Red RC

April 1, 2009

ATS Wet Rain tires

More new releases from Italian tire manufacturer ATS, who have unveiled their new rain tire series, called Wet. Perfect for the North European summer, they are made using a new softer insert as well as a new improved rubber cap, the profile has also been modified from previous versions to have a new profile to provide better grip and little or no wearing in the rain. Available in 1/8th scale for both the front and rear, they come on wheels suitable for Mugen, Kyosho and Serpent axles and are also available for 1/10th scale cars too.

Click here to see the rear tire

April 1, 2009

Serpent S400 Titanium CVDs

New from Serpent for their S400 electric touring car are these new CVDs. Available in 2 versions, both feature titanium wheel axles, but one set comes with steel drive shafts and the other with titanium drive shafts. Both feature a steel CVD insert and both are lighter than the standard versions that come with the car, with the steel axle version being slightly stronger yet that little bit heavier than the all titanium version.

Click here to see the other CVD

April 1, 2009

Xray LiPo balancing chassis weights

More new items from Xray who have released this set of LiPo balancing chassis weights. Due to the light weight of LiPo batteries, your car may not be perfectly balanced and so these new weights are developed to help balance the left and right sides of the car. The weights are situated in the center of the chassis to keep the weight in the center of the car for better reaction and roll. Batteries are moved outward so they can be more easily inserted and aluminium holders prevent batteries from coming out. Suitable for the T2’008, T2’009 and T2R PRO 6-cell chassis only.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 1, 2009

Hudy Pan Car Ride height gauge

Hudy have released this highly-accurate precision stepped ride height gauge for checking the ride height of 1/10th & 1/12th scale pan cars. Stepped surfaces in the 2.6-5.6mm range have 0.2mm increments for fine adjustment. CNC-machined, premium-quality lightweight duraluminium is black elox-coating for smooth, long-lasting finish and stylish look. Laser engraved with Hudy logo and scale.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

April 1, 2009

Team Orion Asia is formed

Team Orion have announced that they have just opened new offices in Thailand under the name Team Orion Asia Company Ltd. With the formation of this new company, they have strengthened their position in this fast growing market. With the background of the successful strategies of their companies in Europe, Japan and the USA, Team Orion Asia will be able to perfectly serve the demands of the Asian market. The best knowledge of the respective local needs and mentality are essential to thrive in Asia and with Porapong “Jarb” Ratanarat they not only found a huge RC car enthusiast but also a very talented man with great marketing and language skills. He will lead the new company to build a flourishing business in his home markets.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 31, 2009

ATS Tyres 1/12th scale rims

World Champions ATS Tyres in Italy have released a new range of yellow coloured 1/12th scale rims. Identical in design to the current range of CRC wheels, these versions have been made from a new material which gives the car better grip and makes it easier to drive. The foam used with the tires remains the same high quality as before but the hardnesses have been adjusted to reflect the more popular compounds.

Source: ATS Tyres [atsmodel.com]

March 31, 2009

Tommy Bergfeldt takes MSEC series title

The final leg of the 2008-09 MSEC series was run in Eskilstuna last weekend, on the beautiful Outokumpu track. This was the last race to be run on the Outokumpu track since its contract had expired, it’s been some great years on this excellent venue. In this deciding race it was a thrilling fight between DHI Cup Champion Tommy Bergfeldt and Edwin Sunesson from the first qualifying heat to the last final on Sunday. Tommy got the TQ spot with 0.6 seconds between him and Edwin, Kenneth Malkusson qualified 3rd, 5 seconds behind.

March 31, 2009

Martin & Cragg win 2009 Players race

Our friends oOple have a detailed report on the three day ‘The Players’ race held last weekend in Worksop and was run to a Reedy style format for the top drivers who’d qualified earlier in the event. Neil Cragg set the early pace, winning all his 2WD and 4WD ‘Players’ races on Saturday but Lee Martin took the top spot away from Neil Cragg in 2WD with an impressive series of wins on Sunday to seal a well earned Victory. 4WD went down to the wire, with Associated’s Neil Cragg & Hot Bodies Adam Skelding on equal points going into the final round. By virtue of his faster time, Neil Cragg sat on top and only Skelding could steal the victory from him. It wasn’t to be however as the two were drawn in the same race and Adam simply couldn’t match Neils pace, as he went on to set an even faster time.

View the full report here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]