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April 7, 2010

SRC 1/10th scale tires

Italian brand SRC have released a range of touring car tires with new 8 spoke rims that have 1.6mm rear offset and 0mm front offset. According to the 2010 EFRA rules the SRC rear wheel is 30.8mm wide giving more than 1.5mm of extra rear foam surface, which ensures perfect traction and side grip. With more foam in the rear, the tire wear also becomes less of a problem. The diameter for the rear tires is 65.5mm, perfect for long final, while the wheels come in 3 versions. The nylon is available in medium hardness for low traction and temperatures, hard for high temperature and grip condition, while the light version is made from a super hard and lightweight material. Also available for electric 190mm touring cars in 50mm diameter nylon wheels and 54mm diameter nylon disc wheels.

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April 7, 2010

Tamiya TRF 2wd buggy update

Having shown you some first images of the new TRF 2wd buggy from Tamiya, the Japanese company have released this photo ahead of the car’s official presentation at the Shizuoka Hobby show in the middle of next month. Aside from this black and white photo, TRF have also released more detailed information including the release date which is expected to be in June. The car’s new super efficient ball differential features 12×3/32″ balls, 2.6mm diameter screw and newly designed thrust bearing, while the chassis is made from from lightweight glass reinforced nylon and designed for optimal flex. Other stand out features include coated shock pistons, titanium nitride coated shock shafts, teflon seal bearings, blue titanium turnbuckles and rear universals, all as standard.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 7, 2010

RB EFRA 2659 touring pipe

The RB R&D department have developed this brand new RB EFRA 2659 pipe to improve the performance of your .12 engine. Its reduced length compared to the RB EFRA 2604 (-3mm) is compensated by a 4mm larger diameter. This pipe provides extreme performance with the short conical manifold #01751-198 which is also available as a set.

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April 7, 2010

HPI Blitz alu universal drive shaft set

Get increased performance from your Blitz or Blitz ESE with this aluminium universal drive shaft set from HPI. With the lightweight aluminium driveshafts and steel axles, you will have lower rotating weight for faster acceleration and better braking, giving you better on-track performance everywhere on the track.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

April 7, 2010

Much More Impact 5200mAh 50C LiPo

Another addition to the seemingly never ending range of LiPos from Much More with the release of this new EFRA legal Impact 5200mAh pack. This 50C high quality 7.4V battery features a hard case for impact protection and with its stick pack configuration is suitable for touring car and off road buggy.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

April 7, 2010

East Coast ProDrive Tamiya 801 option parts

These new Tamiya 801 hop-ups from East Coast Bodies sub brand ProDrive were designed in conjunction with factory driver Victor Wilck for light weight, maximum durability and great looks. The hard blue anodized alloy steering posts save weight but still provide strong precise steering response, while the alloy center drive cups, axles and Titanium inner diff gear shafts all reduce critical rotating mass for quick acceleration and maximum punch. Also new from East Coast Bodies is the pre-painted Viktor Wilck replica of their new 801 body shell that we featured previously in half painted form.

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April 7, 2010

HPI Blitz alu universal drive shaft set

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

April 6, 2010

ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals update

ROAR today announced the 2010 competition and exhibition classes to be contested at the 2010 Electric off-road national championship. The class structure is a return to stock and open tradition of buggy and truck, while 4wd buggy will compete as an open division. Two new championship crowns will be awarded for 2wd short course truck in both stock and open divisions with the 4×4 short course truck debuting as a demonstration class.

2WD Stock Buggy
2WD Open Buggy (IFMAR Qualification Class)
2WD Stock Truck
2WD Open Truck
2WD Stock Short Course Truck
2WD Open Short Course Truck
4WD Open Buggy (IFMAR Qualification Class)
4WD Open Short Course Truck (Demonstration Class)

Stock divisions will race using the ROAR sportsman participant national guidelines (PDF) and 17.5 brushless motor specifications. Open divisions can utilize any 1:10 class motor approved and published on the ROAR products listing 14 days prior to the start of the event. The 2010 ROAR off-road national championship is scheduled for August 19-22, 2010 hosted by Leisure Hours R/C Raceway in Joliet, Illinois USA. Event registration opens May 20, 2010 and racers may register online here.

Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]