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June 5, 2019

Ronald Völker wins at Central Division TOS

A round of the Central Division Tonisport Onroad Series was held at the MBSC Wächtersbach club last weekend, attracting some very high class entries. In the Touring Modified class it was Yokomo’s Ronald Völker with a clean sweep in the qualifiers which secured him the pole position for the triple A-mains events from 2nd placed Lucas Urbain (Awesomatix). Ronald was able to conserve his qualifying performance in the finals and with wins in all three A-main legs he secured the overall victory as Lucas followed on the runner-up spot with three 2nd place finishes. Tamiya driver Dai Sakaguchi came in 3rd to round out the podium.

Image: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

June 5, 2019

Tamiya M-08 alloy shafts & front suspension mount

Coming soon from Tamiya are more M-08 option parts for the M-08 Concept M-class kit. First up is a 3-piece aluminium shaft set that was designed to replace the standard steel items for lower weight parts. The hard-anodised alloy shafts scrub about 5.8g of weight with the hard surface coating ensuring exceptional durability. Included in the set are the centre, counter and idler gearbox shafts. Also new is a 0 degree front suspension mount as a direct replacement for the plastic B9 kit part. The mount is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes blue anodised for wear and looks. Using the part will improve overall rigidity, precision and car handling.

View the front arm mount here

June 5, 2019

Team Bomber YRX12 carbon fibre chassis stiffener

Team Bomber from Japan have announced the release of a carbon fibre chassis stiffener plate for the Yokomo YRX12 1/12th on-road pan car and their own YR12XX conversion kit. The plate is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and it mounts under the central damper post, reinforcing the chassis in longitudinal direct for improved pitch stiffness and thus better acceleration and corner speed. The item is a direct fit and available very soon.

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June 5, 2019

Rebellion-RC X1’19 multi-wheelbase chassis kit

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand is a new version of their Xray X1’19 multi-wheelbase chassis kit. The chassis offers 0, +3.3, +6.6 and +9.9mm wheelbase options with the additional body post mount also being 9.9mm further forward. The chassis features reinforcements around the wheelbase adjustment holes for greater durability as well as Rebellion-RC’s signature silicone dots in the battery compartment for tweak-free battery mounting. The new version of the chassis kit includes the upper optional swing arm mounts whose design allows to additionally brace the single steering bellcrank for improved steering precision and upped overall durability. The 2.5mm chassis is available in a multitude of weave colours including red/orange, gold, silver and many more.

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June 4, 2019

Corner Speed RC O-ring grease

Corner Speed RC has introduced a new non-harmful clay-based grease for use on shock and diff O-rings and gaskets. It is a premium lubricating grease which has been carefully formulated to create dynamic lubrication between O-rings and metal parts that allows smoother operation as well as minimising leakage. Unlike other silicone-based grease which slightly swells the O-rings and rubber parts, this lube is a clay-based product which is known for being more gentle on the rubber parts for more consistent operation.

Source: Corner Speed RC [facebook.com]

June 4, 2019

Arrowmax Diff Checker

Arrowmax have added a differential hardness checker to their electronics line up. The small and compact device allows to measure the hardness of both gear and ball differentials which makes diff setup easier and more precise. Other than checking the differential setting the tool can also be used to pre-warm diffs before a run, which makes for better consistency. The device features a 5-digit decimal display, it is housed in a sturdy case and utilises a built-in Micro USB port for charging. The diff checker comes with both a standard outdrive insert and a 7mm nut driver adapters for touring car usage. Optionally available is a set of 1/8th buggy and GT adapters.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

June 4, 2019

Tamiya introduce SW-01 option parts

Coming soon from Tamiya are three option parts for their all-new SW-01 mini stunt chassis. First up is an upper arm connector bar set made from fibre glass. The items will connect the front and rear axles for all-wheel steering capabilities. Using the parts will enable the ability to steer the rear wheels even during wheelies while also countering traction rolling. Also new is an 8-piece set of suspension springs. Included are colour-coded soft and hard springs that help to adapt the suspension hardness to various track conditions. Last but not least comes a full ball bearing set containing a total of 20 ball races that improve drivetrain precision and efficiency. All of the above sets will hit stores in August.

View the other new parts here

June 4, 2019

Xray X1’19 wheelbase adjustment carbon fibre chassis

Coming from Xray and made for their X1’19 formula car are a new chassis and top deck that allow to access a total of three wheelbase settings. The chassis features additional mounting positions for the front end, which allows to move the whole suspension more forward to extend the wheelbase of the car. The full backward position is identical to the original X1 chassis wheelbase, while the other two extra positions extends the wheelbase of the car by 4 and 8mm respectively. The longer wheelbase setting result in a more stable and easier to drive car, however the longer wheelbase decreases car response, rotation and steering. Thus the shorter wheelbase is recommended for smaller technical tracks while the longer creates stability for more open tracks. Included with the chassis comes a matching top deck.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]