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April 3, 2013

Sonic V.21LS on-road engine

Sonic Nitro Engines introduce the latest version of the successful V.21 engine. After extensive tests in cooperation with Edoardo Picco the engine features the latest long stroke ‘LS’ design offering more low and mid range power while keeping the fuel economy on a very good level. Equipped with a 7+2 sleeve with teardrop design and a lightened CNC-machined piston made of high percentage silicone alloy the engine sports a balanced lightweight 14mm turbo crankshaft with silicone insert to lower the rotating mass and reduce inner turbulences while the optimised backplate improves the fuel flow even more. A special finned turbo combustion chamber and the super light-weight cooling head ensure best heat dispersion to keep the engine temperature at a moderate level. High quality Swiss ball bearings, a modern composite valve carburettor as well as 8mm and 9mm venturi inserts make this engine ideal for competitive racers.

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April 3, 2013

LRP Quadra V.1 charger & LiPo packs

LRP introduce the Quadra Competition V.1 charger and new hard case LiPo battery packs. Starting with the charger, the Quadra Competition V.1 is designed for the stationary use with the integrated power supply or at the track using 12V input. The charger offers up to 10A charge and 5A discharge current, fills 1S to 6S LiPo and 1 to 14 cell LiXX battery packs and offers several charge programs including balancing and storage charging. Featuring a back-lit display and four foil-covered buttons the V.1 is also updatable using the integrated USB interface. Also new is an updated line of competition hard case LiPo battery packs. Available are several 2S and a 1S pack build from 80C/40C up to 110C/55C cells making them ideal for 1/12th to 1/8th scale applications. The capacities available range from 4500mAh with the 2S ‘shorty’ pack up to 7200mAh with the 2S offerings. They come in protective semi-transparent cases and with 4mm bullet-type tube connectors and 2mm balancer ports.

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April 2, 2013

Tresrey SP-1 F1 Pro chassis

Similar to the SP-1 F1 Pro chassis from Speed Passion, this version comes from Tresrey and features their signature red anodising throughout. The chassis utilizes a high quality 3mm streamlined carbon fiber lower chassis, a 2mm upper deck, and lightweight 7075 aircraft grade aluminium. Chassis stiffness can also be fine tuned using 6 chassis posts depending on track conditions. The SP-1 F1 chassis also allows different LiPo battery positions and configurations and can fit regular size 2 cells LiPo batteries or shorty 2 cell LiPo packs. The SP-1 F1 chassis represents Speed Passion’s high quality standards on and off the track as racers can put the chassis’ craftsmanship and attention to detail on display.

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April 1, 2013

Protoform Gianna GT body

Having shown off a sneak peek of their new GT body 2 weeks ago, Protoform have today released the Gianna GT. Combining exotic, Italian-inspired styling and Protoform’s aerodynamic expertise, the Gianna GT is sure to provide excellent handling for your 200mm World GT pan car. This body features a large front splitter, low drag rear wing, and an overall design that better suits the ultra-low profile foam tires that are so prevalent in the World GT Class. Included is a decal sheet featuring two distinct types of head/tail lamps (suited for light or dark colored paint jobs), window masks and spoiler hardware. It is produced in genuine .030” lexan and meets all ROAR/BRCA World GT specifications.

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March 30, 2013

Hobbywing Xerun V3.1 1S speed controller

Hobbywing have introduced their new Xerun V3.1 1S speed controller. The dedicated 1/12th scale offering is based around the conventional V3.1 but features a BEC system with voltage booster that creates a regulated 6V/3A BEC output for the steering servo from the 1S 3.7V drive battery. This feature does away with the need to use a separate receiver battery pack. Coming in a full CNC-machined aluminium case with built-in on/off switch the controller not only does away with the need for an external receiver battery pack but also sports build-in capacitors for a tidy wiring. The 120A rated speedo is useable with motors down to 3.0T, measures 37.5x31x21.8mm, weights 37.8g and is as highly adjustable as all Xerun V3 controllers.

Source: Area52 [area52.cc]

March 29, 2013

Capricorn Lab C02 big bore shocks

Capricorn have introduced an upgrade for its nitro touring Lab C02 chassis. The Italian firm have released new big bore, short shocks and new lowered shock towers for both the front and rear of the car. The overall set help reduce the overall centre of gravity of the car for increased performance. Available in the second have of April.

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March 28, 2013

T.O.P. Rebel R-F01 6-Wheeler conversion kit

T.O.P. Racing now offers a new 6 wheeler conversion kit for the Rebel R-F01 Formula One car. It is a new class, legal for some race regulations. All you need is to get are 2 pairs of 12th scale front tires and a Tamiya body shell. It’s fun and drives like a touring car and both sets of front suspension are independently adjustable including springs, caster angle, upper dive angle, toe angle, camber angle, camber link geometry and even Ackerman. This kit is pre-released to factory team drivers while the production version shown in the pictures will be released in the near future.

View an image of the 6-Wheeler with body here

March 27, 2013

Exotek F104 +3mm wheels for Shimizu tires

Exotek have released these new wheels for the F104. Designed for use with the top rated Shimizu rubber tires for the F104, they are made of nylon for durability and light weight construction and have +3mm off set front and back for perfect 189mm width with tires installed. The special design is ribbed on the inner side and lipped on the outer side for hassle free mounting and gluing of the tires. Also 2 vent holes are molded in for perfect tire performance and the outer rim has a rounded contour to keep from damaging the soft rubber sidewalls. An additional feature is designed into the wheel, it has a slightly larger radius to perfectly match up with the inner radius of the inner tire bead which translates to easier gluing and mounting as well. Available in sets of 4 in black or white.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]