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December 7, 2009

Fastrax RC Scissors & Pipe sets

Fastrax have released a number of new products, including these two new scissors, for cutting lexan and for tuning buggy tires. The latter feature a finer point, perfect for snipping off some outer spikes, to either fully or half their height, to lessen traction. The smaller point make these scissors a must and very accurate when trimming tyres. Fastrax is also expanding its nitro accessory line with a whole range of aftermarket pipe sets including this budget priced 1/8th pipe set. Now you can conveniently upgrade your stock RTR pipe set with this high performance 2-chamber polished pipes set. Suitable for most 1/8th off road buggies, truggies and trucks and touring cars the set includes the pipe, manifold, rubber seals and mounting springs.

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December 7, 2009

Xceed RC On road Air filters & Oil

Xceed RC continue to increase their line of accessories with the introduction of their new air filter oil and on road air filters. Sold in a 50ml bottle, this new green filter oil has been specially selected for on road use, sticking well to the foam and being able to capture the smaller dirt particles. The new air filters are sold in a pair and the foam elements are precision cut from selected foam that is optimal at retaining the oil while maintaining the correct airflow. Rounded off at the top and mounted to a newly designed softer rubber holder, they can easily fit the Xceed INS-Box or similar INS-Boxes from other brands.

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December 7, 2009

CSO 733 Suspension brackets & Chassis stiffener

CSO Racing in Hong Kong have introduced two new optional parts for the Serpent 733 200mm chassis. First up are these rear lower suspension brackets in a pair for both the lower front and lower rear. Similar in design to the original stock versions, but in a different finish, they are made from 7075 T6 aluminium. The other new part is this chassis stiffening brace that connects the radio plate and rear brake block around the engine to prevent flex in this area. A direct replacement for the standard plastic version, this part is made from 7075 T6 aluminium.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

December 6, 2009

LRP Short Course Modified motor

LRP have released their new Short Course modified motor, specifically designed for short course racing. This sensored plug and play brushless motor, features a military spec sintered rotor, heavy duty low friction ball bearings and is ROAR legal. When used in combination with the existing Ai Brushless Pro reverse ESC, it offers great performance as well as smooth power delivery.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

December 6, 2009

LRP Short Course Modified motor

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

December 6, 2009

RMV sign up Feldmann & Eirenschmalz

RMV Deutschland, Mugen off road distributors for Germany, have announced two new signings for next season. RMV have secured the services of Champion 1/5th scale racer Markus Feldmann, who will race both nationally and internationally with the MBX-6 powered by a Ninja JX21 engine, Reckward-Tuning parts as well as Tourex racing tires. RMV have also announced the signing of German junior Champion Markus Eirenschmalz, who will again run the Mugen Seiki MBX-6, Reckward-Tuning parts and Tourex tires combo, but with the RB B9 engine.

Source: RMV [rmv-deutschland.de]

December 5, 2009

Nosram VTEC LiPo RX & TX battery packs

Nosram have introduced a new line up of VTEC LiPo RX and TX battery packs. For use in your car there are 3 new RX packs, a 1700mAh version in AAA hump configuration, a 2400mAh version in 2/3A straight configuration and finally there is a 2500mAh version in 2/3A hump configuration. For use in a Sanwa M11/MX-3 or Futaba 3PK transmitter Nosram have released a 3600mAh 11.1V TX pack. All packs come pre wired with plug and balancing cable.

Click here to see the other packs

December 5, 2009

Tebo takes all at Annual Turkey Shootout

The 2nd Annual Turkey Shootout was hosted by Real R/C in Pheasant Hill, MO on November 28-29. The two day race format would consist of qualifying on Saturday and Triple A-Mains on Sunday. This is Kyosho Factory Driver Jared Tebo’s home track and he would go on to TQ and win all 3 Modified classes with his Team Orion powered Kyosho rides. In the 2wd Mod class, Jared won from TQ Racing driver Dave Alberico and Associated racer Rod Rippee, while in 4wd Mod it was Associated pairing of Taylor Jaes and Wayne Snider that would be runners up. The truck Mod class again saw TQ Racing racer Alberico in 2nd, with Gene Cook taking 3rd with his Associated.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]