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November 26, 2013

New Serpent SRX2 option parts

Serpent have new option parts for the Spyder SRX2 buggy available in the form of aluminium steering parts, vented slipper plates, titanium-nitride coated suspension pins and carbide differential balls. Starting with the steering parts, first up is the steering rack set that is CNC-machined from high quality aluminium. The grey-colour parts make for a flex-free and super-precise steering and included in the kit are two bellcranks and the steering link. The assembly uses the original ball races that come with the buggy kit. Next up are aluminium servo mounts, designed to replace the stock plastic parts the mounts come pre-threaded and grey anodised to fit the remainder of the option parts. Like the steering rack kit the mounts are made to assist with rock solid handling even on high grip surfaces.

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November 26, 2013

Eric Albano doubles at Turkey Dash

A Main Hobbies recently hosted its 2013 Turkey Dash at their indoor track, Outback Raceway in Chico, California. With over 120 entries from across Northern California, the race held out a promise of great racing in all classes. Qualifying started a little differently this year with three rocket-round, heads-up qualifiers. Team Associated’s Eric Albano and Brian Strange both showed their speed, going 1 and 2 into the mains. Strange took the TQ in 4WD Modified and Albano took the TQ in 2WD Modified.

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November 26, 2013

Yokomo YRS Roadster ARTR kit

Yokomo YRS Roadster RTR kit

Coming end of December is Yokomo’s new YRS Roadster 1/12th scale ARTR kit. The vehicle is based around a direct drive 2WD rear motor monocoque chassis with inline battery mount, direct drive steering and adjustable front suspension parts. The platform shares the tyres and wheels with the Yokomo GT series cars and the 340mm long roadster will become available with a red, yellow or green body in a factory assembled almost-ready-to-run form including a brushed 540-size motor. Coming as an option is also a drive set including a 2.4GHz radio system, servo, brushed speed contoller, LiPo battery and suitable charger.

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November 26, 2013

RPM Team Associated VTS gear cover

New from RPM comes this gear cover for the use with VTS clutch equipped Team Associated B4, T4 and SC10 vehicles. The part is modelled after RPM’s iconic gear cover but features additional clearance for the taller VTS clutch while maintaining a sleek and sturdy overall appearance. It is made from hard-wearing nylon material, comes with a super soft slipper access cover and the cover greatly reduces the chance of dirt and debris entering the delicate main and pinion gear area. The cover is available in standard black or blue colour.

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November 26, 2013

2013 Serpent Korea Race – Report

The third Serpent Korea Race took place at the Hitec Raceway last weekend with many South Korean drivers participated in the two electric and two nitro classes. In 1/8th on-road it was Choi Naksung who took TQ and then went on to win the race in front of Park Yonghun and Choi Sungwon. The 200mm nitro touring class saw Kim Kiyeol taking TQ and the 3rd place in the race while Ku Kibon and Park Kijung finished in 1st and 2nd position respectively. In the Touring Car Modified class pole-setter Kim Sungmin came in 2nd, Kim Dongnyuk took the win with Mun Kimun completing the podium. Last but not least comes the 13.5T Stock class that had TQ Jeong Gugil coming in 1st followed by Kim Wongyung and Ryu Jaeho.

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November 26, 2013

Blitz GSF 190mm touring car bodyshell

Team Titan announce the all-new Blitz GSF 1/10th 190mm touring car bodyshell. Designed to meet the IFMAR’s global body specifications the body is ideal for a wide range of surfaces and layouts and it comes made from standard 0.8mm polycarbonate or lightweight 0.7mm material. The body includes wing, wing mounting hardware, window masks and decals.

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November 26, 2013

Yokomo B-Max2 MR Ver.2 Factory & World Spec kits

Yokomo soon have two B-Max2 MR limited edition kits available in the form of the MR Ver.2 Factory Kit and the World Spec edition. Starting with the Factory Kit, the buggy includes a vast amount of option parts right out of the box as there are the aluminium main chassis, aluminium rear suspension mounts, aluminium idler gear, aluminium steering bellcranks, aluminium front brace, big bore Type X shock caps and captured universal driveshafts. Also part of the package is a gear differential with steel bevel gears, a dual pad slipper clutch, titanium-nitride coated shock shafts as well as a cab forward body and the Gokuraku rear wing. The second new kit and again a limited edition item is the World Spec kit that is based around the B-Max2 MR Ver.2 and that includes a 1-piece all-aluminium chassis with integrated front kick-up over the standard 2-piece aluminium and plastic part. The kit is specially made for all high traction surfaces such as astro turf and carpet tracks. Both kits will become available around December 2013 and January 2014 worldwide with the World Spec not being sold in Japan.

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November 26, 2013

Jerome Sartel wins 2013 Merlin Race

The Merlin Race 2013 took place at the Cartt track in Madrid, host of the 2014 Euros B. Over 135 drivers attended the race that also marked the track reopening and that was one of the biggest races in Spain in the recent years. After qualifying Miguel Matias (TLR) took TQ and in the finals the fight was on between Miguel, Jerome Sartel, Ricardo Monteiro and Daniel Vega until the very last laps. At the end Jerome Sartel (Agama) came in first some 16 seconds in front of Miguel Matias who was hardly chased by Ricardo Monteiro (TLR) who finished less that half a second behind Matias. Daniel Vega (Agama) completed the top 4 only another four seconds behind Ricardo.

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