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March 7, 2012

On-Point WGT 10 conversion kit

After a lot of requests, On-Point Racing finally decided to break into the growing World GT market. Based on AE R5 parts, they have now introduced the brand new On-Point WGT 10 conversion kit. This kit is based on the knowledge gained with the On-Point OPC12 kit, which recently had major success at the Snowbird Nationals, by taking TQ and the win in the 1/12th 13.5 class. The kit includes centered battery, forward shock for more consistency, damper tubes for smoother dampening and wider rear posts to have more body stability.

View more images of the WGT here

March 7, 2012

Hadley Junior High School RC Program

Paul Lemieux got in contact to tell us about a program he has been involved with at Hadley Junior High School in Glen Ellyn Illinois. The school has a longstanding and unique program to offer its students – it has a RC Program. I have been involved with the program in the past and attended another Hadley event on Sunday, March 4th to work with the kids.

Continue reading more about the program

March 7, 2012

Serpent S411 aluminium C-hubs & uprights

New from Serpent for the 411 is this line of aluminium uprights and aluminium c-hubs for more rigidness. Machined from 7075-T6 and grey anodized, the C-hubs feature pressed in bushings and are laser-engraved with 2, 4 or 6 type. There is also a new 1.75mm thick carbon fibre which has flex rated between the 2mm standard version and the 2mm flex type.

View the other new products here

March 6, 2012

2012 Motonica Trophy – Announcement

The ‘Mini Racing Ayrton Senna track’ in Melzo in Italy will play host to the 2012 Motonica Trophy, which will be run on the 17th to 18th of March. Open to 1/8 Onroad, 1/8 Classic and 1/10 Onroad, the race will consist of 4 minute heats and finals for everybody and each participant will receive a free set of tires. Entry is now open on the track website here.

March 6, 2012

Niclas Nilsson wins, Michael Nilsson champion

The sixth and final round of the South Swedish Indoor Cup was held in Gothenburg and 30 drivers attended in the Modified class, which is quite good for this time of the season. The track saw some low grip and a tight and very technical layout making it very hard to go fast. After three rounds of qualifying Niclas Nilsson took TQ followed closely by Michael Nilsson and super talented Niklas Johansson, normally driving 1/8 onroad. After some nice qualifying we made it into the finals.

Continue reading the report here

March 6, 2012

Mckune Design MD-FGX carbon fiber conversion

Mckune Design is pleased to announce the release of the much anticipated MD-FGX carbon fiber conversion kit for the 3Racing FGX Formula 1 RC car. The MD-FGX conversion kit allows the use of either standard or shorty 7.4V LiPo batteries. Other features include tunable chassis flex with a regular and stiff tie plate, carbon front wing mount, new standoff location for motor clearance and the ability to run the FGX optional aluminium motor mount, front weight and aluminium steering rack. MD-FGX is available as a complete kit or the chassis and top deck assembly can be purchased separately. Both the chassis and top deck assembly are a direct replacement for stock FGX parts.

View more images of the conversion here

March 6, 2012

Xtreme Racing XO-1 carbon chassis

Xtreme Racing has produced a replacement 3mm thick carbon fiber chassis and top plate for the Traxxas XO-1. Save 16 grams with this replacement, which works with the aerodynamic elements of the original kit part, while keeping a stiffer chassis for more consistent handling over those 100mph+ runs.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

March 6, 2012

Arrowmax MTX5 titanium steering turnbuckles

Arrowmax have released this pair of steering turnbuckles for the Mugen MTX5 and other similar vehicles. Made from high quality titanium, they are super lightweight yet very strong.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]