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August 26, 2009

CS Ultra Space Charger 2.0

The follow up to the company’s Ultra Space Charger, released back in December of last year, the new Ultra Space Charger 2.0 from CS Electronic offers a whole host of updates. The biggest change for the 2.0 version is the latest software that has been specially developed for LiPo cells. Apart from some cosmetic changes such as a new silver control panel, the charger now includes the EHR balancer for 2s – 6s packs, the USB interface and software and the new adapter wires that come fitted with Tamiya-style connector.

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August 26, 2009

KM Racing MTX4 Options for O.S. Speed 12XZ

New from KM Racing for the Mugen MTX-4 are these new lightweight items to mount the O.S. Speed 12XZ engine. First up is this new one piece engine mount that has all the advantages of a monoblock, such as less strain on the crankcase and ease of mounting, yet has been machined for extra weight savings. Also new is the lightweight carbon fibre top deck which thinner by 0.5mm from the previously released version to make it easier to use with the O.S. Speed 12XZ engine.

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August 26, 2009

Nordman & Ronnefalk take Swedish buggy titles

Last weekend saw the Swedish Nationals for 1/10th 2WD and 4WD buggy held in Trelleborg, Sweden. In the 2WD class it was PerErik Nordman that took TQ by setting the fastest times in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th qualifying rounds along with setting the fastest lap time with his Kyosho Ultima RB-5 SP. Nordman continued his domination in the first final and won it in front of fast 1/8 Kyosho driver David Ronnefalk. PerErik also took the second final and was therefore crowned the Swedish champion in 2WD.

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August 26, 2009

Joern Neumann wins season opener in Germany

The opening round of the German 1/8th buggy Nationals were held last weekend in Senden. The event attracted 132 drivers and saw 4 rounds of controlled practice on Friday and 2 more rounds of practice on Saturday morning. In these 2 practice rounds, the 3 fastest laptimes in a row count towards reseeding the groups for qualifying and after that there were 5 rounds of qualifying with the best 3 counting. TQ went to Daniel Reckward, with Jörn Neumann in 2nd place and Tim Bremicker in 3rd. At the start of the 40 minute main final it was Daniel and Jörn that were battling it out for the victory. Jörn made a little mistake that cost him around 3-4 seconds and so Daniel had a 5 seconds lead. With Jörn pushing very hard he closed the gap and at the 30 minutes mark was able to pass Daniel and he never looked back. Joern took the win from Daniel Reckward in 2nd and Tim Bremicker in 3rd. The 2nd round is in 2 weeks in Osterhofen.

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August 26, 2009

Barry Pettit takes East Coast Nitro Series Rd5

This past weekend the 5th round of the East Coast Nitro Series was run at the Outlaw RC Raceway in Aiken, S.C. This track is home to the classic ‘Watermelon’ and always provides true off road excitement with loam and sand, hard packed areas, and an ever changing racing surface of ruts and grooves. Young John McGinty took the Sportsman Buggy class and Randy Cooper, The Easley Ninja” took the Truggy class. The Pro Buggy class was won by Barry Pettit, who also TQ’ed the class. His Mugen MBX-6 was on JConcepts blue compound Crossbows with the new Profiled blue inserts throughout the entire day.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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’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.

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August 25, 2009

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]