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March 8, 2012

Pulse-RC DEX210 buggy body

The Pulse-RC body for Team Durango’s DEX210 2WD buggy is designed with performance and looks in mind. Offering a one-piece design the body is usable for rear and mid motor configurations alike as well as 3 gear and 4 gear usage. Redesigned side pods with air intakes make for improved airflow around the electronics and channel the air towards the motor to allow for best possible cooling even in hot weather conditions. The raised sides also make for more room for the electronics and additional fans if needed. The body is made from high-quality Polycarbonate, comes including a straight design rear wing and sports cutting lines for all motor configurations helping you to perfectly fit the body to the chassis.

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March 7, 2012

Serpent S811 Cobra-T aluminium options

More new products from Serpent with the release of these aluminium options for the S811 Cobra-T truggy. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium the rear uprights have been anodised titan grey and offer less flex and improved durability. They fit both the current sized ball bearings as well as the larger ones in future thanks to the supplied delrin inserts. There are also new wheel hexes in +1 and +2mm offset.

View the wheel hexes here

March 7, 2012

Kyosho Germany adds DRX class to World Cup

Kyosho Germany have announced the addition of a new category to their Kyosho World Cup brand trophy. Valid for races within their sales territory this class will bring the races back to the parking lots. Using Kyosho’s own DRX nitro rally car the class combines the side-by-side on-road racing with the challenging and fun to drive obstacles of off-road racing. No need to have a clean and smooth race track, race with your friends on the surface next to you and enjoy the handling, performance and details of these awesome looking cars.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho-world-cup.de]

March 7, 2012

JConcepts 1/10 Hybirds, Inserts & Striker board

New from JConcepts, the Hybirds for 1/10th features a mid-lug design with unique inner Crowbar center lug DNA. The Hybrid is built for speed on medium to high traction conditions and the ultimate high-speed control, handling, durability and corner speed. Supported lug control and X-braced sidewall lug detail is designed to go the distance in long qualifiers, final main events and beyond. Available in Soft (Blue) and Super Soft (Green) compounds. There are also new medium profiled 1/10th buggy rear inserts which are a more durable insert in a softer density. Having an insert with proper density for track conditions pays dividends to the racer and especially toward the end of races. Finally there is the 1/10th, 1/8th and SCT Striker setup board w/ foam pad. Having a portable, convenient and flat working surface allows a driver to make necessary pit adjustments with speed, consistency and accuracy. The bottom can be outfitted with the included foam pad which adds depth, work space and a flexible footing for irregular surfaces.

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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.

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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.

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March 7, 2012

Team Grid Shock Shaft Tool

Team Grid releases the ultimate tool for easy installation of shock rod end balls to shock shafts. The Team Grid Shock Shaft Tool makes it effortless to assemble hundreds of shock shafts without ever having to squeeze a pair of pliers. The Team Grid Shock Shaft Tool uses a clamping design, so that once it is clamped down on the shock shaft, it wont let go until you are ready to release it. Incorporating 3, 3.5 and 4mm holes, this tool will accommodate almost all of today’s shock shafts, especially the 4mm shock shafts which are the toughest to install ball ends as most builders already know. CNC machined from USA Grade aluminium and anodized for durability.

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