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February 15, 2013

Protoform PFL128 race body

Seen in a teaser image a while back Protoform have now released full details on the all-new PFL128 race body. This body takes styling cues from a “new for 2013” LMP2 racer slated to run in the WEC Championship along with 24h of Le Mans. Air management and body rigidity were the prime considerations when re-designing the front fenders and lengthening the side recesses. The PFL128 meets all EFRA (#31531), IFMAR and ROAR body rule requirements and includes headlamp decals, as per ROAR rules. It is available in three weights of genuine lexan: . 040” (regular weight), .030” (light weight) and .025 Lexan® (PRO-lite weight for expert racers only). Included with the PFL128 is protective outer film, body side-stiffeners (w/hardware) and decal sheet.

View more images of the body here

February 14, 2013

Xceed ZX-21 & ZX-12 DS6 EM engines

Xceed have announced two new engines for 2013, the ZX-21 DS6 EM and the ZX-12 DS6 EM, both on-road racing engine. The .21 comes with a new long stroke design to improve even more low and mid range acceleration. The components have been ‘hand modified’ by Edoardo Picco using his extensive experience and reliability and performance has been improved while maintaining good fuel efficiency. The .12 engine has a redesigned ABC set and combustion chamber have been redesigned also improving durability and reliability. The ZX-12 EM delivers great power over the entire rpm range, with very good fuel efficiency, with special attention given to mid range acceleration due to the increased traction from the latest generation of 1/10th touring chassis’.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

February 13, 2013

Mibosport Cup Rd6 report

Last weekend was the sixth Mibosport Cup presented by Yokomo. This race attracted about 110 drivers from Czech Republic and many other European countries. As usual the race was held for a variety of electric onroad and also offroad classes such as 2WD and 4WD buggy, Stock Zero 17.5T, Modified TC, Formula and Yokomo GT. Also Dash for Voucher Race was added to main race and it was again great show. The organizer drew one of the offroad categories – final B 4WD and the fastest driver was Marcel Dostál.

Continue reading the report here

February 13, 2013

Dino Giacalone joins Team Picco

Picco have announced the signing of Dino Giacalone. The young Italian made the final at the 2012 Euros in Cassino and will assist Edo Picco in developing and testing their new 2.1cc nitro engines. Expect to see Dino at upcoming National and International race meetings.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

February 12, 2013

Sprint RC Lola 2013 1/8th body

Sprint RC introduce the new 1/8th Lola 2013 body shell. The EFRA-homologated (#31534) body features a new reinforced front area design, reinforced super stiff side pods and an innovative rear end with very tall side dams. Made from high-quality lexan material the Lola 2013 also sports a super low and narrow cockpit section for better airflow around the engine head.

Source: SRC [sprintrc.it]

February 12, 2013

Panaracer 64dp pinion gears

Panaracer introduce specially designed 64dp pinion gears for the use in electric touring car models. They are CNC-machined from the best possible materials, are a perfect match for the Panaracer spur gears and are available in a range of 22T up to 50T.

Source: Panaracer

February 12, 2013

Matrix on-road body teaser

Italian company Matrix, known for their successful line of foam tires, has released this rendering of what appears to be an 1/8th on-road body shell. No details are known yet other than the body in questions sports the EFRA number 31535 and it should therefore be legal for racing in 2013. We bring you more details as we get them.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]

February 12, 2013

RB big bag & tire holder

RB Products introduce two new goods to make your life easier. First up is the RB Big Bag, a storage bag that holds up to 30 pairs of 1/8th buggy tires. Robust and stylish the storage and transportation bag has an internal briefcase and and additional handle. It is also ideal to store other stuff like your RC-Car, charger, power supply, batteries, and more. The second new part is the RB tire holder, a plastic poll that comes in pairs and holds up to four 1/8th buggy tires for easy bundling and storage of your precious wheels.

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