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November 15, 2013

ProTek R/C next generation Prodigy chargers

ProTek R/C have released their next generation of Prodigy chargers, the Prodigy 640, Prodigy 612 Duo AC and Prodigy 67 Quad AC. ProTek R/C’s Prodigy 640 can charge your battery packs insanely fast. At up to 40 amps, the most demanding enthusiasts will be back in the air or on the track in no time. The 640 can also handle up to 6S Lithium batteries and up to 16-cell NiMH battery packs. Bring your Lithium batteries back to life. With the “Pre-Charge” mode Lithium batteries that have been discharged too far can be revitalized. This only scratches the surface of the 640’s features, but you can see why it will sit atop the workbenches of the world’s best pilots and racers.

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November 15, 2013

Serpent Viper 977 WC limited edition

To celebrate the TQ and IFMAR World Championship title achieved by team driver Tadahiko Sahashi Serpent introduce the Viper 977 WC limited edition 1/8 on-road kit. The kit features a number of optional parts Tadahiko used during the race as are front and rear aluminium wheel axles, rear CVD driveshafts, carbon fibre rim covers, a 38g chassis weight, aluminium throttle and servo saver arms, rear RR hard anti-roll bar, new hard compound suspension parts as well as red L27 shock stings and #700 shock oil. Also included is a limited edition engraved main chassis plate. The first kit with the number 001 will be auctioned through eBay with the winning bid being donated to the Red Cross in order to financially support the organisation’s efforts in the current Philippine post-typhoon situation.

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November 15, 2013

RDRP Ultra exhaust spring remover

Revolution Design Racing products introduce the latest addition to their line of high quality Ultra tools specially designed for the need of nitro racers. The Ultra Exhaust Spring Remover made for easy, convenient and safe working with exhaust springs such as the ones used to hold the muffler in place. The tool not only helps to remove already installed springs, it also comes in handy when building and exhaust systems or when coupling them to the engine crank case. The tool features a black anodised CNC-machined 7075-T6 handle and a high quality hardened spring steel tool tip. A coloured cap makes identification in your tool bag easy.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

November 15, 2013

Andrea Ciurlante wins Picco memorial race

The Fiorano Modenese track hosted the first edition of the Memoria Gualtiero Picco race that attracted some of the best Italian 1/8 on-road drivers. The weekend was overshadowed by a bit of bad weather but at the end the race went flawless thanks to the great track staff. In qualifying Lamberto Collari took TQ in front of Mirko Salemi and Albert Picco. The final saw the early lead from Collari who was chased by Picco and Salemi. 10 minutes into the race Andrea Ciurlante moved his way up into third spot and shortly after Lamberto had to retire with problems. This handed Albert Picco the lead followed by Cirulante and Marco Vanni. At the 18 minute mark light drizzle stirred things up a bit as the track became very slippery forcing all drivers to change tyres. The conditions gave Andrea and his box stock RX8 the advantage he needed as he easily took the win in front of Marco Vanni and Alberto Picco. The top 5 was completed by Alberto Tedeschi ad Sara Bella.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 15, 2013

New Xray 1/8 nitro buggy coming soon

Xray have released a first teaser image of what appears to be the 2014 version of the XB9 buggy. As with most preview images it hides more than it shows and so only updated body lines are visible with the new body offering lower, more angled side pods with a raised section in the middle and a steeper section towards the rear wing. Under the hood we expect new suspension parts as the team is running an updated design for some time now with the front likely will be of a “mixed” pivot ball system with horizontal lower and vertical upper balls while the rear end may also receive an update with wider suspension mounts and shorter arms. For now the kit’s new features remain purely speculation with definite information becoming available very soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 15, 2013

Awesomatix A700 gear diff V2

Seen for the first time in public at the recent ETS season opening race in the Czech Republic Awesomatix now have the V2 gear differential for the A700 touring car available. The updated version offers ultra smooth running and a newly designed floating inner O-ring system to compensate the fluid’s volume expansion once the oil starts to heat-up during a race. This makes the diff more consistent throughout the run and also generates a more consistent and predictable car with increased rear traction. New filling and bleeding holes within both outdrives allow for easy building, setup and maintenance, leaving a “bubble-free” differential. The set comes without internal gears, cross pins or washers but according to Awesomatix the latest Xray T4 items will do the job just fine.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

November 15, 2013

Pro-Line Desert Raid SC body – Sneak Peek

Pro-Line have released a couple of sneaky preview images of their upcoming Desert Raid short course body shell. Modelled after the prototype cars run at the Dakar and other endurance rallies, the body is designed for the use with SC trucks such as Pro-Line’s Pro-2, Traxxas’ Slash 2WD and 4×4 and the Team Associated SC10. The raised rear end needs to use extended body mounts but otherwise the body is a direct fit.

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November 14, 2013

JConcepts 8ight-E 3.0 Silencer body shell

JConcepts introduce the Silencer body shell for the TLR 8ight-E 3.0 buggy. Designed especially for the use on high-speed tracks the newly designed body features a narrowed, Finnisher stance cockpit that allows for smoother high-speed transition and increased flow in and out of the body for electrical air-flow. A deep recess behind the cab features dual channeling out the rear providing air escape along with rear-end stability. The Silencer side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling just in front of the rear tires while the extended runner features on the rear-end of the body enhance the force placed on the rear pods during high-speed acceleration. The main pods are heavily chamfered and a more heat-shrink design over motor and speed control area are highlighted features and the body is capped off with a cockpit “shark fin” for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness. As usual the body comes clear, includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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