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December 25, 2008

Kyosho Desert Race Truck RTR

Kyosho have released their entry into the CORR series class with the introduction of the new 1/10th scale DRT, Desert Race Truck. The latest spec .18 powered race truck brings home the goods in this new era of off-road action, with the advanced chassis design promising real racing performance while superior handling allows it to be easy to drive. The stable stance lets you power through the dirt even on blown out 1/8th buggy tracks and takes on big jumps without missing a beat. Under the advanced engineered body is an optimized chassis layout with the DRT sharing many of its parts, option parts and performance with the DBX and DST. Kyosho knows what you want and so the DRT comes fully assembled and ready to hit the dirt.

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December 25, 2008

Seasons Greetings from Red RC

Red RC would like to take this opportunity to wish all our visitors, advertisers and partners all the best for this holiday season. Please note that we will have a reduced service over the next few days as we take it easy after a very busy year.

December 24, 2008

Chris Doughty signs with JConcepts

Former European Champion UK racer Chris Doughty has reached an agreement to run the full compliment of JConcepts products for 2009. Although Chris will be changing his focus slightly, by moving over to 1/8th scale buggy, he is expected to be a great asset to the team. JConcepts hopes to build on their 2008 success not only in the US, but also internationally and Chris is sure to be a part of that.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 24, 2008

PSM Racing 8ight & Hyper 9 options

PSM Racing have released some new aluminium option parts for the Losi 8ight and Hobao Hyper 9. For the 8ight/2.0 and 8ight T are these pair of new blue anodised aluminium fuel tank posts, which feature holes for body clips to allow quick removal of the tank. For the Hyper 9, is an aluminium rear wing mount set, which has a super light design and is very stable way to mount the wing.

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December 24, 2008

ProTek range of LiPo packs

A Main Hobbies have announced a new range of ProTek R/C brand Lithium Polymer battery packs as well as new clutch bell housings. Available in 3200mAh of capacity with a 25C constant discharge rate, 3800mAh of capacity with a true 30C constant discharge rate and a 4900mAh of capacity with a 25C constant discharge rate. These 3 packs include a balance charge lead with a Deans style T-plug installed. The balance adapter included is a 4-pin Align/E-Flite style XH balance connector. These battery packs are built using a hard plastic pack that is required for use at ROAR sanctioned tracks and events. Also new for your starter box is a 4-cell 2200mAh 15C power pack. This pack has T-Style Ultra connectors pre-installed, and comes with a 5-pin Align/E-Flite style balance connector. Finally from ProTek are these hardened clutch bells, which are precision cut, hardened and anodized black to give you the best maintenance free performance. There are three different lines of clutch bells available. The PTK-700x lineup are designed to fit Kyosho family vehicles and come in sizes ranging from 13T to 17T, the PTK-705x lineup are designed to fit OFNA and Mugen family vehicles and come in sizes ranging from 13T to 17T, while the PTK-706x lineup are designed to fit Team Losi 8ight family vehicles and come in sizes ranging from 13T to 16T.

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December 24, 2008

Tekin RX8 1/8th scale brushless ESC

Tekin have announced the release of this new 1/8th scale brushless ESC called the RX8. Based off of the proven RS series Speed Control the RX8 takes large scale current demands in stride. An industry front runner not only in power handling ability but also size and features with Drag Brake, Neutral width, Throttle Profiles, Voltage Cut Offs for LiPos and much more. The RX8 sits at only 1.5″ x 2.22″ x 1.46″, a small foot print making it easy to install on any chassis.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

December 23, 2008

Borja Hernandez joins RB Engines

RB Engines have confirmed that Spanish Hobao driver Borja Hernandez, a World finalist and 2 time podium finisher at the European Championship, has joined their international team. The former GRP driver, Borja chose RB engines as he believes it will help increase his perfomances and results for 2009 season.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

December 23, 2008

CS Electronic Twilight Evolution lamp

CS Electronic have released a second version of their popular Daylight, called the Twilight Evolution. Featuring the same functions as the original version, with an adjustable light angle of 85 to 170 degrees & 13W energy saving fluorescent tubes, this new version can also be powered by a 9V battery. Still able to be powered by 220V, the lamp closes down for easy storage.

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