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August 10, 2007

GRP Conespike 1/8th Buggy Tires

In all our excitement of writing about the new GRP Conespike for 1/10th scale, we completely overlooked the fact that GRP had also produced the same tire style for 1/8th scale as well. These tires have also been made in conjunction with Mirage Racing and UK GRP racers and have been specifically developed for the grass / astro turf conditions found in the UK.

The surface of the tyre has a textured finish instead of a smooth finish as this improves traction once the spike has folded under acceleration. This made a huge difference in performance of the tyre and was another feature that we are very happy with. We also have been very busy developing a new softer insert which is now yellow in colour and improves handling on bumpy tracks as well as landing jumps.

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August 10, 2007

TM M1B Turbo – The Hype begins

Team Magic M1B Turbo - Hype begins

Team Magic have announced that the 5th of September will be the release date for the M1B Turbo, the replacement for their under performing M1B 1/8th scale buggy.

It’s here, the revolutionary buggy just got lighter, stronger and faster. Team Magic presents to you, the M1B Turbo, features a numerous of advanced upgrades worth over US$ 300. Include the advanced front & rear gear box, bevel gears, steering block carriers, flying wing suspensions arms, ST Steel universal joints…and more. Many K Factory parts will also be included in this new kit, including the water resistant air filter, ST Steel differential outdrives, Alum. 7075 steering linkage set and the Alum. front chassis stiffener rod set. … Available Sept. 5th, 2007.

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August 10, 2007

GRP Conespike 1/10th Buggy Tires

GRP have announced their first 1/10th scale buggy tire, which have been designed in conjunction with UK distributor Mirage Racing called the Conespike. The Conespike has been designed and tested in the UK over the past few months by top GRP drivers and will be available in rears suitable for both 4wd and 2wd, 4wd fronts and 2wd fronts.

We tested various spike designs to maximise forward traction and side bite. We had some very interesting results with length of spikes and shapes of spikes and with GRP’s awesome prototype making facility we were able to quickly change and re mould the tyres to our needs. Months of prototypes and lots of laps later we had decided on the best design of spike and pattern of spikes for grass, loose dirt and Astroturf. We also tested numerous compounds and chose the C compound which has excellent forward traction and very low wear. The surface of the tyre has a textured finish instead of a smooth finish as this improves traction once the spike has folded under acceleration. This made a huge difference in performance of the tyre and was another feature that we are very happy with.

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August 9, 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:

> Mirage report from the 2007 Euros in Montbrison, France – Link [mirageracing.com]
> McIntosh wins the RC Pro Series EAST Round 2 – Link [teamxray.com]
> Report from the 8th round of the Schumacher BTCC – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Hungarian off road National Championship Round 4 – Link [rbproducts.com]
> Moore-Speed Reynard 02S 12th Body – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Pre painted bodies from Ansmann – Link [powers-international.com]

August 9, 2007

OFNA JLR 1/10 On-Road Starter Box

OFNA have introduced this new ultra-compact starter box for 1/10 belt-driven nitro touring cars with transverse mounted engines. The starter box is lightweight and compact for easier storage and transporting and it’s powered by a single 750 size motor and one or two 7.2 volt stick packs. Use one battery to keep it as light as possible, or hook up a second battery to double the capacity. The starter box has an adjustable starter wheel and starting platform to accommodate most 1/10 touring cars on the market.

Source: RCCA [radiocontrolzone.com]

August 9, 2007

Protoform DNA3 200mm body shell

Protoform have finally released photos of their new high downforce 200mm DNA³ body shell, a body style previously only available for 190mm electric cars. In spite of numerous modifications to optimize the body for nitro sedan racing, the signature DNA style remains, from its bold front splitter to its large real wing there’s no doubt that this is a serious racing body design. Made to fit all 200mm nitro sedan chassis, the body and its supplied wing meet all ROAR and IFMAR rule requirements. Supplied with a protective film, wing mounting hardware, decals and window masks, the DNA³ is formed in genuine Lexan to provide durability for this ultra-fast racing class.

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August 9, 2007

Serpent 31mm Centax-3 flywheel

More products from Serpent, this time its this new smaller diameter Centax 3 flywheel for use on the Serpent 720. This new flywheel is now 31mm in diameter, compared to 33mm from the original version and because of this smaller size you can use the LCG engine mount combined with the LCG chassis without risking the flywheel hitting the track surface. Apart from the diameter changes the flywheel is still the same lightweight, high quality, item that is included as standard in the kit.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 9, 2007

The Seven by RB Concept

RB products have released this limited edition 3.5cc buggy engine, called simply ‘The Seven’. Limited to only 300 pieces its based on the S7 and features a turbo glow-plug, limited edition engraved cooling head and comes with a numbered aluminium anniversary plate in an exclusive gold packaging. Created to celebrate 10 years since RB engines won their first major title at the European Championship in 1997, the S7 motor was chosen as it has also been 10 years that this engine has been in the RB Concept engine range. Available now while stocks last.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]