Losi have released this extra high torque servo. An ideal step up for RTR and 1/8 throttle servos this servo provides over 130 in./oz. of torque reliably through ball bearing supported metal gears. This servo is perfect for 1/10 steering, 1/8 throttle, and 1/8 Monster trucks that will benefit from the extra torque and power. The metal output shaft features 23 splines, which is the same as Losi, JR, Spektrum, and Airtronics.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
RB Products have announced that former European Champion and multiple Worlds and European finalist Miguel Matias has rejoined RB. After some tests in the past few months, the former Ninja race decided to make the switch back to the French brand. With the Euros taking place in his home country this summer, Matias had the following the say about the deal:
Yes. I’m back again. I couldn’t forget that all my most important results and titles were got with RB Engines. 2010 will be a very important season, where we’ll race the Euro and World Champs. I’ll be there to fight to the victory.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Now you can enjoy Team Associated’s world-class performance with true scale authenticity in a 1:18 scale late model oval racer. Team Associated have introduced the RC18 Late Model, a 1:18 scale RTR (Ready-To-Run) electric 4WD late model oval racer. The RC18 Late Model features a newly designed chassis with a fully enclosed, 2-belt, drive train system that is capable of handling the extreme amount of power that today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries can dish out. Along with durability, the drive train is sealed to help keep rocks and dirt away from all the gears and pulleys. The RC18 Late Model comes fully assembled with a painted and decaled late model race body, chrome late model style wheels, aggressive checkerboard tread scale tires, all designed to look just like the full-size race cars that run in dirt oval series around the country.
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Team Associated have announced the introduction of the Factory Team ball differential specifically designed for the SC10. Once built, the differential fits directly into the stock SC10 transmission case without any modifications. Racers have long enjoyed the handling benefits that a ball differential offers. For nearly 30 years, competition electric off-road cars have been equipped with them, and for good reason, ball differentials improve handling consistency over bumpy surfaces while increasing cornering capabilities. Each outdrive is machined from hardened steel for exceptional durability, then lightened to reduce rotating mass. The outdrives are also available separately so that current T4 and B4 differentials can be upgraded for use in the SC10.
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Team Associated have announced the introduction of the Factory Team ball differential specifically designed for the SC10. Once built, the differential fits directly into the stock SC10 transmission case without any modifications. Racers have long enjoyed the handling benefits that a ball differential offers. For nearly 30 years, competition electric off-road cars have been equipped with them, and for good reason, ball differentials improve handling consistency over bumpy surfaces while increasing cornering capabilities. Each outdrive is machined from hardened steel for exceptional durability, then lightened to reduce rotating mass. The outdrives are also available separately so that current T4 and B4 differentials can be upgraded for use in the SC10.
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Having already briefly written about the CRCRC Midwest Nitro Champs, Hot Bodies are reporting that in the electric 1/8 class their team driver Jesse Robbers qualified 2nd with the Ve8 and took the win. Even with electronic problems plaguing him all weekend Jesse was able to hold onto his lead and go on to win the race from Associated team manager Brent Thielke. In nitro buggy qualifying Jesse and Ryan Maifield traded 1st position several times but in the main Jesse was able to drive better average lap times and make less mistakes and so was able to build up a big gap to Maifield in 2nd position.
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Xceed have announced that they are selling a new line of buggy shells. Superb Italian design, performance is what counts and these feature great balance for jumping and top-speed. Made from high quality lexan with very detailed lines, they fit the specific car like a glove, sitting very low on the car. Most come in standard 1.0mm or light 0.75mm material and are available for the Losi 8ight, Xray XB808, Mugen MBX-6, Kyosho MP9, Associated RC8, HB D8, Hobao Hyper 9 and HN/OFNA X2. Sold clear with a protective film.
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Some new items from LRP, the German company introducing their Works Team Racing stopwatch. Especially designed for the needs of R/C sport, checking lap times is now dead easy and highly accurate thanks to the Japanese CMOS. Featuring a 500 lap memory, and the ability to display the best, slowest and average lap time, with the included PC software you can always monitor your data through the USB connection. Also new from LRP are these VTEC AA 3000mAh ultra capacity 2 Mignon NiMH battery. The new batteries uses the latest NiMH technology single cell with longest lifetime and highest performance at extremely high voltage. Comes packaged in set of 4 pieces.
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