are pretty sweet too, Losi engineers having designed them from the ground up. If you want a sprint car that gives you speed and scale details, the Mini Sprint delivers.

View more details here


June 10, 2010

Contact RC Tyres production update

Contact RC Tyres production update

Contact RC Tyres have announced that their new product line is now in full production. After some final tests during last week in England and this week in Italy they are now ready to give the racers this high quality and performance package. Several months production sampling and testing with their new machinery looks like it is showing up on the track, with great lap times. Contact Tyres gives an impressive list of benefits including a perfectly balanced and true wheel, high traction and good steering due to their wheel design. Piero Torregiani will be present at the next European championship 1/8th in Locorotondo, Italy to assist team drivers and any Contact Tyres driver.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]