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August 20, 2009

HPI Nitro Starter pack

HPI have released this handy Nitro Starter pack which includes Everything you need to get your nitro car with pull startengine started. It includes a fuel bottle for easy and safe filling up, a Philips and flat screw driver for easy repairs, small and large universal wrenches for all nut sizes and glow plugs, a glow igniter with strong 1800mAh NiMh rechargeable battery and a 2-pin EU overnight charger for the glow igniter. This set is also suitable for roto start cars, all you have to add is a 7.2V stick pack and charger to power the roto start system.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

August 20, 2009

Pietsch breaks 30 laps in Q5

He was on target for it in Q3 yesterday but misheard the timing computer and pitted before completing the full 10-minutes, but this morning in the penultimate qualifier Robert Pietsch became the first driver to set down a 30 lap run. The German ace was clearly delighted with the impressive run saying his Mugen was perfect for the conditions. Paying compliments to his pitman for two perfect fuel stops, the factory driver feels it will be very difficult to better the time in the last qualifier with the forecast predicted today as the hottest of the championships.

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August 20, 2009

DE Racing Z01B & Hyper 9 Skid plates

DE Racing has released two new rear skid plates for the O’Donnell Z01B and Hyper 9. Made of ultra thin resin, eliminating the need for longer screws, the plates provide protection for your expensive buggy or truggy chassis. The plate wears just like aluminium but is much cheaper to replace than a complete chassis. Sold in a pack of 3.

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August 20, 2009

Team Epic 5200mAh 1-cell LiPo pack

Coming soon from Team Epic is theire new 1 cell LiPo pack for serious 1/12th scale on-road and 1/12th and 1/10th scale oval racing and World GT. This hard case pack is 3.7volts, 5200mAh, 40C and comes supplied with a Deans plug pre fitted.

Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]

August 19, 2009

Sweep Racing Acrylic 2-sided tape

Sweep Racing have released new acrylic 2-sided tape for fixing your ESC, receiver or servo to the chassis of your touring car or pan car. Super Strong, it comes in two sheets of 60x100mm and is elastic so it absorbs a lot of vibrations, protecting your expensive equipment. When it comes to removing it, the tape comes off without leaving any residue.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

August 19, 2009

Core RC Cost effective Servo range

Core RC have released their new line up of cost effective servos. Firstly a new low profile digital lightweight racing servo, suitable for 1/10th Touring Cars. This servo have been tested by some leading Touring Cars drivers and really stacks up against the competition, with torque of 8.4kg and speed of 0.11 sec (@6V). The second servo is a new analogue Heavy Duty Hi Torque servo for RTR cars. Suitable as a replacement servo for both throttle and steering for all RTR cars it has torque of 9.7kg and speed of 0.12 sec (@6V).

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 19, 2009

Hot Bodies D8, D8T and Ve8 option parts

Hot Bodies have released a number of new options for the D8, D8T and Ve8. Starting with these durable and lightweight billet aluminium rear hub carriers. They come in the standard 0 degree but with the option of moving the hub forward or backward in the arm with finer shims and a narrower overall width. Also new is the front spindle carriers that come with 10 degree caster. This part gives you more upper link adjustments with more mounting holes and by turning the ball vertical. To further strenthen the front end, these billet aluminum front spindles are almost indestructible without gaining a bunch of weight. A new DCJ center drive shaft smoothes out the harsh angle of the front/center drive shaft, which decreases friction giving you more power and increasing the life of that part. Finally for the Ve8 only are front and rear black anodised aluminium skid plates.

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August 19, 2009

Team Azarashi Cat SX Womoog shell

New for the Schumacher CAT SX, Team Azarashi have released their new Womoog shell. Sporting the same unique shape as seen for other buggies, the new shell has of course been modified to take the cars internals. As with previous versions of this body, these too will offer high levels of stability and a cool new look.

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