December 26, 2009

Tom Cockerill joins Speed Passion

Tom Cockerill joins Speed Passion

Speed Passion have announced that front running British off road racer Tom Cockerill has completed a deal that sees him run Speed Passion’s full line of products next season. Tom, who only recently moved to British buggy maker Schumacher had the following to say about the deal:

After testing Speed Passion equipment I knew it was what I wanted to use for the forthcoming season. It is ultra smooth and runs very efficiently, leaving it cooler after a run than anything else I’ve used before. The Speedo’s are very easy to set-up and have enough parameter’s for any driver.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]


December 26, 2009

LRP Vector X12 Octa-Wind BL motors

LRP Vector X12 Octa-Wind BL motors

LRP have introduced the 2nd generation of their XTEC X12 technology, which feature an 8 time (Octa) winding instead of the previous 4 time winding, the effect is a different power characteristic resulting in much higher performance. The LRP R&D team has increased the number of copper wires used in the motor, resulting in lower resistance and thanks to the lower heat development of the octa wind less energy is lost resulting in higher efficiency. The end result is more power.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


December 25, 2009

O.S. 21 V-Spec II & .12XZ Speed rebuild kits

O.S. 21 V-Spec II & .12XZ Speed rebuild kits

New for the .21 V-Spec II Speed Racing 4 port and .12XZ Speed, O.S. Engines have released these new rebuild kits. Both kits feature a hardened chrome-plated cylinder liner for high durability and long life and a machined aluminium piston which features parallel rings that trap fuel oils and use them as a seal to enhance compression and boost power. Including everything the racer needs, the kit also comes with one connecting rod, one piston pin and two piston pin retainers.

Source: OS Engines [osengines.com]


December 25, 2009

Sweep Mini 5 spoke type A white wheels

Sweep Mini 5 spoke type A white wheels

Sweep Racing have introduced their new Mini 5 spoke type A white wheels. These realistic looking wheels are the perfect fit to the company’s mini tires, offering the right amount of flex and because they are made from the same material as the 1/10 EXP wheels from Sweep, they are very resistant against crashes in any track or weather conditions. Suitable for Tamiya M-chassis and Mini 4wd touring cars.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]


December 25, 2009

X-Factory X-6 Squared Ellis Stafford edition

X-Factory X-6 Squared Ellis Stafford edition

X-Factory have announced the limited release of a special ‘Ellis Stafford’ Championship Edition X-6 Squared conversion Kit, which will be available from dealers in the U.K and France. Celebrating Ellis’ fantastic back-to-back BRCA 2WD National championship titles and TQ at the 2009 Euros, now customers have the chance to buy the car that closely represents that which Ellis uses with all the optional tuning and cosmetic parts found on the champions buggy. Limited to only 50 pieces customers must act quickly before they are gone. The buggy brings together all the standard features of the X6 Squared, including the mid motored concept, 4 gear transmission, LiPo friendly one piece chassis design and many more unique features with the addition of components from no less than nine outside manufacturers to bring you this kit.

Click here for the full list of additional parts


December 25, 2009

LRP 3500mAh & 3000mAh 25C LiPo Power packs

LRP 3500mAh & 3000mAh 25C LiPo Power packs

LRP have introduced their new 3500mAh and 3000mAh 25C LiPo Power packs, which are said to offer exceptionally strong power and long run time together with lowered weight, having the same potential as its expert line counterpart. The cell is mounted in a durable hard case made of high-quality synthetic material for maximum safety and feature the same dimensions as standard 6-cell Sub-C stick packs for an easy and flexible application. With vertical bulges on the back side of the hard case, the battery fits perfectly into any chassis and ensures to be kept stable on its position in any situation.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


December 24, 2009

Xray XII Link

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Just over a year after entering the 1:12 market, Xray have introduced the now-industry-standard linkage rear end to their XII chassis. The XII Link now follows current rules and trends in allowing the use of either NiMH or LiPo battery technology with no ill-effects to handling or balance.  The XII Link was designed and tested on club tracks around the world to perform on any surface under any conditions. Whether soaking up bumps on a rough asphalt club track or slicing through the infield of a super-smooth carpet track, the XII Link does it with ease and versatility. The XRAY XII Link achieves a state of perfection by focusing on well thought-out refinements to create a car that is easy to drive, work on, and adjust. Top-quality materials such as self-developed composite mixtures, HUDY Spring Steel™, premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, and highest-grade graphite are XRAY signatures and the XII has them in abundance.

Click here for Main feature list and more images


December 24, 2009

KO Propo EX-5UR with KR-210S receiver

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KO Propo together will their UK distributor RC Disco have released a new version of the EX-5UR radio set which brings down the price of this high spec entry level radio to just under £100. The new price has been achieved by supplying the radio with a two channel KR-210S receiver rather than the two previously included 2.4Ghz 3 channel RX units.  As most racers never use the third channel, the new radio set does not compromise their performance as the transmitter still has the full range of adjustments & seven model memory.

Source – RC Disco [rcdisco.com]