November 21, 2011
…is excited to announce its newly-developed speed control technology called Novak X-Drive. This ultra-efficient brushless motor firing technology has been added to all Novak Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC. This new update significantly improves the throttle feel and response and it also reduces the ESC’s operating temperatures for more efficient operation. Team drivers, test drivers and customers who have run the Havoc Pro SC with X-Drive in side-by-side comparisons to their original ESC have all noticed an incredibly smooth feel, improved drivability, lower temperatures, and overall higher performance resulting in faster lap times and longer run times. Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]…
November 11, 2011
…section of the track, and the other Jr was doing triple & single over, two different lines but the same lap times, both laying down 25 second laps. In the last couple laps when Renato Jr had the lead, he made a small mistake at the first turn, letting JR Mitch slip by. Both drivers were so close to each other, but in the end, JR Mitch taking the win by .9 sec over Renato Jr. With Luis Perez running a consistent race to come from the back of the pack to take 3rd place overall. Source: Hobby Crap [hobbycrap.com]…
November 11, 2011
JConcepts Clash is the Biggest off road race in FL every year. This year Clash is host at Coral Spring, FL (CSRCCC). With the amazing 370 pre entries this year’s clash is going to be the biggest Clash yet. This weekend’s Nitro clash warm up was a successful test day for all the Nitro racers. In order to satisfy the current RC trend, 1/8th E-buggy & Short Course truck were included in this weekend’s Nitro clash warm up to make things interesting. The Pro4 Short Course was the biggest class even at this Nitro Warm up event. It had 30+…
November 3, 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_L5OQIMwD4 Following on from our 2009 Pro Tips video series with two time Euro Touring Series winner Jilles Groskamp, we caught up with the Thailand based Dutch driver a while ago to make a follow up to these well watched videos. In the 3 part series, the Tamiya/Orion factory driver runs us through his current car and electronics as well as go into detail on his tire prep as well as building the perfect Tamiya gear diff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjVRRxP7Fkw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_DhcfcO8dI…
November 1, 2011
The 56th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks recounts the team’s experiences at the final 3 Euros of the year, 1/8th offroad, 1/10th EP TC and the 1/10th 200mm. We left that same evening home as we had only 3 days before leaving for the next Euros. After a 900km drive we arrived very late at night, had a few hours sleep and ran into the office to maximize the time in the office before leaving for the 1/10 Electric touring Euros in Austria….
October 31, 2011
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2vk7j-sT2g[/youtube] Following the hugely successful opening round of the 2011/12 Yokomo Euro Touring Series, which saw victory for reigning Champion Ronald Volker for Yokomo and a first win for rising Xray star Zdenko Kunak, we now have all the A-main videos from both the Ride Modified and Xray Pro Stock classes now online. You can view all videos and event coverage here…
October 28, 2011
…to charge many of the latest-generation LiPo batteries at ultra-fast rates up to 6C and beyond. Other features include built-in data monitoring and internal resistance measurement, plus the ability to use a standard USB cable to install future firmware updates available for free download from the company’s website. Features: – Powerful 1000W charger, discharger and cycler system with built-in LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell balancer – Includes a balance connector adapter board readily compatible with 2-14S Thunder Power and JST-XH balance connectors – This powerful and compact single port design charges, discharges and cycles 1-14S LiIon/LiPo/LiFe (A123), 1-40 cell NiCd/NiMH and 6-48V…
October 27, 2011
…race debut at this weekend’s ETS season opener in Germany with both Andreas and test driver Freddy Südhoff running the new units. A unique design in that the shock shaft goes through the top and bottom of the shock, this configuration eliminates the need for a volume compensation bladder and ensures that the shaft is perfectly aligned in the shock body at all times, reducing wear and friction. The benefits, which early testing has confirmed, are more grip and steering yet giving the car a super smooth feel. You can view more photos and details on the company website here….
