Capricorn LAB-C01 Front ARB kit and spool
More new items from Capricorn for the LAB-C01 1/10th 200mm chassis. Developed with a view to the World Championships in Houston, these new parts aim to improve the performance of this European ‘B’ Championship winning car. The new front wire anti roll bar kit comes with 2.4mm, 2.5mm and 2.6mm thick bars together with all the items necessary to mount it to the car. Also new for the front of the car is the optional front solid axle which is supplied with everything you need to use it including the pulley.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tom Jefferies does double at MMUKGP
The annual Much More UK GP took place last weekend on the Stonehaven track in Scotland. The race is split into two days of racing with the Pro Stock running on Saturday and the Modified on Sunday. In Saturday’s qualifying it started off slightly wet in the morning but was dry by round 1. It was Associated driver Tom Jefferies that took pole position for the double leg finals in front of John Simpson, with Cameron Mac Donald in 3rd. Two leg wins, including a recovery drive in the 2nd run, gave Jefferies the win ahead of TOP driver Dan Rowlands in 2nd and Keiran Smart taking the 3rd spot. In Sunday’s modified class the rain made a return and saw 3 wet rounds of qualifying and it was Jefferies again that claimed pole ahead of Rowlands in 2nd and Mac Donald in 3rd. The first A-main saw most drivers running with wet tires and changing to slicks to the final leg. Some exciting racing saw Tom Jefferies once again claim the win ahead of Cameron Mac Donald in 2nd who was fending off some serious attention from Dan Rowlands.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
C.Andy’s Carbon ring
Developed to solve the problem of your rim deforming when the temperature gets too high, the C.Andy’s Carbon ring is a lightweight solution to keeping your wheels round. After some experiments with carbon fibre, which is a great material due to it’s stiffness and low weight, they developed these carbon rings which fit perfectly into the rim and weigh only a few grams plus the high durability makes it possible for them to be used many times. After success with the Carbon Ring in 1/12th and 1/10th scale they worked together with front running 1/5th scale racer Markus Feldmann, to develop the 1/5th carbon ring. This was difficult because the 1/5th scale cars have problems with the high temperatures due to the brake disks which are located in the rims. But it was successful and now you can get the carbon ring for 1/12th electric, 1/10th electric, 1/10th scale nitro, 1/8th on road as well as 1/5th touring.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Irish Nationals Rd3 win for Michael Todd
The third round of the Irish 1:8 Off Road National Championships traveled to Northern Ireland over the weekend as the BADMCC hosted the first of two championship visits to their huge track. In Qualifying it was a familiar name at the top of the time sheets as Losi driver Michael Todd was Top Qualifier for the third time in succession. Lining up behind the defending Champion on the grid continuing his impressive graduation from the Truggy class was youngster Christopher McCauley, the Xray driver separating the joint championship leaders as Navan winner Mark Harron secured 3rd. Before the start of the 45-minute final there was drama for the pole sitter as he hit electrical problems just as the cars went on to the track for their warm-up. Forced to call time, Todd would have to start from the back of the grid but he would quickly work his way through the field to lock into a thrilling battle with Harron’s Hot Bodies. Battling nose to tail and separated by less than a second for much of the race the pair swapped the lead until Harron made two costly mistakes in the final five minutes which gave Todd the break he needed to go on and claim his second win of the season. Having come through from the B Final Xray driver Alan Scroggie enjoyed a great race to join Todd and Harron on the podium. In the Truggy class Top Qualifier Neil Irwin backed up his Galway win to head home Round 1 winner Arron Vance with Steven McClements completing the podium in the half hour final.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Roche Photon carbon bumper brace
New from Roche, for the TOP Photon, is this carbon fibre foam bumper top brace. Cut from high quality 2mm thick carbon fibre material it is stronger than the standard part and also looks pretty sweet. The set comes with the carbon bracket and 2 aluminium collars.
Source: Roche [roche.hk]
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
