New from Spec-R is this complete gearbox casing for the Tamiya FF03. Made from super hard plastic it wont flex and can support the original ball diff and Spec-R gear diff and is fitted with a fan mount for cooling the car’s motor.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
O’Donnell have released their all new Speed Blend racing fuel. Using superior ingredients, an advanced oil package and computer-controlled blending, Speed Blend delivers the extreme rpm and long run time that high-stakes competition demands. You’ll see a smoother idle and crisper throttle response, too. Available in 20%, 25% & 30% in both quart bottles and gallon drums.
Source: O’Donnell [odonnellracingfuel.com]
New from KO Propo is the RSx Setting card to allow the user to program the RSx series of servos. A multi-setting adapter, or setting module, for the Eurus is required to use this product and when used it allows you to set a wide range of parameters of the servos, all of which are listed below. KO Propo have also introduced 2 new neck straps, in black and grey, to join the already available blue version. The neck strap is made from a durable nylon and features a handy quick release clip.
View the adjustable parameters and more images here
Speedster Hobbies, just outside of Austin, TX, hosted the RC Pro Southern Indoor Nationals this past weekend. Team Associated/Reedy/LRP drivers Chris Jarosz and Kyle Skidmore made the trek to Austin from Southern California and Oklahoma. Four rounds of qualifying were run on Sunday along with Triple A Mains for the Modified 4WD and Truck classes. Jarosz, running a B44.1 powered by LRP electronics and Reedy batteries, would go on to TQ the first three rounds of qualifying by a considerable margin and elect to sit out the fourth round to prepare his buggy for the Triple A Mains. Chris would then go on to easily win the first two A mains and lock up the 4WD Modified title. Skidmore put on a clinic in the Modified Truck class, setting the fastest time in all four qualifiers. Kyle’s Factory Team T4.1 was hooked up on the high-bite clay track, and his LRP motors and Reedy batteries put the power down smoothly. Kyle won the first two A Mains and gave Team Associated/Reedy/LRP the second title of the weekend.
Xceed have introduced their own line of high performance offroad engines that are made in Italy by Picco. If they look familiar it’s because they were previously sold under the Mega brand. Featuring the highest level of manufacturing quality, Swiss made bearings, superb metals and for offroad the all important low fuel consumption combined with very smooth performance. The ZX-21 5P-DS4 is a 5 port turbo engine with 8mm carburetor, tall and lightweight cooling head with finned combustion chamber. The 5P-DS4 EM Offroad engine is again a 5 port turbo engine with 8mm carburetor, but is Eduardo Modified with selected ABC-set and aligned conrod, tear-drop work on the sleeve and a light crankshaft with silicone. Finally the ZX-21 3P- DS4 is a 3 port engine with 8mm carburetor, tall cooling head and super low fuel consumption. All engines can be purchased separately or as a Powerpack with polished inline tuned pipe-system.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Capricorn have introduced these new optional front CVD shafts for their European Championship winning LAB-C01 1/10th 200mm chassis. Made from treated aluminium, the manufacturer claims that these are almost unbreakable and so will last a very long time in your car. Available soon.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Much More have released their TQ7 super high voltage type AAA batteries. Developed with an emphasis on both power and durability, compared to standard AAA batteries the TQ7 comes with enhanced performance and excellent discharge rate.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
NEMO Racing and Agama have announced that former French Champion and World & European finalist Jerome Sartel, has joined NEMO Racing as both an Agama driver and an employee. Agama is assembling a team of fast and experienced drivers globally and adding Jerome is a huge asset. Jon Hazlewood of NEMO Racing had this to say:
Jerome has long been a friend on the R/C racing scene, and one the guys I respect most, both on and off the track. Jerome had indicated to us that he was interested in employment within the R/C industry, and after several conversations we felt he would be an ideal candidate for our company. Jerome will be handling sales and customer relations in the French and Belgian markets for us, and naturally will be a high profile addition to the driver/development line up for Agama Racing. After some extensive testing at his home track, Jerome was very happy with the A8 EVO and this was the deciding factor in him coming on board. We have some other awesome products that are on the way and Jerome will have direct input on the development of these. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.
Source: NEMO Racing [nemoracing.com]
