SRC release an upgrade chassis stiffener set for the Serpent 733. Coming with an Ergal engine mount, updated radio plate mounts and a side carbon plate the set, which is distributed by 2-Speed, helps to decrease torsional flex of the chassis which can be useful in high grip track conditions.
Source: SRC [srcspecialparts.com]
This 8-in-1 tool set from Losi includes an anodised storage handle with seven different hex sizes of .050 in, 1/16 in, 1.5 mm, 5/64 in / 2.0 mm, 3/32 in, 3/32 in Ball End and 2.5 mm. The tips feature a lock over magnets ensuring a secure fit of the blades.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
TopRC release three new chemicals in the form of special air filter and after run oil for nitro engines. The two different air filter oil are formulated for on- and off-road applications allowing best possible air permeability without sacrificing dust filtering making the engine breath better. The after run oil contains a mixture of oils to conserve nitro engines after use. It also prevents the formation of rust and lubricates moving engine parts before cold starts and break-in.
Source: TopRC [toprc.eu]
The 4th round of the French 1/10 scale 200mm championship was held on the track of ASCAP at Poissy near Paris. On the small and technical track. Basile Concialdi took the TQ honours and victory in the Elite class with his Team Orion powered Capricorn LAB-C01 leaving the Xray NT1/RB T11RS trio Maxime Favrelle, Thomas Correard and Michaël Derderian behind him. The National class was won by Jean-Laurent Ripoll (Xray NT1/RB T11RS) in front of Jonathan Gergen, Rémi Rivard and David Petit after Vincent Berthon lead the final until he run out of tyres with three minutes to go eventually finishing in sixth position.
View the National class podium here
Spec-R release 44mm and 46mm swing shafts for the Hot Bodies TCX electric touring car. CNC-machined from high-quality spring steel for tight tolerances and best possible durability the parts feature a safety ring to keep the cross pin securely fastened. Also available are 50mm and 52mm shafts for Xray and 42mm, 44mm and 46mm shafts for Tamiya touring cars.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Our friend Uwe Rheinard got in touch to tell us about the recent 24h race at the Motodrom Andernach. Being in its 12th year the challenging around the clock race once again attracted 25 teams with a total of 175 racers from Austria, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany to race their Porsche-bodied Tamiya TT-01E kits at the legendary Motodrom, home of World Champion Marc Rheinard and host of the ETS season final. According to the rules each team as to build the chassis on Saturday morning using only a minimum of option parts and Porsche GT3 body shells. For the second year in a row Speed Power sponsored LiFe hardcase battery packs with a capacity of 4200mAh that every team had to use. After 24 hours, 3559 laps and a total distance of around 750km the five time winners “Wild 13” claimed the top spot on the podium using 5 sets of tyres but not a single spare part, followed by the team from the Netherlands with 22 laps less. For more information and a TV report from the 2009 event please visit www.teammotodrom.de.
Click here to view impressions from the race
Made from CNC-machined 7075 T6 aluminium are Xray’s radio plate mounts for the RX8 1/8 scale on-road car. The parts allow for a more solid radio plate mounting while reducing the chance of stripped threads and also help to keep the centre belt tightened more precisely. Additionally the design allows to mount a small throttle servo under the radio plate for an optimised centre of gravity.
View the installed mounts here
Yeah Racing release the LiPo & Sub-C battery straps for Team Associated’s TC6 and 3Racing’s S Zero electric on-road chassis. Specially designed to securely fit the battery to the chassis the black Velcro strap sports the yellow Yeah Racing logo for easy recognition.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
