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May 21, 2010

Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 FS2 buggy

With its heritage built at the top of the racing world, the Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 chassis has undergone a complete regeneration. This model is based on the FS conversion kit and not the SP competition kit held in high regard by many competition drivers. The new layout features a 10mm longer wheelbase and the motor and spur gear are positioned as far forward as possible. This combines with the 3 by 3 battery layout to produce optimal weight distribution and results in ideal surface pressure from the tires for effective traction and sure-footed turning. The new Lazer ZX5 FS2 is the latest in the Lazer line of vehicles, which is a further development on this platform and should be available in June.

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May 21, 2010

Tamiya TA05 VDF high-end drift machine

Tamiya have announced the release of this high-end drift machine, the TA05 VDF. This car adopts a front midship motor layout, motor within wheelbase, for optimum balance which is essential to drift driving. The upper frame features vertically mounted carbon plates which improve chassis rigidity while also providing enough flexibility during drifting. The parallel geometry steering system provides this machine with excellent control of counter steering. The especially designed battery holder is adjustable and is compatible with Ni-Cd, NiMh, LF batteries. Glass tape can also be used to secure the battery.

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May 21, 2010

JConcepts Short Course Update

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Check out some of JConcepts latest offerings for the HPI Blitz and the Kyosho Ultima SC. There are updated decals for the Truth and Dare bodies and the Manta body is a direct fit for the new Kyosho Ultima SC.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 20, 2010

HPI Blitz titanium turnbuckles

Add durability to the Blitz RTR short course truck with this pair of lightweight and strong grade 5 titanium turnbuckles. Your truck will have less weight for fast acceleration and braking, plus extra durability when battling with the competition.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

May 20, 2010

LRP SPX Zero stock class ESC

With the latest generation of stock speed controls providing extremely high top speeds, which almost lifts them up to modified level, it has left many drivers and organisers feeling that the power has reached too high a level. The brand new LRP SPX Zero aims to offers an easy solution. With the Boost Zero Mode, the power stays in a constant performance limit and the motor runs extremely efficiently and every racer will quickly and without any problems be able to find the optimal speed control setting for each race track. The significant difference in performance between speed controls will now be a thing of the past.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

May 20, 2010

Claus Ryeskov wins Rd2 of Danish Nats

Last weekend the second round of the Danish championship took place at the beautiful area of North Zealand. Saturday saw the track receive 24 mm of rain, so it was difficult conditions and on Sunday the track was still not completely dry, there was always a little drizzle. Qualifying saw Martin Lissau take TQ and for the final the track was almost dry, but there were still some wet spots. Some selected normal tires, others rubber and the start saw Lissau take the lead quickly mastering the wet track. Claus Ryeskov took it easy and drove sensibly staying on track and approximately 10 minutes before the finish Lissau’s rear belt was no more and Claus could take the win.

May 20, 2010

Champion Groskamp returns for Dutch ETS encounter

The Xenon Racing backed Euro Touring Series moves outdoors this weekend (May 21-23) as it travels to the Netherlands where Jilles Groskamp makes a welcome return to the series that he has been champion of since its inception three years ago. Having moved to Thailand last year, the reigning European Champion has been unable to defend his ETS title this season but with the MACH still very much his home track the Tamiya Racing Factory driver will be hard to beat at the fifth round of the 2009/2010 Series.

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May 20, 2010

Yokomo B-Max4 Factory kit

The Yokomo B-Max4 has received the factory treatment, upping performance and beefing up the car against crash damage. Included in this new package is the big bore X shock set, aluminium servo saver mount, aluminium center link, special front brace, aluminium main gear cover, special motor mount, advanced stabilizer set, aluminium rear hub carrier (0 degrees), aluminium shock cap ball, aluminium shock ended ball, carbon battery plate & rear X shock springs (Orange/software). This new version was used successfully to clinch the Japanese Championships although driver of the regular B-Max will need no convincing of it’s fantastic capabilities.

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