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June 24, 2010

Tamiya TRF801XT Performance package version

Tamiya USA have released the new Performance Package version of the TRF801XT, which comes with updated parts to further optimize this truggy. Included in the kit are new shorter front and rear suspension arms that improve durability as well as performance. The new arms narrow the trucks width from 428mm to 422mm, the narrower stance improves handling and responsiveness. Also included in the Performance Package are new universal swing shafts to account for the narrower width of the new suspension arms. As an extra bonus the kit will now include item HD upper shock mounts. A one piece design, it allows for quicker and easier shock angle adjustment while providing a stronger mount. All performance parts in item are also available separately.

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June 24, 2010

Patrick Gassauer wins German 1/10th EFRA GP

The German 1/10th scale EFRA GP took place last weekend at the Ettlingen track in the south west of the country. Practice was on from Thursday till Saturday noon and most of the only 20 drivers participating arrived on Saturday. What it lacked in quantity the event made up for in quality attracting the likes of Dirk Wischnewski, Robert Pietsch, Patrick Schäfer, Eric Dankel, Martin Lissau and double electric touring car World Champion Marc Rheinard. After qualifying it was current European Champion Wischnewski that took the pole position 2.5 seconds clear of Marc Rheinard, with Robert Pietsch and Eric Dankel completing the top 4. These 4 direct qualifiers were joined in the main final by Martin Lissau, Patrick Nähr, Simon Balk, Remy Möller, Patrick Schäfer and Patrick Gassauer. The start of the final saw Rheinard take the lead in front of Wischnewski, but after 20 minutes it was Wischnewski with a 3 lap advantage over Remy Möller in 2nd. But bad luck struck Wischnewski when he stripped his 2nd gear, which allowed Patrick Gassauer to take over the lead and eventually claim the win by 9 seconds over 2nd place Robert Pietsch who was recovering from an earlier problem and Dirk Wischnewski in 3rd.

View the final results here

June 24, 2010

Chad Bradley wins unlimited 4wd at JBRL Rd4

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At the recent JBRL electric series Rd4 at Racers Haven in Bakersfield, CA the unlimited 4wd short course class saw a full field of Ofna trucks. During qualifying Chad Bradley set the fastest times in both rounds driving the Jammin SCRT-10, Kevin Smith 2nd with the SCRT-10 as well and DJ drove the Hyper 10 SC rounding out the top 3 after qualifying. In the 6-minute main, Chad pulled to an early lead after the first few laps, Kevin Smith and DJ battled for the second position for the majority of the race, which allowed Chad to cruise to an uncontested win with Kevin taking the runner spot ahead of DJ.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

June 24, 2010

Answer-RC Grade 3 Ceramic diff & thrust race balls

More new products from Answer-RC who have released their ceramic diff and thrust race balls, the result of a great amount of research into the product. These grade 3 balls are the highest spec ceramic ball commercially available, this translates into a rounder, smoother and more accurate ball. The advantages are many, firstly you will get a longer life from both the diff balls and plates meaning less strip downs. They are lighter than traditional Tungsten Carbide balls giving lower rotating mass and reduced spool up time and you will always get balls that are matched in size so no diffs that do not run true due to inaccurate sized balls. Available in 12 packs of 1/16″, 5/64″, 2.5mm, 3/32″ and 1/8″ versions.

Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]

June 24, 2010

Bultynck & Vekemans dominate Belgian Rd4

The fourth round of the Belgian touring car nationals took place last weekend on the large technical HRT track. In the EFRA class it was Olivier Bultynck who claimed pole position ahead of Manuel Henriet in 2nd and Thomas Stockman in 3rd. In the finals Bultynck could easily win in the first leg ahead of Henriet, but in the 2nd leg a broken spur gear saw him retire on lap 2 allowing Henriet to take the win ahead of Stockman. In the final deciding final there was 4 drivers who could still take the overall win and it started badly for the pole man Oliver who spun on the dirty track and dropped back. But he kept his head down and worked his way passed the leaders to take over at the front and claim his 2nd leg win to take the overall. Manuel came home 2nd to claim 2nd overall while Thomas took 3rd overall.

Continue reading the report here

June 24, 2010

Robitronic 1/8th carry bag

Robitronic have released their new 1/8th carry bag. Made from a hard wearing nylon material in grey, red and black, this padded case features an internal cardboard box that is large enough to accommodate a 1/8th scale buggy together with most of the items you need to run it. Supplied with a comfortable shoulder strap and padded handle for ease of transport.

View more images of the bag here

June 24, 2010

Shepherd Velox V10 options

New from Shepherd for their Velox V10 come a number of new optional parts. First up is the new CNC-machined brass battery tray that allows you to increase the weight in the best possible position, in the center of the chassis plate. Weighing 41g the perfectly balanced battery tray lowers the center of gravity significantly and improves the handling of the V10 especially on high traction tracks. The new wide front bumper allows the use for Lola type bodies for the Velox V10 and additionally is said increases steering in fast corners because of improved aerodynamics. New soft black springs increase the possibilities to fine-tune the V10 to specific track conditions. And finally especially for the front differential of the V10 many racers requested harder silicone diff oils and so now there is 200.000cSt, 250.000cSt and 300.000cSt.

View the other new parts here

June 24, 2010

Robert Pietsch joins LMI team

Top international gas racer and World Championship top qualifier Robert Pietsch will be supported by the LMI Racing Team through 2010. The German Mugen factory driver, and designer of the all new MRX-5, will use LMI Racing products, mostly their range of Blitz shells, in both the 1/8th scale and 1/10th scale classes.

Source: LMI [lmiracing.com]