RB have updated their 2604 pipe which well known by drivers around the world for its performance. Modified to receive the standard gasket, they have also designed a new manifold that increases the engine power while reducing the fuel consumption. As a result the old manifold does not fit the new 2604 pipe anymore.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
SchepisModel in Italy have announced that they have teamed up with Engine guru Mario Rossi to work together on the development and production of a new range of SchepisModel engines. The partnership was announced during the first round of the Italian 1/10th scale National Championships, held last week end at the “Black Tarmac” track in Mesero. Mario Rossi left GRP earlier this year where he had worked with the Gandini brothers for a number of years developing their range of engines.
Source: SchepisModel [schepismodel.it]
New from Xray for the NT1 are these CNC-machined 8.4mm diameter mounting pivot balls, made from lightweight 7075 T6 aluminum. Sold in a set of 4, each pivot ball is 63% lighter than its steel counterpart, giving a total combined weight saving of 18.8 grams on a car. Precision machined with highest tolerances using fully-automatic German CNC-machines. High-quality hard coating is done at Xray’s own in-house fully-robotic hard coating line, ensuring a perfect surface every time. A post-hard coating black finish provides a stylish look.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Following on from our coverage here and here, HPI Europe have offered up more details and photographs of the new Formula Ten chassis. This fantastic new kit is designed to replicate the thrills and excitement of the fastest car racing series in the world. It features realistically scaled dimensions such as wheelbase, width, tyre size and more, allowing you to faithfully recreate your favorite team’s livery and do battle with rivals out on the track. There is truly nothing like the excitement of seeing a full grid of cars painted in replica colours, waiting for the lights to go.
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New for the HPI Racing Cyber 10B are these sets of super-strong Grade 5 titanium turnbuckles. Beef up your 10B and make racing adjustments fast and easy with these new items. To fully outfit the buggy with titanium turnbuckles, you will need two pairs of 46mm turnbuckles for the camber links and one pair of 34mm turnbuckles for the steering links.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
Venom’s new Multi Function Pro Charger Plus is now available in an AC/DC power configuration to suit a variety of user needs. It will charge 1 to 8 cell LiPo and LiIOn/LiFe battery packs, as well as NiCD and NiMH battery packs with 1 to 27 cells and Lead Acid batteries. The Venom Pro Charger Plus has many easy to use features which include charging, discharging, cycling, balancing and has user definable charge rates from 0.1 amps to 7.0 amps as well as USB PC linkability, temperature probe and 10 User-Defined charger profiles. Supplied with six different charging plugs including the Traxxas high current connector (TRX Plug).
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
Hot Bodies have released their new Murdeigo 190mm touring car body. Sold clear, this body offers high levels of downforce and excellent steering response on any track. Supplied with window masks for easy painting, decal sheets for adding a realistic finish, plus all the mounting screws and nuts.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
The opening round of the 1/10th scale 200mm Dutch Nationals was held last weekend at the AMCA track in Apeldoorn. Qualifying for the NK class saw Daan Jacobs take the TQ spot in front of Sander Borghoff in 2nd, Jurgen Geerligs in 3rd and Maarten van Lierop taking the final direct final spot in 4th. In the Nomac class, qualifying went the way of Davy Geraets, who would start ahead of Marc Meijer, while in the 1/8th Promo series Danny Essenstam took a clear pole position in front of Jarno Eikendal. In the NK final, the race had to be canceled just before mid point following an altercation on the driver stand between 2 racers that saw a transmitter ending up being dropped. Daan Jacobs was leading at the time from Van Lierop in 2nd and Geerligs in 3rd. In the Nomac class final (above) Marc Meijer ran out the clear winner by 2 laps ahead of Theun Zoethout in 2nd and Michael Behnert 3rd. The most popular class on the day was the 1/8th Promo series, which attracted 24 drivers, and this was won by pole man Danny Essenstam who ended the race a lap clear of Wesley van Silfhout in 2nd and Matthieu Hesterman in 3rd, a lap further back.
Click here to see the Promo series podium
