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July 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:

> oOple continues his great coverage of the Euros in Finland – Link [oople.com]
> Medial Pro choose the winner of their Design a tyre competition – Link [medialpro.com]
> Ultimate Racing pay tribute to their new Champion, Robert Batlle – Link [ultimateracing.es]
> Lai Kok Heng wins Borneo Race in Miri Sarawak, Malaysia – Link [ocmracing.com]
> BRCA 1/8th TT round 5 cancelled – Link [brca-rallycross.co.uk]

July 26, 2007

TTech Predator X10 to X11 upgrade

Team Xtreme, owners of the TTech buggy project, have released details about a number of upgrade packs for X10 owners to update their car to the latest X11 spec. Available in a number of different sets, the X Brace pack (shown above) includes new front X brace, front rockers, top diff cover as well as new cross member pins and bearings, while the Steering pack includes new ball raced steering link, left and right steering arms and other small parts needed to complete the update. Xtreme also have the new wheels, wing mounts and rear gearbox top with adjustable droop screws available from their site.

Source: Team Xtreme [teamxtreme.co.uk]

July 26, 2007

Xtreme Racing CEN Matrix shock tower

Xtreme Racing have announced the release of their new carbon fibre shock tower for the CEN Matrix TR Arena truggy. Made from 4mm thick carbon fiber this tower replaces the original aluminum version and while it is much lighter than the original tower, it is still extremely strong.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

July 26, 2007

Moore-Speed Mazda 6 Lightweight

Hot Bodies have released a lightweight version of their original Moore-Speed Mazda 6 190mm bodyshell. This new lighter version was made to help racers meet the new lower weight limits brought in following the change to 5 cell that dropped the minimum weight limit to 1350 grams. Features a slightly revised design to add structural strength due to the thinner lexan and also a newly designed rear wing to maximise downforce.

Source: Mirage [mirageracing.com]

July 26, 2007

Upgrade RC Losi 8 Starter box skin

Upgrade RC Losi 8 Starterbox Skin

Upgrade RC continue in their quest to cover everything that RC racers own and use in their customisable decals with the introduction of their latest product, skins for the Losi 8 starter box. Available in several standard off the shelve versions, as seen above on the right, or from RCID Custom with your choice of designs, colours and logos.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgrade-rc.com]

July 26, 2007

Serpent Ventilated brake discs

Serpent have introduced these new ventilated brake discs for use on the companies line of 1/8th scale and 1/10th scale chassis’. Made from a single piece of steel they offer improved stopping power yet are very lightweight thanks to the many holes made into the discs surface. These holes, along with slot cut into the outer edge of the disc, ensure that the braking system doesn’t overheat which further aids the braking performance and consistency.

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July 26, 2007

Losi 8ight 4wd Buggy – Race Roller

Losi 8ight 4WD Buggy Race Roller

Team Losi have announced the release of this Race Roller version of their ROAR National Championship winning 8ight buggy. Featuring all of the same innovative features and specs that made the 8ight competition buggy a winner are carried over to this Race Roller, but instead of coming as a build it yourself kit, it comes factory assembled and ready to go.

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July 26, 2007

KO Propo PDS-2386 truggy servo

KO Propo have announced the upcoming release of their latest hi-end product, the new PDS 2386 truggy servo. This servo offers over 240 OZ IN of torque and is fully metal geared throughout, with a new motor, built in heat sink, bushing collared upper case and a re-engineered final gear. A prototype of this servo was used to finish in 2nd place at last years 1/8th scale Worlds in the car of former team driver Scott Hughes. Available in August.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.com] via Buggy-Sport [buggy-sport.info]