Cyclone 12 BLOG introduce the EU Moore-Speed Reynard 02S 1/12th Scale Lightweight Body.

This body is a light body for the race that world champion Andy Moore of Team HB was involved in development. Moreover, handling in an inside low-speed corner obtains the great result well as for this body when the road grip is light etc.The circuit where the grip medicine cannot be used is recommended.

Source : HB

High quality large orange coloured pit towel, featuring large Serpent oval logo and new Serpent text logo. Size: 140cm x 60cm

Available mid February.

Source : Serpent

Features:

- New military spec neodymium sintered magnet
- Can be operated with sensor and sensorless speed controls
- New stack for more torque
- New low resistance design
- Handwound
- New oversized low friction ball bearings
- X11 teardown, dismountable, timeable
- Low resistance multilayer PCB
- New solder tabs, easy and safe installation
- Sensored technology
- Standard 540 size/weight

#50721 - LRP Vector X11 3.0 Brushless Modified 3.0 Turns
#50651 - LRP Vector X11 3.0 Brushless Modified 8.5 Turns

Source : Xtreme RC Cars

The new VECTOR X-11 Stock Spec motor is tailor-made for controlled stock and spec racing!

Color-coded aluminum rings, laser engraving on the tear down, and black shaft and magnet, make identifying this motor and its turns easier than ever!

Performance Features:

· Sintered Neodymium Magnet
· Can be operated with sensor and sensorless speed controls
· New stack for more torque
· New low resistance design
· Hand wound
· New oversized low friction ball bearings
· X-11 teardown, dismountable, timeable
· Low resistance multiplayer PCB
· New solder tabs, easy and safe installation
· Sensored technology
· Standard 540 size and weight
· Complies with ROAR rules

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The Hong Kong Serpent Nitro Tour took place last weekend at the ACO Racing Track in New Territories, Hong Kong. Run by World Model Co. the event was once again a huge success attracting 125 entries.

In the 1:10 200mm it was Japanese ace Yuua Sahashi who TQ’d the event but in the final he would retire at the 30-minute mark. This left Chui Kai Leung who qualified fifth for the final to take the win from Chiu Samuel with Hyunho Ahn completing the podium.

In 1:8 Tadahiko Sahashi took pole for the event from his brother Yuua but once again back luck was to hit the pole sitter as Tadahiko retired after 24-minutes leaving Yuua to take victory. Cheung Kin Ming took the runners-up spot with the 1:10 200mm A Final winner Chui Kai Leung securing third.

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The Schumacher January 2008 Newsletter is now available to download here

Source : Schumacher

It has been confirmed that the Orion 4200SHO cell has been passed as EFRA legal and does meet the 2008 cell regulations with ease!

The Orion 4200 SHO is proving to be the cell to beat in all forms of competition so far this year with several high profile race wins under it’s belt already.

ORI11562 - TEAM ORION 4200SHO EFRA ‘08 - TEAM 35A (7,2V - 6 cells) - £59.99
ORI11566 - TEAM ORION 4200SHO EFRA ‘08 - TEAM 35A (7,2V - 4 cells) - £39.99
ORI11568 - TEAM ORION 4200SHO EFRA ‘08 - TEAM 35A (7,2V - 5 cells) - £49.99

Source : Mirage Racing

Key Features

• Will work with any Losi Micro vehicle
• Top tray can be rotated 360 degrees allowing the user to work on either side without have to remove the vehicle
• Molded Parts tray base to help keep all those Micro parts in one place

Source : Team Losi

Key Features

• Officially licensed Dodge Raminator body
• Complete RTR with everything included
• Independent suspension for superior handling
• Wheelie Bar/Battery Holder installed
• Scale two-tone wheels with monster truck style tires
• Losi 27MHz AM Radio system installed
• Ni-MH battery and portable charger included
• Micro Screwdriver included for easy maintenance

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