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

Serpent Cobra steering-servo levers

Serpent have released this steering-servo lever for their Cobra buggy B-e, and Be Sport/RTR and Cobra GTe cars. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium, they offer precision fit on the servo splines. Black anodized with laser engraving, they are flex free, durable and a superb fit. Available in 23T, 24T and 25T versions.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 25, 2012

Associated RC10B44.2 Factory Team kit

The RC10B44 is a proven winning platform with two IFMAR World Championships and four ROAR National titles under its belt. The B44.2 Factory Team kit takes the next step in drawing out every opportunity to maximize the 4WD buggy’s potential. The big news on the B44.2 is the new Factory Team 12mm ‘Big Bore’ hard-anodized shocks. The shocks feature threaded collars, machined aluminium shock caps with bleed screws, and are completed with TiN “Gold” 3mm shock shafts. The end result is a 12mm shock that delivers a plush and compliant ride that keeps the B44.2’s tires planted on the ground.

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September 25, 2012

Armand Lantheaume joins Team Schumacher

Schumacher Racing would like to welcome Frenchman Armand Lantheaume to the team. Armand is the current French national champion in both 2WD and 4WD 1/10th off-road classes. He has also achieved B finals in both classes at each of the last 2 EFRA European Championships. Armand will be driving the Cougar SV2 on grass and astro tracks, the Cougar SVR on dirt tracks, and the CAT SX3 in 4WD and is looking forward to an even more competitive 2013 season with his new cars.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

September 25, 2012

Speed Passion Revention Pro ESC

Speed Passion is proud to introduce the Revention Pro brushless speed controller. The controller features an all new, in-house designed, 140A unit for increased power delivery and smoothness while the unique intercooler design allows the ESC to run 20 percent cooler in temperature compared to previous models. The brand new ground up design features a full aluminium body case which provides maximum surface area to dissipate heat from the ESC. Included comes a programming card to adjust all of the important parameters while the speedo itself comes programmed with six individual modes for modified, stock, crawler and drift applications. Available soon will be optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules to program the controller via smart phone.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

September 21, 2012

Serpent 811 Cobra Buggy 2.0 buggy

Serpent introduce the S811 Cobra 2.0, the evolution of the successful cobra platform. The buggy incorporates many subtile changes to make for more steering and a more responsive rear end. This was achieved by a wider rear end with a new geometry, more rear traction and a wider sweet spot. The updated rear shocks with longer piston rod and longer shock bodies moved to the rear of the wishbones and are protected by new lexan dirt shields. Also included in the kit is the Avenger cab forward body, four white colour disc wheels as well as larger bearings in the steering blocks, rear uprights and transmission as seen in the previous TE version.

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September 21, 2012

Novarossi 21Plus S4 pullstart engine

Racing Experience have released this exclusive Novarossi 21Plus S4 pullstart engine perfect for customers who wish to upgrade the stock motor in their 1/8th scale RTR buggy. This competition based engine is based on the Plus 4 motor and used a 13mm/square stroke set for super drivability and which also makes it easy to tune. Available only in territories where Racing Experience operates.

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September 20, 2012

Schumacher CAT SX3 wide track conversion kit

Schumacher introduce the wide track rear conversion set for the use with the CAT SX3 and SX2. The kit contains new drive shafts, screws, shims and washers to increase the rear track width to the maximum legal 249.5mm in the UK in order to increase stability in corners and over bumps.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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