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October 1, 2010

QTEQ Mini-Z front bumpers

Sticking with the Mini-Z theme, Japanese company QTEQ have released a number of new front bumpers for the Kyosho 1/28th scale cars. Made from clear grey polycarbonate, they are designed specifically for group C shells and help protect the front of the car while their design has minimum overhang to prevent any negative effect on the aerodynamic performance of the different shells. Available for the MR-02 Porsche 962, MR-02 Mazda 787, MR-02 Sauber C9, MR-03 Porsche 962,MR-03 Mazda 787 and the MR-03 Sauber C9.

Source: QTEQ [multiverse.jp]

October 1, 2010

PN Racing Mini-Z pan car body

PN Racing have released this Mini-Z lexan pan car body. Fitting on to 1/28th scale cars, this LeMans style shell offers good grip while helping improve top speeds too, plus i think it looks pretty cool.

View another image of the body here

September 30, 2010

LiFeSource 3S LiFe TX & 1300mAh RX packs

The new 9.9V 1500mAh pack is the first 3S LiFe battery from LiFeSource and is designed for transmitters using an 8-cell flat NiCd/NiMH pack such as Futaba’s 3PK, 4YF or 6EX systems. The 6.6V 1300mAh pack expands the LiFeSource line of receiver batteries with a nominal voltage rating that typically does not require a regulator, ideal for 1/8 scale off-roaders.

View the RX pack here

September 30, 2010

DuraTrax Performance Tires

DuraTrax Performance Tires deliver both high performance and low price in the same re-sealable package. They’re molded from a long-lasting compound that’s already racked up major wins around the world. And in addition to featuring tread patterns ideal for all off-road surfaces, DuraTrax tires and wheels are available separately as well as in mounted sets. Inserts are included with tires and mounted tire sets, for solid sidewall support and extra value. Available in late October for buggy and truggy in X-Cons, Lockup, Lineup, Shotgun, Posse, Derringer and Spurz thread patterns.

Source: DuraTrax [duratrax.com]

September 30, 2010

Nosram Racing team t-shirts

These new black Nosram racing team t-shirts feature a high-class red and silver printing with big Nosram brand logos on the front and back. An additional small logo is printed on the right sleeve while across the shoulders there is the company URL below which you can also see the slogan IFMAR World Champions. The shirts are made of 100% high-quality cotton and are available in sizes M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

September 30, 2010

Cube Racing 50C Competition LiPo packs

Cube Racing have released more new competition spec LiPo packs including the Performance 5600mAh 50C 3.7V pack for 1/10 pan cars and the Performance 4200mAh 50C 7.4V pack for stick pack applications. Both feature carbon pattern hard cases and feature high quality cells with great performance and long run time.

View the 7.4V pack here

September 30, 2010

Simon Kurzbuch wins again in Switzerland

The 6th round of the Swiss 1/8th scale Nationals took place in Langenthal last weekend. Even if the two Swiss Champions in the Amateur (Stefan Köhl/Shepherd Velox) and Expert (Mattia Pesenti/Motonica) classes were decided, a lot of racers still arrived Friday but the weather and the track was too wet for getting a good setup and just one driver tested his car in Friday afternoon. On Saturday the weather was again bad, but the race must go on and so all racers took part in qualifying and at the end of the day there were some unfamiliar drivers at the front.

Continue reading the report here

September 30, 2010

Gilles Choque wins Rd6 and Luxembourg title

The 6th round of the Luxembourg 1/10th scale EP national championship was held last weekend on the fast LMCC track, host of the 2009 European Championships. After 4 rounds of qualifying it was Gilles Choque who claimed the pole position in front of Joe Streff and Steve Traufler. Difficult weather in the 3 final legs, it was Gilles Choque who crossed the finish line in first, in front of Xray team mates Steve Traufler in 2nd and Joe Streff 3rd. This result saw Gilles Choque crowned the Luxembourg 1/10th scale national champion for 2010.