LRP have released their new Short Course modified motor, specifically designed for short course racing. This sensored plug and play brushless motor, features a military spec sintered rotor, heavy duty low friction ball bearings and is ROAR legal. When used in combination with the existing Ai Brushless Pro reverse ESC, it offers great performance as well as smooth power delivery.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
RMV Deutschland, Mugen off road distributors for Germany, have announced two new signings for next season. RMV have secured the services of Champion 1/5th scale racer Markus Feldmann, who will race both nationally and internationally with the MBX-6 powered by a Ninja JX21 engine, Reckward-Tuning parts as well as Tourex racing tires. RMV have also announced the signing of German junior Champion Markus Eirenschmalz, who will again run the Mugen Seiki MBX-6, Reckward-Tuning parts and Tourex tires combo, but with the RB B9 engine.
Source: RMV [rmv-deutschland.de]
Nosram have introduced a new line up of VTEC LiPo RX and TX battery packs. For use in your car there are 3 new RX packs, a 1700mAh version in AAA hump configuration, a 2400mAh version in 2/3A straight configuration and finally there is a 2500mAh version in 2/3A hump configuration. For use in a Sanwa M11/MX-3 or Futaba 3PK transmitter Nosram have released a 3600mAh 11.1V TX pack. All packs come pre wired with plug and balancing cable.
Click here to see the other packs
The 2nd Annual Turkey Shootout was hosted by Real R/C in Pheasant Hill, MO on November 28-29. The two day race format would consist of qualifying on Saturday and Triple A-Mains on Sunday. This is Kyosho Factory Driver Jared Tebo’s home track and he would go on to TQ and win all 3 Modified classes with his Team Orion powered Kyosho rides. In the 2wd Mod class, Jared won from TQ Racing driver Dave Alberico and Associated racer Rod Rippee, while in 4wd Mod it was Associated pairing of Taylor Jaes and Wayne Snider that would be runners up. The truck Mod class again saw TQ Racing racer Alberico in 2nd, with Gene Cook taking 3rd with his Associated.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.
– New XT8 Pin with Flat Spot 2.5×15.8
– XII at Danish 1/12 Nationals R1
– XB8 EC Wins 4 Hour Enduro Race
– XB808 Wins 2009 Belgium Nationals
– XT8 Wins 2009 Australian National Series Championship
– NT1 Podium Finish at 2009 New Zealand South Island Championship
– T3 Podium Finish at ETS Hungary
– XB808 Wins the 2009 Margem Sul Trophy in Portugal
– NT1 Wins 2009 UK BRCA 1/10 Championship
– T3 Wins Czech Grand Prix 2009
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Acorn Racing continue to add to their range of LiPo packs with the release of this new 3800mAh 2S1P Race pack with a consistent 36C burst. Understanding that you don’t need huge capacity for the Stock class, but do need the cells to give a very good punch, this race version LiPo is specially formulated with Stock Racing in mind. The cells are mounted in a durable hardcase that meets ROAR’s specifications and have the same dimension as a standard 6-cell Sub-C battery pack configuration.
Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]
LRP have introduced some new products including new LiPo packs and a new charger. Starting with the charger, the new Quadra Pro 2’s versatile functions are easy to use with the intuitive menu structure. Whether you want to adjust the parameters, to set your user profiles or to condition your batteries this all rounder is up for the task. This AC/DC charger allows you to charge, cycle and discharge, NiMH, LiPo, LiFe and NiCd and features an integrated balancer for use with LiPo and LiFe batteries. Also from LRP are two new stick pack LiPos that come in 2400mAh and 4000mAh versions and are mounted in a durable hard case made of high-quality synthetic material for maximum safety. Featuring the same dimensions as standard 6-cell Sub-C stick packs, vertical bulges on the back side of the hard case ensure the battery fits perfectly into any chassis
Click here to see the stick packs
Nosram have introduced a new line up of VTEC LiPo RX and TX battery packs. For use in your car there are 3 new RX packs, a 1700mAh version in AAA hump configuration, a 2400mAh version in 2/3A straight configuration and finally there is a 2500mAh version in 2/3A hump configuration. For use in a Sanwa M11/MX-3 or Futaba 3PK transmitter Nosram have released a 3600mAh 11.1V TX pack. All packs come pre wired with plug and balancing cable.
Click here to see the other packs
