New from Smart Workshop, the Smart Engine Break In Box is the first propeller break-in system with all the necessary break in tools built into a compact system. A compact and professional break in tool for your engine, it includes a built-in starter, built-in display, RPM sensor, temperature controller, heater, accurate adjustable throttle linkage, built-in fuel pump, large fuel tank (500cc) and it is all operated by DC 12-14.8V.
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New from Penguin Custom Bodyshells is this Dart body for the Cat L1 Evo. The L1 Evo Dart body is designed to compliment the Cougar LD2 kit shell. It keeps the car flat through corners and is designed for high grip, with aerodynamic flicks down the side directing airflow over the wing to the rear. Supplied clear and available in both standard 0.75mm and lightweight 0.5mm version, it includes window masks and Penguin decals.
RC Maker have released an optional body mount extensions for their unique horizontal rear post body mounting set. The new carbon extensions feature an oval cutout for the post, rather than round, allowing the body to move 2mm vertically upwards. This improves the handling over curbs and chassis flex efficiency underneath the body, without any compromise of strength or downforce. These new extensions are interchangeable with all HRP Mount Sets, and are a great tuning option for your ZooRacing or Xtreme body.
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Team Associated’s Pro2 SC10 is a Ready-To-Run RC replica of the Pro 2 trucks driven in Off Road Racing. It features a rear motor short-course chassis that uses many of the same parts from the widely successful RC10SC5M platform. Adjustable aluminium big-bore coil-over shocks, a sealed-gear differential and heavy-duty CVA driveshafts are all features that come standard on the Pro2 SC10. A powerful water-resistant Reedy electronic speed controller and 3300kV electric motor power the Pro2 SC10 for hours of high-speed fun. To handle the power the Pro2 SC10 comes equipped with realistic Method Race wheels and tires specifically made to handle any off-road condition.
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This past weekend was the third round of the fantastic SOOM series, there was once again a great entry of drivers present. The race format was round by round qualifying, with the best 2 results from 4 rounds of qualifying counting towards the final position. Then everyone has 1 final except for the 3 legged A finals. The Herts team had designed a fantastic track layout for the event, many racers were pleasantly surprised to see such a great track and facility. The layout was changed quite substantially between 2wd and 4wd. In 2wd qualifying it was Lee Martin who would take TQ in 3 rounds to line up on pole. Jamie Hall would be 2nd and his brother Tommy Hall would line up 3rd.
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Sunpadow have released two new Platin series LiPo batteries, which consists of a 7.4V 5500mAh ULCG battery and a 7.4V 5400mAh shorty battery. Compared to the previous gold 5300mAh and 4500mAh packs, under the same size respectively, these two new products have significantly improved discharge rate as well as capacity. The use of newly developed super conductive materials can greatly reduce the common swelling of LiPo batteries. The Platin 5500mAh ULCG battery is perfectly suitable for 1/10 TC Modified, especially on small to medium sized tracks, while the Platin 5400mAh shorty battery is suitable for F1, FWD and some 1/10 and 1/8th scale off-road applications. The new shorty pack features an increased capacity of nearly 20%, compared to its previous version, it also can be an option for some 1/8 on-road cars.
Round 2 of the Norwegian Nationals was held at the technical and bumpy astro track ‘Radoy Raceway’. This is on the west coast of Norway, so weather can change fast and be pretty bad, but this weekend was warm and nice weather. Every thing was organised well and it was good amount of drivers and fun in the pits. 2wd qualifiers started Saturday morning and Daniel Kobbevik was in his own league, taking the TQ in all four rounds. That meant Daniel could start from pole with his Hobbywing/Sunpadow powered Xray XB2. In A1 Daniel pulled away right away and lapped the whole field. In A2 Daniel was hit by a car in the start and when Daniel tried to get passed, he was taken out again, falling down to 5th place, and had to work the way back to the front but still managed to take a comfy win. This gave Kobbevik the overall win ahead of Yokomo driver Adrian Sognestad in 2nd and Vincent Rûger with his Xray in 3rd.
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Arrowmax’s new carbon screw drivers are made using a fully rotatable high quality carbon-fibre handle. This new range is suitable for installing and dismantling 3C products (computer, communications, consumer-electronics, glasses, etc). The purpose-built screwdrivers are stylish and lightweight and the available screw drivers include a 0.6 Tripoint, P0.8 Five-star, P1.2 Five-star, 1.2 Phillips, 1.5 Phillips, T1 Torx, T2 Torx & 2.2 Phillips/Slot.
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