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October 31, 2019

Samix Enduro brass front bumper mount

Coming from Samix and made for the Element RC Enduro series of trail trucks is a new brass front bumper mount with adjustable servo mount. Machined from heavy brass material and adding about 98g of weight to the front of the chassis, the part not only makes for improved climbing performance, the mount also reinforces the chassis assembly. In addition the relocation of the steering servo further helps with overall performance. The mount accepts most standard-size servos, it comes with a black surface coating for looks and corrosion resistance and it includes all needed hardware, however it only works in combination with Samix‘s END-4035 or END-6035 parts.

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October 31, 2019

Tamiya TT-02 Toyota GR Supra kit

The stunning Toyota GR Supra is the latest body shell variant of Tamiya’s popular TT-02 entry-level 4WD touring car kit. The 4WD shaft-driven chassis is equipped with gear differentials, symmetric suspension components and wheel hex adapters with mock-up brake discs for looks. The most stunning part however is the multi-piece GR Supra body shell with detail such as side mirrors, head and tail lights with inserts for a three dimensional effect as well as rear diffusor and exhaust pipe details. The kit also includes a detailed decal sheet and it will hit stores by mid-November.

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October 30, 2019

Jerome Sartel teams up with SWorkz

SWorkz have announced the addition of French 1/8th off-road frontrunner, Jerome Sartel to their team. The long-time TLR racer joins SWorkz both as driver and also as European team manager and he will campaign SWorkz machinery along TPro tyres at national and international events. Jerome says:

I’m really proud to join Sworkz as their European team manager! Their quality products, great racing spirit, in addition to their motivation to bring satisfaction to customers makes me think it was the right choice. I would like to thanks Max and Georg for making this project happen. I’m looking forward to meet and talk to all drivers in order to share our passion around that awesome brand! European Drivers, who want to join SWorkz can contact me under teameurope@mwrcproducts.com beginning from 1st of November.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

October 30, 2019

High winds force cancellation of qualifying at Worlds

The opening day of qualifying at the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championships has been cancelled due to high winds in California. The gusting winds forced officials to make the call on the grounds of safety with concerns over the integrity of the huge tent in which everyone is pitting at Steel City RC Speedway. Despite being held in position with large concrete weights such was the power of the wind it exerting huge forces on the tent frame making it too dangerous to pit under. With the winds that are causing huge issues for fire fighters dealing with wild fire in the California area not expected to pass until this evening, IFMAR president Jeff Parker confirmed that due to safety concerns caused by the conditions today’s qualifying would be cancelled. He added that the track would open as normal tomorrow morning at 07:00 with one hour of practice from 08:00 to 09:00 to ‘groove the track’ which would be followed by the opening round of qualifying. Parker was quick to make it clear that ‘at this point we are not going into Sunday’, Sunday being a reserve day but only for should there be issues with the Saturday Main Finals programme. So far no details have been released as to whether it will be possible to run all 6 rounds of qualifying as originally schedule but it is expected that today’s cancellation will see that number reduced.

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October 30, 2019

Kohta Akimoto wins at Stock’s Combat

The 2019 Stock’s Combat was held at the RC Champ Stadium indoor dirt track in Yokohama, Japan last weekend. In the 2WD Stock Buggy class it was Kyosho’s Kohta Akimoto with the overall win after coming out on top in A2 and A3, leaving behind Yokomo’s Yusuke Sugiura, who took the TQ honours, in 2nd place overall. Yokomo’s Nana Kaiho came in 3rd to round out the podium.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

October 30, 2019

Samix Enduro adjustable aluminium battery tray

Coming from Samix and made for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks is an adjustable aluminium forward battery tray. The part lower the truck’s overall centre of gravity while shifting the weight bias further towards the front end for improved climb performance. The size of the tray allows the use of both standard and shorty LiPo battery packs and it includes all needed hardware. The sets are available in blue or black colour and they require the use of Samix’s END-6068 or END-4068 parts.

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October 30, 2019

Kyosho Fazer Mk2 Alpine GT4 ReadySet

Kyosho have introduced their new Fazer Mk2 Alpine GT4 ReadySet 1/10th 4WD on-road ready-to-run set. Kyosho has taken its standard touring car chassis and given it a full model makeover that has evolved performance to a new level. A simplified design with fewer parts has improved maintenance efficiency and reduced weight while core strength and rigidity has been increased through new materials, ribbing and stiffeners on front and rear. In addition, the symmetrical chassis design makes for excellent front-rear balance and a responsive car control. Featuring a slipper clutch, front and rear gear differentials, oil shocks and full ball bearings, the high durability and impact resistance allows drivers to unleash the full potential of the chassis. Brake disc wheel hubs with two different offsets of 0mm and +5mm provide compatibility with 190mm and 200mm width body styles and allows the wheelbase to be adjusted to 274mm by replacing only a handful of optional parts for compatibility with other 1/10 scale body styles, in addition the body included. The ReadySet package comes fully assembled and includes everything except charger and battery for the chassis, and batteries for the transmitter. The set is completed by an Ultra Scale Body Alpine GT4 lid.

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October 30, 2019

ARC R11 Mid low-friction belt

Coming from ARC and made for their R11 Mid mid-motor chassis conversion kit is a white 3mm wide low-friction belt. Usable at both the front and the rear due to the equal length design, the belt will reduce the natural drivetrain drag at the expense of a bit of durability, making the belt especially useful for stock racing classes that benefit from a more free running drivetrain.

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