New from CSO RC Racing products in Hong Kong is this carbon chassis plate for the Serpent 733 1/10th scale chassis. This CNC machined plate is made from high quality 3.5mm thick carbon fibre and while looking great, we can’t help but think that this goes away from the principle that it is better to keep the cars heavy parts as low as possible, by making this part so lightweight it would raise the centre of gravity.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Nacho López has won the first running of the 2009 Triangular trophy, which is run in Valencia, Zaragoza, Madrid. Nacho, who is born in Valencia, won two of the three races held in this year with his Mugen with second place going to Vicente Eres with his Motonica P81 and Joaquín Signes in third place with a Kyosho M3. The final race on the great facilities of the ARCA club in Madrid saw great organization, with all competitors being well taken car of throughout the event.
Source: JPT Racing [jbtrcracing.com]
In the ongoing saga regarding the Sirio brand, we received a notice from from Lavorazioni Meccaniche Srl, owner of the Star Motor – Sirio brand, that they have ended their exclusive distribution agreement with A.M.R.C. Srl, a company setup by Andrea Rossi and Rody Roem among others. LM went on to state that starting immediately all Star Motor – Sirio customers should contact them directly for any of their commercial or technical needs. LM also wanted to “thank A.M.R.C.Srl for their important support for the promotion of their brands made in these months of successful cooperation”.
Beginning this month’s tire releases from Pro-Line is their all new 1:8 V2 Evo Buggy Inserts, that claim to be the lightest closed cell foam available on the market. Perfectly balanced, they require no break in period and remain more consistent in size, shape and density than traditional closed cell foam. Also new is the Hole Shot 2.0 2.2″ Off-Road buggy rear tires, that we showed you a sneak peak of during the weekend. Featuring an updated pin design that lasts longer, small, square-lug technology throughout tire, they sport new outer pins which are angled to resist catching ruts. Next up, the Inside Job tire is renowned as a fantastic performer when the track surface is high bite. M3 compound is soft and made more for outdoor track conditions. Today, Pro-Line offers the Inside Job in their ultra-exclusive MC compound for indoor clay tracks. PL are also now offering their Revolver, Caliber and Hole Shot VTR truck tires in sets that contain no inserts, allowing you to choose the insert that suits you best. Finally, to show your allegiance, there is a new line of t-shirts made from Hanes Beefy-T material, all sporting the P-L logo in various cool designs.
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New from the Factory Team are these blue aluminium screw kits that reduce weight for better acceleration and handling, while the blue anodizing adds high-tech bling. Even cars already at the minimum weight can benefit. A lightweight car allows ballast to be placed in the optimum position for different track conditions and equal left-to-right weight distribution. Available for Team Associated 12R5/12R5.1, 10R5, and 10R5 Oval, these complete sets of 65, 66, and 78 screws replace the heavy stock steel screws and can be fitted to any vehicle that uses metric hardware.
Source: Factory Team [rc10.com]
Following on Pro-Line’s previous releases of the Bull Dog truggy shell for the Associated RC8T and the Hot Bodies D8T, comes a version for the Mugen MBX-6T. Made from Genuine GE .060 lexan, its bull nose front end increases corner speed, while the elongated bed increases air flow to the wing. Overall down force has been greatly improved over traditional 1:8 truck bodies with the engine head exposed for easy temp checks and igniter accessibility. Paint then peel overspray film, sticker sheet, and window masks included.
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New from Italian brand Max Power are these all new turbo glow plugs. Made from Inox steel, these turbo type plugs are designed for use in high performance racing engines, with the element made from the best quality material for optimum performance, reliability and ability to work in really hot temperatures. Available in number 4 for 12 engines until outside temp of 20°C, number 5 for 12 engines over 20°C and 3,5cc off road until 20/22°C, number 6 for 3,5cc off road over 22/25°C°C and 3,5cc on road until 22/25°C and number 7 suitable only for 3,5cc on road over 25/30°C.
Source: Max Power [rcmaxpower.com]
Following on from part one, two and three of this five part how-to video series, this 4th episode from Serpent chief designer and former World and European Champion Michael Salven focuses on the first setup steps, including setting the droop, ride height and camber. The remaining video in this series will focus on the completing the setup steps and finally tweaking the chassis, getting it ready for racing.
