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Here are two videos that our partners Neo Buggy found on YouTube of 2 time European Champion Davide Tortorici testing the new Crono RS7 on the super fast Monsummano track in Italy ahead of the this weekends international Offroad meeting. According to NB, Davide will be competing at this event due to the birth of his child.
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Pro Line have released a number of new products this month starting with this Crowd Pleazer body shell for the 1/12th scale Jammin CRT-5 and incorporates ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in durability, versatility and high-performance race technology. Also new from Pro Line are MTR moulded foam inserts, for 1/8th truck and monster trucks, that are shaped to the inside profile of the tire helping it maintains its shape and firmness for a longer period of time, thus increasing durability. Also new from Pro Line are number of different pattern low profile tires for your 1/10th scale truck.
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A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> New LiPO Rx Battery Packs from Venom Racing – Link [buggy-sport.info]
> PN Racing release tools for use with your Kyosho Mini-Z chassis – Link [pnracing.us]
> Team Trion release new, skin coloured, dish wheels for touring cars – Link [team-trion.com]
> Tamiya show their new EBBRO 350R based on the TA05-IFS chassis – Link [tamiya.com]
> LRP have a report from the 2007 Asia Nitro Masters held in Malaysia – Link [lrp.cc]
> New parts from Fioroni for the Losi 8ight – Link [buggy-sport.info]
Japanese firm Rony Performance Parts have released their extensively tested 1/8th scale CanAm body shell, called the T-530. Made from 0.8mm thick polycarbonate this new shell has proven itself to be very effective, featuring a long nose which provides plenty of high speed steering while the body is also optimised to be very stable. Rony also make a number of very nice looking optionals for the Serpent 960, including brake disc, servo saver and other small parts which you can check out at the link below.
Source: Rony [plala.or.jp/rony]
We’ve only briefly covered the Southern Europe specific Classic 2wd 1/8th scale class before and with the exception of Motonica, who have yet to release their classic model, there are no major manufacturers invloved. But within the class itself there are a number of big names and the French made BRX is one of those names having been making cars in this class, in a 25m2 workshop, for close to 15 years. This latest car, the BRX-4 Red Ball, differs from previous versions due to the new fuel tank (from Motonica) and radio plate, which offers better balance, and the placement of the radio equipment and batteries, as well as the new red colouring throughout.
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Parma have begun selling their new Pro 38 on-road racing tires for 1/12th scale chassis’. These new Pro tires feature a larger 38mm wheel for improved performance and handling while the overall diameter is the same as their standard tires, thus creating a lower profile rubber. Suitable for all popular 1/12 race cars, and available for front and rear, it is 100% guaranteed not to come unglued from the wheel under normal use.
Source: Parma [parmapse.com]
Diggity Designs, whose products we have featured previously, have announced the release of these new shock towers for the Kyosho Ultima RB5 2wd buggy. Made from 3mm thick carbon fiber these super strong replacement towers are available for both the front and rear of the car and come supplied with the required fasteners needed to mount them.
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Hot Bodies have released this Chassis Protect Sheet, essentially a large clear plastic sticker, to provide extra durability and protection for your chassis, whether you’re racing off-road or on road. The clear self-adhesive PTFE plastic is very slick and provides minimum friction if your car bottoms out, or slides over bumps, while the sheet keeps scratches and nicks off your graphite or aluminium chassis plate.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
