Custom rc components company Diggity Designs has released a new 5300mAh 28C hard cased LiPo. Currently pending ROAR approval, this is the second LiPo release from the US company who back in August released a 3200 20C pack. The new 7.4V pack, which is protected by a carbon look hard casing, weighs in at 275 grams and measures (L)138mm X (W) 46mm X (H) 24mm.
Source: Diggity Designs [diggitydesigns.com]
Team Magic have added to their apparel lineup with the release of a newly designed t-shirt which features new stylized logos. Made from 100% pure cotton the black tee will appeal to owners of the Tawianese company’s products.
Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]
The 2008/2009 Much More backed European Touring Series is underway at the indoor carpet track in Kastellaun, Germany. With practice for the opening round run today both defending champions Jilles Groskamp and Alexander Stocker are looking good but in Modified Bart Wubben was able to equal Groskamp’s best lap while Christoph Thiele looks like he can mount a serious challenge to Stocker for Pro Stock honours. 163 drivers have travelled from across Europe to Round 1 of the ETS and the first of the 18 groups of qualifiers kicks of at 08:00 in the morning.
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Protoform have released a spy shot of their new LTC-R 190mm Touring Car bodyshell which has been developed specifically for rubber tire racing. The shell features sharp angles at the front and a very deep intake type design each side just behind the wide front wheel arches. The new shell is due for release next month.
Source: Proline [prolineracing.com]
Team Associated have release a new 83mm wheel for their RC8 which makes them the largest ROAR-legal wheels available. 1.5 mm wider than the standard wheel this extra width and larger diameter gives a stiffer sidewall which is more stable for greater corner speed. The larger diameter is also better in bumps than the standard wheel. Weighing just 33 grams per wheel they are the lightest production RC8 wheels on the market. The wheel is compatible with all 1:8 buggies and is available in white or yellow.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
XRAY has just presented its new ECS drive shafts, designed with high-level racing in mind. The ECS drive shafts were developed to decrease front wheel vibration when racing with a solid front axle, thus providing a much smoother and quieter ride and increasing steering. The ECS drive shaft equalizes the speed between the drive shaft and the wheel. With a unique 2-piece joint between the axle and the wheel, the same extreme wheel turning angle is divided into two shallower angles without joint binding. This means that at the same cornering speed, the inner wheel will not bind or vibrate. Drive through the corner is more stable, more precise and easier to drive. With the new ECS drive shafts, wheel vibrations and noise are decreased to minimum, steering is increased and cornering speed and smoothness increases noticeable. The ECS drive shaft comes factory pre-assembled for quality checking, but it is not immediately ready to use.
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Spektrum have released details of their new DX3S which they say represents the most advanced sport-level DSM radio ever developed. RTR drivers and sport racers can add the safety of telemetry and monitor vital vehicle stats right from their transmitter, without any additional equipment. Keep your engine operating in the optimum temperature range, keep an eye on your battery voltage and check out just how fast your vehicle is running, all right from the large LCD readout of the DX3S.
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Italian tyre manufacturer ATS, who won the 1:10 200mm World Championship in August with Daniele Ielasi, were in touch to tell us that they have just moved into a brand new 1500 square metre building. By moving to the all new factory ATS say they will be able to speed up production. One very interesting feature of the new building are the two test tracks that are being built to the side the new facility.
Source: ATS Tyres [atsmodel.com]
