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August 14, 2013

Tamiya DB01RR 4WD buggy kit

Tamiya soon have their latest version of the DB01 club level 4WD racing buggy kit available, called the DB01RR. The race-spec version will feature a new tub chassis specially designed for LiPo battery packs, it will include TRF aluminium big bore shock absorbers, aluminium suspension mounts and a slipper clutch along reinforced belts and, from what we understand, oil-filled differentials. The limited edition kit is meant to hit the stores at the end of September.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

August 14, 2013

KM H-K1 Meen Version driveshafts & wheel axles

KM Racing introduce new option parts for the World Championship winning H-K1 Meen Version 200mm nitro touring car in the form of red steel driveshafts and wheel axles. Starting with the driveshafts, the parts are of a super light weight and incorporate red steel wheel axles and 7075-T6 aluminium shafts. The steel axles received a special heat treatment to increase hardness and lifespan while the aluminium shafts come hard coated, again to increase durability. Also made for the Meen Version car are the red steel Evo2 rear axles. Made from the same durable steel the parts are used in combination with dogbone driveshafts.

Click here to view the other new parts

August 14, 2013

Scottie Brewer wins at King of the Hill

The 2013 King of the Hill race in White Rock, NM saw FTW’s Scottie Brewer TQ’ing both Nitro Buggy and Truggy and he also qualified 2nd in both 4×4 SCT and E-Buggy. Come the finals he went on to win the Nitro Buggy class in front of Scott Harrell and Carter Altman. In 4×4 SCT Tony Hinojosa won the race followed by Scottie Brewer and Jason Kennedy while in the Truggy class Scottie had a bit of bad luck as he suffered a flame out following a crash when leading most of the race. He still managed to come in third place behind winner Jose Carillo and second placed Mike Cisneros.

Click here to view the other podiums

August 14, 2013

Team C TM4 4WD buggy – Sneak Peek

After launching the TM2 2WD mid-motor off-road buggy Team C Racing now takes the platform to the next level by announcing the TM4 4WD buggy. The TM2, simply spoken, is a mixture of a 4WD rear end combined with the front end of a 2WD buggy and is designed for 2S Shorty LiPo battery packs only. The motor is located on the opposite side with the steering servo and receiver being mounted in the front “2WD part”. By the looks of things the upcoming TM4 will make use of the exact same weight distribution and design concept: Shorty LiPo pack in the rear together with motor and speedo while the servo and receiver sit in the front. Given the CAD rendering the chassis will be made from aluminium in a long wheelbase configuration while the motor mount and suspension brackets are also being made from alloy. Other features one can spot are big bore shock absorbers and possibly large 14mm wheel hex adapters. No word on a release date yet but maybe we can spot prototypes at next month’ IFMAR World Championships in California.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

August 13, 2013

Yokomo B-Max2 front bulkhead insert

Yokomo B-Max2 front alloy & brass front bulkhead

Yokomo Europe introduce a new option part for the B-Max2 buggy in the form of a brass insert for the aluminium front bulkhead. Incorporated into the optional bulkhead is a pocket that takes the new 11g brass insert to add more weight if needed. The weight is a direct fit and available now.

Source: Yokomo Europe [teamyokomo.eu]

August 13, 2013

Driving Sponsorship Forward

When I began racing in the late 1990’s, the racing scene was (as you’d expect!) very different from what it is today. One of the biggest differences I’ve seen has been the evolution of supported and sponsored drivers. Back then, I wasn’t aware of any “full time” drivers. There were a number who worked for a manufacturer or distributor, and sponsorship was something that drivers aspired to achieve. Outside of the top echelon of drivers, someone may have been fortunate to get a bit of money off with their local model shop, but that was usually the best you could hope for.

Continue reading Oli’s column here

August 13, 2013

HPI Nitro Start F3.5 V2 pullstart engine

New from HPI Racing comes the Nitro Star F3.5 V2 3.5cc pullstart engine. it features a new crankcase and heatsink design with larger heatsink fins for improved cooling. The new design makes the engine 22g lighter and 4mm taller compared to its predecessor. The updated pullstart utilises a one-way bearing encased in a large 14mm hex for increased durability. The race-legal .21-size engine features a true ABC construction, with a chrome-plated brass piston and cylinder surrounded by the lightweight aluminium case. Included with the engine comes a suitable air cleaner and R5 glow plug.

Click here to view the specifications and another photo

August 13, 2013

Team Magic Black Magic tool line

Team Magic introduce a new tool line called Black Magic. Available are several metric and imperial tool tip variants including Phillips, flathead and hex drivers all of which are made from HSS material for a long life and high precision. The grips are machined from aluminium, come black anodised and with lazer-etched size markings for easy identification while their design allows for easy tool tip changes if needed.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]