Team Titan introduce the updated V2 version of the Blitz bodyshell height adjusters. Usable on virtually every touring car chassis with 6mm body mounts, the latest variant of the body height adjusters features O-ring equipped adjustment nuts to securely keep the chosen height even in intense racing action. Included in the set come four threaded tubes for the body mounts, four height adjustment nuts and four rubber O-rings.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
Team C introduce another aluminium option part for the TM4 4WD buggy in the form of a servo saver arm. Machined from high-quality material and coming orange anodised to match the remainder of the vehicle’s alloy parts, the arm is made to improve the durability of the steering assembly while adding a splash of colour. The part is a direct replacement for the kit’s composite arm.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
This past weekend the 2014 Japanese 1/12th nationals were held at a purpose-built track in Fukuoka. The Modified class had Naoto Matsukura taking the TQ for the finals and it looked like the multi-national champion would make its 8th 1/12th national title in a row, but runner-up after the qualifiers, Ishioka Hayato denied him the title to take the 2014 championship. Hideo Kitazawa came in 2nd while Naoto Matsukura ultimately had to settle for 3rd. The Stock class had Takayuki Kuwata taking the TQ and win from Naoki Kuroda and Yamaguchi Tokusu.
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Radtec RC is a new brand for competition grade RC after market parts and the first products to hit the light of the day are a series of spring steel driveshafts and spool cups for the Xray T4 and Yokomo BD7 series cars. Available for the T4 are 52mm front and 50mm rear double joint driveshafts as well as steel solid axle drive cups. For the BD7 Radtec RC offers 45.5mm front and 44mm rear double joint driveshafts along suitable steel spool drive cups. All parts are made from Radtec RC’s premium steel and they come hard-coated for a smooth and long-lasting finish.
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This past weekend the BRCA Truggy and E8 championship moved South to the newly revamped dirt track at Kent. The morning skies had a little moisture in them to welcome the drivers. The 6 minute practice session that both classes had was a little greasy but still allowed the drivers and marshals to get a feel of the new layout. Round 1 started with the E8 buggy doing there first qualifying run out of 3, with the best 2 to count. This resulted in an assortment of lap times with Kevin Brunsden fastest in heat 1 and Elliot Boots fastest in heat 2. By the time the Truggy class started the track was starting to loose the damp shine. Heat one of the Truggy class was won by Tony Truman and heat 2 by young Oliver Currie.
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New from Solaris comes the Instant Glue specially formulated for the use with rubber tyres. Used on Solaris’ pre-mounted spec and controlled racing tyres the CA glue is now available in 20g bottles, ideal for any rubber tyre come on-road or off-road. Included come several nozzles for easy application and a needle-equipped cap.
Source: Solaris [solarisrp.com]
Available now from Arrowmax is this 64g side weight kit for the newer generation Yokomo B-Max2 buggies. It is understood that the brass weights are used to fill the empty battery compartment spaces to the left and right of the chassis when running a shorty battery pack in longitudinal configuration. The parts add 64g of weight to the centre of the chassis which can be helpful especially in very bumpy track conditions.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Xray introduce the all-new X10 200mm pan car in 2015 specification. First of all the car features a redesigned chassis with improved weight balance and an overall narrower appearance. The chassis accepts a standard 2S LiPo pack with the speedo and receiver sitting on the wider front part of the chassis while 1S packs allow to mount the electronics in-line in front or behind the battery. The narrower chassis also sports a more centrally placement of the rear links, resulting in increased steering response and improved side-to-side balance. A new narrower and ultra lightweight motor pod adds to the more agile handling the 2015 Spec car allows. Another new feature to the rear end are improved roll tube dampers with an aluminium outer tube and inner delrin rods for highest possible precision.
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