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February 19, 2009

Much More Cell Master Legend

Yesterday we showed you the new Much More Cell Master Legend and power supply, today we have received the first studio picture of the device which while still not finalized regarding the specs, its essentially complete regarding the looks. One major feature we failed to mention yesterday, and something that we were told in Thailand at the World Championships last November, is that this new electronics range from Much More uses a docking system. As you saw in yesterday’s photos, there were 2 chargers atop each power supply, this is due to the fact that the chargers themselves are plugged into the power supply directly, like you would an iPod into a cradle charger. This eliminates the need for extra wires around the back, and frees up outputs which would normally be used for powering the charger, to be used for other devices.

Updated with picture of Power Master legend, showing the connection points for the docking.

February 19, 2009

GRP 2009 product updates

Following on from our coverage of GRP at the toy fair, the Italian company has released complete details of the new updates in their product line for 2009. They now offer a bigger buggy wheel, now 83mm in diameter compare to 79mm, which improves the stiffness, while the weight has actually been reduced from 40 grams to 31 grams, a saving of 21%. A well as a new super soft compound in all their tires, GRP have also released an updated Cubic pattern to improve traction and lateral grip thanks to a new tire structure and new design and positioning of the pins. As we mentioned in our fair coverage, there is the new worked black insert which is more resistant to crushing, abrasion and heat than the orange molded version. Finally the company’s tuned engine line has received some small updates, including new internal crankcase workings, a new industrial natural diamond treatment on the crankshaft, better lubricated conrods, updated carburetor and a new rear cover. They also offer a Scuderia version of each engine which has been run in at the factory using a very specific fuel.

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February 19, 2009

Green confirms backing from Xceed & RW Racing

Following up on the news that Multiple World finalist Mark Green had signed for Novarossi comes today’s announcement to confirm some sponsors for the 2009 season. For his tires, chargers, power supply and cells Mark will be using Xceed RC products as he did last year and will partner up with new sponsor RW Racing for pinion and spur gear, while of course he will continue to run the full range of Serpent cars across the different disciplines.

February 19, 2009

Kyosho MP9 TCD Gear set

Kyosho have announced the release of an optional TCD (Traction Control Differential) gear set for the Inferno MP9. The TCD gear set is designed to provide more balanced power delivery under acceleration by reducing differential action. Each of the TCD components are designed to create more friction when power is applied, which effectively increases power delivery to the wheels that have the most traction, unlike a standard differential where power is directed towards those that have less traction. An added benefit of the TCD gear set is that, when off power, it allows more differential action than a standard diff, which maximizes traction and steering response in corner entry. The TCD gear set is recommended for high-traction conditions and for tracks that have medium to high-speed, large radius corners. The TCD gear set can be used in the front differential for increased on-power steering; in the center differential for better rotation and acceleration out of tight corners, or in both positions. The gear set is not recommended for use in low-traction conditions.

Click here to see the full gear set

February 18, 2009

Mike Haynes signs with Schumacher

Fresh from two wins and five A main showings at the Snowbirds, Schumacher USA have announced that Mike Haynes will join their racing tea. Already a Speed Passion factory team driver, Mike now makes Schumacher USA his one stop shop for both chassis and power. Schumacher USA representative Shawn Palmer stated that “Mike has done a tremendous amount of on-track testing and development for our Speed Passion ESC and motor line, and we’re certainly looking forward to his insights going forward with our on road chassis program as well. He is a wealth of information for his new teammates, and I know we’ll all benefit greatly having him on the team”. Mike works at his home track, 360 RC Speedway & Hobbies in West Babylon NY which is one of the most active racing facilities in the Northeast and recent host of a ROAR regional championship and he had the following to say about the deal:

I’m looking forward to running the Mi3.5 since there is so much to tinker with on it. In the past I have wished there was a fine adjustment for various items, and the Mi3.5 has just that, but for everything on the car! The rest of the team has already helped me out a great deal by providing information about the car and it will make the transition to Schumacher that must easier.

Source: Schumacher USA [racing-cars.com]

February 18, 2009

X-Factory X-6 Squared now available

X-Factory were in contact to tell us that they have now shipped the new X-6 Squared Kits to their distributors. The first Kits were shipped last Friday, and more went out on Saturday and at the beginning of this week, so they should all start arriving at distributors soon. They will now turn their attentions to sending the kits directly to dealers. X Factory president Chazz had the following to say:

The X-6 Squared is the biggest product launch we’ve ever had at X Factory. We have almost as many Kits pre-sold to the distributor and dealer Family as we sold in the entire year 2007. The Squared will go up on our web site for retail sales late this week. Everybody will be able to get their Squared most quickly through their local hobby store.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

February 18, 2009

Airtronics High Power Output 2.4GHz surface radios

Airtronics has announced the release of their latest step in performance and compatibility with the new FHSS-2 2.4GHz surface radio technology, developed exclusively by and for Sanwa/Airtronics to provide superior performance, convenience, compatibility, as well as lower consumer prices. FHSS-2 Technology is ﬁrst released exclusively in the latest incarnation of their industry leading M11 and MX-3 chassis. FHSS-2 versions of the M11 and MX-3 are now in stock and ready for use. Sanwa in-house engineers have spent months testing and developing this new technology and the company’s own factory team have tested all the new equipment in the harshest and widest array of environments possible to ensure that all are 100% reliable. M11 and MX-3 keep their current features and conﬁguration and are now married to this high output, full range, high performance FHSS-2 2.4GHz technology.

Click here to view the features list

February 18, 2009

Much More Cell Master & Power Supply Legend

Shown for the first time at this weeks TITC race in Thailand are the latest charger and power supply offering from Much More. The new Cell Master Legend charger has the same advantages of the current Cell Master and Silent charger, meaning it will be able to charge super linear, just like what Cell master does, and be able to handle Ni-Mh and NiCd, just like the Silent charger does, as well as LiPo, LiFe and LiMn. The new Legend sports two ports up front, one for the built-in balancing port for LiPo, while the 2nd is used for the temperature probe (included) or as an I/O port for the separately available 40A discharger and Cell equalizing charging tray. Interacting with the chargers menu is now different also, with 2 keys (forward and backward) and a wheel, similar to that on your mouse, for changing the value up or down. The new Legend Power supply, pictured below the chargers, is essentially two 20A power supplies in one box and can be monitored by the built in LCD display. The box itself features 4 outputs on the back, 1 output on the front as well as 1 USB port on the right side.

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