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March 12, 2014

Capricorn LAB 801 Black Edition kit

Capricorn introduce the LAB 801 Black Edition 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Following the success of the C02 Black Edition the chassis features black instead of red anodised aluminium parts along many improvements and refinements such as a new narrow main chassis, a redesigned radio plate for increased flex and corner speed, new V2 shock absorbers, an updated spring combination, front aluminium bearing holders, a new front shock tower, and a new reverse type clutch with aluminium clutch bell. Also included are several option parts such as two different design front anti-roll bars, 29T/423T and 30T/435T pulley/belt combos and white plastic ball cups, a new servo saver for finer Ackermann angle adjustments as well as a redesigned engine mount. The Black Edition kit is available now.

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March 12, 2014

Xcite RC EnergyXXL LiPo hardcase packs

German company Xcite RC introduce their new line of EnergyXXL hardcase LiPo battery packs. Coming in protective hardcases the packs are built from the latest high-performance 80C cells for the lowest possible internal resistance and maximised lifespan and performance. The EFRA homologated packs are available in a range of configurations including 7400mAh and 5800mAh 2S standard, a 6000mAh saddle and a 4600mAh shorty pack as well as a 6500mAh 1S and a 6700mAh 4S pack. All include suitable bullet type power and balancing connectors along pre-wired charging harnesses.

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March 12, 2014

Thornhill Racing Circuit hosts ROAR Offroad Fuel Nats

The 2014 ROAR 1/8 Offroad Fuel Nationals will be held on the weekend of the 22nd of June at the Thornhill Racing Circuit. Deep in the heart of Texas, the best that ROAR has to offer will descend onto a track designed and built by world-renowned Joey “The Dirt” Christensen to contest who will be the next U.S. national champions. Joey will also be hosting the nationals warm-up race, billed as “The Dirt Lonestar Nitro Challenge” which will be held on May 15th to 18th. Registration for the nationals is scheduled to open on ROAR’s website on March 21st, 2014. More information can be found here.

March 12, 2014

XRD EFRA exhausts & heavy-duty silicone gaskets

XRD EFRA exhausts & heavy-duty silicone gasket

XRD have several new 2014 EFRA-legal exhaust systems and new heavy-duty silicone manifold gaskets available. Starting with the exhausts, available now are the 2676 200mm Touring, 2068 1/8th On-Road and GT as well as the 2058 and 2058 Evo 1/8th Buggy exhaust. All come including a suitable manifold, mounting springs and silicone gasket for a drop fit. Also new are special silicone pipe and manifold gaskets made from a very durable silicone that withstands temperatures of up to 330°C without any problems. The gaskets fit a wide range of exhausts and they are available now.

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March 12, 2014

New Tuning Haus Formula 1 wheels

Tuning Haus have new Formula 1 wheels available for the use with all popular foam and rubber tyres. Pit Shimizu tyres mount easier thanks to the taller ridge on the outside face of the wheel, while Pardus drivers will appreciate a choice of wheel colour. The rims also have an improved front bearing fit and rollout and they are coming in pairs in white, black, and gunmetal colour.

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March 12, 2014

GForce aluminium shock holder & parts tray

GForce soon have new aluminium pit tools available in the form of a shock holder and parts tray. Starting with the shock holder, the all-aluminium part takes a maximum of four shock absorbers with a diameter of up to 13mm and a total body and piston rod length of 50mm. An inner 10.5mm and four outer 4mm holes also hold tools and wrenches needed for shock (re)building. The shock holder is available in blue and black colour. Also new is a 120x150mm parts tray, again made from aluminium and sporting a total of three compartments for small parts such as screws, nuts, bearings, bodyclips and more. Like the shock holder the parts tray is available in blue and black anodising.

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March 12, 2014

Barry Baker wins at JBRL Electric Series Rd1

Round 1 of the 2014 JBRL Electric Series visited IERC Raceway in San Bernardino, California and was greeted by a record 400+ entries. More popular than ever, the JBRL Series includes a variety of indoor and outdoor tracks across Southern California, with participation from some of the top factory drivers in the region. In 1/8 E-Buggy Reedy’s Barry Baker was pretty much the dominating factor. Starting from the pole position, Barry led wire to wire for the win in the 10-minute main event to take maximum points and another cool plaque. And in what many consider to be the premier off-road class in the series and in the U.S. as a whole, 2WD Modified, Barry Baker came back from a poor start that saw him fall as low as ninth to take the win with his Reedy-powered buggy.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

March 12, 2014

RB Energy LiPo hardcase battery packs

RB introduce their new Energy line of hardcase LiPo battery packs. Available in several configurations including a 4S 7000mAh 75C and 4S 6200mAh 70C “1/8th” pack, a 2S 7000mAh 75C and 2S 5200mAh 45C standard length straight pack, a 2S 5300mAh 75C saddle pack as well as a 2S 3000mAh 40C pack which is ideal for RTR cars and starter boxes, all batteries come in a matte black protective hardcase with chrome RB sticker. All batteries, except the ones with bullet-type tube connectors, are pre-wired with high-current Deans T-type connectors.

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