New for the Xray T2 chassis from Xray are these 4.9mm alu quick roll-center holders which allow you to make the upper linkage longer in either the front or rear suspension of all T2-based cars. Using the 4.9mm roll-center holders in the front makes the car turn easier and more precisely, while using them in the rear increases steering and cornering speed. Supplied as a pair marked L1 and L2.
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New from Hong Kong based Yeah Racing comes another new part for the popular Tamiya F103 RM and F103 GT chassis’. This new aluminium ball battery mount set allows the t-bar to be mounted to pivot balls, instead of the original o-rings, for more precise handling. The new lightweight black anodised mounts also includes 2 mounted tweak screws in both the front and rear mounts that allows you to adjust the cars tweak. This system also allows the easy mounting of LiPo packs as well as the normal stick packs.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Shepherd are reporting from the first race of the 2009 Swiss Nationals that took place in Schaffhausen last weekend. It was Marco Müller’s debut race as a Team Shepherd driver and he dominated the event with his brand new Velox 09. Breaking the existing track record by a sensational 0.2 sec he secured himself the pole position after qualifying. The final proved the great performance of the car, with Marco leading the race from the beginning to end winning from Jürg Nydegger in 2nd and Christophe Pethoud in 3rd. For young Shepherd talent Simon Kurzbuch it was a succesfull weekend, too. He placed 3rd after qualifying and was therefore qualified directly for the final. Unfortunately, he experienced technical difficulties at the beginning of the final and fell back to the last position managing to work back up to 8th position and claim the first place in the junior ranking.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
RB have updated their 2604 pipe which well known by drivers around the world for its performance. Modified to receive the standard gasket, they have also designed a new manifold that increases the engine power while reducing the fuel consumption. As a result the old manifold does not fit the new 2604 pipe anymore.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
New from Xray for the NT1 are these CNC-machined 8.4mm diameter mounting pivot balls, made from lightweight 7075 T6 aluminum. Sold in a set of 4, each pivot ball is 63% lighter than its steel counterpart, giving a total combined weight saving of 18.8 grams on a car. Precision machined with highest tolerances using fully-automatic German CNC-machines. High-quality hard coating is done at Xray’s own in-house fully-robotic hard coating line, ensuring a perfect surface every time. A post-hard coating black finish provides a stylish look.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Following on from our coverage here and here, HPI Europe have offered up more details and photographs of the new Formula Ten chassis. This fantastic new kit is designed to replicate the thrills and excitement of the fastest car racing series in the world. It features realistically scaled dimensions such as wheelbase, width, tyre size and more, allowing you to faithfully recreate your favorite team’s livery and do battle with rivals out on the track. There is truly nothing like the excitement of seeing a full grid of cars painted in replica colours, waiting for the lights to go.
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Hot Bodies have released their new Murdeigo 190mm touring car body. Sold clear, this body offers high levels of downforce and excellent steering response on any track. Supplied with window masks for easy painting, decal sheets for adding a realistic finish, plus all the mounting screws and nuts.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
The opening round of the 1/10th scale 200mm Dutch Nationals was held last weekend at the AMCA track in Apeldoorn. Qualifying for the NK class saw Daan Jacobs take the TQ spot in front of Sander Borghoff in 2nd, Jurgen Geerligs in 3rd and Maarten van Lierop taking the final direct final spot in 4th. In the Nomac class, qualifying went the way of Davy Geraets, who would start ahead of Marc Meijer, while in the 1/8th Promo series Danny Essenstam took a clear pole position in front of Jarno Eikendal. In the NK final, the race had to be canceled just before mid point following an altercation on the driver stand between 2 racers that saw a transmitter ending up being dropped. Daan Jacobs was leading at the time from Van Lierop in 2nd and Geerligs in 3rd. In the Nomac class final (above) Marc Meijer ran out the clear winner by 2 laps ahead of Theun Zoethout in 2nd and Michael Behnert 3rd. The most popular class on the day was the 1/8th Promo series, which attracted 24 drivers, and this was won by pole man Danny Essenstam who ended the race a lap clear of Wesley van Silfhout in 2nd and Matthieu Hesterman in 3rd, a lap further back.
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