Tyre Additive present the Futura 2012 V2 tyre additive for foam tyres. Specially formulated for high traction conditions and treated tracks the traction compound was used at recent the EC-B in Thionville with good success. As the previous version V2 meets EFRA’s new ‘non-volatile’ and ‘non-toxic’ requirements for tyre additives.
Source: Tyre Additive [tyreadditive.com]
KM Racing release new optional parts for the H-K1 EvoII 200mm nitro on-road chassis. Available are a new front differential case, 24T front belt pulley and a 5mm wide front belt. All three parts are designed to be used together with the pulley being designed for the use with the new 5mm belt and also featuring a reinforced side where the screws attach. The new parts make for a more reliable and better performing drivetrain.
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Team Grid release this belt tensioner for Team Associated’s TC6 series of touring cars. It is a drop fit solution and bolts onto the existing front tower shock tower holes. Made from CNC-machined and anodised aluminium it allows to run the belt looser and at the desired running tension and features a dual M4x 8mm bearing system that slides at an angle for a large range of adjustment.
View an image of the tensioner mounted here
The one and only round of the Spanish 4WD electric buggy nationals was hosted by the Club Automodelismo de Parla some 20 minutes from the centre of Madrid. The two day event started with practice on Saturday and ended with the finals on Sunday. Compared to recent years where the 4WD class struggled to attract the same amount of drivers as 2WD, this year saw a record attendance for the class. In practice one driver stood out from the rest, local hero David Bustos. Sunday was all about sunny skies and high temperatures. Bustos (Tamiya TRF502/Hobbywing) dominated the race at his home track taking three out of five qualifiers and the first two A-finals. Second place went to last year’s 4WD champion Enrique Fuciños (Schumacher CAT SX3/Speed Passion) with Zacarias Villalba (Ansmann X4/Viper R/C) taking the third place on the podium.
Many thanks to Zacarias Villalba for sending the report.
Team Mugen Racing and Pro-Line Driver Gabriel “Gabe” Galeano headed north to RCNYC, Bronx, NYC for the Opening Big Air Race 2012. The crew did an excellent job with the fresh layout for the event. Gabe was running the Tazer M3 tire during the race in his Mugen MBX6 M-Spec Eco and Mugen MBX6T M-Spec Eco, and the Sniper SC M4 in his Mugen SC-Pro 4. Gabriel did a good qualifying job, going 2nd in E-Buggy, 2nd in 4wd SCT MOD and 3rd in E-Truggy. For the A-mains Gabriel took all three of the first place trophies, finishing 1st in E-Buggy, 1st in E-Truggy and 1st in 4wd SCT Mod.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Thunder Innovation announce these aluminium shock spring retainer for JQ Product’s THECar. CNC-machined from aluminium and of a super lightweight design the retainers sport seven large diameter holes and six grooves that help to get the dirt out of the shocks while a 2mm raised collar keeps the springs in place even under severe racing conditions. The parts that are released under TI’s Alien brand are available in black and green colour.
Source: Thunder Innovation [thunderinnovation.com]
Xray introduce this composite rear wing for the XB9 buggy. Made from a special compound the wing features reinforced edges in critical areas to prevent breakage and makes for increased side stability and downforce. The wing is available in black, white and neon yellow colour and included two wing shims.
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Keisuke Fukuda has won the recent 1/8th on-road nationals in Japan. TQ went to Tadahiko Sahashi (Serpent/Picco) in front of Yuya Sahashi (Serpent/Xceed) and Shoki Takahata (Kyosho/OS). In the finals it was the former World Champion Keisuke (Mugen/Picco) who could make use of all of his experience to beat Takaaki Shimo (Kyosho/OS) in second and TQ Tadahiko Sahashi in third position.
