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October 2, 2007

Eagle Racing Micro Bag

Japanese company Eagle Racing have released this hand carry case, called the Micro Bag. Black in colour, and featuring the Eagle Racing logo, this bag is designed to to help you transport your Kyosho Mini Z or Losi Micro T along with your radio and other accessories. The bag is padded to protect its contents, and straps are supplied inside to hold the individual contents securely in place. The Micro Bag is 25cm long by 32cm wide, and is 8cm high.

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October 2, 2007

Diggity Designs 3D08 1/12th scale

US car kit and custom parts manufacturer, Diggity Designs, have announced details of their upcoming 1/12th scale, the 3D08, designed specifically for use with brushless systems. The rear end of the car has been designed to make it easier to mount and remove brushless motors while the side springs have also been mounted further apart to allow more space for the motor as well as more stability, while the chassis plate features some changes that allow the cars electronics to be mounted further to the rear of the car.

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October 2, 2007

M Mod MRX-4 Brass Battery plate

M Mod MRX-4X Brass Battery plate

M Mod have released this brass battery plate, joining Serpent in manufacturing a heavweight battery holder to bring the cars center of gravity lower. Suitable for the Mugen MRX-4 range, the new plate is 54 grams and a direct replacement for the original kit version. The advantages of more weight lower in the car is that the car can corner faster, yet due to the batteries central location in the chassis, it doesnt slow direction changes.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]

October 2, 2007

GRP branded Sunglasses

The ultimate test of your brand allegiance, tyre and engine maker GRP have released these branded sunglasses. Unlike other brand glasses I have seen, these one don’t actually look too bad, despite the orange arms and GRP logo on the side and apparently they are well made and actually do a decent job of keeping the sun out of your eyes. I’m sure we will see them in the paddock at next weeks World Championship in Argentina.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]

October 2, 2007

Hot Bodies Flexfit Cap

Hot Bodies have released this rather cooling looking black Flexfit cap for racers to show their brand loyalty when at, or away from, the track. Featuring an offset HB logo embroidered in grey and white, once size fits all, meaning you can outfit yourself with this fitted, pre-curved cap to keep the sun out of your eyes and the groupies at arm’s length.

Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]

October 2, 2007

Xray Intellect Battery Packs

Following on from yesterdays release of their new Intellect receiver pack, Xray have released new 5-cell (6.0V) and 6-cell (7.2V) inline battery packs made from ultra-high performance Intellect IB1400mAh NiMH cells. Suitable for use in micro cars, including the M18, these 2/3A cells offer low resistance and they will maintain their high voltage under load. The 1400mAh capacity is one of the highest capacities currently on the market, helping to ensure long life for long races. The pack features high-grade wiring and a pre-wired standard micro connector.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 2, 2007

Yannick Aigoin signs for Team Losi

Losi has announced that former European Champion and Xray racer Yannick Aigoin has joined the Losi Racing Team. Yannick has been a major force in the European 1/8-scale off-road arena and has been a player at the IFMAR 1/8-Scale Off-Road World Championships for years. As of October 1st, 2007, Yannick will be using Team Losi Racing’s 8ight and 8ight-T race vehicles, tools and accessories in all competitions. To control his new rides, Yannick has turned to Spektrum for the ultimate in control, safety and reliability.

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October 2, 2007

Team Contact win Classic 4h endurance

Last weekend saw the first 1/8 scale Classic 4 hour endurance race take place on the famous Howald track in Luxembourg host of the 2004 European 1/8th scale Championships. Ten teams from France, Luxembourg and Germany where present with a variety of cars such as the Contact 300 , BRX4 , MM2 , Mantua as well as the prototype Sling chassis. After an intense race it was Team Contact, racing the Contact 300, that emerged victorious with 571 laps, with 2nd place going to team Wau Wau with the BRX4, the fastest chassis on track but 33 laps down on the winners. The final spot on the podium went to the Les Uns Connus team, racing the Monaco model chassis only 4 laps behind 2nd position. The newest DXF chassis, that we showed you 2 weeks ago, missed the event, its designers too busy getting the car ready for launch in early 2008 to race it.

Thanks to race organiser Christophe Deliege for the report.