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October 22, 2009

Team Orion Advantage Race Spec charger

The Team Orion Advantage Race Spec charger is the latest development of electric specialist Oscar Jansen. It features an optimized charging technology for LiPo batteries (1-4 cells), a technology that will show you the real potential of your batteries delivering maximum capacity, voltage and lifespan. The Pro Spec charger also charges and discharges LiFe (1-4 cells), NiMH (1-10 cells) and NiCd (1-10 cells) batteries with up to 10 Amps.

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October 22, 2009

Capricorn RC Competition fuels

Italian company Capricorn RC have introduced their full line up of competition fuels. This high performance fuel is sold in metal drums for safe storage, and is sold in 16% Nitro for 1/10th scale racing, 25% for 1/8th on road, a special 25% mixture for 1/8th off road and they also offer a new 10% mixture for breaking in your engine. Available now.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

October 22, 2009

KM Racing Fuel bottle

KM Racing have introduced their new fuel bottle. A pretty standard affair, the fuel bottle lid has been made from lightweight aluminium and can be pressed back into the bottle for easy storage and to prevent damage during transportation. The bottle itself is made from a special plastic that has perfect elasticity and has a capacity of 500ml. The aluminium parts of the bottle are available in 3 different colours, red, blue and gun metal.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

October 21, 2009

AKA Super Soft Compound tires

AKA have announced for the iHobby show the addition of a ‘Super Soft’ compound to their line up of tires. The ‘Super Soft’ or V compound as is noted in the part number is for cooler conditions when the track is transitioning from wet to a drier hard packed line that is not quite grooved in. Great for winter and early spring racing conditions the Super Soft still retains the relative long lasting wear characteristics that AKA is known for while providing that extra measure of traction for the trickiest of surface conditions. This new compound is available in all tread patterns for both buggy and truggy.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

October 21, 2009

Much More 1400mAh LiFe receiver pack

Much More have released this 1400mAh LiFe receiver pack which is ideal for 1/8 Scale racing straight style application. The 6.6V 15C straight size pack can be used without a regulator, no memory effect, does not require discharging before charge and maintains a 6.6V+ flat line of voltage. Supplied with a commonly used Futaba/JR 2pin Connector with XH2.5 Balancing plug.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

October 21, 2009

East Coast Bodies Blast Off Truck wheels

East Coast Bodies have released new wheels and tires as part of their Blast Off series. These new wheels are suitable for 1/10th scale off road trucks and sport a dual spoked design with ‘Bling’ style finish. The wheels are available separately or as pre glued with rubbed tires for the front and spiked tires for the rear.

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October 21, 2009

Twintip Quality RC bags

New from French company Twintip are these RC bags that cover a wide variety of uses, while being stylish and functional. The TWheels 5000 has been especially designed for 1/10 RC cars scale (On & Off road) and allows you to store, protect and carry all your equipment. Their unique design combined with all their advanced functions such as a handy dirt cover that protects the inside of the bag when your car is dirty. The TWheels 100 is the solution for your Nano cars, mini cars or micro cars. This bag is specially developed to store, protect and carry this family of RC cars and all its accessories. You will be amazed by its potential uses, its multiple dedicated pockets and its high quality materials. Included with this bag is a shoulder strap and a pit stop working carpet. The TControl 100 is a great way to carry and protect your radio, be it stick or pistol. The bag also comes with exclusive ID numbers to identify your radio during your race competition.

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October 21, 2009

Hepp and Buerge first champions in NRW Challenge

Tobias Hepp in the 1/8 class and Sebastian Buerge in the 1/10 class are the first champions in the newly established NRW Challenge (NRW = German State North Rhine-Westphalia), a series of three races held in the last three month on the permanent tracks of Dueren, Oberhausen and Bad Breisig. A total of 72 racers, 32 in 1/8 scale and 40 in the 1/10 200mm category entered the three races which all were held at positive atmosphere and with hot racing action. The main characteristic of this new championship has been long races with 30 minutes for semis and 45 minutes for the finals. These unusual long and exhausting racing times have been highly accepted by the drivers and a new experience for most of them. The NRW Challenge will be continued in 2010 with three to five races administered through the whole season.

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