April 17, 2010

KM Racing H-K1 200mm prototype IV

KM Racing H-K1 200mm prototype IV

Having released details on their prototype H-K1 200mm chassis back in the beginning of February, KM Racing have made some big changes since then and will finally go into production. Refined from the previous version we covered, currently in its 4th revision, the latest car now features an extremely low radio tray and fuel tank to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. Other changes compared to the previous prototype include the ability to adjust the wheelbase in both the front and rear, while the aluminum middle shaft bracket now features a mounting point for the exhaust mounting spring. We have been told to expect photos of this new car by the end of April.

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April 17, 2010

Smokem Racing T3LP chassis plate

Smokem Racing T3LP chassis plate

Following on from their previous release, the 416LP chassis, Smokem Racing has developed a LiPo specific chassis for the Xray T3. The 2.3mm thick chassis has been designed and thoroughly tested to give the best flex properties with unnecessary cell cutouts removed to deliver a design with balanced lateral flex. And with an overall width of only 94mm, scrubbing during hard cornering is minimized. The result is awesome corner speed and stability over a wide range of conditions. Two battery positions are provided so racers can choose where they want to position their LiPo’s, resulting in a symmetrical and balanced chassis with no additional weights required. With both longitudinal and lateral battery tape slots, this chassis accepts all LiPo’s, with or without humps, without additional retainers that may induce tweak.

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April 16, 2010

Central RC M3 200mm prototype shell

Central RC M3 200mm prototype shell

Central RC in Japan, makers of the East 200mm Civic, Lola 1/8th scale and other high performance shells, have released details on their latest project, the M3 shell. Developed by former Japanese National Champion Tadahiko Sahashi, the shell has already proved itself in its prototype stage, TQ’ing and winning the 2010 PGTC race as well as taking 3rd and 4th. Expect to see the M3 released soon.

UPDATE: Red RC reader Oregon, pointed us to this, showing the shell is currently being raced as an Audi.

Source: Central RC [centralrc.co.jp]

April 16, 2010

Spec-R Tamiya 416 gear diff

Spec-R Tamiya 416 gear diff

New from Spec-R for the Tamiya 416 is this gear differential. Made using a lightweight plastic housing, nylon gears and longlife diff joints, the full set weighs in at only 26 grams and can be reduced further, close to the weight of the original ball diff, if you use the optional aluminium drive cups. Offering amazing forward traction, this a very durable system, with little or no rebuilding necessary and which retains its setting throughout the race. Expect a version for the Xray T3 soon.

Click here to see the diff internals

April 15, 2010

Belgian Mini-Z Series Rd1

Belgian Mini-Z Series Rd1

Last Sunday, the 11th of April, saw the first race of the Belgian Mini-Z Series (BMS) 2010 take place in Leuven with 2 classes in attendance, Expert and LM Stock class. Top Qualifier in expert was Robby De Veirman with 47 laps, while in LM stock class it was Steve Deblaere who was fastest, with 46 laps, only one lap less than expert, with a stock motor.

Continue reading the report here

April 14, 2010

Maxime Favrelle wins French 1/10th Nats Rd2

Maxime Favrelle wins French 1/10th Nats Rd2

Shepherd are reporting on last weekend’s second round of the French 1/10 On-Road National Championship that was held in Nantes in the West of the Country. With 27 entries in the Elite class and 60 entries in National class, it was a really good participation. The qualification was very tight and saw Adrien Bertin taking the TQ in front of Thomas Eytard, Maxime Favrelle and Basile Concialdi who took the last spot for the direct final. In the final Favrelle had the best start and managed to increase is lead to 1 lap over the rest of the field in the early stage of the race, but his engine stalled after the first half of the race and he lost some time. With a strong and aggressive run Favrelle could manage to recover and take over the lead again just a few minutes before the end. At this time Desmaries was on 2nd position, but also his engine stalled and he dropped down to 7th position gifting Basile Concialdi with the runner up spot, just in front of Thomas Eytard.

Click here for the final results

April 14, 2010

Arnaud Mathieu confirmed at Motonica

Arnaud Mathieu confirmed at Motonica

Motonica have announced that Arnaud Mathieu has joined their French team to run the P81 Pro throughout the 2010 season. The partnership has already proved successful with Arnaud winning the Elite class at last weekend’s 2nd round of the French National Championships.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]

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