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January 25, 2010

Neil Cragg victorious at SNRC winter series

CML are reporting on the latest round of the SNRC winter series that was graced by the attendance of a few of the top national drivers, aiming to do battle with the fast local drivers on this challenging track. The Stoke track is a good blend of fast and technical sections with quite a few jumps to test the drivers ability. As is to be expected in winter the track was damp early doors and the obligatory Hobao Angle spike tyres were heavily in evidence.

Continue reading the report here

January 25, 2010

Brown Engineering SH Version 2

Brown Engineering have introduced their latest creation, the SH Version 2. Based on the Robitronic Scalpel, this is their new link car which features flex plate technology, which controls the side to side movement. The tension of this movement can be changed through different flex plates, which are different thicknesses and so control the roll. The car still uses their custom damper tubes and micro shock and will also come with angles servo mounts and three sets of flex plates. You can still use 4 or 6 cell and it also has slots for saddle pack or single LiPo pack. Finally, the car comes with a BMI pivot and wide enough rear pod to fit most motors.

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January 25, 2010

Savox SC1267 & SC1268 servos

New for 2010 from Savox come two new releases predominately aimed at the nitro car racer who is racing over a prolonged duration. The demands put on throttle and steering servos when mounted in nitro vehicles, can create motor heat build up when used over a prolonged period. This heat build up can on occasions cause servo problems. With these applications in mind, Savox have reduced the motor RPM a little and improved torque within their new SC1267 and SC1268 servos to make them more suitable to longer sustained usage.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

January 25, 2010

Spektrum DX3E Steering wheel transmitter

Newly available from Spektrum is their DX3E steering wheel transmitter. Utilising Spektrum’s innovative cutting-edge interference-free 2.4GHz DSM technology, the DX3E offers an affordable entry into the world of 2.4GHz DSM radio systems without compromising on quality or features. Futuristically styled in keeping with Spektrum’s more expensive DX3S and DX3R transmitters, the DX3E still manages to pack a whole host of adjustability into its single model memory via easy to use rotary dials and switches. Servo Reversing, Steering Rate and 3-channel end-point adjustment, the DX3E has all of the essential features that the cost-conscious user is likely to ever need. The DX3E is also great value for money as it comes complete with a DSM SR300 receiver and a single S200 Spektrum Digital Servo as well.

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January 25, 2010

VP Pro Glow plug igniter

Glow plug igniters are a popular release in the last week and here is another from VP Pro racing. Featuring a compact and lightweight design its knurled metal handle is comfortable and easy to grip. Turning the igniter to light up the glow plug, it is supplied with a VP1500mAh high performance 2/3A battery.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

January 25, 2010

Xceed Masterfix Pipes & springs

New from Xceed, and made in Germany, their new range of Masterfix pipes are super strong, high performance pipes that work on the most popular model car engines like NR, Max, Picco, Mega, Sirio and more. Available for 1/10th and 1/8th on road and 1/8th off road, the pipes are CNC machined instead of being pressed into shape, the advantage being that they are stronger, consistent and a higher quality aluminium can be used. The parts of the pipes are then precision soldered together with top quality pressure nipple and flanges. The supplied springs and silicone seals are also of superb quality. Under the Xceed MF line Xceed also offer some special made exhaust mounting springs and .12 and .21 long exhaust springs in normal way and a new version which allows a nicer fit between engine and carburetor.

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January 25, 2010

Yannick Aigoin wins Ultimate Racing Cup

The Ultimate Racing Cup took place last weekend in Barcelona close to the Olympic stadium and it was a fantastic and exciting race until the last minute. The qualifying saw the Mugen of Patxi Peñas take the pole position just ahead of Associated team driver Robert Batlle, who was making his Novarossi debut at this race. The former European Champion got the best of everyone in the semis, taking the win to line up first in the main final, in front of Yannick Aigoin, Patxi Peñas and Dani Bernabe. The final saw Patxi Peñas lead for more than half of the race but in the last minutes, Yannick Aigoin take the lead and pull out a safe gap, to win ahead of Patxi Peña in 2nd, with Bergonzoni driver Javi Puche claiming 3rd spot.

Source: Mugen Spain [mugen.es]

January 25, 2010