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July 14, 2008

Josué Artiles wins Rd3 Spanish Nats

The 3rd round of the Spanish 1/10th scale Nationals took place last weekend at the Valladolid track in the centre of the country. The weather was good all weekend, apart from some light rain on the Saturday but not enough to effect the 77 racers in attendance. Pole position went to Xray racer Eduardo Escandón, the only racer to get 17 laps in qualifying to place ahead of Xabier Arana in 2nd, Merlin racer Oscar Cabezas in 3rd and Josué Artiles in 4th. The 30 minute A-main saw all change from the starting order, with Mugen racer Artiles taking the win by over a lap from Hugo Santos in 2nd and pole man Eduardo Escandon taking 3rd, just ahead of Serpent racer Cabezas in 4th.

Source: Merlin [merlinfuel.com]

July 13, 2008

The Border – Special Offer

The Border - Special Offer

Our site sponsors The Border, would like us to mention that they are now carrying the 2 latest Group C bodies from Cross, the Jaguar TWR XJR14 and the Toyota TS010. Both bodies are designed for use on the Tamiya F103 chassis, as well as the Corally and Cross 1/10th 200mm pan chassis’ and are supplied with spoilers for the great price of EUR27.97 each.

To get either of these 2 great body shells, you can visit The Border site here (Jaguar) and here (Toyota).

July 13, 2008

King Headz 8ight Ackerman plate

King Headz have released this new long Ackerman steering plate for the Losi 8ight. CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminum and anodized black, this part is designed to increase rigidity and add strength. Bronze Bushings are used which provide minimal wear and slop, unlike the stock Ackerman plate which has steel bushings that become sloppy almost immediately. Also available in short version.

Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]

July 13, 2008

Perez wins Rd3 Brazilian Nationals

Serpent are reporting on the 3rd round of the Brazilian Nationals where Ricardo Perez driving a Serpent 720 ’08 took the win. Saturday’s qualifying saw round 2 winner and another Serpent racer Henrique Winik TQ the event ahead of Flavio Elias and Perez. The finals on Sunday, which were held in very hot conditions, saw car no.1 of Winik in top form and he was able to run a lap time below the previous record. Unfortunately engine problems would rule him out of back to back victories, but team-mate Perez took up the lead where he would stay till the end to take the win. This moves him into the lead of the standings and bring him closer to becoming 2008 Brazilian Champion.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

July 13, 2008

Neil Cragg takes 4wd European title

Our friends at oOple are reporting that Neil Cragg took a hard fought win in the 4WD event at the 2008 EFRA European Championships with the new Yokomo B-Max to back up his win in 2wd a few days earlier. Neil didn’t have everything his own way in qualifying – laying in third position overnight. As mentioned in the oOple race report though, the last two qualifiers can change everything and Neils Yokomo was dialled in the last two qualifiers – taking both rounds to give him overall TQ. Neil won the first two legs of the A and sat out the third to allow the other drivers to battle for second. Hupo Honigl took the third in an amazing race with Lee Martin right behind all the way – giving him second overall, with Lee Martin third.

Read the full report here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

July 12, 2008

Much More Servo & Extension cables

Much More Servo cables & Extension leads

Some more new connectors to complete the range from Much More who have just released a series of servo extension wires and mini connectors. First up are some replacement servo lead with male or female connectors for Sanwa, Airtronics, JR, Hitec and Futaba servos with heavy duty wire for high load applications, ideal for upgrading your existing servo wire to reduce voltage drop. They can be custom trimmed to reduce wiring lengths for neat installations and have pre-soldered ends for a perfect connection. Also new is a 300mm long Futaba extension lead and a 150mm long Futaba type Y-connector. Other replacement lead connectors include power cables with connectors for 1/24th scale cars, the Kyosho Mini Inferno, as well as BEC receiver cables, pre made or as kits without wires including a Futaba set with gold plated connectors.

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July 11, 2008

TnT-Fx Traxxas Slash graphic kits

New from TnT-Fx, is this full graphics package for the Traxxas Slash to go along with their ever expanding line up of one off custom RC Graphics. All designs are 100% custom made per the customers specs, and for the Slash the graphics line will include full custom body wraps, chassis graphics (top and bottom), TQ radio wraps as well as wheel inlays and custom window inserts / grill headlight packages.

Source: TnT-Fx [shop.tnt-fx.com]

July 11, 2008

Nosram Xtreme Cleaner

Further to the product releases that we saw from Nosram yesterday, comes another product in that range. The Nosram Xtreme cleaner provides users with an spray with a special easy-clean formula for us with all electric motors, ball bearings and other vehicle components. Available in a 500ml spray can for easy application.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]