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May 14, 2010

Olivier Bultynck dominates Mod at Belgian Rd3

Having covered the super stock class at the third round of the Belgian Nationals in Zwevegem, we now have the modified class report. In the EFRA class it was Olivier Bultynck who took the pole in front of Thomas Stockman and Manuel Henriet. In the first final, Olivier took a clean start and the lead with Stockman and Henriet following. Olivier was very fast and Thomas tried to follow but made a mistake that allowed Manuel to take over he chase but Olivier was gone. The battle for second place was hard and fair and saw Manuel also make a mistake. It was Rico Claeys who drove as second for a little while but Nick Joosens came back and took second place away from Rico. But Thomas was fighting back and overtook Nick. Olivier was far in front and took the win in front of Thomas and Nick.

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May 14, 2010

Xray XB808 improved shock membranes

Xray have released these newly designed improved shock membranes, that provide more consistent feel during long finals with no sign of fade. For XB808 shocks, they are made of soft molded rubber and are wider to fit the big-bore shocks. The material has been also improved to guarantee the same damping characteristics from the beginning of the race to the end even after excessive loads. Sold in a set of 4.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 13, 2010

Euros 200mm B practice update

With the EFRA European ‘B Championships getting underway this week at the beautiful Lostallo track in Switzerland, we received this brief practice update. Wednesday saw most of the drivers present but the track was still wet until the afternoon. Already a few drivers were getting their first laps on the wet track and from 4 o’clock the track was completely dry. From that point on, most of the drivers couldn’t wait to get their first laps in on the large MRTM track. Even though it rained all Tuesday the grip was pretty good and fast laps were being put on the score board. Setting those quickest laps were Quentin Leroux, Thomas Gunsel, Mathieu Wolyarmoz, Joe Kerry and Traugott Schar, all running laptimes under 22 seconds. Just as soon as it dried, it rained again and practice for Wednesday was over. We will be bringing you reports from the track throughout the weekend up until the finals on Sunday so stay tuned.

Thanks to Remy Moller for this update.

May 13, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 kevlar pulleys & set-up tools

New from Italian company Capricorn is this kevlar pulley set for their LAB-C01 200mm chassis. These low friction pulleys provide better and smoother rotation of the drivetrain and are available for all pulleys except for the rear axle. Also new from Capricorn is their droop blocks and matching droop gauge, as well as a new ride height gauge which has values in 0.5mm increments.

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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 13, 2010

Vekemans wins Super Stock Rd3 in Belgium

Round 3 of the Belgian nationals took place at the MRCZ track in Zwevegem. In the Super stock class, run with 10.5T Speedpassion motors, it was last years champion Geoffrey Vekemans who was fastest in qualifying with his Schumacher, ahead of Werner Broekx and Stephane Roufosse. In the first final the win went to Werner, with Geoffrey in 2nd and Roufosse in 3rd. Leg 2 saw Werner try to follow Vekemans but it was almost impossible as he made no mistakes on his way to the leg win. In the 3rd and deciding leg it was again Geoffrey Vekemans who was un beatable and he won the leg from Stephane Roufosse to take the overall win ahead of Werner Broekx in 2nd and Stephane Roufosse taking 3rd.

May 13, 2010

Futaba T3PM Crawler transmitter

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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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