China Okays Break-up of Changan Ford Mazda Venture

The Chinese government has approved the dissolution of the three-way Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co. joint venture, according to China’s 21st Century Business Herald, which does not identify its source.
In May, Chongqing Changan Automobile, Ford and Mazda asked Beijing to allow them to break up their venture, in which Changan owns 50%. Ford and Mazda [...]

CSO Racing range of tools

CSO Racing has produced a complete range of allen wrenches using hard coated high speed steel material for the tips and lightweight knurled aluminium for the handles. The range includes a 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm allen wrenches and 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm ball tip hex wrenches.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

Grant Williams joins the Spektrum revolution

Having just recently joined Spektrum, top 1:10 off-road electric buggy racer Grant Williams got off to an absolute flyer with his new equipment, taking TQ honours at the BRCA 2WD and 4WD national held at Eden Park Raceway last weekend. Grant was using the Spektrum DX3R transmitter with the DSM2 micro SR3520 receivers and the [...]

Sweep Racing grooved molded inserts

Sweep Racing have released their long waited grooved molded inserts for 1/8th offroad buggies. 5 groove lines let the tire beads sit perfectly secured in places and the benefits from this new insert include secure landing, more on power steering especially through off-camber turns and the tires stay more consistent run to run.
Source: Sweep Racing [...]

Nosram 1600mAh 6-cell NiMh pack

Nosram’s new 1600mAh 6-cell NiMh pack represents the next generation of powerful NiMh stick packs featuring higher capacity, unbelievable power, lower internal resistance and a cool and stylish design. All Nosram stick packs are supplied pre-assembled and directly ready-to-use with connectors.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

Sweep Racing WackyTacky bottles

After much feed back from their customers Sweep Racing have introduced their new WackyTacky bottle for their line of tire sauces. These bottles are easily refillable and feature a handy applicator to give the user a simple and efficient way to apply the additive to their tires. These bottle will be sold in sets of [...]

RB Limited Edition LTD2 buggy engine

RB have released this new Limited Edition LTD2 buggy engine, delivered as a combo with polished tuned pipe and manifold. This 3 port motor features an 8mm carburetor and big cooling head and is offered at an incredible price. 108 engines available only.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

Pro-Line SC Suburbs sneak peak

Pro-Line have released a photo of their new Suburb short course tires which they have received for testing. No other information was given, but we can of course expect these to be released in the not too distant futures.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

LRP LiPo balancer adapter boards

LRP have released three new LiPo balancer adapter boards to be used with their LRP Quadra Pro 2 charger. Specially designed for perfect compatibility with different balancer connector systems and cell numbers the different versions offered work with XH, Polyquest and Flightpower/Thunderpower LiPo batteries.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

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