October 31, 2014

Star Plug T-type high-current connectors

Star Plug T-type high-current connectors

New from Hobbico come the Star Plug T-type high-current connectors. Compatible with the iconic Deans Ultra Plug they sport an updated design that does away with the need to use shrink tube on the exposed terminals as they are covered by a snap-on back cap cover. A tapered shape and grip strips make for fast and easy separation of the male and female part while gold-plated male terminals allow for excellent conductivity and nickel-plated female terminals improve wear resistance and life. The plugs are usable with up to 12AWG wire when using the back covers and with thicker 10AWG wire without covers.

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October 31, 2014

Bruno Coelho TQ’s & wins Portuguese Cup 2014

Bruno Coelho TQ's & wins Portuguese Cup 2014

The 2014 Portuguese Cup was held at the Torres Novas track, home of past and future European Championships. The weather was fantastic all weekend long and a very well prepared track greeted the drivers. In the 1/10th 200mm class Bruno Coelho took the TQ and on top of that he also came out successful in the final that he won some 7 laps ahead of 2nd placed Joao Nascimento. Jorge Azinheira rounded out the podium in 3rd place.

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October 31, 2014

T.O.P. Sabre S4 aluminium steering post mount

T.O.P. Sabre S4 aluminium steering post mount

T.O.P. introduce this optional steering post mount for the Sabre S4 touring car kit. Machined from aluminium and coming red anodised the part mounts atop the steering bellcranks and allows to stiffen the front end of the chassis by coupling the mount and the top deck. Included comes mounting hardware and a spacer that places between the Y-shaped mount and the top deck.

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October 31, 2014

Oscar Baldo wins at Levante regional champs Rd1

Oscar Baldo wins at Levante regional champs Rd1

The first round of the Levante regional championship was held in Alicante, Spain with more than 60 drivers in attendance. The A-main saw Xray’s Ignacio Candel chase Mugen driver Oscar Baldo hard for the whole race but at the end Oscar took the win with Ignacio in 2nd. Jose Tomar Escudero (Bergonzoni) rounded out the podium in 3rd place.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


October 31, 2014

Tamiya TT-02 Type-S touring car kit

Tamiya TT-02 Type-S touring car kit

The Tamiya TT-02 Type-S chassis builds upon the shaft-driven efficiency of the original TT-02 4WD platform and provides it with new suspension parts plus other race-proven features. The enhanced version of the TT-02 targets hobbyists looking to make the step up from beginner-level chassis to more advanced set-ups. Included with the Type-S kit come 3mm thick FRP damper stays, metal suspension mounts, long reversible suspension arms, CVA oil shocks, adjustable turnbuckles and metal cup joints. Also part of the package are cast aluminium wheel hex hubs, medium-narrow radial tyres and a Torque Tuned brushed motor.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]


October 31, 2014

Tamiya TRF419 touring car kit

Tamiya TRF419 touring car kit

Seen for the first time at the recent All Japan Hobby Show Tamiya now release a first official image of their forthcoming TRF419 touring car kit. The successor to the TRF418 has been heavily tweaked and optimised to give racers an even better platform for racing at all sorts of levels – from club racing to the World Championships. The kit inherits the TRF418 suspension parts but aside from those, the rest of the chassis features a whole range of updates and new parts. Carbon fibre upper and lower decks have been redesigned for optimum chassis balance and to maximise the potential of new drivetrain parts. The dampers follow a new design, and combined with updated carbon fibre stays will provide improved traction on a range of track surface conditions. The new aluminium motor mount ensures that the chassis’ flexibility is fed back more efficiently while the motor position is altered to optimise weight distribution. The kit also features newly-designed bulkheads and gear differential unit and it will become available around end of December.

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October 31, 2014

Active Hobby Products WR-02 alloy motor guard

Active Hobby Products WR-02 alloy motor guard-1

Coming from Active Hobby Products and made for Tamiya’s WR-02 2WD wheeler chassis is an aluminium motor guard set. Included is a machined motor guard with numerous slots for cooling and weight reduction as well as all needed mounting hardware. The assembly protects the somewhat exposed motor of the WR-02 chassis during on-road and off-road abuse while adding a bit of visual impact at the same time. The set is available in four colours including blue, black, red and silver.

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