Following on from our 2009 Pro Tips video series with two time Euro Touring Series winner Jilles Groskamp, we caught up with the Thailand based Dutch driver a while ago to make a follow up to these well watched videos. In the 3 part series, the Tamiya/Orion factory driver runs us through his current car and electronics as well as go into detail on his tire prep as well as building the perfect Tamiya gear diff.
Fastrax have entered the competitive nitro engine market with the new Enduro. This 3-port 3.5cc engine has already received rave reviews from teams competing in the 2011 UK Endurance Masters, where the Enduro was the control engine for 15 teams in the non-stop 6-hour race. Easy to start, longevity and value for money were the criteria when developing the Enduro. Featuring the latest in machined aluminium heat-sink head design, ABC sleeve construction, turbo glow plug head button and with quality materials and bearings, the Enduro provides a smooth power output and fuel economy that is easy to drive for beginners and experts.
Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]
Team C have released an update to their TC02 2wd buggy and have called it the Evo. The new version follows the current trend by going with a 6mm longer chassis as well as a newly design cab forward body shell. We are told it will be available from this month.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
Serpent have released a line of aluminium steering servo levers for the S733 & S811 chassis’. The 733 versions have been machined from top quality aluminium with grey anodizing and the T-value engraved. Available in 23T, 24T and 25T to suit most popular brands. The Cobra versions have a similar construction and are available in the same spline versions but feature an extra fastener around the mounting point for increased strength.
Exotek Racing have produced this carbon fibre Pro chassis conversion for the Sprint2 Flux, Sprint2 Drift and Sprint. Made in the USA using high quality 2.25mm thick carbon fibre, its improved design prevents the front belt from rubbing the top plate. The new design also has open diff access at the bottom of the chassis to eject road debris helping prevent damage to the front and rear belts. Designed to still flex enough to help generate stability but stiff enough for responsiveness its narrow design offers improved cornering, less chassis scrub on the sides which helps improve traction while cornering.
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The 56th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks recounts the team’s experiences at the final 3 Euros of the year, 1/8th offroad, 1/10th EP TC and the 1/10th 200mm.
We left that same evening home as we had only 3 days before leaving for the next Euros. After a 900km drive we arrived very late at night, had a few hours sleep and ran into the office to maximize the time in the office before leaving for the 1/10 Electric touring Euros in Austria. Since this was the last Euros, and since the 1/10 Nitro touring was held on the Monday AFTER the electric touring Euros, we had no other choice but to pack both nitro and electric touring stuff, and enough clothes and other things for both Euros in a row.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Reds Racing have released their new R5 .21 Buggy engine, a 5 port powerful and lightweight motor. Thanks to the new long needle carburetor and its new ABC liner configuration, the engine is extremely driveable and is suitable for all types of track. It also features a CNC machined billet piston, hard chromed liner, a separate cooled combustion chamber and Swiss main bearings.
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Arrowmax have released these new suspension pivot balls for the Mugen MTX-5. Made from CNC Machined premium titanium, they are strong yet lightweight and help reduce weight at the extremities of the car. Sold in a pack of 6 pieces.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
