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November 5, 2010

Team Durango ready for the Worlds in Pattaya

Sponsors of our live event coverage from Thailand, Durango sent us this report on their preparations for the big event. Even before the 1/8 Team Durango Worlds team went to the World Championship track in Pattaya, Thailand, in October, we knew that the track was hard. It is not only a hard track to drive, it is a hard track on cars. We knew from seeing how other teams’ cars suffered at the warm-up race that the chassis in particular came in for some real punishment. During our tests in October, Ryan Lutz, Hupo Honigl and Gerd Strenge were able to confirm quite how punishing the Pattaya track surface was.

Continue reading the report here

November 5, 2010

Contact RC carbon rims

Contact RC have announced a new wheel for their competition foam tyres. The New black carbon rim is made to have increased stiffness for high speed circuits. On fast tracks with high speed corners the new rim allows more precise handling, especially in long corners and fast change of direction chicanes. The material used within the wheel provides constant stiffness even in very hot conditions and the Contact RC team have been testing these rims for some time and have been very impressed by the performance.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

November 5, 2010

Pro-Line 1:10 closed cell rear inserts

Pro-Line are offering a limited availability pre production run of their 1:10 closed cell rear inserts. This new insert is perfect for use on those tracks that desire a firmer and longer lasting insert set-up.

Source: Pro Line [prolineracing.com]

November 5, 2010

Arrowmax shock absorber multi tool

The tools keep coming from Arrowmax with the introduciton of this aluminium shock absorber multi tool. Suitable for shocks from different scales and lots of different classes, this CNC machined, lightweight, convenient pliers allows you to securely grasp shock caps from 8mm to 25mm, install 4mm to 7mm pivot balls and clasp 2.5mm to 5.5mm shock rods tightly without damage. Available in purple and black.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

November 4, 2010

Serpent 733 aluminium optionals

Serpent have released a whole load of new optional parts for their 733 1/10th scale 200mm chassis. First up is this precision machined aluminium servo saver assembly which strengthens the area, removes flex and gives a precision fit for the Ackermann insert. Next up are these precision machined front suspension brackets to make the front of the car stiffer. Grey anodized, the standard nylon inserts fit smoothly. The side stiffener has also been given the machined aluminum treatment, with countersunk holes, light weight and great looks it will keep the spacing between the Centax gears and 2-speed gears more constant. Finally there is the new machined monoblock engine mount, which is a very strong and durable option, creating a stiffer chassis in that area compared to the two piece engine blocks.

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November 4, 2010

Grid RC DX3R drop-down wheel adapter

Grid RC releases a CNC machined drop-down wheel adapter for the Spektrum DX3R radio that brings the steering wheel directly in-line with the throttle trigger. Grid also considered the lightweight factor of the DX3R by milling the drop-down as thin of a profile as possible, so that it also matches the styling of the DX3R. The Grid wheel drop-down adapter takes only minutes to install. Once installed, the racer will benefit from a more relaxed and comfortable hand position.

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November 4, 2010

Trinity Bomb 1 Pro low profile inserts

Designed for racing, these new Trinity Bomb 1 Pro low profile short course inserts fit most high performance tires like those made by JConcepts, AKA and of course Pro-Line. The insert claims to allow the tire to produce more overall grip by profiling the rubber tire to have an increased contact patch. Available in Standard and hard versions.

Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]

November 4, 2010

Team-Powers 6200mAh 60C LiPo pack

Team-Powers have released a new 6200mAh 7.4V LiPo battery for Touring Cars and Offroad applications. Featuring a continuous discharge capacity of 60C, this competition pack features a hard case for impact protection and is supplied with bullet connectors.

Source: Team-Powers [team-powers.com]