April 20, 2010

Sanwa SRG-CZ & SRG-BZ high torque servos

Sanwa SRG-CZ & SRG-BZ high torque servos

Sanwa have released their new super-response coreless torque-servos, the SRG-CZ and SRG-BZ. The CZ has been designed specifically for use in the 1/8 off-road area, while the BZ is better suited for the nitro and electric on-road classes. Both feature high quality Japanese ball bearings, double isolation against humidity and a special high quality plastic case.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


April 20, 2010

LRP Banzai 1/8th buggy tire

LRP Banzai 1/8th buggy tire

New from LRP, their R&D team and team drivers have specially developed a new thread design with special pin design featuring an additional reinforcement pattern for optimal driving response and perfect stability. The VTEC Banzai tire provides high grip and low wear based on a special compound of high-quality rubber and is perfect for tracks with only a little dust or dust free conditions. In combination with the moulded foam tire inserts, tire wear is reduced to a minimum. Released in super soft, soft and medium compound and they come loose or pre mounted.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


April 20, 2010

Sanwa SRG-CZ & SRG-BZ high torque servos

Sanwa have released their new super-response coreless torque-servos, the SRG-CZ and SRG-BZ. The CZ has been designed specifically for use in the 1/8 off-road area, while the BZ is better suited for the nitro and electric on-road classes. Both feature high quality Japanese ball bearings, double isolation against humidity and a special high quality plastic case.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


April 20, 2010

TQ Racing SX8 Evo testing video

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TQ Racing sent us the video above showing some ‘top secret’ testing of their soon to be released SX8 Evo buggy. Following the series of tests they have declared themselves very happy with the progress and feel that they have zeroed in on a strong platform.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]


April 20, 2010

Hiro Seiko Swarovski crystal mounted screws

Hiro Seiko Swarovski crystal mounted screws

When anodized screws just aren’t bling enough, Hiro Seiko have introduced these genuine Swarovski crystal mounted screws for your radio. Available in the seven colours that you see above, they are suitable for Futaba and KO Propo transmitters.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]


April 20, 2010

KM Racing NT1 spurs & V-One RRR brake pulley

KM Racing NT1 spurs & V-One RRR brake pulley

New from KM Racing for the Xray NT1, are these low friction, long life spur gears. Made from a special harder plastic they are available in a 59T first gear and 54T second gear. Also from KM for the Kyosho V-One RRR, is this aluminium 21T brake pulley. Hard anodised it is lightweight and prevents the accumulation of dust on the teeth.

Click here to see the brake pulley


April 20, 2010

Rene Puepke wins 1/10 opener in Western Germany

Rene Puepke wins 1/10 opener in Western Germany

He did it again, Rene Puepke has won the first of four races of the 2010 Western German Championship in the 1/10th nitro class just as he did one year ago. At the unforgiving 267 meter track at Dormagen, before the gates of Cologne, the Mugen team driver finished first with a two lap advantage over Serpent racer Tobias Hepp and another lap in front of Mugen fellow Daniel Thiele.

Continue reading the report here


April 20, 2010

Team Magic Switzerland sign Shasa Lackner

Team Magic Switzerland sign Shasa Lackner

Team Magic Switzerland & Germany distributor, HRC Distribution, are pleased to announce that they have signed Swiss driver Shasa Lackner to race for their team in 1/10th scale. The 1/8th scale on road Junior European Champion, and winner of the first round of the Swiss 1/8th Nationals last weekend, will race the 1/10th 200mm Swiss Nationals, as well as various major European races, with the Team Magic G4RS ’09 and will represent Team Magic and HRC at all 1/10 nitro on road competitions. Shasa continues to run for Motonica in 1/8th scale and Corally in 1/10th EP.

Source: HRC Distribution [teammagicrc.com]