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March 23, 2008

DongWoo Nam wins Xray Challenge Rd1

Xray are reporting on their site from the first round of the Xray Challenge which was held on last weekend at Banwol Race Park near Seoul, Korea. In the qualifying for the Pro buggy class it was SunYung Hwang that took the top qualifying spot from DongWoo Nam in 2nd and SungGi Jo in 3rd and after the semi finals the lineup remained the same for the main event. In the final it was DongWoo Nam, in only his 2nd race for Xray, that could take the win from pole man Hwang who finished 2nd while HyungKyu Yu took the final step on the podium in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 23, 2008

Aero Works Servo Connector Clips

Produced for aeroplanes but potentially useful for cars too, Aero Works have designed an easy and effective way to secure your servo wire connectors. The simple on and off design allows you to easily install and remove the safety clips and this new design eliminates any binding or crimping of the servo wire providing a secure and fast way to insure your connectors will not come loose. A simple and inexpensive insurance to protect your investment from disastrous results caused by a servo connector disconnecting.

Source: Aero Works [aero-works.net]

March 22, 2008

O’Donnell Racing Merchandising

O’Donnell Racing have released this Fuel Flame shirt,a 100% cotton top that features the O’Donnell graphic with flames rising over the top on both the front and rear. Available in white, it is sold in sizes Large, XL and XXL. O’Donnell have also released the Fuel tee which features the O’Donnell Racing Fuel graphic on both the front and rear as well as a beanie hat made from warm, black all-weather material and features an embroidered O’Donnell logo. Finally there is a grey FlexFit Hat with a closed back design for a snug yet comfortable fit and that features a large “O” logo embroidered on the front and “O’Donnell” embroidered on the back.

Source: O’Donnell [odonnellracing.com]

March 22, 2008

Duratrax Evader EXB 2wd Buggy RTR

Duratrax have released the Evader EXB, a 2WD RTR buggy simple enough for anyone to handle, tough enough to take on unforgiving terrain without breaking down and upgradeable to keep up with drivers as their skills and ambitions increase. Supplied with quality components that you wouldn’t expect to find on an entry-level buggy, such as a 2-channel Tactic radio system with TR200 receiver and TSX200 servo, Photon Speed 2 motor and Sprint 2 electronic speed control with reverse are standard, the Evader EXB boasts a fully assembled chassis, oil-filled shocks, mounted and glued tires, a painted and trimmed race-legal body, adjustable suspension and hardened steel driveshaft and axles.

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March 22, 2008

Parma PSE 1/18 Speed 8 HD

Parma have taken the race proven design of their World and National Champion 1/12 Speed 8 body and scaled it down for use with the 1/18 Scalpel Pan Car from Robitronic. It is designed to fit both the standard 4 cell and extended 6 cell chassis and not only does it make the car look like a performance race machine, it handles really well too. The new Mini Speed 8 HD provides maximum downforce for much faster and stable handling at top speed as well as having improved entry and cornering speeds. Clear .020 body includes clear body film and vinyl window paint masks, including masks for the headlights, as shown.

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March 22, 2008

Tower Hobbies Digital Peak Charger

Tower Hobbies AC/DC Digital Peak Charger

The Tower Hobbies AC/DC Digital Peak Charger with LCD features adjustable peak sensitivity from 3mV – 20mV to custom match specific batteries and automatically sets charge parameters based on the operating condition of the battery. The 2” x 8” LCD display is great for easy programming and use, showing battery volts, peak sensitivity, charge time, various current and capacity error indications and more. The unit stores pre-set charge parameters for up to ten batteries in memory and features multiple sound cues and melodies. Boasting solid-state reverse polarity and short circuit protection on input and output, the charger peak charges 1-8 NiCd or NiMH cells with charge current ranges from 0.1 to 5.0 amps (3A maximum with AC input). Adjustable trickle charge rates are from 0, 100mA and 200mA.

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March 21, 2008

O.S. Racing printed T-shirt

O.S. Racing t-shirt

O.S. Racing have released this 100% cotton (pre-shrunk) tee shirt and it is available in black with printed graphics on both the front and rear. The front reads “O.S. Racing” in blue and grey with red and yellow flames over the left breast while the back has the same design but largerlarger back designs reads “O.S. Racing” once more in blue and grey print with red and yellow flames behind O.S. The Racing Tee is available in size large, extra large and XX-L.

Source: OS Engines [osengines.com]

March 21, 2008

Hot Bodies Cyclone TC chassis

Hot Bodies Cyclone TC

HPI Japan have announced the Cyclone TC, the latest version in a long line of successful touring cars released under the Hot Bodies brand. Instead of being a completely new platform, the TC is just a refined version with better performance, easier adjustment and stronger parts and incorporates a number of parts previously released as optionals in the kit as standard. The new 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis plate has been designed to take the recently released plastic battery holders, while the front upper deck appears to be taken from the carpet conversion but has been made from 2mm carbon fibre. The rear upper plate is also 2mm thick but has been made from FRP material. The rear of the car has been supplied with a revised ball differential while the front sports a one way/solid front axle that comes with pins to change between the two options. The rear wishbones now feature optimised lower shock mounting positions and a neat feature on the front and rear anti roll bar push rods is that they are now to the bar from the top and so can have their length easily adjusted. The car also seems to be supplied with updated shock towers and I am sure other features but this is all I can work out from the Japanese translation.

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