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April 20, 2010

Cristian Faur clean sweep at Romanian Indoor Rd1

Last weekend in Pucioasa, Romania was the first round of the indoor touring car and micro rc national championships and it saw a very intense competition in three classes, 1:10 touring modified, stock and micro 1:18 scale. All important brands where present as well as the top pilots from Romania, but after 2 days it was to be only one driver to emerge on top. In the modified, 13.5 stock and micro seniors class, FX Modells driver Cristian Faur took the wins from pole position using his Serpent S400 powered by Team Tekin speed controller and Abec35 bearings.

View the final results here

April 20, 2010

Jerome Renaux joins Capricorn RC

Italian company Capricorn RC have announced that top Belgian driver Jerome Renaux has signed a deal to be part of their team. The European 200mm Championship direct qualifier will use Capricorn’s full range of optional parts on his Xray NT1 for the 2010 season as he competes at this year’s World and European Championships.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

April 20, 2010

Sanwa SRG-CZ & SRG-BZ high torque servos

Sanwa have released their new super-response coreless torque-servos, the SRG-CZ and SRG-BZ. The CZ has been designed specifically for use in the 1/8 off-road area, while the BZ is better suited for the nitro and electric on-road classes. Both feature high quality Japanese ball bearings, double isolation against humidity and a special high quality plastic case.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

April 20, 2010

LRP Banzai 1/8th buggy tire

New from LRP, their R&D team and team drivers have specially developed a new thread design with special pin design featuring an additional reinforcement pattern for optimal driving response and perfect stability. The VTEC Banzai tire provides high grip and low wear based on a special compound of high-quality rubber and is perfect for tracks with only a little dust or dust free conditions. In combination with the moulded foam tire inserts, tire wear is reduced to a minimum. Released in super soft, soft and medium compound and they come loose or pre mounted.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

April 20, 2010

Sanwa SRG-CZ & SRG-BZ high torque servos

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

April 20, 2010

TQ Racing SX8 Evo testing video

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57R1cIYcex4[/youtube]

TQ Racing sent us the video above showing some ‘top secret’ testing of their soon to be released SX8 Evo buggy. Following the series of tests they have declared themselves very happy with the progress and feel that they have zeroed in on a strong platform.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]

April 20, 2010

Hiro Seiko Swarovski crystal mounted screws

When anodized screws just aren’t bling enough, Hiro Seiko have introduced these genuine Swarovski crystal mounted screws for your radio. Available in the seven colours that you see above, they are suitable for Futaba and KO Propo transmitters.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

April 20, 2010

KM Racing NT1 spurs & V-One RRR brake pulley

New from KM Racing for the Xray NT1, are these low friction, long life spur gears. Made from a special harder plastic they are available in a 59T first gear and 54T second gear. Also from KM for the Kyosho V-One RRR, is this aluminium 21T brake pulley. Hard anodised it is lightweight and prevents the accumulation of dust on the teeth.

Click here to see the brake pulley