After market parts maker Edit have released this high output Glow igniter for starting your nitro engine. Featuring a single 3000mAh 1.2v Cell provides long lasting power for while you’re at the track or just out bashing your car or truck, while the supplied 220V overnight charger can fully charge your igniter while you sleep. Suitable for all vehicles with Nitro powered engines.
Source: Edit [rc-edit.com]
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Billy Easton reports on last weekends ROAR Nats – Link [serpent.com]
> NT1 on Podium at French Championship Rd1 – Link [teamxray.com]
> LeMieux reports from ROAR Carpet Nationals – Link [teamtrinity.com]
> Great start to Irish season for Doran – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Teemu Leino reports on the TITC – Link [much-more.co.kr]
> Review of French prototype Mini XXX – Link [gaz-on.net]
> CML driver John Pape reports on the TITC – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Korea XRAY Challenge Results – Link [pitwork.co.kr]
Entry is open for ETS Rd3 in The Netherlands, April 11th-13th
Japanese company Square have recently released some new option parts for the Tamiya TRF416. Starting with this pair of C-hubs, they have been made from blue anodised machined aluminium thus adding stiffness to this area without adding much weight. Also for the front of the car is a pair of machined aluminium steering blocks, which like the C-hub parts, makes this area very stiff without adding much weight while giving the user the choice of a 3rd steering rod mounting point.
Source: Square [rc-square.com]
We showed you the second generation RB Pit Box back in February when it was first shown at the Toy Fair and it has just now been released. The ultimate tool for serious gas racers, it has a spot for a fuel gun, fuel bottle, wrenches, starter box and anything else you need to bring with you into the pit area. Thanks to its stiffer design, and its use of lightweight material it is 25% lighter than the original pit box from RB and this new version supplied with a smart looking orange bag making it really easy to carry when disassembled.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
Taiwanese company Hiro Seiko have announced the release of their new range of Professional R/C tools. Featuring handles that have been machined from 20mm diameter aluminium, they are easy to grip thanks to the knurling and cannot roll of your work bench because of machined flat sides. Available with a wide range of tips, including a range of nut spinners, they are sold with various coloured handles that each sport the Hiro Seiko logo embossed on a plate, as well as engraving on the handle which includes the tip size.
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You can now view the latest video from RC TV Live in the player above. Watch Nascar Tony Stewart racing Nitro Sprint cars, see a review of the Losi Drift R, watch coverage of the US Open Wheel Champs, model Jessica makes an appearence and some great tech tips and gossip with Jeff and Mike.
Source: RC TV Live [rctvlive.com]
Exotek Racing have made a limited release conversion for the HPI Micro RS4, the car that is said to have started the whole micro craze. This is the next step in the evolving EXO chassis, released thanks to HPI starting up the HPI Challenge races again in 2008. Cleaner and lighter layout for a more efficient performing chassis, it has been designed for use with LiPo cells and Mamba/Tekin brushless motor systems and is available in 140mm or 150mm wheel base. The EXO3 also has the most advanced and smoothest rear suspension to date on the MRS4 thanks to the VCS oil shock and 5 link swiveling rear pod.
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K-Factory have released a range of differential oils that have been produced from the finest grade lubricants. The easy opening tubes offer precise and spill-free application and are clearly labeled for easy identification. Each 40 ml tube is color coded and is available in the most popular weights.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
