Upgrade RC have extended their customisation to your head with the release of these custom hats. Similar to the company’s custom name decals, you can configure your name and have it thermal printed directly to a factory fit Upgrade RC hat. You can choose from an array of different fonts and add either a graphic add on or a country flag.
Source: Upgrade RC [rcidcustom.com]
Seen on the RC Modz website, the new Jammin X2 Truggy was on show at last weeks RCX show in California. According to the source, the diff mount is different, it has a longer chassis with the components mounted more to the front, there is a new fuel tank as well as a new radio tray. The car sports big bore shocks, a more centralised engines and plastic chassis braces. Further information on the car will be released by Jammin in due course.
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The 2nd round of the 1/10th scale BRCA National Championships took place last weekend at the Brooklands track in south east England. With Saturday being washed out, the organisers gave all competitors some running time on Sunday morning to obtain a setup for the track before going into qualifying. After a close fought qualifying battle it was Darren Johnson that claimed the TQ spot less than a second ahead of team mate Robin Hammett, with Serpent SDD driver Kyle Branson in third ahead of Mark Gilliland in 4th. The start of the final saw Darren and Robbin go out into the lead and while evenly matched on the tack, Johnson gained some time in the pitstops and this was the difference which gave him the win, with Hammet in 2nd and another Xray, that of Gareth Bell, in 3rd.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Losi have released some lightened heavy duty outdrives for the centre and main axle differentials to help improve overall performance by reducing rotating weight. A direct replacement for both the front, rear and central differentials of all Losi 8ight and 8ight-T models these parts have been precision machined from premium high-carbon steel and feature additional machining to remove heavy steel material without sacrificing strength. Finally, these ultra strong and light-weight parts are heat treated to produce a hard, wear-resistant surface and finished-off with a Black, rust-resistant finish.
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Merging the design philosophies of real world GP race bikes and RC models, the GPV-1 represents Venom Group’s most ambitious project in its seven year company history. After passing Venom’s intensive design and development program, the bike hits the market featuring a combination of scale realism with composite materials and high performance handling not usually found in a ready to run model of this size or price category. Venom designed the GPV-1 around a hybrid carbon glass chassis structure that offers fine tuning of suspension while lending a compact low centre of gravity for easy handling. With the Venom VR3T 3-Channel radio transmitter in hand, experts and beginners alike are able to immediately take control of the motorcycle and drive it with confidence.
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New from CS Electronic is this 1/18th scale Lola closed cockpit bodyshell, that is suitable for the Xray M18 and the LRP Shark S18 TC. Made using lightweight Lexan, the streamlined design of the shell ensures good downforce and consistent handling, something that is very important in mini class racing.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
Avid RC are proud to announce the release of the Avid 5x12x4 Revolution bearing for the Xray 808 1/8th scale buggy clutch. What makes this bearing unique is that it has a rubber seal on one side while having a metal shield on the other. Rubber seals are great protectors against dirt but they offer a little more friction due to the tighter seal and thats why these bearings only use one. Xray choose a larger bearing for their new buggy to withstand the load and in doing so they actually made this bearing specific for RC, meaning that nothing else in the world uses this size. Typically this means that the bearing will cost more, however Avid are keeping their industry changing price point of just $1.
Source: Avid RC [avidrc.com]
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Kidderminster buggy Season Opener Report – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Xray V.I.P. Service at the 200mm Euro B’s – Link [teamxray.com]
> Navan Winter Series report – Link [mirageracing.com]
> S400 wins Romanian National Championship – Link [serpent.com]
> RB report on Belgian Touring car opener – Link [rbproducts.com]
> Graham Alsop wins Frankley Panther Cup – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
