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October 14, 2009

Elite RC Electric motor mount

Elite RC have announced the release of their new unique electric motor mount for brushless conversions of gas cars, this one for the MP9. The slide and lock design means there are no gaps and so the motor block has full contact with the mount and so it will not bulge, giving a perfect mesh every time. Machined from solid aircraft grade 7075 T7 aluminium it is very rigid and can handle all the torque from the motor, but despite its strength it weighs in at little over 2oz. Another unique design feature is the 5x10mm bearing built into the motor block for extra shaft support and less flex, which reduces stress on the front motor bearing. Finally its 1 screw lock design clamps the sliding contacts together merging the two parts together to form 1 sold mount. Elite RC have also mentioned that they will soon release a fully adjustable battery tray as well as their own electric chassis.

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October 14, 2009

Branson wins BRCA 1/8th Rd9, Wood retains title

Round 9 of the Championship was held at the Cotswold circuit which is located on the Kemble Airfield. A good turn was expected for this the championship decider. This season, the battle for top honours was between the Serpent drivers of Wood, Hicklin and Green. With Green winning 4 of the previous rounds but having to count a very low score, required him to win this race and hope that Wood is out of the top 3 and Hicklin does not finish higher than 3rd. The remaining drivers had to push hard to try and disrupt the overall outcome above.

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October 14, 2009

Mike Truhe spotted testing new Powerplant

We have received word out of California that former ROAR National Champion Mike Truhe was recently spotted testing a new power plant in his Losi buggy. The new motor was seen being used in his 8ight chassis and is a departure from the usual Alpha unit that the Team Orion driver normally uses, for starters sporting a black cooling head in place of the familiar red unit. The test was part of Mike’s preparations for this week’s Nitrocross race in Arizona where our source believes he will debut the new engine. Having lost their previous GRP engine tie up, when the Italian company ceased production earlier this year, this new motor could be the result of a bigger plan by US company Horizon Hobby, who own Losi, to once again link up with a major competition engine manufacturer. We will keep you informed as we know more.

October 14, 2009

Reedy 5S 18.5V & 6S 22.2V Competition LiPo packs

Reedy’s hard case 40C 1:8 LiPo batteries are now available in 5S 3800mAh 18.5V and 6S 3100mAh 22.2V configurations for those who want the added efficiency that higher voltage delivers. These batteries fit perfectly in Team Associated’s RC8e, SC8e, and RC8Te and are suitable for use in many other chassis’. For minimum resistance and maximum power delivery, 10-gauge wires are pre-wired and ready to add your favorite connector. Balancing harness makes balancing and balance charging simple and convenient while a hard case helps protect the batteries from crash damage.

Click here to see the 22.2V pack

October 13, 2009

RB Speedline 1/12th scale tires

RB have released their new Speedline front and rear tires for 1/12th scale racing. Made from the best available foam for carpet racing, with incredible grip and traction. The tires are glued on lightweight white rims, delivered in pairs and available in grey, magenta, pink and white.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

October 13, 2009

Capacity entry for Xenon Racing Euro Touring Series opener

The third season of the Euro Touring Series kicks off this weekend when a capacity entry from 17 different countries will descend on the town of Kastellaun in Germany for the opening leg of an expanded six round 2009/10 race program. Welcoming a new title sponsor in Xenon Racing Products, who also become the official controlled tyre supplier of the series, the growing popularity of the ETS is reflected in the star line-up that will battle it out for this season’s title honours. Due to his recent relocation to Asia, defending champion Jilles Groskamp will not be going for a hat trick of titles. Despite his absence the title battle, which ended in a tie break last season between Groskamp and current World Champion Marc Rheinard, is expected to be even more closely fought than ever with many of electric touring car’s biggest names entered for Round 1.

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October 13, 2009

VP Pro Universal graphic decals

VP Pro have introduced more styles to their growing range of universal graphic decals. These general purpose decal sheets, now in flame and lightning motifs, are not pre cut for any particular body shell and so can be used to smarten up any make, type or style of car. Easy to apply and durable they can also be used on any other race equipment, such as your transmitter or starter box.

Click here to see the other new style

October 13, 2009

KM Racing Ceramic & Steel Engine bearings

KM Racing have released a whole new range of engine bearings for Novarossi based 2,1cc motors. For the RB, Max and Nova .12 Touring S, there is a new front (7 x 17 x 5mm) and rear (11.5 x 21 x 5mm) bearing in both ceramic and standard steel ball versions. Also for the Nova 353 .12 motor, there are again the new front (7 x 18 x 5.3mm) and new rear (11.9 x 21.4 x 5.3mm) versions, also in ceramic and steel versions.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]