Spec-R FF03 motor adaptor plate
New for the Tamiya FF03 from Spec-R is this simple blue anodised aluminium motor adaptor plate. Mount it to your brushless motor and it allows it to be set at a 90 degree angle thus allowing the soldering points to be better accessed for neater wiring.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Tamiya and Ryan Lutz part ways
In response to all the talk around the internet today about Ryan Lutz leaving Tamiya and whether they will continue their off road program, Tamiya America have sent us the following statement. “Tamiya America Inc. would like to announce that it has ended its partnership with R/C factory driver Ryan Lutz. Throughout the recent 2009 and 2010 seasons, Ryan has been piloting Tamiya’s TRF 801Xt and TRF801X across the country and around the globe. We wish Ryan the best of luck with his future endeavors with his R/C driving.”
TRF members, Rest assured Tamiya is committed to continue the development of its TRF801 nitro program along with its other programs. With your support, feedback and help we will get you the best product possible for your enjoyment. As the lead TRF driver, Ryan has been one of the most active members on the TRF website. His race blogs, his good nature, his set up advice and overall funny wit will be missed. We are left with two good years of fond memories. Our best wishes will always be with him.
Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]
Friday, October 1, 2010
Exotek Racing EXO104 conversion kit
Exotek Racing’s new EXO104 is a high performance, lightweight chassis conversion that gives the F104 the competitive edge thanks to the improved chassis work and floating rear pod. Using actual components from the World Champion Yokomo 1/12th, they have re-engineered the rear pod into a 5 link floating rear pod for superior rear traction and stability. The kit includes a VCS through shaft center oil shock to perform tweak free side dampening together with a carbon fibre 1 piece top deck to reduce tweak and allow just enough flex to maintain proper traction.
View more images of the chassis here
Friday, October 1, 2010
Tamiya TRF502X – First photo
Following on from our story yesterday on the TRF502x 1/10th scale shaft driven 4wd buggy from Tamiya, we have received the first photograph of the new car. As usual click the image above for a larger version.
Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tamiya TRF502X 4wd shaft driven buggy
Developed by the world championship winning Tamiya Racing Factory team, Tamiya have announced the arrival of the TRF502X. This 1/10th scale buggy sports a conventional layout and shape which features a shaft driven 4wd system as well as carbon fibre chassis, top decks & damper stays as well as an aluminium motor mount which has been designed with the best possible shape and strength. Large durable front and rear ball differentials enable excellent power transmission and when used in conjunction with a brushless motor and a LiPo battery, the TRF502X with its shaft drive set up and high-speed layout design, is perfect for technical tracks. Expect a November release in the USA.
View more images and details here
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tamiya TRF417 coming soon
Tamiya will announce their new TRF417 electric touring car at next month’s Plamodel hobby show in Japan. The successor to the double World Champion 416, the new car is more about fine tuning a winning package than huge changes. With the use of LiPo and brushless motors now used exclusively, the changes include a new super rigid motor mount with an updated motor position. Other changes include a new internal ratio, new chassis layout, battery mounting, an updated ball diff design and updated steering system. Expect to get the official word from Tamiya in and around the middle of October.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
T-Works TRF416 spool drive cups
New from T-Works for the Tamiya TRF416 and 415 are these spool drive cups. Made from CNC machined Delrin the drive cups are light weight yet durable, while the covers are made from aluminium for extra strength. Sold in a complete set of 2.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Friday, August 27, 2010
Spec-R FF-03 lightweight middle gear
New from Spec-R is this middle gear for the Tamiya FF-03. The gear has been made from hardened aluminium, making it lightweight and is a more durable replacement for the original part.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Friday, August 20, 2010
Smokem Racing 416FX chassis
Smokem Racing has announced the release of their new 416FX chassis. Prototypes of the chassis have been successfully piloted by Loic Jasmin and Cyril N’diaye in recent months, with Loic capturing 8th and Cyril finishing 14th at last week’s Touring car Euros in France. The 2.2mm thick chassis has been designed to provide additional flex for improved corner speed in a wide variety of conditions. And like all Smokem chassis, scrubbing during hard cornering is minimized due to its reduced width. By flipping the drive belts, the LiPo is offset further from the chassis centerline, while on the opposite side the servo, receiver and ESC can be shifted further towards the centerline. With both longitudinal and lateral battery tape slots, the Smokem Racing LP chassis accepts all LiPos, with or without humps, without additional retainers that may induce tweak. It is suitable for all TRF416-series including the original TRF416, TRF416 Worlds Edition and the TRF416X.
View the other side of the chassis here
Saturday, August 14, 2010
