July 4, 2014

Matrix EP touring car carpet tyres

Matrix EP touring car carpet tyres

After two years of development Matrix introduce a new line of carpet touring car tyres. Carpet specific compounds will make for very high grip in combination with high durability that allows to do more than 30 runs on a set of tyres without problems. The tyres are glued on a fully automatic line to ensure reliable bonding and a high quality standard. Beside the carpet line of tyres Matrix will soon also have asphalt-specific pre-mounts available.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]


July 3, 2014

Serpent Spyder SRX2 front anti-roll bar set

Serpent Spyder SRX2 front anti-roll bar set

Made for the Spyder SRX2 line of 1/10th 2WD buggies is this front ant-roll bar set from Serpent. Using a front anti-roll bar helps to dial out steering on high traction surfaces while improving weight distribution during direction changes at the same time. The set includes a composite mounting bracket, linkages and three different diameter swaybar wires.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


July 3, 2014

Zagorisos takes Greek Attiko championship

Zagorisos takes Greek Attiko championship

The final round of Attiko championship took place after some rainy months at the FRT track in Athens. The race was postponed more than 5 times because of the weather conditions and it marked the highlight of the season as it was to decide the championship and the following 3 places. The top 4 drivers where close together in the championship and in qualifying it was last year’s champion Papanikolaou who showed great speed with the only 10 laps run. The 2nd place after qualifying went to Koudouris with Zagorisos sitting in 3rd place.

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July 3, 2014

Xray On-road GP Italy – Report

Xray On-road GP Italy – Report

The Italian Xray On-road Grand Prix was held at the Gimar Speed Park in Lazzaro last weekend. Nearly 60 drivers signed in for the event that was run in various classes including electric touring car modified, 1/8th and 1/10th nitro on-road and 1/5th large scale. In the touring car modified class, Alessio Menicucci TQ’d the event followed by Alessandro Brunelli and Martin Hudy. The 1/10th 200mm nitro class saw Biagio Spataro taking TQ from Alessio Mazzeo and Davide Stefanizzi.

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July 3, 2014

Vaterra Twin Hammers rock racer kit

Vaterra Twin Hammers rock racer kit

Up until now Vaterra was known for their ready-to-run sets but now the brand steps into the build-your-own-kit market with the introduction of the Twin Hammers rock racer kit. Based off the RTR vehicle, the kit version lets experienced modellers build the vehicle to their specifications, using the electronics and power system of their choice. It also takes the performance of the proven platform to the next level by including the option parts that have been most popular with the RTR version as there are licensed Interco Super Swamper Tyres, a front locker, heavy duty front axle outdrives and more. The kit also comes including clear body panels to provide the ability to create own paint schemes.

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July 3, 2014

Roche T4’14 0.25 deg aluminium suspension mounts

Roche T4'14 0.25 deg aluminium suspension mounts

Roche introduce four new aluminium suspension mounts for the Xray T4’14 touring car. The parts offer finer 0.25 degree increments compared to the kit’s 0.5 degree parts, allowing for finer toe adjustments as well as +/-0.4mm track width changes. The parts are usable with the original Xray composite inserts and they can be mixed and matched with the original parts to achieve the setting you want. Available are FF, FR and RR 1-piece blocks as well as split CR blocks.

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July 3, 2014

Tekno RC 4mm/5mm turnbuckle wrench

Tekno RC 4mm/5mm turnbuckle wrench

New from Tekno RC comes this dual turnbuckle wrench for 4mm and 5mm links. Made from hardened steel and being of a slim design the wrench is both durable and comfortable to use even in tight places. Laser-etched size markings help with identification and make for convenient building, setup and maintenance work.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]


July 3, 2014

Mon-Tech Evo 1/10th 190mm touring car bodyshell

Mon-Tech Evo 1/10th 190mm touring car bodyshell

Mon-Tech Racing from Italy introduce their latest 190mm touring car bodyshell, called the Evo. The body is made from 0.75mm polycarbonate and designed for the use on fast asphalt and carpet tracks alike. A special feature is the “dual” rear wing design that consists of wing-shaped trunk and a regular rear wing. The body comes clear, including window masks, a decal sheet and wing mounting hardware.

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