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March 30, 2010

Robert Batlle joins Spektrum

Horizon Hobby have announced that former European Champion and multiple Spanish National Champion Robert Batlle has chosen to use Spektrum DX3R radio, receivers and servos in his RC8 buggy. Robert had the following to say about the deal:

I’m excited to race with Spektrum, they are the first factory selling 2.4 system, I think this is the future so my team has decided to start working hard with them. The radio is really lighter and servos are perfect so I cannot want anything else. I hope achieve good results this year and I hope to help Spektrum in all we can.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.co.uk]

March 30, 2010

New Orcan 1/10th scale tires

SMI Motorsport will offer its Orcan tires for the 1/10 scale nitro on road class with a new rim. In comparison to the old wheel the new rim differs not only visually by a so-called Dish design but more than that with an optimised performance. The closed Dish design offers better aerodynamics and together with the lightweight version, a noticeably better turn-in, apart from the weight advantage. The new rims have been tested by the experienced SMI/Orcan team led by European Champion Dirk Wischnewski. “The driveability at the same shore level has raised generally and specially in fast corners”, says Xray factory driver Wischnewski. SMI offers the new Orcan tyres which come in handy and waste reducing, re sealable bags, in ‘super soft’ and ‘soft’ for front wheels and ‘soft’ and ‘medium’ for rear wheels.

Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsprt.de]

March 30, 2010

Schumacher range of 1/8th buggy tires

Further to the announcement that Graham Alsop was joining Schumacher on a 1/8th tire deal the British company can now announce as promised full details of the range of 1/8th tires. Working very hard over the winter months and early spring time and using the knowledge gained by hours of testing provided by high level drivers and Schumacher engineers, they have introduced their comprehensive 1/8th buggy tire range including the (L-R) Mini Pin, Mini Spike and Spiral. All tires are available in pairs with green medium inserts or pre glued on the updated Schumacher Revlite wheel.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

March 30, 2010

JConcepts SC stand & parts container

JConcepts have released this short course vehicle stand and parts container made from clear heavy-duty polycarbonate. Utilizing a doubled ended extended height design, the new vehicle stand has plenty of footing for all sorts of chassis layouts and designs. For the ultimate in versatility the new stand can also be quickly disassembled and assembled and used for storage of all the miscellaneous R/C equipment found in the pits at the end of the day.

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March 30, 2010

Niki Duina signs for Capricorn

Capricorn RC have announced that front running Italian touring car racer Niki Duina has joined their team for 2010. The former Xray driver will race the company’s new LAB-C01 chassis which has been proving quite competitive in the hands of new team mate Chris Tosolini, and will compete in the Italian Nationals together with this year’s World Championship in Houston, Texas.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

March 30, 2010

Core RC UAC-40 Universal Digital Charger

Core RC have released their universal digital charger called the UAC-40, which is a multifunctional balance and rapid charger/discharger controlled by a high performance microprocessor. Featuring multi voltage input of 240v AC or 12v DC, it is compatible with all types of batteries including LiPo,(1s-6s) Li-lon, NiMH, NiCd,(1-15cells) Pb and LiFE. Fast charging up to 5 amps, discharging, balancing, cycling and much more, the UAC-40 has it all.

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March 30, 2010

Tobias Hepp confirmed at Serpent

Following a deal with Shepherd to supply him with their own brand tires, MLC fuel and Novarossi engines, Tobias Hepp has also been confirmed with Serpent for 2010. The Serpent 966 is very much to Tobias’ liking and he expects to do very well in the Germans Nationals and this year’s European Championship in Italy. The co-operation with Michael Salven is working really well at races and together with the help of his dad/mechanic Rudiger Hepp it has enabled Tobais to continue to get faster. Tobias will also race a number of 1/10th races with the Serpent 733 in 2010.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 30, 2010

RC4WD Boyer truggy crawler

The Boyer Truggy from RC4WD is extremely versatile so you can set it up any way you like. Different bodies, different size/length shocks, adjustable wheelbase, adjustable frame mounted servo, adjustable rock sliders and adjustable front brush guard. Plus it has pre-drilled holes for mounting the winch on the bumper. The rock sliders are threaded so they can slide in and out to adjust to the width of the body. They are also offset so when you switch them side to side then that allows you to run the regular cab bodies like the Hilux. When you switch them side to side the rock sliders will sit further back on the chassis.

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