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September 27, 2017

Savoya wins Rd5 to take French Title

Last weekend the TSAR held the fifth and final round of the French National Elite. A fantastic track and a wonderful event, in qualifying Reno Savoya battled with Tom Robin but in the end Reno took 4 out of the 5 rounds compared to 1 for Tom. The overall title was to be decided in this last final between Reno, Jerome and Yannick Aigoin. Rayan Medjoubi took the early lead, but following some issues Reno was able to take over the lead where he would stay to the end as Yannick Aigoin took 2nd in front of Eliot Marcon. Savoya’s win, a fifth podium finish from 5 races for the TLR/RC Concepts driver saw him clinch the overall championship for the second time in a row.

Source: RC Concept [rcconcept.net]

September 27, 2017

Samix Wraith steering knuckles & brass flange balls

Two new items from Samix, starting with new steering knuckle arms for the Axial Wraith. Available in 4 different colours, it comes supplied with a high quality POM bearing adapter and all parts have a nice silver chamfer. Second new item are 5.8mm flange balls made from high quality brass material that offer durability and long life. Suitable replacements for the factory plastic Axial AX 80018 ball studs and therefore they can be used on the Axial SCX-10 2, SCX-10, Yeti, AX-10, Wraith etc. Each pack contains 10pcs.

View the brass flange balls here

September 27, 2017

Floating Master AMB transponder mount

Floating Master have introduced their all new integrated AMB transponder mount for both Xray and Tamiya touring cars. This uniquely designed AMB mount places the transponder at the most optimal location and orientation for signal reception, easy access while also able to free up space on the chassis. The mount is made out of 7075 aluminium and carbon fibre and is available now.

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September 27, 2017

RC Maker Awesomatix suspension ball wrench

New from RC Maker is this suspension ball wrench, which holds the AT21 and AT21S-0.5 lower suspension balls on Awesomatix touring cars. Until now, the plastic ball cup prevented any tool being able to lock onto the hex in order to hold the ball whilst tightening and loosening. These balls are required to be removed whenever changing roll centre or replacing the main chassis. It is made from thin, but very stiff and durable carbon fibre and is available now.

View an image of the tool at work here

September 27, 2017

Bittydesign Agama A215 Force body shell

Bittydesign have to release the all new Force body shell for the Agama A215/A215SV 1/8 buggy. Featuring that Force bug line look, the shell has been optimised to have improved front downforce and steering response. The rear of the body is characterised by a generous strip that significantly increases the downforce, ensuring greater traction and an increase of the air flow towards the wing.

View another image of the body here

September 26, 2017

JConcepts A-One Touring body

JConcepts confirms their entry into the touring car racing genre with the new A-One body. Designed and developed to compete amongst the elite, the new body incorporates the latest benefits of computer aided design with experience, patience and championship level results. The JConcepts team, together with Paul Wynn and Jason Ruona, have a lot of track-time in the on-road racing game and high-expectations for performance.

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September 26, 2017

2017 Full Throttle Champs report

The 2017 Full Throttle Champs is in the books, the second annual race run at Banana Raceway, the premier carpet track in Texas. Team Xray showed up in full force armed with their new T4’18. The team led by Chris Adams and Johnee Fenimore was able to find a fast and easy to drive setup on the new cars, with the track was particularly difficult as it had a high speed switchback that really took a stable car to get through fast. In the premier Modified class, Chris was able to start off strong by setting TQ following 4 rounds of intense qualifying. The mains were exactly the same as Chris won the triple A’s with Cristian Tabush and Johnee Fenimore rounding out the podium.

Continue reading the report here

September 26, 2017

Yokomo YR-X12A 1/12th scale pan car

Yokomo have announced the upcoming release of the YR-X12A 1/12th scale pan car with an aluminium chassis. Based on the car that dominated the podium at the recent Japanese modified nationals, with Yokomo ace driver Ebukuro Toto taking the TQ and win, this car also comes with an aluminium lower brace for lowered centre of gravity, which together helps increase cornering speed as well as preventing the car from traction rolling. This new version is aimed specifically at high traction surfaces.

View more images of the car here