Lucky 7 RC have been in contact to tell us about their line of precision cut foam air filters. Available for Losi, MBX6, Xray/RB, Proline and OS/Mugen, all are available in dry or pre-oiled packages. All the air filter foams come come packaged in 4mil zip bags for easy use and convenient storage. Available in various quantities.
Source: Lucky 7 RC [lucky7rc.com]
F.V.S.S. have released their new Centax type clutch for 1/8 on-road nitro cars, the Power Clutch. This complete universal clutch set works for all major brands of car, including Serpent but you must use the original clutch bell. Made with the best material for a best performance and durability, the system has been extensively tested by F.V.S.S. team drivers. The set features a lightened flywheel and lightened steel clutch bell, high quality bearings, ultra hard clutch spring and everything else you need to complete the clutch with the exception of the pinion gears.
Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com]
This past weekend the inaugural Can-Am RC Challenge for Charity race was held in the Seaway Mall in Welland Ontario, Canada. It was a rousing success to say the least. The unique venue of racing in a large bustling shopping mall gave great exposure to the RC hobby in an all new way. Many shoppers were able to witness top-level RC racing for the first time in their lives. Event organizer Mark Freshette succeeded in creating tremendous interest in those who stopped to watch the event unfold. The 156 entries raced hard during the 3 day event in classes ranging from Tamiya Mini and F1, to Vintage Trans Am as well as more traditional carpet on-road classes. The big winners were Jason Cramer, winner in 13.5 Foam Sedan, Wayne Vince winner and TQ in 10.5 World GT as well as 13.5 1/12th GTP class. Martin Crisp TQ’ed 1/12th GTP and went on the TQ and win 10.5 Rubber Sedan class as well. An invitational Celebrity Race was held with a number of professional race car drivers, local business owners and Protoform’s own Dale Epp. Racing with Tamiya Mini’s, all the “celebrities” invited to race were actually holding an RC radio for the first time in their lives. Dale Epp slowly motored through the carnage to a 4th place finish. The event was sponsored by Tamiya Canada, Protoform Race Bodies, LRP, Reedy, APS/Speedmind RC and Orca Racing. A portion of every entry fee was donated to Niagara Children’s Center to aid their work with handicapped children.
CSO Racing in Hong Kong have released this complete range of hard anodised pulleys for the Serpent 733. Made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium which has been coated for extra durability, the set has all the small pullies and also includes the large ones used on the front and rear differential. The sides of each tooth has a hole in the side wall to allow dirt to escape and to also lighten the pulley overall.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Tourex have already released their new range of shock absorber, diff and air filter oil. Made from premium raw materials this oil is manufactured according to their specifications by one of the leading silicone suppliers. Due to a special heat resistant formula the performance wont be influenced by temperature changes and additionally each batch is laboratory controlled to always ensure the same performance. For easy identification the industry standard cSt gives precise information about the viscosity. The oil bottles are 50ml and come in 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650 and 700cSt for shock absorber and in 1.000, 2.000, 3.000, 5.000, 7.000, 10.000, 15.000, 20.000, 25.000, 30.000, 35.000 and 40.000 cSt for in your differential.
Source: RMV-Deutschland [rmv-deutschland.com]
Team Orion have introduced the Supercharge XX, the company’s latest battery for Traxxas E-Revo VXL and 1/16 Slash VXL cars. Thanks to an additional cell it has 8.4V instead of the standard 7.2V, resulting in more power, better acceleration and more fun. But how do you manage to put one more cell into a battery compartment if the cells are just too big. If you are Team Orion you just build a new, custom made, cell. Thanks to a downsized cell, which has never been sold before, they were able to build a 8.4V NiMh battery pack which fits into the battery compartment of the Traxxas 1/16 cars.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
The first round of the Polish indoor off road championships took place last weekend at a modeling fair in Poznan. 80 drivers took part in the event and in 2WD Buggy Cuba Jakubowski had a battle with Michal Orlowski for the victory, with Cuba taking the win with his Associated buggy, beating Michal with his plastic Tamiya buggy, with third spot going to Jakub Kaczmarek. In the 4wd class the spectators were treated to some exciting running as Morris Indovino took the win from Artur Kramza, while Dennis Fadtke, who was making his debut in the off road class took 3rd despite some problems in the final.
Smart, stylish and distinctive and ultra-versatile Hudy Team Carrying Bag is large and spacious enough to carry your 1/10 or 1/8 on-road RC car, tools, set-up equipment and gear to any track with comfort and ease. All walls are cushioned with protective foam, keeping your equipment safe within. This exclusive-edition bag also features two straps for easy connection to a separate Hudy Tool Bag. The separate Hudy Tool Bag can hold up to 30 tools and can be easily removed from the bag and laid down on the pit table. Super-strong stretchy xylan holds the tools and will keep its stretchy characteristics long time.
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