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November 2, 2009

Quantum Mechanics – TOP Racing Photon

TOP Racing’s Photon touring car concept was introduced some time ago with the help of some very nice CAD images. Now the 1/10 scale electric touring car is finally available to everybody and we are happy to get our hands on the tasty looking Foam Carpet edition. The car is designed by US on-road wizard Josh Cyrul and features some very nice details such as easy-access front and rear differentials, a specially designed LiPo battery retaining system and other gimmicks that make the Photon stand out from the rest of the current crop of electric touring cars.

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November 2, 2009

Acorn Racing innovative C-clips

Acorn Racing have released its new ‘revolutionary’ C-clip design to exceed the expectations for all RC Car enthusiasts around the World. This innovative snap-on concept eliminates the occurrences of flying C-clips as the fitting process merely requires a push-pull action with the use of your fingers removing the need for an extra tool for the fitting process. Moreover, it removes the possibility of plier-shaft contact where damages are commonly found and the chances of C-clips lost due to non-perpendicular insertion is reduced by almost 99%. These C-clips comes in 2 sizes, 4mm and 6mm.Acorn

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

November 1, 2009

Raczing Technology Wilog Bluetooth data logger

Introducing world first Bluetooth data logger from Raczing Technology for RC model hobbyists that can stream measured and calculated electrical parameters right to your Java enabled cell-phone or iPhone. By eliminating awkward wires and bulky display panel, Wilog is the smallest and lightest in its class, and it can easily fit into your electrical powered radio control model. The Wilog can save up to 3 hours of information. User can download their logged data to their computer using a USB and manage the data and performance charts with the included Wilog PC Suite.

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November 1, 2009

Kyosho Inferno GT2 VE

Seen at the Tokyo Hobby Show last month, Kyosho have announced that the Inferno GT2 VE is coming soon. It seems that the car will be sold as an electric car under the VE label and current GT or GT2 owners can convert their car from nitro to electric using the new 1/8th universal Inferno brushless conversion kit.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

October 31, 2009

Team Solar 4mm Kyosho V-One RRR chassis

Team Solar have been in contact to tell us about their new special 4mm chassis plate for the Kyosho V-One RRR 1/10th scale car. Made from US 4mm 7075-T6 aluminium it has been strategically CNC machined to lower the centre of gravity while retaining stiffness in the appropriate areas and then hard anodized for extra durability. Also fits the Kyosho V-One SR.

Source: Team Solar

October 31, 2009

ProTek R/C 1C LiPo pack & Connectors

New from A Main Hobbies brand ProTek R/C comes a number of new items including this Supreme Power 1S 4700mAh, 40C Lithium Polymer hard case battery pack. This pack includes a Deans style T-plug installed. These battery packs are built using a hard plastic pack that is required for use at ROAR sanctioned tracks and events and are thin enough to fit into all pan cars, and with the humps on the bottom will be secure in vehicles designed for side by side 4 cell NiMH race packs. Also new are the MaxxCurrent XT60 device and battery connectors which have 3.5mm pins and are made from high-temp Nylon and gold plated solid bullet connectors, both included in the injection mold at the time the connector is formed and are the ideal power connector for high current applications. Continuing with connectors the Super Bullet solid gold connectors are an absolute must for high current / high voltage applications. With lower resistance than a typical Dean’s style ultra plug and traditional spring-type bullet connectors, they are the new standard for brushless motor applications. Finally come these LiPo male and female balance connector leads that are used primarily to make adapter cords to mate batteries to chargers or balance boards. These balance connectors are equipped with XH (ProTek/E-flite/Align) or TP (Thunder Power) connector ends and use 24AWG wire in lengths varying from 10cm to 30cm. Available in sizes to fit lithium batteries from 2S through 10S.

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October 31, 2009

VRC Column – Non-Stop Racing Frenzy

Don’t let your fingers get rusty now that the racing season is over in most countries. VRC is here to fill the gap with exciting on-line racing competitions, especially in December. 5 Weeks of continuous on-line racing excitement and adrenaline rush. The December frenzy kicks off with the 2009 Nations Cup 1:8 CanAm on the Clermont Ferrand track in France. Next is the 1:10 VRC World Championship 1:10 TC at the Tamiya Kakegawa track in Japan, followed by the VRC World Championship 1:8 CanAm at Sydney Australia. The 2009 season is finished off with the 2009 Nations Cup 1:10 TC at Cincinnati 02 in the US. All events stretch over 2 weeks and have a 1 week overlap with the next event.

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October 30, 2009

LRP Vector X12 Stock Spec motor

LRP have released the all new Vector X12 Stock Spec motors, developed specially for stock racing. Together with an improved throttle response, higher efficiency and better control this new motor is a clear advancement that promises to bring both more fun and performance to your racing. Also new from LRP is this motor heatsink and fan set that features a completely new kind of configuration allowing a flexibility and easy assembly never seen before. With the motor heatsink and included high-speed cooling fan you get the maximum possible cooling, satisfying every application and demand. Also new for their range of motors is this motor bearing replacement tool that includes different and changeable inserts for perfect fit for all brushed and brushless motors. Finally for the S8 BX and TX, is a new brake kit which features machined brake discs and ultra power brake pads, also sold separately and also new for both cars is a 6 piece titanium hinge pin set.

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