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August 1, 2009

Wilck heads Tamiya domination of penultimate Euros Qualifier

The penultimate round of qualifying for the 2009 EFRA 1:10 Electric Touring European Championships was an all Tamiya affair as their drivers set the Top 5 fastest times with Viktor Wilck (17/5:17.016) claiming the TQ even after flipping his TRF416WE. Despite the warmer track condition the Swede was on target to beat his teammate Marc Rheinard’s Round 3 time, currently the fastest run of qualifying, but once again made a mistake at the hairpin flipping his car. Luckily it landed rubber side down but the incident cost him over a second and a half, time that would have moved him in to the overall provisional TQ spot.

View our full event coverage here.

August 1, 2009

Reedy RT3 and RT4 Turbo glow plugs

Reedy release their RT3 and RT4 Turbo glow plugs, which have been designed for turbo head competition engines such as the Reedy 121VR and most other brands of .18 – .28 turbo head engines. Easy engine starting, consistent tuning, smooth idling, and excellent power output are attributes that make Reedy plugs an excellent choice for racers or for backyard enthusiasts that seek reliable engine operation. Suitable for use with R/C car fuels with nitro contents between 20% and 30%, Reedy Turbo glow plugs come in two heat ranges for maximum performance in most conditions.

Source: Reedy [rc10.com]

August 1, 2009

Proline MBX-6T Shift body shell

Proline have released the Shift body shell for the Mugen MBX-6T. Featuring super-low styling gives your truggy the lowest center of gravity (CG) possible, while the forward cab design gives you more steering capability and better predictability in and out of corners. The engine head is now more exposed for easy glow plug accessibility and optimal cooling of the engine head and the body is fabricated to fit snugly around the chassis and shock towers. Made from durable/genuine .060 Lexan material it is supplied with shift decal sheet, window mask and paint-then-peel overspray film.

View more images of the body shell here

August 1, 2009

Kyosho Inferno VE Brushless buggy

Kyosho have announced the new Inferno VE brushless powered racing buggy. The Inferno’s six consecutive World Championship victories confirms it as the fastest R/C off-road machine in the world. This performance can now be enjoyed by everyone in the form of the new Inferno VE Readyset. The Inferno VE brings you the best of both worlds, Kyosho’s legendary world championship quality and Team Orion’s superior performing Vortex brushless system. This isn’t just a nitro buggy chassis with a motor. This is a brand new buggy platform from the ground up, strategically placed components achieve optimal weight balance and handling characteristics.

Click here for more pictures of the Inferno VE