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December 26, 2008

JConcepts 1/8th Racing tires

JConcepts have announced some new tires in their range with the release of new Double Dees & Cross Hairs Half-ups as well as Double Cross tires. For trucks, the Double Dees Half-ups tire is perfect for a variety of track surfaces, which combines the unique Double Dee lug technology, together with the sticky yellow and blue compound, allow the flexibility necessary to compete on even the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time. The Cross Hairs are a new multi-purpose tire for 1/8th trucks that have a unique Crossing lug technology combined with the sticky compounds, like yellow and blue, allow the flexibility necessary to compete on a multitude of the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time. For buggies there is the new Double Cross, brutally large slotted lugs for maximum thread life while incorporating half height Double Cross and Double Dee lug and pins. Maximum control, stability and longevity were the areas of focus during the testing and development of the Double Cross.

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December 26, 2008

Much More Shift Reversable ESC

Much More have released the Shift, the company’s new reversable speed controller. The new design uses a higher spec of new FETs, providing longer runtime and more durable performance compared the previous ESC. Suitable for 17-55T motors, it features automatic setup, has a built in overheating protection system and is shock resistant.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

December 25, 2008

Kyosho Desert Race Truck RTR

Kyosho have released their entry into the CORR series class with the introduction of the new 1/10th scale DRT, Desert Race Truck. The latest spec .18 powered race truck brings home the goods in this new era of off-road action, with the advanced chassis design promising real racing performance while superior handling allows it to be easy to drive. The stable stance lets you power through the dirt even on blown out 1/8th buggy tracks and takes on big jumps without missing a beat. Under the advanced engineered body is an optimized chassis layout with the DRT sharing many of its parts, option parts and performance with the DBX and DST. Kyosho knows what you want and so the DRT comes fully assembled and ready to hit the dirt.

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December 24, 2008

PSM Racing 8ight & Hyper 9 options

PSM Racing have released some new aluminium option parts for the Losi 8ight and Hobao Hyper 9. For the 8ight/2.0 and 8ight T are these pair of new blue anodised aluminium fuel tank posts, which feature holes for body clips to allow quick removal of the tank. For the Hyper 9, is an aluminium rear wing mount set, which has a super light design and is very stable way to mount the wing.

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December 24, 2008

ProTek range of LiPo packs

A Main Hobbies have announced a new range of ProTek R/C brand Lithium Polymer battery packs as well as new clutch bell housings. Available in 3200mAh of capacity with a 25C constant discharge rate, 3800mAh of capacity with a true 30C constant discharge rate and a 4900mAh of capacity with a 25C constant discharge rate. These 3 packs include a balance charge lead with a Deans style T-plug installed. The balance adapter included is a 4-pin Align/E-Flite style XH balance connector. These battery packs are built using a hard plastic pack that is required for use at ROAR sanctioned tracks and events. Also new for your starter box is a 4-cell 2200mAh 15C power pack. This pack has T-Style Ultra connectors pre-installed, and comes with a 5-pin Align/E-Flite style balance connector. Finally from ProTek are these hardened clutch bells, which are precision cut, hardened and anodized black to give you the best maintenance free performance. There are three different lines of clutch bells available. The PTK-700x lineup are designed to fit Kyosho family vehicles and come in sizes ranging from 13T to 17T, the PTK-705x lineup are designed to fit OFNA and Mugen family vehicles and come in sizes ranging from 13T to 17T, while the PTK-706x lineup are designed to fit Team Losi 8ight family vehicles and come in sizes ranging from 13T to 16T.

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December 24, 2008

Tekin RX8 1/8th scale brushless ESC

Tekin have announced the release of this new 1/8th scale brushless ESC called the RX8. Based off of the proven RS series Speed Control the RX8 takes large scale current demands in stride. An industry front runner not only in power handling ability but also size and features with Drag Brake, Neutral width, Throttle Profiles, Voltage Cut Offs for LiPos and much more. The RX8 sits at only 1.5″ x 2.22″ x 1.46″, a small foot print making it easy to install on any chassis.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

December 23, 2008

CS Electronic Twilight Evolution lamp

CS Electronic have released a second version of their popular Daylight, called the Twilight Evolution. Featuring the same functions as the original version, with an adjustable light angle of 85 to 170 degrees & 13W energy saving fluorescent tubes, this new version can also be powered by a 9V battery. Still able to be powered by 220V, the lamp closes down for easy storage.

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December 23, 2008

H.A.R.D. Racing Truggy Setup system

H.A.R.D. Racing have expanded their current line of setup tools to include a 1/8th scale truggy setup system. Precision machined from aluminium plate, and hard coated, this system is similar to previous versions from the company which has the side plate attached to the main plate by the lower side knob. On conventional systems where the 2 plates connect at the top point, sometimes the main plate cannot move freely and it may cause some accuracy problems. Sold in a set of 4, for each corner, they are supplied in a handy carry case and can be assembled and disassembled with ease.

Source: H.A.R.D. [hard-racing.com]