Team Associated have announced a Limited Edition version of their RC8T Factory Team truggy. In a limited quantity the Factory Team kit will be supplied with many of the Factory Team option parts that Ryan Maifield used on his truck to capture the 2009 ROAR 1:8 Scale Truck National Championships valued at $146.
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Losi have introduced the Mini Desert buggy a byte size off roader that boasts a sand-rail frame, roll cage and chrome wheels for a realistic representation of its full-scale counterpart. Front strut-style shock mounts will ensure bumps, jumps and hills are more fun than ever and 3-wire connections come standard for all electronics, so upgrading and maintaining your buggy is incredibly easy. On top of all that, this buggy comes with a rechargeable battery pack and powerful motor. And to make sure you have flawless, interference-free control, they have included a Losi Radio System with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology.
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Combining Spektrum’s industry-leading 2.4GHz DSM technology with valuable telemetry features and a great price point, the DX2S represents a breakthrough in 2-channel sport-level radio systems. 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 DX2S.
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Speedpassion have released some new items, including this optional heat sink for their new Competition 3.0 brushless motor. Made from lightweight aluminium it helps dissipate the heat from the motor and also has the ability to mount a 30mm cooling fan to further aid the cooling process. Available in black, silver, orange, purple and red. Also new from Speedpassion is their new line of high current AWG wire. Sold in 1 meter lengths in black, red, and a set of blue / orange / yellow, it is available in both 12 and 14 AWG.
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Combining Spektrum’s industry-leading 2.4GHz DSM technology with valuable telemetry features and a great price point, the DX2S represents a breakthrough in 2-channel sport-level radio systems. 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 DX2S.
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New from Serpent for their 960 and 966 chassis’, comes 2 new aluminium pulleys. Available in 16T and 25T versions, they have been hard-anodized, engraved with the tooth number and come complete with the grub-screw. These lower friction aluminium pulleys ensure that less dust and dirt will attach to the metal, which keeps the drivetrain smooth.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
The 5th and final round of the Austrian 1/8th and 1/10th scale on road Nationals has been run at MAV Aigen, and with a win for Daniel Tomaschko the 1/8th scale series managed to have 5 different winners as well as 5 different top qualifiers throughout the season. In the 1/8th scale category it was Mugen Novarossi driver Michael Klausner that took the title, which due to his engine going lean meant he lost 3 laps and ended the race in 2nd, but it was enough to secure the title. Young Slovenian driver Mihelic Nejc took 2nd in the series. In the 1/10th scale TOP class it was Gerhard Kandelhardt that took his 5th win of the year for a perfect record that secured him the title, while in the Sports class, 4th place in the last race was enough for Christian Bartacek to take the crown ahead of 13 year old Kevin Eggerstorfer. Local 17 year old drier Stefan Eichbauer took the race win in the final leg.
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In addition to the version released earlier for the Kyosho V-One RRR, KM Racing have come out with these new battery trays for the Xray NT1 and Mugen MTX-4. Made from brass, the tray brings weight to the lowest and most central point on the car, which not only helps increase chassis rigidity but also helps stop the car from traction rolling in high grip conditions. Machined with 2 grooves for tape to mount the battery, it sports the KM Racing logo engraved on the bottom.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
