August 29, 2011

Capricorn F1 wheels & LAB-C801 options

Capricorn F1 wheels & LAB-C801 options

Capricorn have announced the addition to their current range of 1/8th scale tires, the F1. Expected to be released soon, these rims are super lightweight and will of course be available in the usual range of pre mounted shores. Also new for the LAB C801 is updated carbon fibre rear upper wishbone mounting brackets that feature 3mm higher mounting position for the pin. Up front for the same car is new upper suspension brackets which are 1.5mm further inward for improved steering response.

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August 29, 2011

Serpent S411 suspension brackets

Serpent S411 suspension brackets

For the S411 Serpent have released three new suspension brackets for fine tuning the setup of their electric touring car. Made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium, they can be used in front and rear and come grey anodised and laser engraved with the number. Available in 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


August 28, 2011

Associated TC6 aluminium screw set

Associated TC6 aluminium screw set

Team Associated have released the TC6 screw set in lightweight blue aluminium. These 97 screws include socket head, button head and countersunk head screws, specifically M2x5 SHCS (12), M2x4 BHCS (8), M2.5×4 BHCS (3), M3x6 BHCS (22), M3x8 BHCS (9), M3x6 FHCS (38), M3x8 FHCS (2) & M3x12 FHCS (3).

Source: Associated [rc10.com]


August 27, 2011

Taiwan On Road National Championship Rd3

Taiwan On Road National Championship Rd3

Last weekend saw the 3rd round of Taiwan On Road National Championship take place in central Taiwan, hosted by Titan RC Track. The beautiful beach side and newly refurbished course attracted a total of 73 pilots from all around the island. Classes included 1:8th scale, 1:10th 200m and 1/10th EP 190mm and with the growing popularity of the electric power RC cars the biggest group was EP 1/10th scale which attracted 48 drivers.

Continue reading the report here


August 26, 2011

Teemu Saarinen takes Finnish National title

Teemu Saarinen takes Finnish National title

This year saw a tight battle at the top of the Finnish 1/10th 200mm National Championships, with 3 different race winners in four races. The first two races were held in small tracks which are more suited for Electric racing and the last two races were held in larger European type tracks. After 4 races it was a clean sweep for Mugen in the standings with Teemu Saarinen winning, Sami Munck came second and Tony Raikas third.

View the final standings here


August 26, 2011

Thailand Invitational – Announcement

Thailand Invitational - Announcement

The hosts of the 2012 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Championships at RC Addict in Bangkok, Thailand were in touch to tell us about the Thailand Invitational race that they are running from the 7th to the 13th of November this year. Taking place in the same conditions as the Worlds which will also be held in November, the year after, if you are competing at this event you really need to be at this race. Having organised 3 World championships in the past you can be assured it will be a great race. It will be run to IFMAR rules and will use Maxima controlled fuel for 1/10th and Team Orion fuel for the 1/8th scale class. For more information you can contact Jarb at nitrowc2012@gmail.com


August 25, 2011

Olivier Bultynck wins Rd5 in Belgium

Olivier Bultynck wins Rd5 in Belgium

Round 5 of the Belgian 1/10th on-road Touring Car Championship was hosted by the MRG club situated in Genk last weekend. It was Olivier Bultynck who dominated the qualification in front of Thomas Stockman and Nick Joosens. Following a rain shower the first final would be interesting but Olivier Bultynck took the lead followed by Thomas Stockman and Nick Joosens. It was sure that this race would go between these three guys and Ollie was going well with Thomas trying to follow. On lap 12 Thomas made a mistake and Ollie was gone and Nick took second place and Thomas came in as third. The second final and Olivier could control the race but on lap 9 his car broke and Thomas took the lead. Thomas took the win in front of Nick and Nicolas. The third final would decide the overall and Olivier Bultynck got into the lead with Thomas Stockman close behind him. Nick Joosens was not so happy and could not follow the leaders. But Thomas made a mistake and Nick was up into second place. Ollie could cruise now to victory and his third win this season in the championship with Thomas Stockman second and Nick Joosens third.

Read the full report here.


August 24, 2011

Serpent 733 SL6 gearbox

Serpent 733 SL6 gearbox

Standard on the 733 Team Edition, Serpent have released the complete new SL6 gearbox to fit earlier models of 733 cars. The all new design gearbox has very low inertia, lighter adapter, lighter aluminium bell and one-way adapter with German one-way bearing, new steel shaft, smaller shoes and newly designed gears. Includes rod type side stiffener with ball joints.

View more images of the gearbox here