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September 28, 2012

Tresrey DEX210 Battery plate & shock caps

Tresrey have released this woven graphite battery plate set for the Durango DEX210. Installed, it increases stability and traction of the car for faster lap time and is saddle pack battery compatible. It can’t however be used with the Mid motor layout. Also new is this set of aluminium shock seal caps for the entire range of 1/10 scale Team Durango cars and also compatible with Tresrey MOS coated shock conversion set. Anodised in Tresrey red, they come in a set of 4.

View the shock caps here

September 28, 2012

Speedzone Peerless Series LiPo batteries

Speedzone have released the latest generation of its Peerless Series LiPo batteries. The 2S 7200mAh 80C pack features a new streamline hard case with a step-down connector platform. The 1S 7000mAh 80C pack is ideal for 1/12, oval and WGT classes. The power and mAh ratings on these latest packs from Speedzone make them versatile enough for every class and motor combination. Speedzone has stepped up the game in quality control by checking every pack to ensure mAh, voltage and resistance specs as well as proper assembly. All Peerless series packs have a serial number which allows Speedzone to trace a pack to the original factory tested performance specs. Packs are ROAR approved and available now.

View the 1S pack here

September 27, 2012

Yeah Racing Hackmoto Evo BL motors

Yeah Racing have introduced their range of Hackmoto Evo sensored brushless motors, an ideal brushless motor for elementary to intermediate RC hobby drivers. The new adjustable timing will allow you to have smooth low, mid power kick, or overall smooth power. Available in five different windings from 8.5T to 21.5T.

View more details here

September 27, 2012

Team Alien high flow fuel line connectors

Team Alien have released this range of high flow fuel line connectors with unique 4-step design. This feature helps connect the fuel line tightly and protect the fuel line from damage. The inside diameter is 2.4mm, which is same as the Team Alien premium silicone fuel line, this will ensure the same high fuel pressure/flow as the fuel line. Available in a range of anodised colours.

Source: Thunder Innovation [thunderinnovation.com]

September 26, 2012

Picco sign Rick V to factory team

Picco have announced that they have signed multiple World and European 1/8th scale finalist Rick Vrielijnck to their factory team. The Xray driver, who just recently won the Dutch National title, signed for the Italian engine firm prior to last weekend’s Dutch EFRA GP in Apeldoorn and went on to TQ, set a new track record and win the race. Rick will run the Torque line of engines in his RX8.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

September 26, 2012

Reds Racing double bend manifold

The Reds Racing R&D department, in cooperation with Reds team drivers, have developed a new double bend manifold for their off-road line. Further decreasing the fuel consumption, the new manifold also provides very smooth and manageable power that allows you to improve your lap time on mid-low grip tracks. The Manifold is already available for sale and it can be combined with all Reds Racing Off-Road pipes, EFRA 2099, EFRA 2069 and EFRA 2034.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

September 26, 2012

TLR & Spektrum extend Euro Offroad Series deal

Having backed the successful inaugural season of the Euro Offroad Series, Horizon Hobby have announced that they will continue as title sponsors of the 1:10 electric offroad championship for the 2012/13 season with it to be again known officially as the ‘TLR/Spektrum Euro Offroad Series presented by Horizon Hobby’. Team Losi Racing have also confirmed that EOS Season 1 regular Dustin Evans will contest the full championship with the 2011 Reedy Race Champion to be joined by top fellow American racer Matt Castellano.

Continue reading the announcement here

September 26, 2012

VP lubricating grease series

VP has released their lubricating grease series consisting of high grade synthetic grease made exclusively for RC cars. The white grease is used for ball differentials, the green grease is for O-rings, to avoid wear and friction and the black grease is used on frictional surface of gears, CVDs and trust bearings etc. The grease’s adhesive character makes it possible to stay on, between and around fast moving surfaces for a long time under high temperature and pressure. The handy tube contains generous 4cc of grease and its transparent surface gives a good view of grease inside.

Source: VP [vp-racing.com]