Much More have introduced this great looking LED Light stand to help illuminate your pit table. Available in hard anodised blue or black, it is made from extruded aluminium and uses an array of bright LED lights which results in a light weight (460g) DC powered lamp. It folds up very compact so its easy to transport and when open the light can be adjusted to a wide range of angles while extra fold out feet keep it steady on your table.
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CSO Racing have released this pair of radio plate mounts for the Serpent 733 1/10th scale 200mm chassis. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, they are sold in a pair of left and right pieces and while still lightweight they help reduce any flexing in this area. A direct replacement for the standard plastic kit versions.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
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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]
