Zen Racing introduce this adjustable front cross brace for 1/12th scale pan cars. Helping with front end stability the adjustable brace allows infinite adjustment of the top arm length and with the use of O-rings the cross loads can be dampened.
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The Italian Electric Touring Car nationals was held last weekend at the RME Lamberto Collari circuit in Cassino. The Modified class was won by Yokomo driver Nicola Marrone who left Alessandro Brunelli (Xray) and Alessio Menicucci (Xray) behind.
Modified Touring Car top 3 result:
1. Nicola Marrone – Yokomo/EZ Power/EZ Power
2. Alessandro Brunelli – Xray/EZ Power/EZ Power
3. Alessio Menicucci – Xray/Lipotech/EZ Power
Source: EZ Power [ezpower.it]
Hiro Factory introduce the HRF10X 2014ver formula 1 conversion kit for Tamiya F103 and F104 cars. The set is based around a completely redesigned main chassis that allows to adjust the flex characteristics using aluminium inserts and connecting aluminium washers. The chassis kit takes shorty-type LiPo battery packs and included are also a new rear aluminium power pod supported by side links and a 2.5mm 7075 aluminium power pod plate that helps with motor cooling in hot ambient temperatures or when running highly stressed stock motor. Also part of the rear power pod are special spring steel wing mounts and an aluminium roll damper. A HRF12X centre shock with 3-hole piston and hardened shock body is included for pitch dampening as are several hardware parts. As the HRF10X is a conversion kit it needs a F103/104-style front end and rear axle, wings, wheels, tyres and a bodyshell for completion.
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Shepherd Micro Racing extend their line of chemicals and lubricants with the addition of their new premium driveshaft grease. Based on complex lithium-calcium thickener the lube will greatly reduce the wear of driveshaft pins and outdrives even with only a thin coat of the grease applied. The lubricant comes in a handy 6g container with screw on cap and also works in many other metal-on-metal applications.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Xray have released a teaser image for their forthcoming (updated) 2015 X10 World GT pan car kit. The current X10 Link, with its slotted and relatively wide main chassis, was designed around the use of NiMH cells so our guess is that the 2014 Spec car will at least see a plain chassis, possibly designed around the use of shorty or 1S LiPo packs with a focus on an in-line mounted speed controller. With the above being purely speculation all we can do is to sit and wait until Xray makes an official announcement with images and definite features and specifications.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Yokomo introduce the new GT500R ver.2, an upgrade to the popular GT500R kit. The latest version comes with front and rear friction dampers installed, lowering the centre of gravity while scrubbing some weight at the same time, leading to easier driving and enhanced performance. Also a high-capacity “X” shock has been installed as the rear pitching damper to improve rear traction, allowing higher cornering speeds. Other standard features include a ball differential and optional aluminium parts to make for more aggressive setups on high-grip surfaces while retaining good low-grip drivability. The kit is available in a standard graphite version or as silver surface graphite edition, both kits will become available by early July.
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German company TRR RaceStuff introduce a set of carbon fibre setup wheels for 1/10th touring car chassis. Designed to fit all cars with 12mm hex adapters, the wheels are machined from 2.2mm carbon fibre material, they feature machined TRR logos and are also available specially made with your initials milled into them. The high precision of the wheels help to make camber and toe adjustments with high accuracy.
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The 3rd round of the RC Lemans series was held at the fast 2012 IFMAR Electric Touring Car Worlds track of the MACH Heemstede in a floodlight race. After only two rounds of qualifying Tobias Weist took the TQ in the Pro10 class with a 6s lead over Tim Altmann and Dutch racer Reinder Wilms. The three where also the only ones to score a 20 laps run. The first of the two finals was won by Reinder Wilms because Tobias made a huge mistake in the last corner. Tim Altmann ended the opening main in 3rd position. The 2nd final then went to Tobias Weist with a 1.5 seconds faster time, so he took the win ahead of Reinder Wilms and Kai Altmann, who startet from 4th. In the overall result the runner up spot went to Reinder Wilms while Tim Altmann secured himself the final podium spot.
Thanks to Tobias Weist for sending the report.
