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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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March 21, 2008

Much More droop gauge & blocks

Much More have released some new additions to their current line of touring car tools with the introduction of a new droop gauge and chassis blocks. The blocks are 20mm in height, perfect for providing enough clearance to measure even the lowest of droop settings, while the gauge can accurately measure the setting in 0.5mm increments from -5mm to 10mm. Both the gauge and blocks are available in your Much More standard blue, black or purple and can also be used with 1/8th scale circuit cars.

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March 21, 2008

Team Orion Marathon LiPo SLPB Rx packs

Seen at the Toy Fair at the beginning of February, Team Orion have released their range of Marathon LiPo SLPB Receiver Packs. Receiver packs are more important then most people realize with many a title being lost by drivers using substandard receiver packs that don’t delivery enough endurance or simply fail when the pressure is on. Wins are something Team Orion takes very seriously and with its World Championship team it needs the world’s best. These new receiver packs are available in 2 configurations, the 1500mAh hump pack shown above and a 1700mAh straight version.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 20, 2008

Daily News Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Xray US ROAR Carpet Nationals Double Win – Link [teamxray.com]
> Excellent Performace in Italy for TM E4 – Link [teammagic.com.tw]
> Keith Robertson riding high in 1/12th class – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Kyosho Amercia launch their new website – Link [kyoshoamerica.com]
> Novak Mongoose sensored micro BL system – Link [uk-microrc.co.uk]
> NT1 on Podium at Portugal Maia Track – Link [teamxray.com]
> Report from the 08 German Micro Masters – Link [smi-motorsport.de]
> New indoor permanent track in Macclesfield – Link [macctrack.org.uk]

Entry is open for ETS Rd3 in The Netherlands, April 11th-13th

March 20, 2008

Edit High Capacity Rx Packs

Edit have announced the release of some new receiver packs, including this High Power 3700mAh pack for the HPI Baja 5B. Enjoy longer run times with the nearly one third more milliamp-hours than the standard 3000mAh packs, so you can get out on the track and stay out long after other receiver packs have given up. Also available in Hump pack configuration are 2 more 6.0V packs, a High Power 1500mAh and Super High Power 1900mAh Receiver Pack.

Source: Edit [mirageracing.com]