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June 2, 2016

Serpent introduce new Cobra GT option parts

Coming from Serpent is a range of new option parts for the Cobra GT 1/8th on-road car. Usable on both the nitro and electric-powered GT are the rear and front diff case spacers. Available separately the spacers mount below the diff cases and optimise the suspension geometry and angle of the driveshafts, resulting in improved traction and more even tyre wear. Made for pre-3.0 nitro kits are the SL8 XLI 2-speed centre blocks and the SL8 XLI 2-speed conversion kit. Standard with the 3.0 the older spec vehicles will profit from the conversion that makes for an overall lighter drivetrain.

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June 2, 2016

McFactory Type L 1/12th scale conversion kits

McFactory have introduced their all new Type L 1/12th scale conversion kits. The “L” is in honour of National Champion Donny Lia, who was instrumental in the development of this new car. The kits were designed for the new high-bite black CRC carpet and feature inverted sidelink mounts to allow for a narrower chassis that in turn makes for more undisturbed chassis roll on the high-grip carpet without dragging while also moving weight closer to the centre of the car. Also included are raised front carbon bumpers that remove nose weight and solve the dragging issues everyone has on the new carpet. Finally a recessed tape slot in the centre does away with the battery tape getting cut or caught. The Type “L” conversion will be made for the CRC, Team Associated, Serpent, TOP, SpeedMerchant, Roche, and Xray cars with the later will also come with the rear pod moved 2mm towards the diff and a new top plate. Another cool option is the ORCA shock mount with the speedo screwing into the chassis and an upper heatsink carbon fibre brace acting as shock mount. Non Orca kits will utilise the standard shock mounts from whatever chassis is converted.

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June 2, 2016

Tamiya Porsche 934 Jägermeister Limited Edition kit

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Vaillant-liveried Porsche 934, Tamiya’s first ever RC car, the Japanese company now releases the 934 in distinctive Jägermeister livery. The highly detailed body runs on the short wheelbase and wide stance TA02SW chassis to accommodate the scale form of the real sports car. It normally features a tub chassis with 4-wheel, fully independent suspension coupled with a rear ball differential and a front gear type differential. This special edition is fitted with a double deck FRP chassis for increased rigidity. The kit also includes a plethora of other option parts such as an aluminium motor mount, FRP damper stay set, CC-01 universal shafts, hard propeller shaft, and ball diff cup joints.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]

June 2, 2016

Lopez & Smith win Reedy Race Stock classes

The 2016 Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions was held this past weekend at the Tamiya Raceway in Aliso Viejo, California. While Ronald Völker walked away with the win in the Invitational class it was Cristian Lopez who took the victory in 13.5T Stock. Keith Yu, Eric Anderson and the UK’s Jimmy Maddison set the early pace along with local Cristian and it was Keith who took the overall TQ spot after the qualifiers. The triple A-main events were rather eventful with Cristian Lopez taking A1, Keith Yu in A2 and Cristian again in A3 to lock up the win. Keith Yu would be second overall with Eric Anderson rounding out the podium.

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June 2, 2016

McPappy Racing brushless chassis dyno 2.0

McPappy Racing have introduced their new RC brushless chassis dyno version 2.0. The device comes in three different sizes, 2WD and 4WD, chassis testing or motor to motor testing, it offers four different load levels, built in flywheel, can simulate an entire race, and with Windows 8 or later, can even be controlled with your voice. The dyno can accommodate anything from a small slot car up to some of the 1/5th scales. Custom sizes are also available.

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June 2, 2016

WRC GTX hardened aluminium front axle

WRC have introduced another option part for their GTX 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The lightweight front axle shaft is made from hard-anodised 7075-T6 aluminium with its special surface treatment offering improved wear resistance while the lightweight aluminium material makes for reduced rotational mass, resulting in quicker acceleration.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

June 2, 2016

Dirk Wischnewski wins at Central German Champs Rd2

Round two of the Central German Championship was held at the MSC Kirchhain track. After three rounds of qualifying it was Dirk Wischnewski who took the TQ in the 1/10th scale class with Patrick Schäfer lining up in second only 0.2s behind. Mirco Thalheimer also made it directly into the main with a 3rd place, rounding out an all-Shepherd top 3. The main final then was a done deal for Wischnewski. After a few laps Schäfer’s car was hit in the back by another competitor, resulting in a body tuck meaning a short stop near the pitlane was necessary. Later on Patrick’s engine stalled one time meaning any chance to fight for the lead was gone. Unimpressed Wischnewski cruised around the track and crossed the finishing line in first position with a massive gap of 7 laps in front of Michael Hauser (Xray). Patrick Schäfer recovered to 3rd another lap down but posting the fastest laptime of the final.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 2, 2016

Kyle Branson wins BRCA 200mm Champs Rd4

Mendip raceway played host to round four of the BRCA 1/10th 200mm National Championship. The weekend offered more competition than normal for the drivers with Kyle Branson and reigning World Champion Alexander Hagberg among the entries. Saturday practice began and it was clear to see that it would be a close weekend of racing with there being five drivers all on pretty much the same pace. It was the usual guys Alex Thurston, Joe Kerry, Mark Green and of course Kyle Branson and Alexander Hagberg. Sunday morning and there was a round of practice for all drivers in which most opted to test final size tyres. Then everyone got stuck into the proper action, due to the temperatures rising the TQ spot was pretty much decided in round 1 where Mark Green came out on top to take overall TQ as well, Alex Thurston taking 2nd and John Zottl, who was the dark horse, came through to take 3rd. Kyle Branson’s round 4 time would put him 4th on the grid for the final behind Alex Thurston, Joe Kerry who was one of the only guys to improve on his time to take 2nd on the grid behind Mark Green.

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