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April 3, 2008

Serpent S400 brackets & S960 shims

Serpent have released some new items for their S400 and S960 chassis’, starting with this range of optional lower suspension brackets for fine-tuning the geometry settings on the S400. Made from anodised grey aluminium, the new brackets are available in 2.5, 3.5 and 4.0 and allow a wide range of front and rear toe settings as well as overall track width adjustment. Also new is a set of 4 conical steel shims for the Serpent 960-08, that work in the same way as previously available versions, keeping the wheel true by helping centre them on the axles. They are now smaller in diameter to reflect the new bearing diameter size used on the 2008 spec car.

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April 3, 2008

HARD King Selected 4600mah Cells

More new items from HARD, who have introduced their range of King Select 4600mAh NiMH Intellect cells. Whether you’re running brushless modified touring or 19 turn off-road buggy, these cells are suitable for any configuration. Although the Intellect cells are race proven and provide excellent voltages and runtime, it takes a special process which HARD has developed to bring the best out of each cell. Due to the fact that every battery has unique individual characteristics, a testing process is required to find the best cells and weed out the worst providing the end-user with a superior product while maintaining a low price bracket.

Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]

April 3, 2008

HARD H5S starter boxes

HARD Racing H5S starter box

HARD Racing have introduced two new starter boxes called under the name H5S. Designed with lots of power, the H5S On-road and Off-road boxes use the incredibly powerful, high-torque 775 size motors that can handle any size RC vehicle from 1/8 scale buggy to touring car. Coupled with the high torsion single belt gear system, the H5S is said to offer unrivalled torque, cranking power and the durability required for the demanding sport of RC racing. The solid hinged lid sports green trim and also doubles as a convenient handle, ergonomically designed for comfort and easy transport.

Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]

April 3, 2008

EFRA Body homologation rule update

EFRA Homologated Bodies 1:10 IC Track

It seems that EFRA have been listening to your objections regarding their strict new policy on the EFRA number placement on bodyshells at their events. Franky Noens, the 1/10th IC Section chairman, sent us a letter outlining that for a number of reasons they understand it would be unfair to implement such a rule at such short notice and so have delayed this policy until 2009.

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April 2, 2008

Daily News Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Video from the LRP TC masters – Link [hobbykanalen.com]
> Video interviews from the Neo08 – Link [vimeo.com]
> S400 on podium at WOW Minnesota State Champs – Link [serpent.com]
> UK Nitro Touring Nationals Rd1 – Link [teamxray.com]
> Ryan Cavalieri wins the Pro-Line Cactus Classic – Link [teamorion.com]

Entry is open for ETS Rd3 in The Netherlands, April 11th-13th

April 2, 2008

Jonas Kaerup is Danish National Champ

Jonas Kaerup is Danish National Champion

Our friends from Dansk Hobby Import have been in touch to tell us about their success over the Winter months with their newly signed driver Jonas Kaerup.

Last fall Morfars.dk chose to focus more on the competition segment of the RC market and made a deal with former European Champion Jonas Kaerup to race the Hot Bodies Cyclone for Morfars.dk. Jonas Kaerup has competed in the Danish DASU /national championship all winter in the modified category a class that has been very closely fought with some tremendous races. In the last race of the season, Jonas had to TQ and win in order to take the championship. That is exactly what he did, and after winning all 3 mains he was celebrated as the Danish National Champion 2007/08. Throughout the championship Jonas Kaerup has used GM’s Commander charger, GM Evo3 motors, GM Vis-matched cells, along with Xenon gears, Kanzen bearings, Racer magazine and Much More products, with great success. Morfars.dk wishes to congratulate Jonas Kaerup on his championship success.

April 2, 2008

Speed Passion GT ESC Version 1.1

More news from Speed Passion who have released their new GT ESC Version 1.1, which now has a built in USB software upgrade feature. This allows the user to update the company’s new Digital Racing Respond System and other future new developments for the ESC. Also announced was the GT ESC Version 1.1 LPF ‘Low Profile edition’ (above), which as the name suggests is a specially built low profile design suitable for 1/12th, 1/10th stock racing and 1/10th off road. The new controller can handle a maximum current of 400A and has a super low resistance of 0.0006ohm. Can be used with brushless motors up to 4.0T motor on 4.8V or 5.5T on 7.2V.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

April 2, 2008

Speed Passion Carbon board & mat

After the success of their Brushless systems, Speed Passion have turned their hand to pit area accessories, specifically new carbon option products. Released in April, this new silver carbon fibre setup board is 2.0mm thick and is 330x430mm, giving you a super light weight and flat working platform to set up your car. Also new is a carbon fibre pitting mat that has been made from 100% black carbon and measures 580x762mm and gives you a super smooth, and cool looking, working area.

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