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September 27, 2007

Daily News Round-up

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

> Report from the 2007 GRP Irish Challenge – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Report from the 2nd round of the German truggy Nationals – Link [mid-mugen.de]
> Luxembourg 1/8th scale title for Dirk Rischard – Link [serpent.com]
> Photos of the Axe Rossi Cobra X1 Evolution – Link [team-savoie.com]
> Coverage of the JMRCA 1/12th Nationals Championships – Link [kimihiko-yano.net]
> Keith comes close in carpet capers – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]

September 27, 2007

Team Losi Xcelorin BL Motor & ESC

Trinity Xcelorin BL Motor & ESC

Team Losi have introduced the Xcelorin range of brushless motors and suitable speed controller for use with 1/36th scale cars. Designed with the company’s range of mini scale R/C cars in mind, the ESC features a one-touch setup button for simple ESC operation, a 6-amp power rating for impressive power delivery, gold-plated motor connectors for effective power transfer as well as linear braking functionality. Two different motors are available, the 10250kv and the 8750kv, both are ball raced for smoother operation and both are very powerful.

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September 27, 2007

Trinity Duo brushless motor heatsinks

Trinity have released these new hard anodized aluminum heatsink for the most popular brushless motors. Installed in minutes the heatsink replaces the can center for more cooling surface and better heat transfer which improves performance by reducing motor heat. This system, which is more efficient than clip on heatsinks, wont fall off in the event of a crash and is available in 2 sizes, one ROAR/IFMAR size (right) for on road and off-road racing and one Monster truck size (left) which offers higher cooling for monster trucks and any non-sanctioned racing both on and off-road.

Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]

September 27, 2007

Spintec ICC or Radio Carrying Case

Spintec ICC or Transmitter Carrying Case

Dutch company Spintec have released this simple carrying case which has been specifically designed to safely store the company’s ICC charger. Featuring a padded construction, the case helps protect against as all kinds of abuse when travelling to races and for ease of transport it comes complete with a handy belt for carrying it on your shoulder. The case is also the perfect size to carry your transmitter and other items to races.

Source: Spintec [spintec.nl]

September 27, 2007

Team Orion performance AA & AAA cells

More batteries from Team Orion with the announcement that they will soon release all new AA and AAA NiMH batteries aimed at enhancing the performance of your Mini-Z or 1:18 vehicles. Packing a whopping 1.25Volts per cell, these AA and AAA’s provide voltage previously only found on high end precision electronic cells. For the 1:18 scales Team Orion are introducing a new 2700 AA cell, increasing the capacity as well as the performance, while for the Mini-Z market they will offer two levels of AAA’s. First for the racer there is the 900HV (High Voltage) for outright performance while for the Hobbyist, where often run time is key, they are releasing the larger capacity 1100RT (Run Time).

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

September 27, 2007

Team Orion Super Duty packs

Team Orion have introduced its new line of Super Duty Packs which use Team Orion’s own cells that have been tested to handle over 150A, providing previously unheard of performance from a stick pack. Available in 2400, 33000 and 3300 sizes these 6 cell 7.2V stick packs come supplied with Tamiya style connectors and offer the best plug and play performance for any vehicle from your RTR basher to high end touring cars. Super Duty packs also make an amazing solution for starter boxes and other duel stick pack applications.

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September 26, 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:

> Aritz Tamayo is Spanish 235mm Champion – Link [serpent.com]
> Robbo switches from the Yokomo team to the Asso team – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> RC Pro International Finals Update – Link [rcprosites.com]
> Frank Root wins the 2007 Tumbleweed Classic – Link [teamorion.com]
> Eberle & Pietsch win Rd3 of German south Regionals – Link [mid-mugen.de]

September 26, 2007

Mugen Seiki MRX-4X kit

More news from Mugen Seiki, this time its to announce the impending release of their new 1/8th scale circuit kit, the MRX-4X. We wrote in detail about this new car when it was first announced at the beginning of August when they started to promote the upgrade set, but now you can soon buy the MRX-4X as a complete kit. As we mentioned before the changes from the MRX-4R includes new shorter rear upper wishbones, new uprights with adjustable offset, front and rear bulkheads with adjustable belt tension, new chassis plate, new front and rear shock towers and a lot more.

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