Rsector have released this right handed steering arm set for the Tamiya TA06 chassis. By using the kit the speed control can be placed on the left side of the chassis for a much cleaner wiring placement. Included in the set are new Tamiya blue steering levers CNC-machined from aluminium as well as several shims.
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In the second round of controlled practice for the Nitro Touring Car World Championships in Bangkok, Jilles Groskamp posted a blistering time to become the first & only driver to complete three consecutive laps of the RC Addict track in under 45 seconds. With a qualifying set-up on his Capricorn, the Dutch ace ran a time of 44.984 to bump CP1 pace setter Atsushi Hara back to second, the Hot Bodies driver unable to improve on his morning time. Describing his LAB C-02 as ‘really good’, Groskamp felt he could have gone even quicker had the tuning of his Maxima engine not been off.
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Sweep Racing are proud to introduce their new GT class competition wheels. They are based around the ROK rims that are of greater rigidity and stiffness to provide higher corner speeds and more stability. The tire itself is moulded in Sweep’s EXP rubber compound that needs zero run-in time and sports a very high grip level. Sandwiched between rim and tire is the LS full face insert that makes for better traction and consistency as it covers the entire contact area of the tire while keeping the overall weight low at the same time. The wheels are designed to fit most of today’s GT chassis.
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In the first round of controlled timed practice at the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championships in Thailand it was HB’s Atsushi Hara who was fastest from team-mate Teemu Leino with KM Racing’s Dario Balestri completing the Top 3. Fastest in free practice Capricorn’s Jilles Groskamp set the 11th fastest time but once again the Dutch ace was using the track time to work on a set-up for the finals.
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At the end of the second day of the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, it was Capricorn’s Jilles Groskamp who in the final round of Free Practice jumped to the top of the time sheets ahead of arch rival Atsushi Hara who was unable to better his best three consecutive laps set earlier in the day in FP2. With FP3 interrupted by heavy rain causing a long delay to proceedings, the penultimate qualifier resumed on a dry track however the traction built up over the previous runs was washed away with Team Xray’s Surikarn C the only leading driver to be able to improve on his previous best.
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RC-Trim introduce the latest release in the TrakGear line accessories, the aluminium car and shock rebuild stands. Starting with the car stands, they are available as 45mm height on-road and pan car variant and also as 80mm height 1/10 and 1/8th off-road stand. The third new part, the shock rebuild stand, features an assortment of holes to accept all standard and big bore diameter 1/10 and 1/8 Offroad Buggy, Truck and Short Course shocks. All are made from high quality 6061 aircraft grade aluminium, come with a satin black powder coated finish and four rubber feet to provide a stable station. Every piece comes labelled with a signature RC-Trim dog-eared brand, denoting that the item is part of the TrakGear line.
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Making their 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship debut, it is Team HB and Atsushi Hara who lead the way on the second day of free practice at the very well presented RC Addict track in Bangkok, Thailand. The Japanese star, who now lives in Thailand and has his own pitroom overlooking the track, set the fastest three consecutive laps in the second of the day’s four scheduled 15-minute practice runs to head KM Racing’s Dario Balestri who had set the pace in the morning’s opening practice. The fifth running of the bi-annual IFMAR event, this is the first occasion that the reigning champion will not travel to defend their title, a broken hand which is in cast forcing Ralph Burch to withdraw his entry.
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The Norwegian electric off-road championship was held in Moss, Norway with around 40 participants in the 2WD buggy class. After qualifying TQ was held by Niklas Bjørkås Roos in front of 2011 champion Martin Sorlie and Andreas Daving. Come the finals Niklas was able to conserve his form by taking the first two A finals. Joakim Nicolaisen took the runner-up spot with Magne Kobbevik completing the podium.
Thanks to Niklas Roos for sending the report.
