August 26, 2009

Richard Saxton sets RC Jump World Record

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The above video shows Team Associated’s Richard Saxton set the World Record at 137.3 feet for the longest radio controlled car jump with a Team Associated RC8B nitro powered buggy.


August 25, 2009

Dynamite Passport Ultra AC/DC charger

Dynamite Passport Ultra AC/DC charger

Dynamite’s Passport Ultra AC/DC charger/cycler brings to market a compact, feature packed charger at a very competitive price. With features such as Integrated balance technology, 1-6S Li-Po, Li-Ion, Pb, and LiFe charging capabilities, 1-14 cell Ni-Mh and Ni-CD charging as well as AC/DC operation, this charger’s got it all. Featuring an 8 amp charge rate and a 5 amp discharge rate, other features include jog dial navigation, removable power cord and a built-in temp sensor for added safety and security.

Click here to see the full feature list


August 25, 2009

Answer-RC 8ight Lightweight Spring holders

Answer-RC 8ight Lightweight Spring holders

Answer-RC have released these CNC machined shock spring holders suitable for all members of the Losi 8ight family including 1.0, 2.0, B and T. These new items utilise a longer spring holder to give a more reliable and safer position on the shock and are specially drilled to maintain a minimum weight with each piece weighing only 3g. Sold in a packet of 4.

Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]


August 25, 2009

JConcepts 1/16th E-Revo Tense 2.2″ wheels

JConcepts 1/16th E-Revo Tense 2.2" wheels

JConcepts have introduced the Tense Wheel for the Traxxas 1/16th E-Revo, to turn into a race bred machine. These wheels give the E-Revo a wider overall stance which improves performance by gained control and it is now possible to mount all the popular JConcepts 2.2” tires which provide the ultimate in traction and performance. Tense wheels are competition inspired from the ground up to withstand heavy abuse and perform under even the most demanding situations and the design begins with a scale appeal and functionality that separates itself from the rest. Heavy duty black nylon material and 12mm beefy hex design combine to form the ultimate in scale and performance. Including a heavy duty inside and outside aluminium anodized bead lock with 8 x 3x10mm button head screws on each bead lock for increased security. Topping off the appearance of the wheel is an aluminium anodized centre cap etched with JC logo for authenticity and brand loyalty that are secured to the wheel by 6 x 2.5x6mm button head screws.

Click here for more photos of the wheels


August 25, 2009

Zeppin Racing Pinion Holder with Solder helper

Zeppin Racing Pinion Holder with Solder helper

Zeppin Racing have released this 18 piece pinion holder that comes combined with soldering helper. The soldering helper will hold all kinds of popular banana tubes in 2.0mm 2.6mm, 3.0mm 3.5mm, 3.6mm, 4mm, 4.3mm & 5mm diameters, while the clamp type holder is able to hold a T-Plug or speed controller securely leaving your hands free to do the soldering. Available anodised in light blue, black or titanium, it is laser print with the Zeppin Racing logo and flame graphic.

Click here for an image of the tool in action


August 25, 2009

Stockman & Vekemans win Belgian Nats Rd4

Stockman & Vekemans win Belgian Nats Rd4

The club SRCF was the host for round four of this years FBA touring car championship. In the EFRA class, qualifying went the way of Benoit Thomaes with his Xray who was the polesitter, with Thomas Stockman also with an Xray on second spot and local driver Manuel Henriet with his Schumacher was third. The first final was very exciting and saw a battle between Benoit Thomaes and Thomas Stockman for the lead, lap after lap. Thomas Stockman took the lead and Benoit was fighting hard to retake it, but Thomas was outstanding and took victory in the first final, Benoit came as second and Nick Joosens was third. In the second final there was a collision in the first lap but Benoit Thomaes had a clean start and pulled away from the rest. It was Olivier Bultynck with his Corally who came from last and took second spot just behind Benoit with Manuel Henriet third.

Continue reading the report here


August 25, 2009

Dennis Fadtke wins Rd4 in Poland

Dennis Fadtke wins Rd4 in Poland

The 4th round of the Polish outdoor Nationals took place last weekend in Klodzko. Championship front runner Dennis Fadtke had to make an unscheduled trip to the hospital after tearing ligaments in his knee and so was in great pain during the weekend’s racing. The top qualifying spot went to Morris Indovino followed by Blażej Orlowski in 2nd with Dennis Fadtke, who was struggling with pain in 3rd. The first two finals saw 2 different winners, with Dennis managing to take the final and decisive victory to secure the overall win.


August 25, 2009

Associated SC10 Carbon Fibre Battery Strap

Associated SC10 Carbon Fibre Battery Strap

Team Associated have introduced the Factory Team SC10 carbon fibre battery strap. This lightweight strap replaces the plastic battery strap to increase battery placement options, with the battery now able to be mounted as far back as the rear shock tower while maintaining the SC10’s innovative quick-release battery feature. As an added bonus, the first 1000 will be produced in eye-catching blue carbon fibre.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]