September 25, 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:

> José Pequito Win Final Portuguese National Race – Link [teamxray.com]
> Team Serpent Brazil secure another double win – Link [serpent.com]
> John Howells Takes All At 8-Ten Finals – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Adam Drake wins the 7th Annual SoCal Saturday Series – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> Toon Deyaerts wins Belgian 235mm Championship – Link [serpent.com]
> Mark Van Waayenburg wins the overall Truggy.nl Cup – Link [rc-junkies.com]


September 25, 2007

Team Losi Hat and Skull cap

Team Losi Filled Hat

Team Losi have introduced 2 new additions to their merchandising lineup with the release of their Filled Hat and Skull cap. The black hat (shown above) features the Losi logo embroidered on the front, and is available in 2 sizes x-large/large and medium/small. The other new hat from Losi is this black polyester skull cap, which also features the Losi logo embroidered on the front as well as the Losi website URL on the rear and its one size fits all.

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September 25, 2007

KM Racing release more NT1 options

 KM Racing NT1 options

KM Racing have released yet more parts for the Xray NT1 1/10th scale car with the release of 2 new products. The first product is an adjustable belt tension plate that has been made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre and offers a neat way to adjust the cars side belt tension. Also new from KM are lightweight shaft spacers which have been made from aluminium and lightened with holes. The spacers come in pairs and are available in standard silver colour and anodised grey.

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September 25, 2007

New Spring sets from Serpent

New Spring sets from Serpent

More new products from Serpent, this time its the release of 2 sets of new series shock springs, which are suitable for use with all current and previous Serpent shock absorbers. Sold in sets of 5 pairs of springs, 1 set contains 23mm length springs, 1mm longer than the older version, for the front of 1/8th scale chassis’ and both the front and rear of 1/10th scale chassis’, while the 2nd set contains 27mm springs for use on the rear of 1/8th scale chassis’. Featuring a new colour rating these new series of springs are of a better quality, coming with ground flat ends, and as they no longer have a colour coating they function more accurately. The spring’s hardness is now identified by the coloured paint on the springs tip.

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September 25, 2007

Serpent 3mm Carbide balls

 Serpent 3mm Carbide balls

Serpent have released these 3mm carbide balls for their new S400 1/10th EP touring car. Sold in a pack of 10, the balls are made from tungsten carbide and are suitable for use in the cars ball differential. These balls are incredibly hard and last much longer than the standard versions thanks to their resistance to flat spotting.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


September 25, 2007

M Mod Mugen Seiki mechanic gloves

Mugen Seiki mechanic gloves

M Mod have announced the release of these Mugen branded mechanics gloves which come in black, with blue and purple trim. Available in a number of different sizes the top of the glove has been features a flexible, heat-resistant, padded material while the palm of the glove contains additional padding. Suitable to wear while working on your car the glove has a flexible cuff, which can be adjusted using the attached Velcro strap.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]


September 25, 2007

HPI Racing Pro Silicone Shock Oil

HPI Racing Pro Silicone Shock Oil

HPI Racing have announced the release of a new range of Silicone Shock Oil that is available in 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 weights. High quality 100% pure silicone shock oil resists the effects of temperature changes better than petroleum based oils, the benefit for racers is more consistent shock dampening throughout the day. Packaged in convenient 60cc bottles and clearly marked weights for easy identification in your pit box the oil is perfect for most oil filled RC shocks.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]


September 24, 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:

> Report from Billy Easton on the IFMAR EP Off road Worlds – Link [serpent.com]
> Maarten van Lierop is Dutch National Champion 2007 – Link [teamxray.com]
> Final round of the first German Monster-Masters – Link [rbproducts.com]
> Serpent EP buggy Prototypes in World Championship final – Link [serpent.com]
> Another win for Zachariades in Cyprus – Link [serpent.com]
> Borja Hernandez joins HoBao Racing (pictures) – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> LRP and Robert Batlle are European Champion 2007 1/8 Offroad – Link [lrp.cc]
> Report from 2007 German 1/8 off road Championship – Link [rbproducts.com]
> New air filter from French company Piktor – Link [rcmag.com]