October 2, 2007

Diggity Designs 3D08 1/12th scale

Diggity Designs 3D08 1/12th scale

US car kit and custom parts manufacturer, Diggity Designs, have announced details of their upcoming 1/12th scale, the 3D08, designed specifically for use with brushless systems. The rear end of the car has been designed to make it easier to mount and remove brushless motors while the side springs have also been mounted further apart to allow more space for the motor as well as more stability, while the chassis plate features some changes that allow the cars electronics to be mounted further to the rear of the car.

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October 2, 2007

M Mod MRX-4 Brass Battery plate

M Mod MRX-4X Brass Battery plate

M Mod have released this brass battery plate, joining Serpent in manufacturing a heavweight battery holder to bring the cars center of gravity lower. Suitable for the Mugen MRX-4 range, the new plate is 54 grams and a direct replacement for the original kit version. The advantages of more weight lower in the car is that the car can corner faster, yet due to the batteries central location in the chassis, it doesnt slow direction changes.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]


October 2, 2007

GRP branded Sunglasses

 GRP branded Sunglasses

The ultimate test of your brand allegiance, tyre and engine maker GRP have released these branded sunglasses. Unlike other brand glasses I have seen, these one don’t actually look too bad, despite the orange arms and GRP logo on the side and apparently they are well made and actually do a decent job of keeping the sun out of your eyes. I’m sure we will see them in the paddock at next weeks World Championship in Argentina.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]


October 2, 2007

Hot Bodies Flexfit Cap

Hot Bodies Flexfit Cap

Hot Bodies have released this rather cooling looking black Flexfit cap for racers to show their brand loyalty when at, or away from, the track. Featuring an offset HB logo embroidered in grey and white, once size fits all, meaning you can outfit yourself with this fitted, pre-curved cap to keep the sun out of your eyes and the groupies at arm’s length.

Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]


October 2, 2007

Xray Intellect Battery Packs

Xray Intellect Battery Packs

Following on from yesterdays release of their new Intellect receiver pack, Xray have released new 5-cell (6.0V) and 6-cell (7.2V) inline battery packs made from ultra-high performance Intellect IB1400mAh NiMH cells. Suitable for use in micro cars, including the M18, these 2/3A cells offer low resistance and they will maintain their high voltage under load. The 1400mAh capacity is one of the highest capacities currently on the market, helping to ensure long life for long races. The pack features high-grade wiring and a pre-wired standard micro connector.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


October 1, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC - Daily Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Xray T2’008 TQ & WIN International Indoor Championship – Link [teamxray.com]
> Much Mores coverage of the IIC – Link [much-more.co.jp]
> Team Modelsport dominate Cyprus 1:8 National – Link [serpent.com]
> Exclusive premiere of Ultimate Racing’s video – Link [neobuggy.net]
> Paulo Mota wins in Povoa de Varzim, Portugal – Link [teammagic.com.tw]
> Report from Finals day at the 2007 IIC – Link [serpent.com]
> 1/10th French Electric Touring car Championships – Link [rbproducts.com]
> Serpent F180 meets A1GP – Link [serpent.com]
> More coverage from last weekends JMRCA 1/12th Nats – Link [kimihiko-yano.net]


October 1, 2007

Corally RDX Phi Chassis and ARB

Corally RDX Phi Chassis and ARB

Corally have released some new parts for their 190mm EP touring car, the RDX Phi, including this new 2mm carbon fibre chassis plate. It has much more flex than previous versions giving you more steering on track, less problems in warm temperatures and more grip in the corner. Also new for the Phi is a new rear 1.0 mm thick anti-roll bar which is the softest in the current range of the various anti-roll bars. It’s made of black coated spring steel and is available as a complete set or anti-roll bar only.

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October 1, 2007

Corally SP12X WC Edition

 Corally SP12X WC Edition

Corally have released the WC edition of their World Championship winning SP12X, 1/12th scale chassis, having previously only been available as a conversion set. The car which took David Spashett to the 2006 World title comes complete with the US rear axle, wheel hubs, and World Champion front suspension as well as Xtra stiff 2.4 mm thick graphite chassis which features no cut-outs. As a bonus the WC Edition comes with a free Corally t-shirt and screw driver.

Source: Corally [corally.com]