December 9, 2008

WRC GT Due Classic Chassis

As the 2wd 1/8th scale Classic chassis class grows, so do the number of manufacturers making cars and the quality of the production of these cars improves, formerly a back yard shed construction. The new GT Due from WRC in Italy is the latest entrant into this class and its a pretty solid looking car. As is standard in the class it is rear belt driven, it has a full adjustable front end and the rear of the car features adjustable camber and toe. The chassis and radio tray are both made of aluminium and the steering servo is in the laydown position, something not common in this class.

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December 9, 2008

Losi Reptile 1/8th buggy tires

Losi have introduced another tread pattern to their already popular race line. The Reptile will be sold in red compound, and be available in both mounted and unmounted versions, with both coming supplied Losi’s new molded inserts.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


December 9, 2008

McPappy Racing 1/10th scale Dart

We don’t cover much oval racing, but this new car from McPappy Racing is pretty sweet looking. The ‘Dart’ has been designed with many new innovations and has the left-most weight, lowest rear roll centre, lowest centre of gravity, roomiest rear motor pod and is the lightest floating T-plate kit available today. The chassis was also designed and tested for just the right amount of chassis flex, while the floating T-plate design not only offers centerline position, but also offers an offset position. The kit is made with 2.5mm quasi-isotropic carbon fibre throughout and the rear pod is topless and can be moved farther to the left than anything else available. Without extending the wheelbase, the spacious pod allows you to fit a 124 spur with a 65T pinion.

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December 8, 2008

Upgrade RC Esprit III Custom radio skins

Upgrade RC now offer their full range of radio skins for the latest KO Propo Esprit III stick transmitter. All the company’s decal designs are available for the radio and these of course are customizable and made from the usual high quality sticker material. Upgrade RC are also pleased to announce that they are offering free shipping within 48 of the US States during the month of December on orders over $99, so there’s never been a better time to order.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgradercshop.com]


December 8, 2008

CS Electronic Ultra Space Charger

CS Electronic have released a new charger called the CS-Ultra Space Charger. Running off 11-18V or 100-240V AC, through a mains connection, it can handle LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, NiCd and NiMH from sports to competition packs. Featuring a LiPo balancer it comes supplied with both DC and AC power connectors and a wide range of charging cables to fit most applications.

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December 8, 2008

SMP lightweight Titanium RRR driveshafts

SMP Slide have a new addition to their line up of performance aftermarket parts with the release of these titanium rear drive shafts for the Kyosho V-One RRR Evo. Made from Swiss premium grade titanium they only weigh 9.9 grams, which is 40% lighter than the standard shafts that come with the kit.

Source: SMP [smp-slide.ch]


December 7, 2008

RT Symbio Inferno MP9 shell

Reckward Tuning have introduced a new racing shell for the Kyosho Inferno MP9 buggy. Designed by Daniel Reckward, this unique looking body shell will allow you to use all conventional performance air filters available today on the market and is supplied with Symbio decals and window masks. The shell is made from 1mm thick high quality polycarbonate and comes transparent pre cut with the base, tank cap, engine position and antenna all milled out.

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December 7, 2008

KO Propo VFS-1 BMC & 2.4Ghz monitor

KO Propo have released a number of new items including this a new Sensored brushless motor controller and a 2.4GHz band monitor. The VFS-1 BMC uses KO Propo’s patented VFS technology, has five preprogrammed settings and comes with overheat & current overload protection equipped. The 2.4GHz band monitor allows you to check the use of 2.4GHz in your area. It plugs into your PC USB port and is great for tracks to check on the conditions of 2.4GHz band.

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