I’d heard what is often described as an old wive’s tale about refrigerating or freezing batteries to keep them fresh longer. Not true, say the battery experts. At least it’s…

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LRP have announced the C3-STX Pro 2.4GHz F.H.S.S radio set that, with all its high-tech features and specially selected electronic components, LRP claim it to be one of the best transmitters currently available on the market. Using the latest F.H.S.S. technology, it transmits radio signals using a certain frequency just for the blink of an eye so even if the carrier frequency is getting disrupted the interference is just affecting a fraction of the entire signal. A large LCD display enables you to view all the different setting parameters such as end point adjustment, trims, ABS, exponential as well as the ability to save and load up to 10 configurations.

Adjustment possibilities
- Digital Dual Rate Steering Adjustment (EPA)
- Digital Throttle and Steering Trim
- 10 Model-Memory with names
- 3-Step Anti Lock Braking (ABS)
- Exponential function (EXP)
- Lever for Channel 3

Big LCD Display
- 10 memory slots
- User friendly menu structure
- Permanent battery status display

High-Perfomance Package
- New F.H.S.S. Technology
- 2.4GHz Mini 3-channel reveiver
- LED battery status display
- Ergonomic steering wheel in pistol design
- Outstanding price/performance ratio
- Charge socket for optional NiCds
- Stylish packaging box can be used for Transport

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

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LRP C3-STX Pro 2.4GHz F.H.S.S. Radio set

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Losi have released the Nitro powered version of their 1/10-scale Speed, called the NT. This ready-to-run truck is packed with performance-driven features like a Losi 3.4 high-performance nitro engine, a 2-speed transmission, and a Losi radio system with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology. The included Losi 3.4cc ultra high-performance nitro engine is designed to deliver big power in a small package. Custom ported for maximum performance, the advanced design and manufacturing techniques are used to produce the largest displacement in a small block nitro engine.

Features
- Extra thick aircraft aluminium alloy chassis
- Losi 3.4 ultra high-performance nitro engine with a race tuned exhaust system
- Installed Losi MTX Pro Radio System with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM Technology
- Hand-held Spin-Start system is included for simple engine starting
- 2-Speed slipper equipped transmission features durable, high-strength gearing with ratios optimized for both exceptional acceleration and blistering top speeds
- Precision machined aluminium oil-filled shocks feature threaded adjustment collars
- Complete set of precision ball bearings for the smoothness and reduced friction needed to reach top speed
- Injection-molded battery box and receiver cover
- Quick fill, constant pressure fuel tank
- Aerodynamically engineered sport truck body reduces drag, and features a custom trim scheme
- Oversized 320-Series chrome wheels and low-profile street tires
- Installed wheelie bar

Product Specifications
Type: High-Speed Nitro Truck
Scale: 1/10
Length: 19.85 inches (504mm) with Wheelie Bar
Width: 12.6 inches (320mm)
Wheelbase: 11.35 inches (288.3mm)
Weight: 4.4 lbs (1995.8g) without fuel
Chassis: Aircraft aluminium Alloy
Suspension: 4-Wheel Independent
Motor or Engine: Losi 3.4 Ultra High-Performance .20 Nitro Engine
Radio: Losi MTX Pro with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology
Speed: 60mph+
Kit/RTR: RTR
Shock Type: aluminium Oil-Filled
Body: Custom Finished Aerodynamic Sport Truck
Ball Bearings: Complete

Source: Losi [losi.com]

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Losi 1/10 Speed-NT RTR

Schumacher are now offering these high quality ‘F1 Stealth CVDs’ for their new Mi4 electric touring car. Manufactured by Titanium Racing they have been tested to the highest standards and used by Chris Grainger to win the recent BRCA National in Halifax. Careful pin positioning, reverse axle/bone orientation and the lightweight hardened alloy components used all have the effect of increasing traction and corner speed. These CVDs require Schumacher blade U1918, which is not included.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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Schumacher Mi4 F1 Stealth CVDs

The 31st installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj gives his thoughts about the first gas races of the year, that include the Neo race, Czech Masters and the Euro 1/10th scale ‘B’ Championships.

Even with the difficult economy, off-road racing remains a very strong racing class and seems to be expanding more every day. This is confirmed by the highly competitive and professional approach drivers take and you see this in their focus on the smallest details. The off-road market keeps growing and the battle between manufacturers is increasing as well. As we all have seen, there is new company offering an off-road car or truggy almost every week. The competition just gets tighter and stronger.

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Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Xray Column – Getting into Summer season

They had a midnight showing of Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen at a local movie theatre last night. I was waiting impatiently for weeks for this movie to be released….

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RCs in the Action Spotlight