September 16, 2011

LRP S10 Blast SC Short Course truck

LRP introduce the S10 Blast SC 1/10 scale 4WD electric short course truck. Based on the S10 Blast platform the SC offers a tough 4WD drivetrain, updated chassis and suspension components for both the gravel pit and the race track. Available as RTR or Non-RTR variant the chassis features two gear differentials, CVD front drive shafts, front and rear anti-roll bars, long oil-filled big bore shock absorbers and the RTR variant also a high-torque 540-size electric brushed motor, LRP speed control, LRP A2-STX Sport II transmitter with steering servo and a LRP NiMH battery pack. The truck is available with blue/silver and black/red body shell design.

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August 21, 2011

Kyle Branson wins BRCA 1/8th Rd6

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Round 6 of the BRCA 1/8th Championship was the second visit to the Brooklands circuit in Kent. The track looked in excellent condition with after remedial works to remove bumps on the infield straight, but the bumps at the end of the straight remained but did not cause any major problems. The weather forecast was for a bright Saturday, with showers Sunday morning and then a dry day thereafter. Saturday allowed drivers to find the ideal setup and strategy for the 5 mins qualifying. With almost every engine manufacture now designing engines to 7mins EFRA qualifying requirements makes it increasingly impossible for UK drivers to complete 5 mins and therefore a stop for fuel on fast circuits is now generally the case by the top drivers.

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August 21, 2011

Castle Creations service advisory

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Following first issues with their HV120 line of flight controllers, Castle Creations now issued another, extended, service advisory that applies to other HV controllers, such as the Mamba XL, too. According to Castle Creations a component used in the controllers features different specifications and these tolerances may lead to failure of the affected controllers.

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August 20, 2011

LRP ZZ.12C engine @ 200mm Euros

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During this weeks 1/10 scale 200mm nitro on-road European Championships in Ettlingen/Germany, LRP team drivers Ronald Völker and Teemu Leino are using a prototype of the upcoming LRP ZZ.12C Ceramic engine. So far the engines, using a Z.12R Spec4 cooling head, are doing very well with both Teemo (5th) and Ronald (7th) making the Top 10 after qualifying. The third driver to use the Ceramic prototype is 2010 “B” vice European Champion Dirk Stammler (21st). The engine has been designed completely from scratch and is constructed using high-end components and latest production technologies to create a pro-level powermill for the highest competition races. No word so far on a release date.

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August 19, 2011

Dmitry Malyshko wins 4WD buggy @ Russian Cup Series RD4

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Dmitry Malyshko has won the 4th round of the Russian EP Off-Road Cup series. The Race was held in Tula on the Hobby-Cents track with around 30 percent Astroturf and 70 percent dirt surface. After taking TQ after the qualification, Dmitry swept the A finals and won in front of Gennady Ereveev and Stepan Leshenko.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]

August 19, 2011

Core RC UAC-50 universal digital charger

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The Core RC UAC-50 universal digital charger is a multifunction balance and rapid charger/discharger controlled by a high performance microprocessor and specialised operating software. Making use of multi voltage input of 110-240v AC or 12v DC the multi-chemistry charger is compatible with all types of batteries including LiPo, Li-lon, LiFE, NiMH, NiCd, and Lead-Acid cells. The software programs include charing with up to 6 amps, discharging, balancing, cycling and storing. A JST XH balancer board and as well as adapter leads are included.

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August 19, 2011

Team Durango shock & diff oils

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Team Durango are pleased to introduce their range of pro-level silicone-based shock absorber and differential oils. Available in sets, or individually, each oil has been tested and approved for optimum performance over a wide range of temperatures and track conditions. Ideal for the use with 1/10 and 1/8 off-road buggies and trucks. The shock oils range from 200 cst up to 700 cst  with the differential oils ranging from 1000 cst up to 20000 cst. Both lines are also available in handy sets of 11 and 10 bottles.

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