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May 11, 2017

Sanwa M12S-RS 2.4GHz radio system – Coming soon

On show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show is Sanwa’s forthcoming M12S-RS 2.4GHz radio system. Based off of the popular M12S the M12S-RS will offer slightly reduced specifications to make the radio more budget-friendly without hampering overall performance. It is understood that the radio’s case will be of a slightly different finish although shape and ergonomics remain the same. The transmitter also comes with a soft steering wheel spring, the display colour is available in white only and the headphone jack and vibration alert are missing on the RS model. The set also comes without battery, charger and accessories known from the M12S but with the drop down steering wheel extension installed. In terms of firmware the RS relies on the M12S’ specifications, meaning SSR and SSL support as well as telemetry features remain with the sport variant. More information will become available in time for the release.

Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.co.jp]

May 11, 2017

Robin D’hondt wins at Belgian IC track nationals Rd2

The second round of the Belgian nitro on-road nationals was held at the Model Race Genk track last weekend. Due to a motocross track near the RC circuit traction was hard to find thanks to a dust layer on the surface, meaning lot of setup work for all drivers. Ultimately Robin D’hondt would make the best out of the conditions, taking the pole position for the A-mains and grabbing the day’s win some seven laps in front of Yves Zoma in 2nd and Raphaël Benkhélifa, who ended the 30-minute race another two laps down in 3rd.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 11, 2017

Ninja JX21-B04 off-road buggy engine

Coming soon from Mugen Seiki is the new Ninja JX21-B04 off-road buggy engine. The power plant includes a new fuel efficient carburettor with 6.5mm aluminium reducer with the carb providing smoother, easy to drive power and increased fuel efficiency. Furthermore the B04 comes with a tungsten weighted crankshaft with DLC coating and the lightweight cooling head provides exceptional cooling and stable operating temperatures.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]

May 11, 2017

Tamiya M-07 Concept – Detail images

The announcement of Tamiya’s all-new M-07 Concept M-chassis kit has created some stir recently and now M-size car aficionados can rejoice as the first detailed images of the car appeared on the internet. On show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show, the car sports many features previously known from touring cars such as proper (read: longer) A-arms, adjustable rear toe settings, and also a quick release gear differential for easier setup adjustments. Along with the kit release Tamiya will also have a range of option parts available such as dual joint front driveshafts, carbon fibre shock towers, aluminium steering bellcranks and motor heatsink along front and rear sway bars. The kit will hit the stores soon.

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May 11, 2017

Aaron Lee wins at NSW State Championship

The NSW State Championship was held at the John Grant Raceway in Sydney, Australia. From the moment practice started on Thursday, Aaron lee was setting the pace but after some solid consistent qualifying Jeff Hamon took the TQ spot by one point. The crowd at the track saw a final that was going to go down to the wire. The start was clean until Aaron made a mistake and dropped five seconds and completed the first lap in last place. Putting his head down Aaron had made his way back to 2nd place by the first pit stop. Pushing hard the gap was closing on Hamon out front. By the second pit stop Hamon had flamed out which gave Aaron Lee (Shepherd) the lead that he would hold onto until the checkered, winning by four laps and also setting the fastest lap of the race. Kane Alderton (Xray) in 2nd place and Leigh Dytor (Mugen) in 3rd were completing the podium.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

May 11, 2017

TLR 22T 3.0 dirt laydown conversion

Coming from Team Losi Racing is the dirt laydown transmission conversion for the 22T 3.0 stadium truck. The kit includes all needed parts to convert the truck to laydown transmission and by moving the motor forward and reducing rear weight bias the vehicle remains flat in high speed turns, reducing wheelies for quicker lap times on high-bite surfaces such as carpet, astro and prepped clay. The transmission case is precision machined from high-quality Delrin and included in the set are also a short moulded battery strap, machined aluminium idler gear, machined motor plate, motor plate brace and a transmission to shock tower brace. The set will become available by mid-June.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

May 10, 2017

RDRP XB4/XB2 aluminium wing plate

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new aluminium wing plate for the Xray XB2 and XB4. The part is a direct fit on all Xray 1/10th buggies and the 1-piece 7075-T6 aluminium construction improves the durability and aerodynamic efficiency of all buggy wings with flat middle section, as it makes for less wobble and thus a more securely fitted assembly. On top of this will the plate greatly improve visual impact thanks to its anodised surface and the machined edge details. The wing plate is available in black or orange anodising.

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May 10, 2017

175RC TLR 22 4.0 18g transmission weight

175RC.com have a new option part for the TLR 22 4.0 buggy available in the form of an 18g transmission weight. This optional brass ballast weight will allow to tune the rear weight bias of the buggy to suit various track conditions and will give the car more overall rear grip. This brass weight is a direct fit and it includes a Ti-Look mounting screw.

Source: 175RC.com [175rc.com]