Red RC

February 10, 2010

LiFeSource 200mAh 6.6V LiFe receiver battery

The new LiFeSource 200mAh 6.6V LiFe receiver battery is perfect for powering receivers for 1/10 and 1/12 scale racing where a 1S LiPo is used as a power pack. Featuring a universal connector it’s tiny 30 x 23 x 12mm size allows it to fit inside the smallest of spaces and at 15 grams, it’s among the lightest Rx batteries ever produced. LiFeSource lithium-iron phosphate battery technology offers very high energy density, very light weights and the longest cycle life of any batteries sold for RC.

Source: Hobbico [hobbico.com]

February 10, 2010

Capricorn RC heavyweight engine mount

Capricorn RC have introduced a new line of one piece engine mounts made with a patented new material. The nominal weight is more than 300% higher than standard Ergal 7075 aluminium, almost 51g compared to 15.5g, with more than double the heat dissipation. Perfect for bringing the weight to the lowest and most central part of the car and of course better cooling for the engine crankcase. Expect it to become available in the next 15 days for the Capricorn LAB-C01, Xray NT1, Kyosho V-One series and Shepherd V10.

Click here to see the engine mounts being weighed

February 10, 2010

Thomas Desmaries switches to Shepherd for 2010

Front running French racer Thomas Desmaries will use the Shepherd Velox V10 for the upcoming season. The 2008 and 2009 French Cup winner will help the local distributor WDS Racing Products promoting the brand new Velox V10 in the competitive national championship. Thomas had the following to say:

I really enjoy to join the new French Shepherd/WDS racing team for this season 2010. I will do my best to win the Championship title this year, and i’ll try to win the French Cup the third time in a row. Also I’m sure with an innovative car like the V10 I’ll have a good result at the World this year, and I’m eager to start the season with my new Velox.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

February 10, 2010

Etronix 9.0kg Heavy duty servo

Etronix have introduced their new standard size all metal geared 9kg rated servo, the perfect choice for cost conscious RTR owners looking to upgrade their stock units. Ideally suited to crawlers and 1/8th buggies and trucks it rugged and strong drivetrain it will help eliminate those annoying servo failures.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

February 10, 2010

Etronix 9.0kg Heavy duty servo

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

February 10, 2010

Jason Schreffler dominates 13.5 Rubber at Birds

Tekin are reporting on the recent Snowbirds event that saw their team driver Jason Schreffler TQ and dominate the 13.5 Rubber TC class, the hottest class at this year’s event which was filled by some of the toughest, fastest and most competitive TC racers in the World. Jason’s Tekin / TOP / Thunder Power car was on a mission all weekend and even managed to qualify 7th in the Mod Rubber TC class running a 10.5. Fellow Tekin racer Brad Johnson also won the 17.5 Rubber TC class closely followed by TQ Jeff Cuffs who was less than 1.5 seconds behind him, with Jeff also TQ’ing the heavily contested 17.5 GTP class.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

February 10, 2010

Avid RC 13x20x4 Revolution bearing

Avid RC have announced the completion of their 13x20x4 Revolution bearing used in the Xray 808 2010 Spec making them the first 3rd party bearing company to release this sized bearing for the 808, just like they did for the 13x19x4 and the 5x12x4 when they were first introduced almost two years ago. This bearing is made from the company’s standard Chromium-Steel and costs $1 per bearing and comes with the risk-free 30 day money back guarantee.

Source: Avid RC [avidrc.com]

February 9, 2010

Red RC Pro Talk – Renaud Savoya Interview

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdrnHcjmYl8[/youtube]

With the 1/8th scale buggy World Championship warm up race taking place in Pattaya this week, we thought it would be a good time to release an interview we made 2 weeks ago with the current European Champion Renaud Savoya. For those who don’t know, the French Mugen RB driver is currently based in Australia, taking advantage of the great weather and the country’s relative proximity to Thailand. A two part session, both of which you can view right here, we get the lowdown on Renaud down under and check in on how his preparations are going as he aims to defend his European crown and take his first World title later in the year.

Click here to view part 2 of the Renaud Savoya interview