Durango have announced that their DEX410 2010 spec is now shipping. Out-of-the-box, this car is the ultimate piece of kit for the serious, very serious and professional RC racer. They have taken all of the best parts of their 2009 World Championship winning design and made some components even better than before, as well as ensuring that 2010 ROAR spec 25mm high LiPos sit in the car perfectly.
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The BRCA national touring car championship moved to Aldershot for round three of the series. A full entry of 140 drivers crammed into the rather tight confines of the Hampshire track to see Chris Grainger win the super touring class with his Schumacher MI4 and Johnny Bowden take pro stock honours for Hot Bodies.
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RC4WD has teamed up with Dick Cepek tires to bring you this all new offroad tire. With this venture sure to bring several new tires to the scale market, the first is a true replica of the real Mud Country tire. As the name suggests this tire has been designed for use in muddy conditions and this tire will not disappoint. Featuring a reinforced sidewall, they are sold in advanced X3 Soft & Sticky compound.
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New from Diggity Design is the first two LiPo packs in their new Phenom series. Available in 5600mAh and 5200mAh, these 50C 7.4V batteries feature a hard case for impact protection and are supplied with charge and balance connector. ROAR approval pending.
Team Tekin have announced the release of their Vegas 208 software that contains several major advances towards Tekin’s never-ending pursuit of perfection. As well as increases in performance and lower temperatures, V208 includes a ‘spec’ mode required at some races and some new features to make it all easier to use.
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Some new battery options from HPI with the release of this new stick pack and AA cells. The HPI Plazma 7.2V 3300mAh battery pack features durable and reliable rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery cells. It’s pre-assembled with a plug installed, making it a quick and easy way to power cars like the E10, Brama 10B and Formula Ten and the standard rounded stick pack configuration makes it a universal fit in many electric-powered vehicles and battery-powered accessories like the HPI Roto Start. The HPI Plazma 1.5V Alkaline AA batteries are perfect for a wide variety of applications and their alkaline construction means they’re ready to go right out of the package, with long shelf life and reliable performance. Sold in packs of 4 batteries.
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New for the HPI Blitz is this aluminium 5 degree front suspension arm mount. Available in anodised orange or silver, bolt on this part for quicker steering response. It replaces the stock plastic mount and reduces the front kick-up by 5 degrees. It can also be used on the Blitz ESE to replace the stock 0 degree aluminium front mount.
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New from Kyosho, the Inferno MP9 TKI 2 race kit has been tested and proven at numerous international racing events, and some design upgrades have evolved multiple areas of the chassis platform to a new level. However perhaps the greatest innovation has been the dramatic reduction in cost, despite the significant upgrades and performance improvements. The chassis design focus is on efficient traction and is realized through short suspension arms and unique rear hubs that produce effective traction with light suspension stroke. Shock absorber design has changed from spacer setting adjustment to dial adjustment and incorporates the previously optional shock pistons with tapered holes that produce optimal piston speed and damping power over long running times. Other features include a new low-height body design with less front-end resistance that generates aerodynamics for a competitive edge and stable posture through the air.
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