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November 2, 2016

CRC double clamping left 1/12th hub & red hardware

CRC have introduced a new double clamping left wheel hub for Xti-based 1/12th scale cars as well as red anodised hardware. Starting with the wheel hub, its design makes it both lightweight and balanced, something that is crucial for a proper handling 1/12th scale car. Machined from aluminium and coming red anodised the part fits all Xti-based CRC 1/12th scale cars and it will also fit any 1/12th pan car with the proper spacing on the left side bulkhead.

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November 1, 2016

Mon-Tech M16 1/12th pan car bodyshell

Mon-Tech have announced the release of their all-new M16 1/12th scale pan car bodyshell. The body was developed to offer great stability and traction without sacrificing corner speed and response. It is made from high-quality .040″ polycarbonate and includes a set of decals and window masks.

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November 1, 2016

Nuclear introduce new Ulti tyres with lightweight rim

Japanese company Nuclear, new mother brand of the popular Ulti brand tyres, have announced that updated lightweight rims will be used for all 2017-series 1/8th scale Ulti tyres. The white colour rims are meant to offer improved durability compared to other lightweight wheels, resulting in better crash resistance and also vastly increased performance. The 2017-series tyre will become available by end of November.

Source: Nuclear [nuclear.ne.jp]

November 1, 2016

MRC Winter Series Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the popular MRC Longwy Winter Series was held this past weekend with over 100 entries for the four classes of Touring Modified, 10.5T, 13.5T and Rookie. In the Modified class it was VBC Racing’s Lucas Urbain who walked away with the win from Xray’s Tim Wahl and Yokomo driver Loic Jasmin.

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November 1, 2016

Roche Rapide F1 CF rear axle & Ti-coated shock shaft

Coming from Roche and made for the Rapide F1 1/10th scale formula car are a carbon fibre rear axle and a titanium-coated shock shaft. Starting with the rear axle, the assembly uses a carbon fibre shaft with a lightweight yet durable aluminium differential plate and a threaded aluminium insert for the adjustment nut. Using the part will improve acceleration and top speed while also giving more on-power steering due to a different weight distribution. Also new and made for the Rapide F1 is a titanium-coated centre shock shaft. The space age coating will reduce friction, making for a smoother and more efficiently working shock absorber.

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November 1, 2016

Alessio Menicucci teams up with Mon-Tech Racing

Italian company Mon-Tech Racing has announced the signing of Alessio Menicucci to their team. The multiple Italian national champion and ETS finalist will deck out his Xray rides with Mon-Tech bodyshells from now on, joining swift team mates such as Portugal’s Bruno Coelho.

Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]

November 1, 2016

Tamyia Mercedes-AMG GT3 & TT-02R chassis kit

Tamiya have introduced two new TT-02 based kits in the form of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 and the TT-02R race kit. Starting with the Merc, the AMG GT3 comes on the proven TT-02 entry-level 4WD chassis and it includes a replica body shell that mimics Mercedes’ successful GT race car. The kit will hit stores about mid-December and it includes a comprehensive decal sheet and grippy slick tyres on multi-spoke rims.

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November 1, 2016

Team 46 wins Team C GT 5 hours endurance race

This past weekend the Team C GT 5 hours endurance race was held at the TRC race track in Hong Kong. A total of 14 teams battled for the victory with each team consisting of four members. The rules were pretty open with free chassis and body choice but SP control tyres had to be used. The race started at 11 a.m. on Sunday and after 300 intense minutes it was Team 46 (Serpent) that walked away with the win from Team C (Team C) with Team HEC (Mugen) rounding out the podium result.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]