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January 31, 2019

Tamiya TA02 FRP chassis conversion set

Coming soon from Tamiya is the FRP chassis conversion set for TA02-based cars. The kit will replace the standard tub chassis for a fibreglass double deck construction that allows to adjust battery placement in order to fine-tune weight bias while also scrubbing weight and increasing chassis rigidity. the set also includes FRP front and rear shock towers as well as an assortment of moulded parts and all needed hardware. The conversion kit will hit stores by end of March.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

January 31, 2019

Dash RC RS-Tune brushless motor series

Dash have announced the all new RS-Tune series of “outlaw” competition brushless motors. The new generation features a high airflow arrow design with large openings in the machined aluminium can to guarantee maximum cooling efficiency, a lower weight and minimised power fading in high ambient temperatures. The redesigned stator helps to achieve a much lower internal resistance, increasing in torque which enhances the overall performance.The RS-Tune motors are specially designed for most Asian stock racing classes as they are already equipped with a standard (V2RSS123) rotor, that keeps them within the KV and Amps requirements. The motors are available in 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T specification.

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January 31, 2019

Gizmo Racing linear 20mm touring car springs

Gizmo Racing have announced the release of their new linear 20mm touring car springs in three hardnesses. Due to suspension geometry, the Genesis and updated GZ2 cars require softer spring set ups than conventional touring cars. The now released spring rates help to fine tune the car better than before with 2.55, 2.35 and 2.15 rates being available. The springs come colour-coded and are supplied as pairs.

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January 30, 2019

Xray Racing Series UK Rd3 – Report

The Newbury club recently held round 3 of the Xray Racing Series UK. European team Xray star Jan Ratheisky and his mechanic Stefan Schulz made the trip over to get in some practice before heading off to the Snowbirds in Florida. The Touring Modified class was great to see. The first final was a bit chaotic but Jan kept out of trouble the best and took the win. The second leg was a little less chaotic as final got split to help everyone get a chance of a clean race. Elliott took a pole to flag win and took the overall win as he had the fastest final time.

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January 30, 2019

209RCRaceway Carpet Champs – Report

The 209RCRaceway of Stockton, California was hosting the Carpet Champs 2019 over the weekend with nearly 100 entries. Four rounds of qualifying was held with double A-main formats. Tiebreakers were determined by the fastest single main, making for some good fun and close racing in some of the classes. In Modified Touring it was Eric Albano with the win from Gonzalo Cortes and Michael Lee in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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January 30, 2019

Kyosho FW-06 Audi R8 LMS RTR

Coming in March is Kyosho’s updated FW-06 Audi LMS ready-to-run set. The shaft-driven 200mm nitro touring car features Kyosho’s intermediate level FW-06 chassis that comes equipped with a front pivot ball suspension, large volume threaded aluminium shock absorbers, an enclosed radio box and an adjustable 2-speed transmission. Other features include the new slide carburettor KE15 SP engine, a 2.4GHz radio system as well as a Audi R8 LMS body shell with a scale rear wing design.

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January 30, 2019

7075.it T4 LCG battery plate

Coming from 7075.it and made for Xray’s aluminium flex and extra flex chassis is a LCG battery plate. Weighing it at 35g and adding only 0.5mm of height to the battery compartment area, the plate fits snuggly into the herringbone-shaped chassis cutout, interlocking with the main plate while not disturbing natural flex. The result is an improved weight balance when using low centre of gravity LiPo batteries without doing away with their advantages of lowering the overall centre of gravity. The plate comes in a shiny natural finish and sports dark logos and writings for looks and easy identification.

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January 30, 2019

Simon Kurzbuch teams up with UFRA

UFRA have announced the signing of IFMAR World and EFRA European Champion, Simon Kurzbuch to their team. The former Contact factory pilot and ENS regular will use UFRA tyres at all open tyre events while also helping with research and development of new products.

Source: UFRA [ufra-tyres.ch]