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November 23, 2006

X-Factory X-6 review by oOple

X-Factory X-6

Now i normally don’t post links to product builds or reviews because i like Red RC to be more of a news source but in this case we’ll make an exception. Jimmey Storey over at oOple.com has done and amazingly detailed review of the new X-Factory X-6 2wd conversion kit. The images and layout, as well as the words & tips, in this build are some of the best you’ll ever be likely to see. I urge you to check it out.

Read the X-Factory X-6 build here. You can also read other reviews and builds from oOple here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

November 23, 2006

INS box by Novarossi

It seems Novarossi were sick of having to use either Serpent’s or Picco’s INS box on their engines so they decided to ~~copy~~ make their own version. Available in Novarossi blue, it sure stands out from the current crop of INS box’s with its funky colour and I’m sure it does what its meant to, but at the end of the day its just yet another copy of the original version Serpent spent so much money and effort initially researching.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]

November 22, 2006

Peak Vantage 07 electric motor

Peak Vantage 07

Our partner site RCWorld.ch has news about the new Peak Vantage 07 motor and according to their report, this is the same motor that powered David Spashett to his World Championship this year.

Main New Features
– Prepared for 5-Cells
– New housing
– New rotor with special soldering technique
– New 3.8mm brushes
– Plug connection to the speed controller

Source: RC World [rcworld.ch]

November 22, 2006

Contrast Neo Mark 2

Those of you who have been following Red RC will notice a distinct lack of fifth scale cars on this site. Now its not that i think only lesser skilled humans race them or something, because we know a certain Mr. Collari is a big fan, but i just never understood the attraction, the sound is all wrong and the speed isn’t all that. So today, as it is a sloooow news day, i am posting images of the Contrast Neo Mark 2, the latest and greatest in ~~lawn mower~~ fifth scale racing technology.

Jokes aside, this thing does looks pretty sweet and sports some nice looking features from the Spanish company Contrast, so if your into the bigger things in life, check out the full picture set here.

Source: Rev Up [rev-up.co.uk]

November 21, 2006

OCM Racing Kaos DT-19 PRO Kit

OCM Racing Kaos DT-19

We actually had a piece written about the new OCM Racing Kaos DT-19 yesterday but removed it because i didnt have enough information about it. Well now thanks to our partner sites we have a statement from OCM themselves with all the details we need.

OCM are proud to release the final production spec Pro Kit. Due to some delays in the effort to produce a high standard high quality kit, we are now ready to send kits out. We have been testing and testing under real race conditions with our team drivers to find any potential issues and resolve them before releasing sales to the general public. This ensures that you will have the highest std and quality that will rival any other kit on the market. From the pics you can see that this is a fully optioned kit ready to take on the track and competition head on. Be ready to see some kits hitting the shelves soon. Truggy is just around the corner.

So now you know, check out the images here.

Source: OCM Racing [ocmracing.com]

November 20, 2006

Much More release Moore & Rheinard edition dischargers

Much More Andy Moore CTX-D2

You gotta love this stuff from Much More, no matter how boring a function they perform, in this case discharging, you just want to have it. The original version of this CTX-D2 discharger and cell matcher was cool enough looking in black but this Andy Moore limited edition version with purple anodising, black background LCD and special edition logo will send your work bench into bling overdrive (if blue is more your colour you can get the Marc Rheinard version). For those of you that actually care what it does before you buy it here are its main functions:

1. 6 single cells can be discharged.
2. Much more accurate discharging rate and voltage reading.
3. A heat sink is attached to resistors for stability.
4. High RPM dual ball bearing fans for cool operation.
5. Perfect protection system against reverse polarity.
6. 5 polarity guide posts to ensure battery pack is inserted correctly.
7. Provides perfect communications with new PC interface.

Should be available by the end of the year.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

November 19, 2006

Xray to release 1/10th 200mm & 1/12th Pan car!

Xray Rumours

Rumours abound this time of year with manufacturers nearing their final preparations of new products for the upcoming season. Mostly rumours leak out in the form of sightings at private test sessions or team drivers informing friends or simply a case of wishful thinking. In this instance the rumours regarding Xray’s imminent release of a 1/10th 200mm gas car and 1/12th pan car has come from a number of sources and therefore I believe it to be fact.

The new Crono RS03 Truggy

Crono RS03 Truggy

Buggy-Sport again have some exclusive pre production shots, this time of the new SVM Crono RS03 Truggy. We don’t know anymore about this car other than what we see in these pics but we can assume its just your usual truggy upgrade from the original and successful RS03 buggy.

Source: Buggy-Sport [buggy-sport.info]