The Japanese JMRCA 1/8th Nitro On-road Nationals were held this past weekend at the Hokusei Circuit. 2015 IFMAR vice world champion, Mugen’s Takaaki Shimo came out fastest after the qualifiers thanks to scoring three round TQs and he would also take the win in the 45-minute main final to become 2016 champion, some three laps in front of teammate Takehiro Terauchi in second.
Image: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]
T-Works have introduced a range of titanium, carbon and aluminium option parts for the HB Racing RGT8 on-road car. Available are a titanium turnbuckle set for a lower overall weight, carbon fibre A-arm inserts to reinforce the suspension arms, and also hard-coated aluminium or machined titanium lower suspension pins, again to further lower the unsprung masses for improved on-track performance. The range is rounded out by a titanium and a gold-plated steel screw set. All parts are direct replacements and they become available soon.
RC-Mission have released a first preview image of their forthcoming 43mm aluminium driveshaft dogbone for the TRF419X touring car. Machined from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium and coming with a hard-coated surface the dogbones are meant to offer exceptional durability and they are a direct replacement for the stock parts. Coming soon are also suitable hard-coated 7075 rear axle shafts for the TRF419X for an ever lighter drivetrain.
Source: RC-Mission [rc-mission.com]
Yeah Racing have introduced the Tamiya TT02B aluminium essential conversion kit in black colour. The set includes all needed parts to equip the buggy with an all-aluminium suspension for improved performance, rigidity and cooler looks. Included are lower front and rear arms, C-hubs, steering knuckles, rear uprights as well as front and rear shock towers and also king pins, hinge pins and mounting hardware. All parts are finished off with black anodising, laser-etched markings and some also sport silver chamfered edges for looks.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
The Coleman Cup memorial race has been running since 1995 in honor of young racer Brendan Coleman, who had tragically passed away. The 2016 edition was recently held at the Melbourne Keilor Offroad RC Club, where over 80 entries raced for the prestigious trophies. The club worked hard to put on a good track; unfortunately, Mother Nature stepped in during the day, and her ever-increasing gale force winds forced the event to be cancelled on safety grounds after qualifying. 2WD Open saw Ray Munday taking the first place from Andrew Selvaggi second and Cameron Zammit third, making it an all Team Associated podium. 4WD Open saw a result identical to the Victorian Titles two weeks prior, with 15-year-old ‘Cam Zam’ in first place, Ray Munday in second, and 10-year-old Lachlan Munday in third, all driving Team Associated buggies. Cameron also took the Truck Open class while in the highly competitive 17.5T categories, 11-year-old Jordan Isergin continued his strong form with a first in 4WD 17.5T.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Coming from ST Racing Concepts are new aluminium and steel option parts for a range of Axial off-road kits. First up are the version 3 differential covers for the RR10 Bomber, Wraith, Yeti and SMT10. The machined aluminium parts add both strength and looks and they are available in anodised blue, black, green, gun metal and silver.
German TOP Racing distributors RC-Kleinkram have issued first preview images of a forthcoming single belt 1/10th electric touring car. Available from end of October will be a conversion kit for the Sabre S4 with full kits following in the very near future. The conversion is based on a carbon fibre main chassis with extensive machining around the centre line while the upper deck is of a pretty slim appearance. The drivetrain utilises dual aluminium belt pulleys and the steering system can be built as chassis mounted or floating assembly. More information and images become available in time for the release.
The latest in the line of Arrowmax’s black and golden tool range are 10mm droop gauge blocks. Machined from aluminium and sporting a honeycomb design the blocks are the perfect match for the company’s touring car droop gauge as they make for a solid base when measuring the suspension droop. The parts are finished off with a black and golden anodising as well as golden lettering.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
