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.
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Protoform have released what they are calling the TCC, or Today’s Cup Car. This body incorporates all the unique styling cues of the cars raced in the Sprint Cup Series and the comprehensive decal sheet allows you to detail the body to look like any one of the four brands represented in the Cup series. The add-on wing bolts solidly to the molded in struts and is multi-adjustable, while the front splitter aids in downforce and handling ability. The width of the car allows it to be mounted on all the current oval chassis as well as the 200mm gas-sedan type chassis and it comes with clear protective film, decals sheet, window masks and wing mounting hardware.
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Pro Line have added two new additions to their tool range with the release of a 3.0mm and 4.0mm hinge pin reamer. Using high quality high strength steel and finished off with a titanium color finish the tips are highly durable, while the handles are made of lightweight aluminum and are complete with a hard anodized finish. The handles feature highly visible numbers for easy identification and have a continuous flat spot through the length of the handle so they sit and stay in one place.
Source: Pro Line [prolineracing.com]
A Main Hobbies have released a number of new high capacity LiPo packs under their ProTek brand. First up is this 14.8V 5100mAh 4 cell 35C hard cased dual battery pack, which includes two integrated balance charge leads and a main power lead with a Deans style T-plug installed. Up next is a 5000mAh hard case pack with a 35C rating that includes bullet connectors for charging and balancing, and also includes a balance charge lead with a Deans style T-plug installed. This pack is thin enough to fit into all touring cars and off-road vehicles, and with the humps on the bottom will be secure in vehicles designed for side by side NiMH race packs. Finally is the 5200mAh 35C saddle pack which has ultra T-style connectors attached, and come with a 4-pin Align/E-Flite style balance connector. As with all the packs these are built using a hard plastic case that is required for use at ROAR sanctioned tracks and events.
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This coming weekend marks the second race of the Lucas Oil Offroad Racing Series in which Team Associated is the official R/C car. This week’s event takes place at the Speedworld Motor Complex in Wittmann, AZ and just across the property from the famous R/C facility, The Nitro Pit. Team Associated will be on hand displaying products, conducting demonstrations and cross promoting the hobby of R/C to a whole new crop of people. Part of the AE campaign is the new enclosed trailer freshly wrapped by Signpros. With thousands of spectators expected to attend the event the opportunity for new R/C enthusiasts is high. If you’re one of the lucky people able to attend the event in person be sure to stop by the Team Associated booth and check out the display and R/C track.
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X-Factory have announced new shims for the height-adjustable transmission in the X-6 Squared, X-60, and original X-6, which claim to be a big improvement over the original versions. These new shims are made of aluminium and so are lighter than the original steel version, they have also been anodized and have four different colours for easier identification. Chazz Sinclair, company president, said, “We’re able to hold better tolerances with the aluminium, especially in the smallest size, .030″. We continue to have the only height-adjustable transmission on the market, and the difference just .030″ makes in side bite & forward bite is incredible. The cool thing is that we’ve been able to lower the price by about 1/3 for lighter, better shims.” The new shims have been in all X-6 Squared Kits shipped since April 24 and will be in the X-60 by mid-May. All original #5700 shims are gone, so all #5700s shipped from now on will be the new parts.
Source: X Factory [2wdrc.com]
Losi have released these LiPo charging pouches in 2 sizes, small and large, and help give extra protection to you, your equipment and your charging station. The pouch is constructed from a flame-resistant material and can be used while your LiPo is charging and as a safe storage option. The secure hook and loop flap ensures proper closure, and allows for release of pressure in the event of an explosion.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
BRCA National Champion and Worlds Finalist Lee Martin has chosen to use Speed Passion products for his 2009 campaign. Lee joins Speed Passion as their off road specialist, as the company continues to develop and improve in all R/C classes. He will use both Speed Passion ESCs and motors at UK Nationals, EFRA championships and at the IFMAR World Championship and already has had some success with prototype versions of the 2.0B ESC by winning the international ‘Players 09’ race at Worksop in the UK beating some formidable competition along the way. Lee had this to say:
Speed Passion in testing has already proved to be a winning combination for me, posting faster times against everything else i tested! I chose to join SP not only for this but the huge amount of support and most of all the thirst to want to win! I’m joining a team of world class drivers and i cant wait to unleash SP to the off road world!
Lee will not only join SP to race their products, but will also help with R&D and push SP into the future of off road racing. There is also mention of a Lee Martin signature series range due to be available soon.
Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]
