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March 21, 2008

O.S. Racing printed T-shirt

O.S. Racing t-shirt

O.S. Racing have released this 100% cotton (pre-shrunk) tee shirt and it is available in black with printed graphics on both the front and rear. The front reads “O.S. Racing” in blue and grey with red and yellow flames over the left breast while the back has the same design but largerlarger back designs reads “O.S. Racing” once more in blue and grey print with red and yellow flames behind O.S. The Racing Tee is available in size large, extra large and XX-L.

Source: OS Engines [osengines.com]

March 21, 2008

Hot Bodies Cyclone TC chassis

Hot Bodies Cyclone TC

HPI Japan have announced the Cyclone TC, the latest version in a long line of successful touring cars released under the Hot Bodies brand. Instead of being a completely new platform, the TC is just a refined version with better performance, easier adjustment and stronger parts and incorporates a number of parts previously released as optionals in the kit as standard. The new 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis plate has been designed to take the recently released plastic battery holders, while the front upper deck appears to be taken from the carpet conversion but has been made from 2mm carbon fibre. The rear upper plate is also 2mm thick but has been made from FRP material. The rear of the car has been supplied with a revised ball differential while the front sports a one way/solid front axle that comes with pins to change between the two options. The rear wishbones now feature optimised lower shock mounting positions and a neat feature on the front and rear anti roll bar push rods is that they are now to the bar from the top and so can have their length easily adjusted. The car also seems to be supplied with updated shock towers and I am sure other features but this is all I can work out from the Japanese translation.

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March 21, 2008

Much More droop gauge & blocks

Much More have released some new additions to their current line of touring car tools with the introduction of a new droop gauge and chassis blocks. The blocks are 20mm in height, perfect for providing enough clearance to measure even the lowest of droop settings, while the gauge can accurately measure the setting in 0.5mm increments from -5mm to 10mm. Both the gauge and blocks are available in your Much More standard blue, black or purple and can also be used with 1/8th scale circuit cars.

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March 21, 2008

Team Orion Marathon LiPo SLPB Rx packs

Seen at the Toy Fair at the beginning of February, Team Orion have released their range of Marathon LiPo SLPB Receiver Packs. Receiver packs are more important then most people realize with many a title being lost by drivers using substandard receiver packs that don’t delivery enough endurance or simply fail when the pressure is on. Wins are something Team Orion takes very seriously and with its World Championship team it needs the world’s best. These new receiver packs are available in 2 configurations, the 1500mAh hump pack shown above and a 1700mAh straight version.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 20, 2008

Daily News Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Xray US ROAR Carpet Nationals Double Win – Link [teamxray.com]
> Excellent Performace in Italy for TM E4 – Link [teammagic.com.tw]
> Keith Robertson riding high in 1/12th class – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Kyosho Amercia launch their new website – Link [kyoshoamerica.com]
> Novak Mongoose sensored micro BL system – Link [uk-microrc.co.uk]
> NT1 on Podium at Portugal Maia Track – Link [teamxray.com]
> Report from the 08 German Micro Masters – Link [smi-motorsport.de]
> New indoor permanent track in Macclesfield – Link [macctrack.org.uk]

Entry is open for ETS Rd3 in The Netherlands, April 11th-13th

March 20, 2008

Edit High Capacity Rx Packs

Edit have announced the release of some new receiver packs, including this High Power 3700mAh pack for the HPI Baja 5B. Enjoy longer run times with the nearly one third more milliamp-hours than the standard 3000mAh packs, so you can get out on the track and stay out long after other receiver packs have given up. Also available in Hump pack configuration are 2 more 6.0V packs, a High Power 1500mAh and Super High Power 1900mAh Receiver Pack.

Source: Edit [mirageracing.com]

March 20, 2008

Byron Gen2 Race Fuel

CML have been in touch to let us know that they are taking pre orders for the soon to be available Byron Gen2 Race Fuel. Byron Originals has engineered a unique and revolutionary lubrication package that is said to combine a greatly increased flow rate with improved film strengths that enhance performance while providing better lubrication qualities. Increased flow rates and increased film strengths of the Gen2 package produce less heat and less heat produces a broader and less critical needle setting while increased flow rates enable leaner needle settings that result in more laps per tank and less pitting for fuel.

Source: Byron [byronfuels.com]

March 20, 2008

Schumacher Cat SX body off shots

Schumacher Cat SX

We brought you pictures of the new Schumacher Cat SX 4wd buggy last week and as promised the British company have released some pictures showing the car with the body shell off. The first thing you notice about the car is the 3 belt drive train that is mounted very high in the car, above the battery and radio gear. This allows the motor to be mounted along the centre line and it is said to have an adjustable internal transmission ratio to optimise the car for brushed or brushless motors. Also according to the features list the motor rotates the same direction as the wheels which is said to create a car with superb jumping responsiveness and no torque steer effect, as is common with shaft drive cars.

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