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August 10, 2008

Diggity Designs 3200mAh Lipo pack

Diggity Designs have released this metallic grey hard cased 3200mAh Lipo racing battery. These 7.4V 20C packs have been tested in house and the manufacturer claims that they have more punch than other similar packs and are actually underrated and compare more to a 3400mAh battery. Cycled on a Competition Electronics Turbo GFX with a 30A discharge the run time was 395 seconds, while internal resistance was 14.5 ohms with an average discharge voltage of 7.16V. Supplied with a pre mounted Tamiya plug and balancer port, they also come with a separate pair of gold connectors.

Source: Diggity Designs [diggitydesigns.com]

August 9, 2008

HongNor X2 CRT lightweight chassis

HongNor have released this new lightweight chassis for their X2 CRT 1/8th scale truggy. CNC machined from 3mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, it has been hard coated for extra durability. Thanks to the combination of materials used and the strategic machining the chassis plate is 50 grams lighter than the standard X2 chassis plate.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor.com.tw]

August 9, 2008

Werks Racing 3 chamber buggy pipe

Werks Racing have announced the release of it’s new 3 chamber buggy pipe system. Completely legal under the new EFRA rules and carrying the EFRA 3014 homologation number, it has been designed from the ground up to provide a strong, linear power band with the best possible fuel millage. The new 3014 pipe is made to resist dents and dings and was manufactured with material over 50% thicker than what was found in their 2013 pipe. They have also incorporated a machined brace on the stinger to minimize the likelihood of damage in what is easily the most vulnerable part of the pipe. Complete aluminium construction for the lightest possible weight and finished with a mirror polish to add a little bit of “bling” to your ride.

Source: Werks [werksracing.com]

August 8, 2008

Marc Rheinard running TM at Worlds

Told to us a few weeks ago, Team Magic have today confirmed that former World Champion and current 1/12th and 1/10th scale electric European Champion Marc Rheinard will compete at the 1/10th scale 200mm Worlds, which takes place this weekend and all of next week. A deal put on the table by Novarossi, Marc will partner current 1/10th scale 200mm European Champion Dario Balestri in running the Italian made engines together with the Taiwanese made Team Magic G4. This will be Marc’s first taste of on road nitro racing, having only tested briefly in Italy a few weeks ago, and Red RC will catch up with Marc to get his impressions on racing gas track when we begin reporting live from Portugal, beginning next Monday.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]

August 8, 2008

K-Factory E4 Alu 5-cell Battery Mount

New from K-Factory is this E4 aluminium battery mount for 5 cell packs, specially designed to be used in the Team Magic E4FS and E4RS electric touring cars. Similar to the mount released previously for 6 cells, it too claims to make your car much more reliable and stronger, due to the increased hardness of the lightweight aluminium which when mounted acts as a structural part of the chassis. Hard coated for excellent surface protection, the battery mount features a milled battery tape slot that goes along the length of the mount to hold your cells in place.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]

August 8, 2008

Schumacher Lightweight allow pinions

Schumacher have announced that they have increased their range of high quality hardened lightweight alloy pinions. These are now available in larger sizes to accommodate the new brushless motor stock classes and are also available in both 48dp and 64dp versions.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 8, 2008

X-Factory X-5 & X-6 T-shirts

X-Factory have announced the release of these navy blue heavy weight cotton shirts. Available in two separate versions, one features the 2wd X-6 buggy while the other the 4WD X–5 buggy. The front of the shirts use action shots of the cars that have been turned into outlines, while on the rear it features the company slogan and web address. Both shirts are available in the usual range of sizes and each X-Team driver has his own shirt in his colors together with his signature that are available in the same sizes at no price increase.

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August 7, 2008

Exotek RC18R GT-Z body shell

New from Exotek for the Associated RC18R, is this GT-Z body shell, which not only looks good but also performs. This body screams performance with its high down force wing, sculpted fenders, sleek hood line and super low profile roof line. The GT-Z is designed with extra room in the wheel wells to eliminate wheel rub, a major downfall in the stock 18R bodies, which seriously destabilizes the handling. Add the included high down force wing and you’ll have the most balanced feel you’ve ever experienced with your 18R. Made in the USA of durable .03″.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]