New from Mugen for checking the clutch spacing on their MTX-5 and MRX-5, the Japanese company have released this simple measuring tool. The tool includes six blades in 0.1mm increments from 0.3mm to 0.8mm to allow you to easily check the end spacing, eliminating the need for a vernier calipers.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.co.jp]
JConcepts is pleased to introduce the Finnisher body for the TLR 8ight 2.0, a drop fit for the popular vehicle. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have a strong and chiseled look, including a recessed area in the rear which allows another option for air-escape. The chassis side-guard to body fit has been tightened up which helps eliminate large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The area behind the cab has been greatly lowered exposing more of the engine heat-sink allowing more heat-escape. The V-stepped feature which is a highlighted styling cue of the Finnisher buggy bodies has been incorporated toward the rear and allows an additional area that can be trimmed to allow air-flow through the body.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Virtual Racing Industries in collaboration with IFMAR, proudly presents to you ‘Race 2 the Worlds’ (R2tW), the ground-breaking competition which will give one VRC Pro sim racer the unique opportunity to race at the real 2012 IFMAR World Championships, The Netherlands, July 26-28th, all expenses paid, all materials and factory support provided by one of their industry partners. Race2theWorlds challenges r/c racers across the world to compete in one long, on-going online event. Until June the 17th anyone can try to qualify for the R2tW top-200 at any time they like. In the following week there are 2 more elimination rounds to reduce these 200 racers to just 100. These 100 racers will then compete against each other in an epic battle for the top spot. Racers with prior international racing experience are excluded from the contest. Already more than 650 racers from around the world have registered for the R2tW event.
Full information can be found here.
Ride have announced the release of their new soft range of touring car pro matched springs. Compared to the previously available matched springs from Ride, these are closer to the silver springs. They come in 4 steps, hard to soft, blue, green, yellow and white and are made of the same 1.5mm wire diameter and the same overall dimensions as the red but the coil increases by a 0.25 incremental step with 6.75 for blue to 7.5 for white. Sold in pairs to ensure they are perfectly matched.
Source: Ride [rc-ride.co.jp]
Arrowmax release two new power tool tips in the form of these 5.5 and 7.0mm nut drivers. They are 100mm long, made from a special spring steel to ensure maximum strength and durability and are suitable for most power tools.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Mon-Tech have announced their new Sport RS body shell for 190mm 1/10th scale 4WD touring and FWD cars. Moulded from 0.75mm polycarbonate the body resembles an aggressively styled 2-door sports car and will come with decals for headlights, mirrors and more.
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Round 2 of the 2012 JConcepts Indoor National Series took place at Mike’s Hobby Shop in Carrolton, TX on April 14-15. There was a great turnout for this event with just over 200 entries. JConcepts was well represented with Team Drivers Steven Hartson, Kody Numedahl, Taylor Larson and Cody Hollis in attendance. For Mod Buggy, TQ Steven Hartson went on to win the class with his JConcepts equipped B4.1, Steven lead the way all weekend running JConcepts Bar Codes in Green Compound. Kody Numedahl in the second spot also running Bar Codes in Green and Brent Thielke in third.
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TeamSR is proud to announce the addition of two extremely talented drivers. TeamSR has always placed driver conduct, desire and talent as the foundation of the team. After watching several drivers during the most recent JConcepts Off-Road Spring Nationals held at Mikes Hobby Shop located in the heart of Texas, TeamSR would like to welcome Taylor Larsen, Cody Hollis and Trevor Nault to the team. Taking top honors after three rounds of highly competitive qualifying rounds racing with heavy hitters, Taylor Larsen quickly rose to the number one starting position on the grid for the 2wd Modified Truck A-main. At the sound of the tone for the start of the first A-main of three, Taylor Larsen used the momentum of his first qualifying position and never looked back to cross the finish line in first. In equally dominant fashion he drove consistently in the second A-main to gain the overall points to claim the class as his own.
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