Red RC

November 12, 2007

Mark Pavidis moves to Kyosho America

Kyosho America have announced that as of Monday November 19th Mark Pavidis will be joining them as a product designer at their Lake Forest, California facility. Pavidis is a two-time World Champion and the reigning IFMAR World Champion in 1/8 Off-Road, and has 18 years of R&D, product development, and design experience that he brings to Kyosho. During his tenure as a Kyosho Factory driver, Pavidis has already been instrumental in the design and testing of certain Kyosho vehicles. Kyosho America’s Marketing Director Steve Pond says,

Having Mark on staff will give us a distinct advantage because he’s raced at the highest level of competition in the world for decades. Not only will he be able to design new products, his considerable racing skill will allow him to test them to the highest limits. Combined with the considerable talents of Gil Losi, Jr., we’re very excited about the possibilities of future products that will result from our newly-formed team.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

November 12, 2007

Hickerson takes RC Pro Florida Series Finals

We have received word that CEN Racing team driver Gene ‘The Machine’ Hickerson has done it again taking yet another win, this time at the 2007 RC Pro Florida Nitro off road Series Finals. Hickerson won the Machine’s R/C Hobbies Expert Buggy A-Final from Mugen racer Jeff Keeton, while in third it was Sean Kersten racing for Kyosho.

Full report to follow here soon.

November 12, 2007

K-Factory TM M1B Rear chassis stiffener

More new products from K-Factory, this time its the release of this black, hard coated, rear chassis stiffener for the Team Magic M1B 1/8th scale buggy. These superbly crafted stiffeners are designed to improve the M1B’s performance on high bite, manicured tracks that are seen in many countries around the world. In these conditions, a stiffer chassis will exploit the higher levels of traction that are present by reducing chassis flex which will adding traction in low bite conditions, can reduce response in high bite conditions.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]

November 12, 2007

CS Electronic Daylight team lamp

CS Electronic have released their Daylight team lamp which is a rebranded version of what is seen on the tables of a lot of RC racers already. Providing lots of light so you can work on your car in badly lit pit areas, the head of the lamp has 170 degrees of rotation meaning you can be sure to find the correct lighting setup for you. The light is powered by 220-240V mains supply and features its own transformer while for transporting it can be fold up and put away in its own carry case, keeping the light protected.

Source: CS Electronics [cs-electronic.com]

November 12, 2007

KM Racing NT1 titanium 2-speed shaft

Continuing on with the release of hop up parts for the Xray NT1, comes yet another part from KM Racing. This 2-speed gearbox shaft is a direct replacement for the stock version and has been made from a solid piece of lightweight, yet very strong, titanium which helps the overall weight of the car as well as helping reduce rotating mass.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

November 12, 2007

Trinity T-8 Super Hauler bag system

Trinity have announced the release of this large T-8 Super Hauler bag system. Featuring a tool caddy with 20 elastic strap slots to help keep your tools organized and held securely in place, the main body of the bag sports 5 drawers to store your car & accessories. Made from a heavy duty material, the T-8 bag is suitable for most 1/8th scale vehicles and to help move it around it comes with heavy duty wheels and a retractable handle. Bag dimensions (LxWxH) 21.65” x 13.77” x 23.22.

Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]

November 12, 2007

Much More blue 4mm turnbuckle wrench

We wrote about the range of Much More Chrome turnbuckle wrenches when they were first released back in August. Now the Korean company have introduced an addition to the range in the shape of a blue anodised 4mm wrench, a size that was only previously available in purple or black.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

November 12, 2007

K-Factory EP motor Cooling Head

K-Factory have announced the relase of this TC Motor Cooling Head which has been designed to fit the Team Magic E4 perfectly, as well as any other electric car with a transverse mounted motor. Machined from aluminium, and anodized black, it cools the motor effectively due to the fins being turned 90 degrees that enables a constant flow of aire through the heat sink.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]