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July 8, 2020

Tamiya TC-01 anti-roll bars & alloy rocker arm set

Tamiya have introduced first option parts for their all-new TC-01 on-road chassis in the form of an anti-roll bar set and aluminium rocker arms. Starting with the stabiliser kit, the set induces three different thickness anti-roll bars as well as blue anodised mounting hardware for factory looks. The stabiliser kit is usable for the front or the rear of the chassis and it allows to adjust overall chassis roll in corners and comes in handy especially when running in high-bite track conditions.

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July 8, 2020

T-Works multi-functional nut wrench

Coming from T-Works is their new multi-functional nut wrench. It incorporates nut drivers for 10mm and 8mm nuts as well as a 5mm hex wrench, making it ideal especially for 1/8th scale nitro vehicles. The tool is made of high-quality material and it sports a black surface coating and white laser-engraved size markings.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

July 8, 2020

Ielasi Tuned clutch gap gauge

Coming soon from Ielasi Tuned is their new clutch gap gauge. The modified calliper allows easy and precise clutch gap measuring and adjustment, ensuring maximum reliability during the build or maintenance of on-road clutches. The calliper features a large LC display for convenient reading of the clutch gap value.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

July 7, 2020

Mon-Tech tease new FWD touring car body shell

Mon-Tech Racing have released two teaser images of their forthcoming all-new 1/10th scale front-wheel drive touring car body shell. No official information about the body is available yet beside a front fender and hood as well as a rear wing image. Full details are awaited to surface within the next two weeks.

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July 7, 2020

Jimmy Qian wins RCI V2 touring car race

The RCI V2 indoor facility in Shanghai, China held an electric touring car race last weekend, attracting drivers to compete in a single 13.5T touring class. Jimmy Qian took the overall TQ and with wins in A1 and A3 he also snatched the overall win from A2 2inner, Simon Wang in 2nd. Hua came in 3rd overall to round out the top 3 result.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

July 7, 2020

RC Maker release new T4’20 GeoCarbon optionals

RC Maker have released three new GeoCarbon series optional parts for the Xray T4’20 touring car in the form of a forward servo mount plate and two sets of battery clamps. Starting with the forward servo mount plate, the part was designed to be used with the Xray #306205 forward mounting bulkhead. It shifts the servo mounting forward and the GeoCarbon servo mount plate adds some style to the chassis.

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July 6, 2020

WRC Racing LM16.3 1/10th pan car kit

Coming soon from WRC Racing is their new LM16.3 1/10th scale pan car kit. The car is based off of the F18.3 and features a multi-functional battery compartment that allows the use of both inline and transversal battery positions, it includes a redesigned chassis and a new, aerodynamic 7075-T6 aluminium front bumper support. The kit is rounded out by a new ball differential.

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July 6, 2020

Kostas Sidiropoulos takes Greek Nitro GT title

The 2020 Greek 1/8th Nitro GT Championship was held at the Fanatix Racing Track in Athens this past weekend. The race attracted a total of 17 entries and was held in hot summer weather conditions. In qualifying Kostas Sidiropoulos (SWorkz) was able to take the pole position in front of Michalis Xristodoulou (Mugen) and Konstatinos Terlepanis (Serpent). In the 45-minute A-final Sidiropoulos took an early lead showing good pace but nitro newcomer Dimitris Ioannidis (Xray) was able to take advantage of his long stints to take the lead for a couple of laps before retiring with a mechanical failure. From that moment on Sidiropoulos established himself in the lead, lapping the field twice to take the win and with it the 2020 Greek Nitro GT title. Starting from 8th on the grid Konstatinos Agrafiotis (Xray) finished on a popular 2nd place with Konstatinos Terlepanis rounding out the podium.

Source: Kosmos RC News [facebook.com]