Edit have released this hard coated 48-pitch aluminium pinion gear, set to reduce rotating weight from your drive train. Hard coated for long wear, this 18-tooth pinion gear weighs just 1.1g, 72% lighter than a standard pinion gear. Includes an M3 grub screw for attaching to your motor, plus a small Edit logo decal sheet for customizing your bodyshell and gear.
Source: Edit [rc-edit.com]
The Fastrax brand have released a set of cost effective imperial tools, which are ideal for fans of American built cars. As Europeans that own Team Losi and Team Associated cars will know only too well that obtaining the correct wrenches can be a problem so Fastrax have released this handy boxed 6 piece set that includes wrenches and screw drivers all at a low price. All tools feature machined aluminium knurled handles, with the wrenches having laser etched identification, and the set includes .050″, 1/16″, 5/64″ and 3/32″ sizes as well as a Phillips and flat head screw driver.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Paolo Morganti reports on how the unbreakable broke – Link [serpent.com]
> Neo Buggy interview Ryan Cavalieri – Link [neobuggy.net]
> Grand Prix des 3 frontières report from France – Link [automodelisme.com]
Entry is open for ETS Rd2 in Denmark, March 14th-16th
Dynamite have released this inexpensively priced charger which has selectable current adjustment, an excellent choice for entry-level modelers who require different charging current rates. Designed for use with radio, mini and conventional sub-C batteries, the user can choose 1, 2 and 4-amp selectable charge rates with peak detection for optimal battery performance. Powered by 12 volts DC, it is supplied with a prewired Tamiya connector and has reverse polarity protection.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
Xray have a report from Italian NT1 racer Giorgio De Felici who was attending the warm up race for the first round of the Italian 200mm Nationals Championships held at the Cassino track. With around 60 drivers in attendance it was European B Champion Alessio Mazzeo driving a Serpent that took the pole position ahead of Giorgio De Felici in 2nd. In the final De Felici started with very large diameter tires and this caused some problems at the start, but meant he had more tires at the end of the race, and with Mazzeo sidelined early on, he could get into the lead and take the win ahead of Serpent racer Simone Peretti in 2nd and Xray racer Stefano De Rossi in 3rd.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
BMI Racing have been in contact to let us know abou their all new Pro-10 called the DB10R. Pro-10 is poised to make a return as a popular racing class, with racers tiring of the costs, complexity and steep learning curve associated with 4wd sedans and are expected to embrace this new class as an inexpensive, fast and simple way to enjoy racing again. BMI Racing’s R&D team have been working to develop a state of the art Pro-10 car that is a leap beyond the old technology of 235mm pan cars, the result of this program being the new DB10R.
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Serpent have announced the latest new performance product for the Serpent S400 190mm touring car. The new central axle one-way 16T pulley is perfect for stock racers, where braking is kept to a minimum, and for all racers running on large open tracks. Enabling the front drive train to run free when off power, it enables the racer to carry more speed into the corner. The pulley has been made from hard anodised aluminium and is not only light but also extremely durable.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Losi have released their new 1/8 Eclipse buggy tires offering drivers a tread pattern forgiving enough to tackle the most challenging track conditions, while maintaining incredible grip across a wide variety of track surfaces. Supplied with moulded foam inserts, they are contoured to match the profile of the tire so that no trimming or modifications are necessary. Developed specifically for 1/8 buggy racing, these tires are available in Losi’s exclusive silver or red racing compound and are durable enough for hour-long mains while still providing consistent handling.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
