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August 8, 2014

Core RC camber gauge & nitro accessories

Schumacher introduce new Core RC accessories such as a camber gauge, an engine stopper and fuel pipe clips. Starting with the camber gauge, the tool is made from lightweight plastic and it offers an adjustment range of ±10 degree while the design allows for simple trackside camber checks in seconds. Also new is the engine stopper tool with handy pocket clip. Used to kill the engine by putting in the exhaust outlet you never burn your fingers again stopping your nitro engine. Last but not least is a set of plastic fuel tube clips that keep the fuel line of nitro cars looking neat and tidy.

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August 8, 2014

Muchmore Power Master World Edition 3 Evo

Muchmore Power Master World Edition 3 Evo-1

Muchmore Racing have a new power supply available in the form of the Power Master World Edition 3 Evo. Offering a maximum output current of 24V at an adjustable output voltage of 12 to 15VDC the device is good to power chargers, pit lamps, tyre warmers and so on. Dual outputs do away with the need to use multi distributors and a 5V/2A USB port powers your mobile device. The power supply comes in a sturdy black or blue colour aluminium case, it features a temperature controlled 40mm fan and measures 135x145x50mm.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

August 8, 2014

ARC R10 2015 Black limited edition

To celebrate the release of the ARC R10 2015, Team ARC introduce a limited edition Black colour R10 2015. The Black Edition not only comes fitted with matte black aluminium components, but it is fully loaded right out of the box with the most common upgrades including double joint front universal drive shafts, split front and rear blocks, black aluminium turnbuckles, belt tensioner as well as a full set of anti-roll bars. Also included is a black steel and a stainless steel screw set. A full Black Edition toe block set is available soon.

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August 8, 2014

KO Propo EX-1 KIY battery stand unit

KO Propo have a new battery stand unit for the EX-1 KIY transmitter available. The optional battery stand allows for the use of a larger battery that is commonly used for receiver packs. The stand has a built-in swivel kick-stand and includes a battery tray adapter with the unit allowing for the use of 2S LiPo, 2S LiFe or 5 cell NiMH battery pack with maximum dimensions of 87x30x18mm.

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August 8, 2014

Protoform Formula 1 bodyshells – Teaser

Protoform Forumla 1 bodyshells – Teaser

Two decades after their iconic “McLaren” and “Benetton” style 1/10th Formula 1 bodyshells Protoform soon have new F1 shells available. Modelled to resemble 2014-ish “penis” nose and 2012-ish “platypus” nose cars, the bodies should fit most of today’s formula chassis when combined with a low front wing, making for a welcomed alternative to the many non-scale F1 bodies out there. We bring you more information about the forthcoming releases as soon as they become available.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

August 7, 2014

Ronnefalk holds overnight Euros TQ

Defending 1:8 Offroad European Champion David Ronnefalk leaves the Sand am Main track in Germany this evening in the best position possible after the Kyosho driver took his second TQ run of the first day of qualifying to hold the overnight TQ. Having taken Q2 by 3 seconds over Robert Batlle, the Swede would again take the third qualifier by an almost identical margin this time from 2012 Champion Darren Bloomfield. It would be a good Q3 for Team Kyosho as Ronnefalk’s team-mate Elliott Boots having not featured in the first two rounds took his Mp9 to the third fastest time. In terms of the overall points standings it is Q1 pace setter Teemu Leino who sits second in the ranking followed by Batlle and Bloomfield.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

August 7, 2014

Pro-Line Outdoor Challenge – Announcement

Pro-Line announce the 8th running of their European Pro-Line Challenge, this time hosted by the Mini Car Club St. Quentin. Only a short distance from Calais and the boarder of Belgium, St. Quentin is a favourite track with UK and mainland EU racers. The race will see 1/8th nitro and electric buggy classes with the event starting on Friday, 10th of October. Run on Pro-Line Bow Tie 2.0 control tyres each class entered includes one full set of X3 compound tyres. More information and sign-up can be found here.

August 7, 2014

Commanding performance sees Ronnefalk take Q2

David Ronnefalk put in a commanding performance in the second round of qualifying at the 1:8 Offroad European Championships in Germany to top the times by an impressive 3-seconds over arch rival Robert Batlle. Having been hampered by a damp track for his opening qualifier, ending up 3rd fastest, the defending champion send a clear message of his intentions here at Sand am Main as he posted the first and only 27 second lap of the track. Behind the two champions an impressive drive by JQ boss Joseph Quagraine gave him third for the round, the Finn just pipping fellow countryman & Q1 Top Qualifier Teemu Leino by 87/1000th.

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