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June 27, 2016

Xray RX8 graphite suspension arms

Xray have introduced new graphite suspension arms for the RX8 1/8th on-road car. Moulded in a special graphite composite material the arms are significantly harder than the standard parts, making them ideal for high to very high grip tracks and also high ambient temperatures. Due to being less flexible the suspension parts make for a more precise handling and improved traction. Available are front and rear upper and lower arms with all parts being symmetrical, allowing to use them on both sides of the car.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 27, 2016

Active Hobby EPT bulkhead setup block

Japanese company Active Hobby Products have introduced their new EPT bulkhead setup block tool. Taking the idea of a bulkhead alignment tool a step further, the block also takes spool and diff axle alignment into consideration. First up the tool helps to align both the left and right hand bulkhead halves with an axle shaft dummy then also allowing to check the clearance and proper fit of the eccentric bearing and belt tensioner inserts while also allowing to check for any misalignment as result of a crash. Machined from aluminium and available in a range of colours, the tool is usable for 20mm bulkhead width cars such as the ARC R11 and R10 as well as 22mm kits such as the TRF419 and Yokomo BD7.

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June 27, 2016

Hayato Ishioka wins JMRCA 1/12th Modified title

The world-famous Yatabe Arena in Japan played host to the 2016 JMRCA 1/12th Nationals this past weekend. In the Modified class, CRC’s Hayato Ishioka took the TQ with his Trinity-powered ride from Takaua Ito (Kyosho/Trinity) and Kosuke Suzuki (CRC/Trinity). In the A-mains, Hayato again came out fastest with things behind him mixed up heavily. At the end Toto Ebukuro (Yokomo/Yokomo) grabbed the runner-up spot, coming from the 6 spot on the grid, from Yokomo teammate Masatsugu Ito (Yokomo/Yokomo), who climbed up from 7th on the grid.

Source: Kimihiko Yano [kimihiko-yano.jp]

June 27, 2016

Samix TRF419X floating steering system

Samix have released a floating steering system for the new TRF419X touring car. Building on the design of the previous TRF419 variant, the new set respects the changes made to the “X” kit while retaining the overall idea of lifting the steering bellcrank posts from the chassis to the upper servo mount brace in order to achieve improved front chassis flex while also reducing the negative influence of chassis flex on the steering output. Included in the kit come new inner and outer aluminium servo mount brackets, aluminium bellcrank posts and a carbon fibre upper plate.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

June 27, 2016

Reno Savoya TQs & wins French Buggy Nats Rd4

Round four of the French Nitro Off-road Nationals was held this past weekend at the CARCA track near Noeux les Mines. Home track of the Sartel family the location offers a nice and technical track that also hosted the recent TLR Cup. TLR’s Reno Savoya was the driver to beat this weekend, taking the firt four qualifying rounds to take the overall TQ from Jean-Pierrick Sartel (TLR) who scored the fastest time in Q5 to take the 2 spot. The semis were then won by Reno Savoya and Jerome Aigoin (Kyosho) with the faster time handing Reno the pole position for the main final. In the 45 minute A-main, Reno would be in the lead for almost the whole race while his main contenders, Yannick and Jerome Aigoin faced engine problems, denying them podium finishes. Instead young Thomas Musso (TLR) would grab the runner-up spot from Jean-Pierrick while Jerome Sartel (TLR) rounded out an all-TLR top 4.

View the top 4 result here

June 26, 2016

Rheinard wins Controversial A2

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Marc Rheinard has won a controversial second A-Main at the Yokomo Euro Touring Series in Luxembourg, the race determined by two key incidents the first of which means we will see the crowning of a new ETS champion for Season #9. A better first lap than A1, it was the second lap when the race would be turned on its head. With Top Qualifier Ronald Volker leading from Jilles Groskamp, as the pack exited the Laguna Seca section for a second time the reigning champion would get hit by Groskamp sending the Yokomo driver back to last as the Dutch continued as the new leader. Moments later the second incident would see Bruno Coelho attempt a pass on Rheinard, but there would be contact with the championship leader’s Xray flying off the track. No penalties called for either incident, Groskamp would lead from Rheinard before a spin from the Infinity driver allowed the Tamiya driver into a lead he would hold to the finish. With Coelho and Volker finishing 6th and 10th respectively it would be Xray’s Alexander Hagberg who would benefit most to finish 3rd behind Groskamp.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

June 26, 2016

Groskamp takes A1 from Coelho

Jilles Groskamp has won the opening A-Main at the penultimate round of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series in Luxembourg. Starting from second on the grid the Team Infinity driver took an early lead when Top Qualifier Ronald Volker did a 360 on the opening lap with Marc Rheinard falling victim to the out of shape Yokomo. With this allowing Bruno Coelho through to 2nd, the championship leader would close the gap on Groskamp in the closing laps but each time he looked set to mount a challenge he would make a small error. Getting by Volker on his third attempt, the arch rivals making contact each time, Rheinard would recover to finish 3rd while Volker would end up seventh.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

June 26, 2016

Gravity RC B5 & B6 ceramic-coated steel bearing kit

New from Gravity RC comes a ceramic-coated steel ball bearing kit for the Team Associated B5, B6 and B6D. This upgrade kit has a total of 14 ceramic-coated steel ball bearings which replaces the gearbox and four corners of the Team Associated B5 and also the newest B6 and B6M off-road buggies. The bearings come lightly oiled and will reduce the drivetrain drag for upped acceleration and top speed especially in stock racing classes.

Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]