May 20, 2011
Exotek Racing have released 2 new unrelated items, HB TCX QC shock posts and TLR22 front locking wheel bolts. The shock posts precision machined from titanium with a 2mm hex and come with alloy stand offs for reduced flex at the shock towers. The quick change design that is lighter than the stock parts it replaces and a shortened barrel for reduced shock slop allows free movement for proper shock function. Sold in a set of 4. The TLR 22 front locking wheel bolts are again made from machined titanium and feature angled wheel locking serrations to securely tighten down…
May 20, 2011
The Hobby Wing season opener warm up race was held this past weekend in Shanghai at the TRS Junti Speedway and brought together more than 45 drivers from Shanghai and nearby cities of Nanjing and Hangzhou. The featured 11.5 stock class A-Main race saw some exciting action from top drivers in China. 13-year-old JJ Wang driving his HB TCX battled fellow HB factory driver and current Chinese National Champion Wang Hai Feng in breathtaking 8 minutes of non-stop pressure driving in the first 2 finals. JJ prevailed and won 2 finals out of 3 to take the race win. Coming…
May 17, 2011
New from Moore-Speed RC are these TC competition springs.They come in matched pairs to provide ultimate traction in all conditions. Available in soft, medium, hard and extra hard. Already a proven winner at the TITC earlier this year where Andy Moore used the medium and hard versions on his Hot Bodies TCX to take TQ and win all three A Mains. They were also used by Moore-Speed team driver Ayrton Anderson to help him win round 1 of the BRCA Touring car nationals held at West London Raceway this past weekend. Source: Moore-Speed [moorespeedrc.com]…
May 9, 2011
Roche RC have released this heavy duty front spool for the Hot Bodies TCX. The spool holder is made from lightweight purple anodised aluminium, while the lightened spool cups are made from heavy duty spring steel for increased durability. Source: Roche RC [roche.hk]…
May 1, 2011
Multiple Polish Stock class National Champion Blazej Orlowski has signed for Hot Bodies for the 2011 season. The former Tamiya Poland driver will run the latest TCX touring car in both the national series and in Euro Touring Series races. Blazej want to give special thanks to Niko Triandafilidis for the great support over the past few years. Source: HPI Poland [hpi.pl]…
March 29, 2011
Round 1 of the Portuguese Electric touring car nationals took place last weekend and the stock class was dominated by Jorge Simões with his Associated TC6. Topping the time sheets in 2 heats secured the TQ spot followed closely by Bruno Castela with a Hot Bodies TCX. Going into the mains the domination continued as Jorge won the first 2 A mains to secure 1st overall, with Bruno holding second place with a victory on the 3rd A main, Mário Coelho got his hands on 3rd spot. Stock results 1. Jorge Simões – Associated TC6/GM/Vampire 2. Bruno Castela – Hot…
March 29, 2011
The HB Cyclone was the first electric chassis that was modeled for VRC Pro, back in 2006. By now this chassis has been replaced by their latest development, the HB TCX. This caused us to go back to the 3D drawing board and model the new chassis in hi res. With the TCX now finished we have our electric car line up ready for launch. This lineup includes the Tamiya TRF417, the Associated TC6, the Xray T3 ’11, the HB TCX, the Kyosho TF6 and our own ‘generic’ Intercept ER10. VRC Pro tire testing A new tire model (the program…
March 21, 2011
…place. Unfortunately, Dimas had a problem with his Hot Bodies TCX and allowed Andhyka and Ronald to get away. At the end of the run, Bowie took the first place with 28 laps @ 8.08 followed by Teddy Syach with 27 laps @ 8.01 and Andhyka with 27 laps @ 8.11. In the FD class, Ade took the win followed by Faiza. Unfortunately, the rain started to come down at the start of the 2nd A-main leg of FD class. The race organizer decided to stopped the race and the overall results were taken from the first final. Stock class…
