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December 9, 2008

RB Concept C6 BBT II L2G US Edition

The RB Concept C6 BBT II L2G is now as popular as the famous, 3 times world champion, RB Concept WS7. As a result, RB decided to launch a special edition for USA only with specific parts increasing performance. This engine was especially developed to meet the needs of US tracks with high power at low RPM allowing you to jump higher and further. Featuring a specific Turbo combustion chamber providing higher RPM, the hand modified crankshaft has been designed to increase power at low RPM and received the RB Concept coating in order to prevent the wear of the pin. Finally, the carburetor is provided with a 8mm venturi.

Source: RB USA [rb-usa.com]

December 9, 2008

WRC GT Due Classic Chassis

As the 2wd 1/8th scale Classic chassis class grows, so do the number of manufacturers making cars and the quality of the production of these cars improves, formerly a back yard shed construction. The new GT Due from WRC in Italy is the latest entrant into this class and its a pretty solid looking car. As is standard in the class it is rear belt driven, it has a full adjustable front end and the rear of the car features adjustable camber and toe. The chassis and radio tray are both made of aluminium and the steering servo is in the laydown position, something not common in this class.

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December 9, 2008

Lemke is Monstertour series Champion

Lemke is 08 Monstertour series Champion

Kyosho have been in touch to tell us that their German team driver Frank Lemke has recently won the 2008 Monstertour.info event series. Winning multiple tour stops and podium places with his Team Orion CRF engine powered Inferno ST-RR gave Frank the ability to win the overall ranking in this years series. After the tour series wins in 2006 and 2007, this years success brings both parties their third consecutive title in the Truggy class of the Monstertour.info series.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

December 9, 2008

Losi Reptile 1/8th buggy tires

Losi have introduced another tread pattern to their already popular race line. The Reptile will be sold in red compound, and be available in both mounted and unmounted versions, with both coming supplied Losi’s new molded inserts.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

December 9, 2008

McPappy Racing 1/10th scale Dart

We don’t cover much oval racing, but this new car from McPappy Racing is pretty sweet looking. The ‘Dart’ has been designed with many new innovations and has the left-most weight, lowest rear roll centre, lowest centre of gravity, roomiest rear motor pod and is the lightest floating T-plate kit available today. The chassis was also designed and tested for just the right amount of chassis flex, while the floating T-plate design not only offers centerline position, but also offers an offset position. The kit is made with 2.5mm quasi-isotropic carbon fibre throughout and the rear pod is topless and can be moved farther to the left than anything else available. Without extending the wheelbase, the spacious pod allows you to fit a 124 spur with a 65T pinion.

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December 8, 2008

Upgrade RC Esprit III Custom radio skins

Upgrade RC now offer their full range of radio skins for the latest KO Propo Esprit III stick transmitter. All the company’s decal designs are available for the radio and these of course are customizable and made from the usual high quality sticker material. Upgrade RC are also pleased to announce that they are offering free shipping within 48 of the US States during the month of December on orders over $99, so there’s never been a better time to order.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgradercshop.com]

December 8, 2008

Tebo wins Toys for Tots truggy class

Jared Tebo, in his first race since returning to Kyosho, TQ’ed and captured top honors in the truck class with his Team Orion-powered ST-RR. The Toys for Tots benefit race at Thunder Alley RC Raceway is a one-day event intended to raise funds and collect toys to benefit less fortunate children. Tebo got off to a rough start, catching a rut and flipping over in the first turn, moving him back to last place on the first lap but he quickly worked his way back through traffic and was able to regain the lead within just a few minutes. Although there were a couple close challenges for the lead during the crossover of pit stops, Tebo cruised to a comfortable win nearly half a lap ahead of 2nd place. In the buggy class, Tebo, who started from third, made his way to the lead and was able to hold it for most of the shortened 15 minute main. A slight mistake at the end of the run allowed Truhe to pass with little time to regain the lead. Tebo held on to second place over the hard charging Cody King, who finished 3rd.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

December 8, 2008

CS Electronic Ultra Space Charger

CS Electronic have released a new charger called the CS-Ultra Space Charger. Running off 11-18V or 100-240V AC, through a mains connection, it can handle LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, NiCd and NiMH from sports to competition packs. Featuring a LiPo balancer it comes supplied with both DC and AC power connectors and a wide range of charging cables to fit most applications.

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