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November 8, 2008

Xray enter the 1/12th scale market

Xray are to become the latest major competition RC manufacturer to enter the resurgent 1/12th market with the news that they will run a prototype of their all new XII at the 1/12 World Championships in Thailand which get underway tomorrow. Joining Serpent, who recently entered the market with the S120, the Slovak company will be out to impress on their debut in the category with the formidable line-up of Teemu Leino, Alexander Hagberg, Paul Lemieux and Martin Hudy all set to run the car at the RCS track. We will catch up with the XII’s designer Juraj Hudy later to bring you more on Xray’s latest creation.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 8, 2008

Much More Diff Break-in Machine

Much More have announced the release of 2 new products, a Diff break-in machine and a new battery hole tool. The diff break-in machine is a device that can quickly and effectively break-in your new ball differential. Simply connect the end of the device to your car’s wheel nut and while holding the tire on the other side switch on the 12V motor. After the break in process is complete the diff will be smoother and have increased life and efficiency. The battery hole tool is effectively a hand drill that places the correct sized hole in the casing of pre made battery packs to enable them to be mounted in the Much More Pack Equalizer.

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November 8, 2008

Chris Doseck joins Full Throttle Racing

FTR have been touch to announce that former World Champion Chris Doseck has joined the Full Throttle Team. Chris will be in charge of the continued development of the FTR line of pan cars along with the development of the new CD super power line of performance products, including blue printed brushless motors and hand matched nickel metals for 1/12 and lipos for touring.

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November 8, 2008

Speedzone IP4200 LiPo 30C+ pack

Speedzone IP4200 LiPo 30+ pack

Speedzone have announced their entry into the competitive LiPo market with the release of the IP4200. The IP4200 is rated at 30C+ and features low resistance with 430+ seconds in runtime at 35amps. Wires exit the lipo case through the side and Deans style connectors are available as an option.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]

November 8, 2008

Tamiya TRF801XT – oOple review

Tamiya TRF801XT - oOple review

Our friends at oOple have managed to get their hands on one of the new Tamiya TRF801XT truggies, which has been designed by David Jun at Tamiya USA. Jimmy has done his usual great job of reviewing the car’s building process and track testing it. Lots to read and loads of high quality images to look at.

Check out the full review here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

November 8, 2008

Xray Team Carrying bag

Xray have announced the release of their new light and ultra-versatile Xray Team Carrying Bag, which is large and spacious enough to carry your RC car, tools, set-up equipment and gear to any track with comfort and ease. All walls are cushioned with protective foam, keeping your equipment safe within, while spacious side pouches are large enough to carry a full-size set-up board. The strong nylon carrying straps have padded handles for easy, comfortable carrying and four heavy-duty rubber feet protect the bottom of the bag from wear and provide sure grip on slippery surfaces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 7, 2008

Exclusive – LRP Vector X12 BL Motor

Exclusive - LRP Vector X12 BL Motor

Red RC have been given the Exclusive on the new motor that LRP has developed, which is a completely new, revolutionary brushless motor. The Vector X12 brushless motor sets new benchmarks when it comes to electric motor performance and will be making its International competition debut at the Worlds in Thailand. Using their extensive experience, the R&D team has been hard at work developing a completely new brushless base platform, and together with the LRP Factory team have spent many hours on the track to create the best product possible.

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November 6, 2008

VRC Pro – More than just a game

VRC Pro - More than just a game

VRC Pro is four in one: it is a Professional RC racing simulator, Racing game, a Sports game and Massive Multiplayer Online Game (MMO) in one. As a Professional RC racing simulator, VRC Pro simulates the RC racing experience as accurately and realistically as practically possible, taking into account vehicle dynamics, graphics, control, real-world replication, while overcoming real-world limitations like geographic boundaries and substantial costs. As a racing game, VRC places the player on the rostrum, controlling a high-performance vehicle and allowing the player to race against other drivers or just time. As a sports game VRC Pro emulates the playing of the traditional physical RC sport: it emphasizes both performing the sport and the strategy behind it. VRC Pro features two main sub-genres within racing games: arcade racing and professional simulation racing.

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