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June 11, 2015

Tamiya TRF102 1/10th formula chassis kit

Following a first official image some time ago Tamiya have now released more images of their forthcoming TRF1021 1/10th formula chassis kit. The successor of the TRF101 is based on a newly designed 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis that incorporates platforms for the receiver and speed controller instead of utilising attachable plates. Also new are cutouts on both sides to allow for optimised torsional flex in order to gain more grip from rubber tyres. The most noticeable new feature on the car is the rear suspension though as it does away from the odd link-type design in favour of a somewhat old school T-bar setup that is meant to improve traction on low grip surfaces while also helping to smooth out the suspension action over bumpy parts of the track.

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June 11, 2015

Ronald Völker teams up with Highest

Korean company Highest have officially announced the signing of Germany’s Ronald Völker to their team. After using the servos of radio sponsors Sanwa for a pretty long time Ronald already utilised Highest servos in the recent races with the Factory Yokomo driver now making the official move.

Source: Highest [highestrc.com]

June 11, 2015

Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo combo

Team Associated recently started to bolstered up their range of ready-to-run vehicles with the LiPo Combo treatment and the latest vehicle to receive the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack 3300mAh 30C LiPo battery pack is the proved T4.2 1/10th 2WD stadium truck. The ROAR Nationals winning vehicle comes factory assembled and includes a powerful 3300kv sensorless brushless motor, a water-resistant speed controller and the XP 2.4GHZ radio system for glitch-free operation. Chassis-wise the T4.2 has a tough gearbox with sealed gear differential, V2 coil-over shock absorbers and a widely adjustable suspension to offer. The kit is rounded out by grippy truck tyres and your choice of two bodyshell designs.

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June 10, 2015

MD Racing Formula E bodyshell – Preview

Spanish company MD Racing have first images of their forthcoming Formula E bodyshell for 1/10th formula cars available. Adapting the look of the current crop of Formula E electric race cars the body sports partly covered rear wheels and flowing contours. Beside the body there will also be suitable front and rear wings available in the future as well as a complete car kit. Overall the body, which will become available within the next couple of weeks, provides a faster and more stable car especially on high-speed tracks.

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June 10, 2015

Novarossi BK15SL3 3-port bike engine

New from Novarossi comes the BK15SL3 nitro engine for radio controlled bikes. The 2.49cc short stroke engine is of a 3-port design and features a 11.5mm turbo crankshaft, 6.5mm aluminium carburettor and a starter adapter plate from stock. The crankshaft is manufactured with a larger bore intake to increase the mixture flow while the special shape makes for optimised gas flow within the engine.

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June 10, 2015

Yuichi Kanai leaves RB

In a Facebook statement Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai has announced his departure from his engine suppliers RB. The split isn’t that unexpected as the French company recently underwent some sort of restructuring and has since went out of business. As for Yuichi the forthcoming French Kyosho Masters will be his last event for and with RB with more information about his future power unit suppliers being awaited shortly after. This is what Yuichi has to say about the situation:

I leave the RB. The RB was a splendid engine. It becomes last to use an RB in France Kyosho masters of the next week. Thank you very much so far.

Source: Yuichi Kanai

June 10, 2015

JQ Racing THEeCar White Edition coming soon

Available soon from JQ Racing is the White Edition THEeCar 1/8th electric buggy kit. The 2015 kit will include the suspension geometry of the White Edition nitro buggy but with a chassis that is ready to take your choice of 1/8th scale brushless electronics. More images and information about the buggy, with whom JQ Racing’s own Joseph Quagraine recently achieved a 2nd place finish at the 2015 Euro Contest, should be available soon.

Source: JQ Racing [jqracing.com]

June 10, 2015

Silvio Hachler joins ARC

ARC have announced the signing of Silvio Hachler to their nitro on-road team. The veteran Mugen driver will campaign ARC’s R8.0 1/8th car with his first race to use his new ride being the upcoming ENS event in Aigen, Austria. Silvo has the following to say about the deal:

First of all I want to thank ARC and Asia Racing Team for this great opportunity to drive ARC R8.0. After a very long time driving a Mugen car, it is time for a change. I was already very impressed during building but even more after tests on different tracks. The R8.0 is very fast and easy to drive. Now I’m looking forward to the first race which will be the ENS in Aigen. After that I will attend in many races around the world included coming 2015 IFMAR World Championship in Brazil. See you all soon!

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]