October 2, 2010

Spec-R FF03 motor adaptor plate

Spec-R FF03 motor adaptor plate

New for the Tamiya FF03 from Spec-R is this simple blue anodised aluminium motor adaptor plate. Mount it to your brushless motor and it allows it to be set at a 90 degree angle thus allowing the soldering points to be better accessed for neater wiring.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]


October 1, 2010

Xray T3’11 electric touring car

Xray T3'11 electric touring car

As teased some weeks ago, Xray have released the full details on the next evolution of their T3 platform, the T3’11. As expected the car is more of small step than a major change with the biggest changes being the new ultra narrow LiPo specific chassis plate, the new top deck and new centrally positioned dual steering system which sees the horn mounted steering servo saver positioned along the car’s centre line. Xray say that these small changes will help improve cornering and make the car easier to drive, especially in high traction conditions. The only other new items are the composite battery holders that prevent the pack from shifting during a crash and new low profile shock membranes for easier dampening adjustment.

View the complete information here


October 1, 2010

VIP Performance S100 235mm conversion

VIP Performance S100 235mm conversion

New from VIP Performance is the first in a new line of products specifically for the pan car market, this S100 235mm conversion set. Converting the standard 200mm World GT car to the wider format, the kit includes a 3mm carbon front plate that enables the front track width to be mounted wider. The other changes are at the rear of the car and include a lightweight wheel hub and wheel hub spaces as well as a D-Drive graphite axle to complete the conversion.

View the rear end here


October 1, 2010

Exotek Racing EXO104 conversion kit

Exotek Racing EXO104 conversion kit

Exotek Racing’s new EXO104 is a high performance, lightweight chassis conversion that gives the F104 the competitive edge thanks to the improved chassis work and floating rear pod. Using actual components from the World Champion Yokomo 1/12th, they have re-engineered the rear pod into a 5 link floating rear pod for superior rear traction and stability. The kit includes a VCS through shaft center oil shock to perform tweak free side dampening together with a carbon fibre 1 piece top deck to reduce tweak and allow just enough flex to maintain proper traction.

View more images of the chassis here


October 1, 2010

QTEQ Mini-Z front bumpers

QTEQ Mini-Z front bumpers

Sticking with the Mini-Z theme, Japanese company QTEQ have released a number of new front bumpers for the Kyosho 1/28th scale cars. Made from clear grey polycarbonate, they are designed specifically for group C shells and help protect the front of the car while their design has minimum overhang to prevent any negative effect on the aerodynamic performance of the different shells. Available for the MR-02 Porsche 962, MR-02 Mazda 787, MR-02 Sauber C9, MR-03 Porsche 962,MR-03 Mazda 787 and the MR-03 Sauber C9.

Source: QTEQ [multiverse.jp]


September 30, 2010

Simon Kurzbuch wins again in Switzerland

Simon Kurzbuch wins again in Switzerland

The 6th round of the Swiss 1/8th scale Nationals took place in Langenthal last weekend. Even if the two Swiss Champions in the Amateur (Stefan Köhl/Shepherd Velox) and Expert (Mattia Pesenti/Motonica) classes were decided, a lot of racers still arrived Friday but the weather and the track was too wet for getting a good setup and just one driver tested his car in Friday afternoon. On Saturday the weather was again bad, but the race must go on and so all racers took part in qualifying and at the end of the day there were some unfamiliar drivers at the front.

Continue reading the report here


September 30, 2010

Gilles Choque wins Rd6 and Luxembourg title

Gilles Choque wins Rd6 and Luxembourg title

The 6th round of the Luxembourg 1/10th scale EP national championship was held last weekend on the fast LMCC track, host of the 2009 European Championships. After 4 rounds of qualifying it was Gilles Choque who claimed the pole position in front of Joe Streff and Steve Traufler. Difficult weather in the 3 final legs, it was Gilles Choque who crossed the finish line in first, in front of Xray team mates Steve Traufler in 2nd and Joe Streff 3rd. This result saw Gilles Choque crowned the Luxembourg 1/10th scale national champion for 2010.