We have received word that CEN Racing team driver Gene ‘The Machine’ Hickerson has done it again taking yet another win, this time at the 2007 RC Pro Florida Nitro off road Series Finals. Hickerson won the Machine’s R/C Hobbies Expert Buggy A-Final from Mugen racer Jeff Keeton, while in third it was Sean Kersten racing for Kyosho.
Full report to follow here soon.
More new products from K-Factory, this time its the release of this black, hard coated, rear chassis stiffener for the Team Magic M1B 1/8th scale buggy. These superbly crafted stiffeners are designed to improve the M1B’s performance on high bite, manicured tracks that are seen in many countries around the world. In these conditions, a stiffer chassis will exploit the higher levels of traction that are present by reducing chassis flex which will adding traction in low bite conditions, can reduce response in high bite conditions.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
CS Electronic have released their Daylight team lamp which is a rebranded version of what is seen on the tables of a lot of RC racers already. Providing lots of light so you can work on your car in badly lit pit areas, the head of the lamp has 170 degrees of rotation meaning you can be sure to find the correct lighting setup for you. The light is powered by 220-240V mains supply and features its own transformer while for transporting it can be fold up and put away in its own carry case, keeping the light protected.
Source: CS Electronics [cs-electronic.com]
Continuing on with the release of hop up parts for the Xray NT1, comes yet another part from KM Racing. This 2-speed gearbox shaft is a direct replacement for the stock version and has been made from a solid piece of lightweight, yet very strong, titanium which helps the overall weight of the car as well as helping reduce rotating mass.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
Trinity have announced the release of this large T-8 Super Hauler bag system. Featuring a tool caddy with 20 elastic strap slots to help keep your tools organized and held securely in place, the main body of the bag sports 5 drawers to store your car & accessories. Made from a heavy duty material, the T-8 bag is suitable for most 1/8th scale vehicles and to help move it around it comes with heavy duty wheels and a retractable handle. Bag dimensions (LxWxH) 21.65” x 13.77” x 23.22.
Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]
We wrote about the range of Much More Chrome turnbuckle wrenches when they were first released back in August. Now the Korean company have introduced an addition to the range in the shape of a blue anodised 4mm wrench, a size that was only previously available in purple or black.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
K-Factory have announced the relase of this TC Motor Cooling Head which has been designed to fit the Team Magic E4 perfectly, as well as any other electric car with a transverse mounted motor. Machined from aluminium, and anodized black, it cools the motor effectively due to the fins being turned 90 degrees that enables a constant flow of aire through the heat sink.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Hudy have announced the release of this new 1/18th truck wheel adaptor for the company’s range of tire truers. Precision center balanced, the wheel adapter is suitable for 1/18 truck and monster truck foam wheels and features a special clamp-on design as well as a hard-anodized surface for extra long lifespan and comes supplied with a locking nut.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
