A new release from Spec-R for the HB TCX, who have introduced this new version 2 CV universal swing shaft. Newly designed with safety ring to keep the cross pin securely fastened and very smooth they have been made from high quality spring steel and hard coated for a very durable result. Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]…
Dual Cardan joints allow for smoother power transfer in the front drive train of your Touring Car when the wheels are turning. Installing these in your car will allow for the car to drive smoother and have increased steering especially in tight corners. The RSD DCJs from Reflex Racing work with both the TC6 and the TC6.1 so long as you are using a 5x10x3 bearing in the TC6 and a 5x10x4 bearing in the TC6.1. You must also use a Hex Hub adapter with a larger axle hub opening like the ones for the HB TCX, Yokomo BD-5 or…
ZZracing have introduced a complete range of titanium screws in sets for some of the most popular cars. These high quality screws come in complete sets for the Xray T3’11 & 12, HB TCX, Yokomo BD5, R12, B-Max2 & B-Max4, Tamiya TRF 416, 417, 511, 201, 501X, 502X & 417X and Durango DEX210, DEX410 & DEX410R. Source: ZZracing [zzracing.net]…
…temperature of the motor was 200F degree. In Modified, it was the Felix Law show all weekend with his Hot Bodies TCX. With the only 22 lap run & a new track record of 13.7sec, Felix showed his speed by destroying last years track record by over a second on the same layout. The closest driver to Felix was Cory Parsons follow by Michael Bruce. In the A main, Felix took advantage of the pole position & led the field while the battle for second between Cory & Michael continued. At the half way mark, Cory’s Xray had a motor…
Last weekend saw the final race in the Mazovia Model Car Championships. The biggest electric model cars racing series in Poland is organised by OSM and the final round of the series was run at a big carpet track in Piaseczno, next to Warsaw with 55 racers fought for the win in five classes. Saturday saw the on-road classes and in Modified the winner was TQ Dennis Fadtke using an Associated TC6.1. With this win Dennis also took the championship title. The second place went to vice champion Bartosz Pochopien (HB TCX) followed by Maciej Mrozek (HB TCX). In the…
…stable mate the D8. HPI were showing off their new gasoline 2-stroke engine with outer dimensions only slightly larger than a big block nitro car engine. This size will allow it to fit in RC cars where gasoline engines never could before. The benefit of this system is more runtime, cheaper fuel costs, easier to start and with cleaner running. On the stand the engine was displayed mounted in a Savage XL, Super 5SCm Apache C1 and a HB D8T. Other new items making their debut was the HB TCX Hara edition, a car which we have seen in action…
Exotek have released this ultra narrow TCX-XS liPo chassis. This extra soft chassis is aggressively shaped for extra flex over the stock TCX chassis and uses US made bi-directional layup carbon fiber for maximum flex traits. The rear section has added cut outs for greater flex at the motor mount for increased rear end stability allowing you to drive into corners harder and power out faster. Great chassis to have to extend tire wear and generate maximum grip for controlled tire races. Also for the TCX is this extra soft top plate, which has been aggressively shaped for extra flex…
The final race of the year in China was held at the RCI indoor racing club in Shanghai. In the top class 11.5T, JJ Wang driving his HB TCX cruised to victory over second place driver Zhang Fang Zhou, also driving a TCX. In third place was Ed Clark from the UK driving a Tamiya 417. This was a control race using Hobby Wing motors and Team Power tires. Other classes in the Christmas shoot out included 13.5T sports class, and Formula One. Source: RCFans [rcfans.com]…
