Extremely powerful brushless motors and high voltage LIPO batteries are revolutionizing the R/C racing industry. Cars are substantially quicker then their brushed motor equivalents and the new battery technology means the cars are run for longer at these high speeds.

Unfortunately, the downside to this new technology is the additional stress placed on the transmission of the latest touring car chassis. Only a short while ago manufacturers were trying to lighten drive train parts to improve acceleration and top speed but it appears, although successful for the brushed motors, the new brushless motors are causing premature wear and sometimes breakages.

K-Factory is always paying close attention to the industry and has developed a new set of high strength universal joints for the Team Magic E4 series of electric touring cars. The improved strength comes from the use of specially developed K-Factory ST-Steel and an increase in drive shaft thickness.

The thicker and stronger UJ combines with a lightweight aluminum wheel adapter which helps reduce the overall weight and keeps the rotating mass of the E4 transmission as low as possible.

Source : K Factory

The Final round of the BIWS 07′08 took place this weekend at Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield. Racers were greeted with a fast and flowing track laid out by the guys from Sheffield and District MCC. The layout for the day consisted of three rounds of qualifying and two finals with both finals counting towards the final position.

Xray/Nosram driver Ben Cosgrove made the trip from the Neo’08 event, as a perfect score and 1st overall was on the cars if he could take the win or keep fellow Xray driver Elliott Harper behind him! The Rest of the Mirage team were out in force in all classes, each hoping to take home one of the great looking overall trophies.

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This precision machined aluminium plate 1/8th scale setup system has been designed to be built and dismantled as quickly and easily as possible. This is achieved by the use of 2 hand knobs which means no tools are required! The setup system comes with its own storage bag and is perfect for the professional racer who needs to acheive a well balanced buggy.

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The German Micro Masters was THE main event for every German 1:18 micro racer in the 2008 winter season. Some call it the unofficial German Championships for 1/18 racing. The race was held in Alten-Buseck, a small town close to Gießen.

MAC Lahntal and MSC Kirchhain organized the event in cooperation with a small local collector and hobby museum, who offered a part of his exhibition space for two separate race tracks in one big room (on- and off-road) and the large pit area with prepared tables for each driver.

The layout for both tracks seemed to be very challenging. The on-road track had a very tricky infield which called for a good setup and calm driving. The off-road track amongst others combined a triple jump with a so called ‘wall’ which separated the good from the best.

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This weekend Serpent’s Nitro Tour travels to Italy (29-30 March) with the ‘Jody Scheckter’ track at Fiorano playing host to the extremely popular event that will once again see a host of star drivers on hand to offer technical assistance to the large gathering of Serpent racers in attendance.

Hosted by Sprint RC, Serpent’s Italian distributor, the annual Serpent Nitro Tour event at the world famous Fiorano track will see Team Serpent Italy present to support the race with leading drivers such as Romagnoli, Mazzeo, Cristiani, Fantini, Domanin and Vadala on hand to offer technical advice and assistance.

In addition to 1:10 200mm and 1:8 racing there will also be races for Serpent’s F180 formula car and all competitors attending the Nitro Tour will receive complimentary gift bag.

Source : Serpent

To help improve the durability of the Serpent S400 drive train, the kit will now be supplied with new improved belts. Made using Aramide, a stronger but stiffer material, these new belts are more resistant to the stresses of high grip surfaces and general use. A direct replacement for the current belts, these new belts will carry the same part numbers as the versions they replace: #401068 (177mm long) & #401069 (501mm long).

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Yokomo - ICHIROKU-M Blitz ER34 have been show in Yokomo Drift Meeting Round 18

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#89284 Aluminum Rear Stub Axles

RC8 Stub Axles and Input Cups

Strong and lightweight, these parts are made in the USA out of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminum. Reduce rotating weight by 1.93 oz. (55g) when using the complete set of all three products! Reducing rotating weight equals more punch, stronger brakes, and more run time!

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Main Chassis 2.5mm

The main chassis of the new design which loading the resin make battery tray of the new establishment possibility is done. Private tray of attachment cell securely hold. Slot processing and being unnecessary, the trouble of short circuit the former way it prevents beforehand.

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Available Mar 29, 2008

Highly efficient machine that succeeds to gene of TRF501X

It is an electric radio control buggy assembly kit of the race aim that succeeds the gene of 4WD high-end buggy racing and TRF501X. Two highly effective belts 4WD are adopted, and the suspension is four-wheel double wishbone with geometry basically similar to TRF501X. A setting performance wide as two or more damper pivots were arranged in the upper arm with a turnbuckle was given. In addition, it equips it normally with Baldre in the gear case before and behind compact. High density spike K is installed in a white-collar dish wheel, and excellent grip power is demonstrated on a wide road.

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