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March 27, 2008

Racer DE becomes RC Car Racer & Fun

RC Car Racer Germany becomes RC Car Racer & Fun

One of the most popular R/C Car magazines in Germany, and one of our print partners, RC Car Racer has evolved into the all-new RC Car Racer & Fun.

As most of you might know RC Car Racer is the most popular RC Car magazine in the UK and since February 2005 it has had a German “sister magazine” for the German language market in Europe. Being in its fourth year now the publishers of RC Car Racer thought that it might be the right time for a slight tweak in the name of RC Car Racer in Germany and becomes the all-new RC Car Racer & Fun. With this re-branding ADH Publishing hope that the new look cover will appeal to many more readers who perhaps had previously thought that Racer was just about racing. The format will be changed for Germany and will have even higher quality paper, larger print and features aimed at all levels of Radio Control Car interests ranging from entry level to high competition cars as well as nitro and electric rides. It is planned that each and every issue we will have a cover mounted gift like sticker sheets or DVD’s for an even higher value for the reader. RC Car Racer & Fun is available at all good modelshops, railway stations and highstreet newsstands.

For more information about RC Car Racer and RC Car Racer & Fun please go here.

March 27, 2008

Max Power .21 XL9 TQ & .12 XXL3

Max Power .21 XL9 TQ

We covered these new engines briefly during the Toy Fair, but Max Power have been in touch to let us know that their new engines, the .21 XL9 TQ and .12 XXL3 are now available. The 3.5cc XL9 TQ has been made to commemorate Massimo Fantini’s TQ at last years World Championships in Cordoba, Argentina. This 9 port engine features a new carburettor, super lightweight crankshaft, ceramic bearings and improved timing for great top speed and fuel economy. The 2.1cc XXL3 is a completely new, EFRA legal, motor with a new crankcase with improved internal porting, lightweight crankshaft and a new piston material for long life. This 3 port engine is long stroke and also features a newly designed cooling head.

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March 27, 2008

K-Factory TM E4 Steel/Alu CVDs

K-Factory TM E4 Steel/Alu CVD shafts

K-Factory has developed a new set of high strength universal joints for the Team Magic E4 series of electric touring cars to help cope with the extra power generated by extremely powerful brushless motors and high voltage LiPo batteries. The improved strength comes from the use of specially developed K-Factory ST-Steel and an increase in drive shaft thickness. The thicker and stronger UJ combines with a lightweight aluminum wheel adapter which helps reduce the overall weight and keeps the rotating mass of the E4 transmission as low as possible.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]

March 27, 2008

Upgrade RC Custom buggy skins

Upgrade RC have been quiet for some time but have come back from their break in releases with a great new product, fully customizable buggy skins. Customize your own buggy skin using their simple online selection process, the possibilites are virtually endless. You can choose the main colours, flame pattern, as well as add logos and on top of that, each skin comes with a complete wing skin kit.

Source: Upgrade RC [rcidcustom.com]

March 26, 2008

ETS Holland – Marc Fischer confirmed

ETS Holland - Marc Fisher confirmed

The organisers of the 3rd round of the Much More backed European Touring Series are delighted to confirm that Corally factory driver Marc Fischer will be present at the event. The first outdoor event of the series, it will be held at the World famous MACH track in Heemstede, just outside Amsterdam in the Netherlands and joining the current German touring and 1/12th scale National Champion will be round 2 winner Jilles Groskamp, competing on his home track.

For more information about the event and where it takes place, including links to accomodation, go to the Series page on our site here.

Do you want to race against some of the World’s top touring car racers, while being commentated on by the legendary Scotty Ernst, in a fun and friendly, yet professional racing atmosphere then be sure to get your entry in for round 3 of the ETS by going here.

March 26, 2008

Team Associated RC8 Factory parts

Team Associated have released a number of Factory team parts for the drive train of their RC8 1/8th scale buggy. RC8 Stub Axles and Input Cups, they are strong and lightweight, and have been made in the USA out of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminum. Reduce rotating weight by 55 grams when using the complete set of all three products Reducing rotating weight equals more punch, stronger brakes and more run time. Also released were a set of lightweight differential outdrives and shiny CV bones.

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March 26, 2008

HoBao Hyper 9 detailed by Tim Bump

Nitro House in the US have sat down with the Hyper 9 Lead Designer Tim Bump to go through all of the details of this unique looking buggy.

The Hyper 9 is a completely new design from the ground up with many new and innovative ideas. Several criteria were set and met in this new design. Weight was number one and always a concern with every part designed for the buggy. Next, in order of importance, was side to side balance, low center of gravity, ground clearance, all on as narrow a chassis as possible. On the performance side, the buggy had to accelerate, corner, jump and land better than any other buggy on the market. In this article I will reveal many of the new and secret design features of the Hyper 9.

Check out the full feature list along with lots of photos of the prototype here.

Source: Nitro House [nitrohouse.com]

March 26, 2008

Robert Pietsch joins ATS Tyres

Current German 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm National Champion Robert Pietsch has been confirmed to have switched to Italian tyre supplier ATS. Debuting with his new foam at last weekend’s Pre Worlds in Portugal, the Shepherd Velox designer used his Xray NT1 to qualify in 2nd position before going on to finish the hour long final in 3rd behind ATS team mates Dario Balestri and eventual winner Daniele Ielasi.

Source: ATS Tyres