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February 28, 2008

Serpent S400 Mid axle One-way

Serpent have announced the latest new performance product for the Serpent S400 190mm touring car. The new central axle one-way 16T pulley is perfect for stock racers, where braking is kept to a minimum, and for all racers running on large open tracks. Enabling the front drive train to run free when off power, it enables the racer to carry more speed into the corner. The pulley has been made from hard anodised aluminium and is not only light but also extremely durable.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 28, 2008

Losi 1/8 Eclipse Buggy tires

Losi have released their new 1/8 Eclipse buggy tires offering drivers a tread pattern forgiving enough to tackle the most challenging track conditions, while maintaining incredible grip across a wide variety of track surfaces. Supplied with moulded foam inserts, they are contoured to match the profile of the tire so that no trimming or modifications are necessary. Developed specifically for 1/8 buggy racing, these tires are available in Losi’s exclusive silver or red racing compound and are durable enough for hour-long mains while still providing consistent handling.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

February 27, 2008

Daily News Round-up

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

> Xray report from last weekends TITC in Thailand – Link [teamxray.com]
> Cavalieri sweeps Annual Dirt Nitro Challenge – Link [teamorion.com]
> Cyclone D4 Wins with Yardy at the Wheel – Link [hbeurope.com]
> S400 rules at Florida State Series – Link [serpent.com]
> Team Orion report on the 2008 TITC – Link [teamorion.com]
> 70% LRP Sphere TC Spec in DHI A-final – Link [lrp.cc]

Entry is open for ETS Rd2 in Denmark, March 14th-16th

February 27, 2008

Reckward Tuning RC8 brackets

More new parts for the Associated RC8 from Reckward Tuning with the release of these 2 new lower wishbone suspension brackets. Made by Vita Tuning, the new pieces have been machined from aluminium and feature plastic inserts to allow you to adjust the angle of the included spring steel pivot pin and in turn the geometry of your suspension. As well as being able to adjust the roll centre settings, on the rear the user can also adjust the toe settings in 0.25 degree increments to achieve 2, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75 & 3 degrees.

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February 27, 2008

Xceed release Mini tool set

Xceed Mini tool set

Xceed have released this mini tool set for use with micro cars and other small vehicles. Sporting the same lightweight green anodised hollow aluminium handle as used on the rest of their range, this set comes with a 1.5mm Allen wrench, a 2.0 & 3.5mm Philips screw driver and finally a 4.5mm nut spinner, all with 60mm long tips.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

February 27, 2008

Clive Connolly to race Serpent 720

Current Irish 1:8 on road National Champion Clive Connolly has announced that he will double his 2008 Irish campaign and head Team Serpent Ireland’s challenge for 1:10 200mm title honours. The Multiple 1:8 National Champion, who will race a Serpent 960 08 both in Ireland and Europe this season, was attracted to the 1:10 Championship by the competitiveness of the class in Ireland, with this year’s 6 round national series expected to attracted 30 plus drivers per event making for one of the best ever seasons of 200mm racing in the country. For his 1:10 campaign Connolly will race Serpent’s latest 720 08 which will be powered by Mega ZX engines.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 27, 2008

Diggity Designs Kyosho RB5 rear tower

Following on from the release of the first generation shock towers for the 2wd Kyosho RB5, Diggity Designs have now released the second version of the rear shock tower. Made from super strong 4mm thick carbon fibre, and coming supplied with all the necessary hardware, this new shock tower has more material across the top than the previous version and the upper camber link mounting holes are separated, not all connected as on the previous type.

Source: Diggity Designs [diggitydesigns.com]

February 27, 2008

Nacho Lopez wins Rd1 Spanish Nats

Tecrotec driver Nacho López carried forward his current run of form to last weekend’s opening round of the Spanish 1/8th Nationals, held in Cádiz. Both practice and qualifying were run in wet conditions and this left Nacho having to start from the semi finals. On Sunday, the Picco powered driver was able to win his semi and start the main from 5th position behind Carlos Peracho and Oscar Cabezas, among others. After some problems for Cabezas the fight was then between Peracho and Nacho with the latter managing to conserve his tires better and was able to take the victory by 4 seconds at the end of the 45 minute final. Shepherd racer Carlos Peracho was 2nd with Victor Gonzalez a further 3 laps back in 3rd. The next round of the Nationals will be held on the Valencia track, host of this years 1/8th scale European Championships.

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