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December 5, 2007

Robitronic Sealed Ball Bearings

Robitronic have announced the release of new sealed ball bearings, in standard sizes, for off road racing. Available with either steel or ceramic balls, both types are fitted with rubber gaskets to prevent dirt entering the bearing and damaging them. All bearings come pre oiled for high rpm usage and fit a variety of applications with the 5x10x4mm ball bearings ideal for use as clutch bearings. Robitronic now also sell ceramic balls in both 2.4mm and 3mm diameters and are supplied in a pack of 12, making them ideal for ball differentials.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.eu]

December 5, 2007

Upgrade RC release more Skins

Upgrade RC have added more items to the list of skin able things on your race bench with the introduction of 3 new product ranges. First up is a new range of skins for your Team Orion LiPo packs, while continuing the branding within your car is also a new range of skins for your electric motor. Getting away from the race track, Upgrade RC are also selling Factory Mouse pads which come with a skin similar to that used on the company’s popular pit mats. All skins come in a range of designs and are fully customisable with your sponsors logos and name.

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December 5, 2007

Corally New Generation F1

Team Corally have announced more details on their ‘New Generation F1’ that we showed you back in October. This car’s design is based on the World Championship winning 12X concept, resulting in an easy to work on high performance driving machine as well great part availability since most parts on this new F1 are interchangeable with the 12X. The New Generation F1 uses the World’s best materials and production methods which includes super tough and strong 3.2mm GRP chassis parts, 7075 T6 aluminium motorpod and graphite rear axle. This combines super low weight with high rigidity and durable on-track performance. It comes complete with mounted tires, F-type body and moulded front & rear wing.

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December 4, 2007

Hitec HS-82 Super Micro Servos

Hitec have released details about the soon to be released HS-82, the replacement for the HS-81 series of servo which features many improvements over its predecessor. A more powerful motor, updated electronics and longer life potentiometer yield higher torque, more speed and better centering for today’s more demanding Radio Control Applications. The HS-82 is offered in two versions, one with karbonite gears for precise, slop free movements or one with metal gears for strength and impact resistance.

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December 4, 2007

Trinity StarCell iPlug Connector

Trinity have announced that they are the exclusive World wide distributor for the new StarCell line of R/C electronics with the first offering in the StarCell line, the new iPlug. The iPlug is a new super low resistance high amp carrying connector designed for monster trucks, boats and any vehicle with high voltage and amperage requirements. Featuring less resistance then “Tamiya” style plugs, the iPlug is compatible with the new Traxxas vehicles and will plug right into Traxxas style plugs.

Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]

December 4, 2007

DJ Apolaro joins Twister Tires

Twister Tires USA have announced that have agreed on a long term deal between current Serpent driver DJ Apolaro and Twister Tires. DJ, who finished 3rd at the recent US Open Fuel Sedan Nats, brings a lot of knowledge and experience to their growing company and together they hope that in the very near future DJ, along with Twister Tires, will grow to become an R/C household name.

Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]

December 4, 2007

Yaniv Sivan wins 2008 Israeli League Rd2

The 2nd round of the Israeli League was run last weekend at a wet Hot-Wheels race club, and despite the rain there was still quite a lot of grip. The drivers also had to contend with a new track layout which combines fast and slow chicanes as well as a long straight and after qualifying it was Yaniv Sivan that had taken the TQ spot. From the start of the final it was Yaniv that took the lead followed by his brother, and winner of round 1, Nir Sivan while the battle for third went on behind them between Golan Levi and Yaniv Levi. This battle contined all the way till the end of the race with Golan taking the final podium spot behind eventual winner Yaniv Sivan, while Nir Sivan took 2nd.

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December 4, 2007

WangWenPei wins HongNor Cup China 07

Last weekend saw the 2007 HongNor Cup held in mainland China for the first time at the FeiTeng track in Guangzhou, and it was open to both Buggy and Truggy. This is a one make race, open to HongNor racers only and it was attended by their factory team as well as many top Asian drivers, all driving the X1CR or X1CR-T. Qualifying saw the buggy class TQ go to ChengYikuan with Taiwanese factory driver WangWenPei in 2nd position. After the start it was WangWenPei that immediately took the lead and despite a battle with Singapore driver WenYi for many laps he was able to pull away and win the race 1 lap in front of WenYi in 2nd, with HuWeiPing in 3rd. WangWenPei also went on to win the Truggy class.

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