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February 2, 2018

Destiny RX-10SR aluminium flex chassis

Coming soon from Destiny is an aluminium flex chassis plate for their new RX10-SR touring car. Of a different design compared to the recently introduced hard alloy chassis, the flex version sports machined herringbone sections under the battery and electronics area for increased torsional flex which can be beneficial in medium to high grip conditions and when the original carbon chassis is too soft and the full face alloy chassis offers too much stiffens. The plate is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes black anodised and with machined silver edge details.

Source: Destiny [destinyracing.jp]

February 2, 2018

Coelho takes opening qualifier

Despite getting quite out of shape on his third lap, Bruno Coelho has taken the opening round of qualifying at Round 2 of the Euro Touring Series in Germany. The Xray driver would recover to be the only one to make 19-laps, topping the times from top seed Ronald Volker who would have to open up to let his rival through. Behind, Alexander Hagberg would put in a strong second half to the 5-minute qualifier to complete the Top 3 ahead of Marc Rheinard. Making it a good start to the weekend in Daun for Xray, Marc Kaufmann took his example to the fifth fastest time ahead of a quick, but making too many mistakes, Yannic Prümper.

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February 2, 2018

Volker top seed at ETS Daun

Ronald Volker is the top seed for qualifying at the Euro Touring Series in Daun, Germany, the Yokomo driver pipping early pace setter Bruno Coelho in the second of the two timed practices. Only sixth fastest in the first timed round, almost 6/10th off Coelho on two laps of the unique track layout, Volker would surprise even himself with his improvement turning things around to a 3/10th advantage over the reigning champion. With the track over a second faster over 2-laps, Yannick Prumper maintained his Top 3 pace, outpacing Marc Rheinard who was second quickest in the the first one. Behind Rheinard, Christopher Krapp would post the fastest time with Rheinard’s Infinity team-mate Akio Sobue completing the Top 6.

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February 2, 2018

Xray NT1 2018 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit

Xray have introduced the latest incarnation of their IFMAR Worlds and EFRA European Championship winning NT1 200mm nitro platform, the NT1 2018. The kit features some subtle refinements in the chassis and rear bulkhead and layshaft mount area, mostly to adapt the chassis to a full range of grip conditions even better. The 2018 specification kit is based off of a redesigned 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that features a larger front opening for improved flex, with a milled-out pocket taking an optional alloy brace that has influence on the overall steering response and cornering speed.

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February 2, 2018

Coelho fastest from Rheinard in first timed practice at ETS

Bruno Coelho was fastest in the first of the two timed practice at Round 2 of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series in Daun, Germany, this morning. The Xray driver topped the times from Round 1 winner Marc Rheinard having a 2/10ths of a second advantage over his arch rival. Behind, Yannic Prumper laid down his intentions early to complete the Top 3 on the uniquely shaped track with the margin a similar 2/10ths. Such is the size of the high speed layout at the holiday resort venue, seeding this weekend is being based on a driver’s best 2-consecutive laps rather than the traditional 3.

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February 2, 2018

Radtec BD8 RTC +1mm rear C-hubs

Radtec have introduced a set of 0 degree RTC C-hubs in +1mm specification for RTC-equipped Yokomo BD8 cars. The hubs are machined from high-quality aluminium and come black anodised and with machined silver edge details. The +1mm configuration makes for an increased track width that will improve corner speed and rear traction.

Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]

February 2, 2018

Tamiya F104 2017 style body & wing set

Coming soon from Tamiya are the new 2017 body parts set as well as front and rear wings to match. The design of the body is inspired by the 2017 Formula cars and it includes separate side pods as well as a moulded driver helmet. It fits the F104, F104 Pro and F104 Ver.II Pro chassis and, adapted to their suspension layout, many other formula cars. As for the 2017 wing set, the multi-piece kit includes parts for the front and rear wings as well as details such as side mirrors to recreate the design of last year’s Formula cars. The wing set is available in white or black colour and all three sets will hit stores in March.

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February 2, 2018

Force Ryujin drift car brushless motor

Coming from Japanese company GForce is the new Ryujin brushless motor for 1/10th drift cars. Designed especially for drift racing the motor features a new high-airflow can with machined cooling openings as well as a built in fan for further improved cooling efficiency and a certain soundscape. The motor offers adjustable timing and it is available in 8.5T, 10.5T and 13.5T variants from mid-February.

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