Much More have introduced this new engine bearing tool set which has been designed for easy removal and installation. Made to fit .21 engines with 14×6 and 7×6 sized bearings, its simple design makes for easy extraction of the bearings, while reassembly is done in one go with both the front and rear bearing being pressed in together, ensuring they are perfectly aligned. Supplied in a handy carry case.
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CS Electronic have released their Rocket Powermax speed controller, a sensored and sensorless 1/8th brushless ESC. Using quality components, it has been optimized for use up to 5S LiPo, yet is extremely small and lightweight allowing it to be mounted easily into any vehicle. Designed exclusively for competition use, it features 9 different programs to allow the user to optimize the speedo for different models and tracks.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
On the first weekend of December, R/C Flyers association organized the first Italian GP at the ‘Centro Sportivo’ in Palazzolo sull’oglio approximately 50 Km from Milan. The race attracted 80 drivers divided into 4 different classes, Sport Foam, Sport Rubber, Open Foam and Open Rubber. Among the drivers there were also some guests as Christer Andersson, Simo Ahoniemi from Finland, Toni Rheinard from Germany, Yuri and Gianni Bonetti from Switzerland and top gas car drivers Francesco Tironi and Daniele Ielasi, current 1/10 scale nitro World Champion.
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For those looking for better handling and a wider tire selection for their HPI Blitz and Traxxas Slash 4×4, AKA is happy to announce the release of their 1:8 wheel adapters. Made from 7075 aluminum and hard anodized, these wheel adapters are a great addition to either of these trucks. Supplied with all the necessary parts, including AKA ‘SureGrip’ 17mm nuts to keep the wheels securely on the hubs the adapters install in just minutes and require zero modifications to the truck and the stock width and steering radius are kept in tact. Improve your tire choice and handling , all popular 1:8 buggy wheels can be used including the AKA Pro-5 wheel.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Adding to their range of power tool tips for electric screwdrivers, Hudy have released two new Socket power tool tips. Manufactured from Hudy spring steel these new socket tips comes in 5.5mm and 7.0mm. The end of all the tips are manually grounded for maximum precision and perfect fit to the fastener and additionally heat treated and hardened for maximum life.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Confirming many rumors surrounding his future, Italian Hobao distributors Schepis Model in Italy have announced that Davide Tortorici will race for the Hobao team in the 2010 season. Alongside his driving responsibilities the former Crono team driver and double European Champion will also manage the commercial and technical activities of Hobao in Italy. Expect an official announcement on his new engine deal with Sirio in the coming days.
Source: Schepis Model [schepismodel.it]
More new items from Crawling specialists RC4wd who have introduced their new series of Outcry brushed speed controllers. Available in 2 different versions, for single motor and for dual motors with fan, the Outcry Crawler ESC has been created from the ground up. New circuitry, new color case and a much more powerful BEC which eliminates the need for a receiver and servo battery pack, drawing higher voltage from the battery and sending the power to your receiver and servos.
Click here for the specs on both controllers
Team Losi are reporting from the 2009 Spektrum Off-Road Championships, hosted by Trackside Hobbies in Milwaukee, WI. With around 200 entries in the race, triple A-mains were only run for the modified 2wd class, leaving the modified truck and 4wd class to a single A-main. In the Modified 2wd class, Dustin Evans was the Top Qualifier and in A1 Dustin took advantage of his TQ by leading for the duration of the race. In A2 Ryan Cavalieri took the win with Matt Chambers finishing in 2nd and Dakotah Phend in 3rd. In A3 Dustin again led the race, winning from Ryan in 2nd and Matt in 3rd. This sealed the overall for Dustin. In the single A-main for Modified truck it was Dustin again starting from TQ and claiming the victory with Matt finishing in 3rd and Dakotah in 5th.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
