Taiwanese firm K-factory have released this 4 gram tube of lube for use in your cars ball differential. This general purpose silicone grease should be applied to the diff balls for long lasting smooth operation of the unit.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
In all of the excitement surrounding ROAR announcing the legality of LiPo cells for sanctioned racing we overlooked the introduction of Brushless motors for stock racing. According to Novak, 17.5-turn brushless motors have been approved for use in the Stock class and in addition there is a name change for the 19T class. This will now be known as the Super Stock Class, and will allow 10.5 and 13.5-turn brushless motors.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
SMC have announced that they are releasing 2 new hardcase LiPo packs with a true 28C rate. Offering a 4000mAh and a 5000mAh pack, the 4000 pack will be thinner so it will fit in any car where a sub-c pack fits, while the 5000 pack will be thicker and will require some modifications to fit in some of the more popular sedan cars. The packs come with 12 gauge silicone wire and Deans plug to handle high current applications and have been submitted to ROAR for approval.
Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]
The British importer for HongNor, SMD, has shown details of the newly released X1CR FT BB Special Edition buggy on their website. In addition to the standard F.T. SE spec, the X1CR FT BB now includes 16mm Big Bore shocks and springs for simply awesome bumpy track stability. Further highlights include CNC machined centre diff mount, front knuckles, front plate and front & rear multi position shock towers. There is also a carbon fibre radio plate and centre diff plate and Universal joints are included all around.
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Losi have announced the upcoming release of 2 new NiMH high performance battery packs for powering your RC car. Available in 4600mAh, they both come pre assembled in a side by side stick formation, with one version sporting 6 cells and is your standard 7.2 volts while the second uses 7 cells and packs 8.4 volts. Both packs are shrink wrapped and come supplied with an EC3 connector.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Another race announcement, this time for the Pro-Line International Challenge 2008, which last year was held indoors but this year will be run outdoors, hosted by the Remote Model Car Club in Berkshire, England. The event takes place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, beginning Saturday 3rd May with the finals on Monday 5th May and camping spaces are available for what is already lining up to be an amazing weekend.
Go here for more information and entry forms.
Horizon Hobby in the UK was in touch to let us know about the 2008 Panther Cup will take place on the 19-20th of April at the Frankley club. Backed by Panther Tyres, Novarossi and Losi, the race sees 5 rounds of qualifying followed by Xmas tree finals. Entry costs 30 pounds and this will include a set of control tyres, the Panther Komodo Dragon 2 Medium soft tyres and inserts.
Download the entry form here (PDF).
Some of you may remember that back in October our World Championship coverage from Argentina was supported in part by a new brand called Xceed RC products. As of today their new company website has gone live, and on it you can find information on their already large range of products that include a vast number of tools, tyres for most on road competition classes, receiver packs, body clips, fuel guns & bottles merchandising and many other products.
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