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July 2, 2012

T.O.P. Photon EX shims & outdrives

T.O.P. Racing have produced two new optional parts for the Photon EX. First up are these shims which allow you to conveniently adjust the roll center without having to remove the suspension blocks. They come as a set of shims with 0.5mm and 1.0mm thickness. Also new are a pair of steel gear differential outdrives. When aluminium can’t withstand the torque of modified motors, or stock motors with speedo timing, hardened steel gear diff outdrives are what you need.

View the steel outdrives here

July 1, 2012

Robert Batlle takes Rd2 victory in Spain

The 2nd round of the Spanish 1/8th scale offroad national championship was held this weekend in Ripoll. Qualification saw current European Champion Robert Batlle with his Novarossi powered Mugen take the top spot in front of Andres Marcelino in 2nd and Alberto Navarro to give the Mugen team a lock out of the top 3 spots. Following the semi finals which were run in wet muddy conditions it was Batlle that came out on top in semi A while in semi B it was LRP driver Borja Hernandez with the win. In the final Robert was unchallenged and won by a lap and a half in front of SWorkz driver Daniel Bernabe in 2nd with Bryan Baldo taking the final podium spot in 3rd.

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]

July 1, 2012

Duratrax 835B 1/8th scale RTR buggy

The new 1/8 scale from Duratrax, the 835B is loaded with Stress-Tech parts, and every one of them is protected by a 1-year replacement guarantee. If any Stress-Tech part fails during the first year, DuraTrax replaces it free. Other reasons for the 835’s durability include grey-anodized aluminium parts and hardened steel parts in the drivetrain. Driving the 835B is a SuperTigre G-27CX .27 engine, known for dependability and power, and it’s protected by a 3-year limited warranty. For control Duratrax provides a 2.4GHz FTR (Futaba Transmitter-Ready) system. It’s several steps above the usual ready-to-run radio, because it includes digital, metal-geared steering servo, 5-cell receiver pack and a wall charger.

View the feature list here

June 30, 2012

Xray Column – Crazy Months

The 61st installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj gives a run down on the early summer season results for the team as well as an insight into a new secret project that he has been working on for the past 8 years.

But the project has been such a hugely interesting professional and personal challenge for me that I simply could not give up regardless of the costs involved. I know it is not a smart business decision, and many times I had internal discussions if it still made sense to continue to invest time and resources without an upcoming result. But sometimes there are challenges in your life when you must persevere and do whatever it takes, and this was exactly the case.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 30, 2012

Reedy 4100mAh 65C Shorty LiPo

Reedy’s 4100mAh 65C Shorty LiPo is intended solely for racers. Its compact size allows racers to optimize their setups by altering their vehicle’s weight distribution. And its reduced weight means more acceleration and improved jumping ability. A 65C rating and a 4100mAh capacity means that whether racing stock or modified, you will have more than enough power to clear the big jump where others come up short. A ROAR approved durable hard case helps prevent damage, and 4mm socket connectors reduce resistance while allowing for clean wiring.

Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]

June 29, 2012

Robitronic Razer X8L motors

Robitronic’s Razer series of motors is complete with the X8L. This 1/8 brushless car motor is specially developed to supply stable and strong power in buggy, truggy and monster truck vehicles. The casing is made from high quality aluminium which is high strength and light weight and the front plate offers up M3 and M4 screw mountings. The magnet is slotted inside the rotor, which is different from traditional motors, and this unique structure has higher security to protect the rotor from cracking at a high speed. Available in 2 different specifications, 7 and 8 turns, the X8L is longer than the X8 so you have more torque and maximum power for both is 3500 Watt.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

June 29, 2012

Schumacher Cougar SVR 2wd buggy

The new Cougar SVR from Schumacher is a professional, high performance 2wd racing buggy designed especially for dirt and low traction surfaces Developed from the highly successful Cougar range of cars which have won countless races worldwide, the SVR incorporates an all new transmission with a rearward motor location and optimised weight distribution for maximum traction. The choice is now yours without compromise, the Cougar SVR for dirt and low traction or the Cougar SV2 for high traction, such as astro, grass or carpet.

View more details & images here

June 29, 2012

Vejrak & Syach win 2012 Futaba OS Jakarta Open

The 2012 Futaba OS Jakarta Open which is the annual yearly event of Jakarta International Twin Circuit track was held last weekend. A strong 106 competitors from Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam took part in the 1/10 200mm and 1/8 classes. The qualifying was on Saturday with three 5 minute rounds with a final round on Sunday before the Main Final. The qualifying started with very sunny conditions and the track surface had medium grip with a few bumpy sections.

Continue reading the report here