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May 13, 2010

Futaba T3PM Crawler transmitter

Futaba have released the T3PM, a three-channel pistol-grip computer system for RC model car and racing boat drivers, in 2.4 GHz FASST technology, a spread spectrum system with permanent frequency hopping (FHSS). This New variant of the T3PM system now has a crawler mixer function for trial vehicles for four-wheel-steering. Depending on what is required for the terrain, a mixer function allows the front and rear axles to be articulated in the same or in opposite directions.

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May 12, 2010

MRC Super Brain 992 palm charger

MRC have released the latest addition to its line of Super Brain battery chargers, the 992. Designed from the ground up to charge all current battery chemistry types, the diminutive yet powerful AC/DC Palm Charger utilizes Accutec Lithium balancing technology that ensures precise charging and matching of individual battery pack cells, enabling maximum performance and life from each battery pack. With it’s 5-Amp maximum output, it can charge up to 10 cell NiCd/NiMh, 12V Lead Acid/Gel Cell and balance charges 1-4 cell LiPo, Li-Ion, and LiFE battery packs.

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May 12, 2010

Defending Champion Todd repeats Galway win

Ireland’s 1:8 Off Road National Championship took competitors to the west of the country where the Galway Model Car Club played host to the second round of the 2010 championship. As with the opening round in Navan it was defending champion Michael Todd who took TQ honours with his Nitrotec powered Losi. Behind him Alan Scroggie claimed an impressive 2nd on the grid with his Xray just ahead of Round 1 winner Mark Harron. In the 45-minute final Todd repeated his 2009 performance at the dusty clay track converting his number 1 starting position into victory heading home the OS engined Hot Bodies of Harron to leave the pair tied on points at the top of the championship standings. Completing the Top 3 and claiming his first Buggy podium was Truggy graduate Christopher McCauley, the teenager looking very strong at the controls of his Xray/Max combination. In the Truggy class Top Qualifier Neil Irwin took his Novarossi powered Xray to victory over the Losi/Max of Oisin O’Briain with Steven Mc Clements’ Mugen completing the Galway podium. The RCCAOI National Series moves to the north of Ireland on May 30th where the huge Banbridge & District Model Car Club track is the venue for third round of the 6 round championship.

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May 12, 2010

Richard Volta takes Rd3 in France

Last weekend the 3rd round of the French Nationals was held at the Circuit Carole in Aulnay near Paris. In total 60 drivers attended the race, among them was former European B Champion and Team Shepherd driver Richard Volta. In qualifying he showed an excellent performance clocking the fastest lap and being the only driver to reach 25 laps. The final was a close affair. At the start Volta could defend his first position and increased his lead in the following minutes, but unfortunately after the tire change he had a collision and for the rest of the race his Velox was a little bit unstable. But he fought really hard and defended his lead until the finishing line. Christophe Louis followed on the second place only 0,7 sec behind, Gerald Colinet finished on 3rd place 2 laps down.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

May 12, 2010

Xceed setup blocks & ride height/droop gauge

As shown for the first time at the toy fair in February, Xceed have no released their new set of set-up tools. Comprising of setup blocks together with a ride height & droop gauge, the have been CNC machined from aluminium and anodised green. The set-up blocks are suitable for 1/10th and 1/8th scale cars, they are triangular in shape with a narrow top which secures a more even surface. The ride height/droop gauge features the measurements clearly engraved on both sides of the tool for extra convenience. Available separately or as a complete set.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

May 12, 2010

Hudy Team Sweaters

New from Hudy are these hooded and regular Team Sweaters made from high-quality 100% cotton fabric in a classic white or black color. Very comfortable to wear, with soft elasticized cuffs at the ends of the full-length arms, they come emblazoned with stylish Hudy logos on the front and back. Available in all popular sizes.

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May 12, 2010

MRC Super Brain 992 palm charger

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May 12, 2010

ProTek R/C Super Pro 40 power supply

A Main Hobbies today announced their ProTek R/C “Super Pro 40” Regulated DC power supply with USB Charging Port and a total of 5 power supply outputs. The same as ProTek’s super powerful ‘Pro 40’ power supply, with the addition of four individual 16 Amp outputs, each individually switched, allowing you to easily operate all your equipment from one power supply.

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