Ruddog Distribution from Germany have introduced their new P3 Turbo glow plug in ultra hot specification. Made by the leading Japanese manufacturer for model car engines, the high-quality Turbo-style glow plug offers exceptional low to mid-range power and quicker response to throttle inputs, allowing for quicker spool up and also more stable idling. The glow plug is available as a single item or 12-piece set.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
OfficinaRC have introduced their new top deck screws for the Awesomatix A800 touring car. Precision-machined from ELI-certified aerospace-grade titanium the screws are of exceptional stability, durability and corrosion resistance and they are available from now on.
Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]
Rêve D have announced the soon release of their new shock springs specifically designed for the use with RWD drift cars. Carefully chosen materials, heat treatment, diameters and winding methods result in exceptional controllability, side bite and traction, with the design of the springs allowing to use them in a standard setting or “upside down” in order to fine-tune the car’s behaviour. The springs will become available as separate sets and also as an all-in-one combo package including a storage box.
Coming soon from Tamiya is their new TT-02 Type-SR 4WD electric touring car kit. A bolstered-up variant of their ultra-popular and long-running TT-02 platform, the kit will include several performance-oriented optionals such as a hard composite tub chassis, rear suspension mounts with inserts, front double joint driveshafts, lightweight rear driveshafts, fluid-filled gear differentials with front diff lock-out, carbon reinforced C-hubs and rear uprights as well as lightweight hex mounting hardware. The kit will hit stores in April.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
The final round of the Danish Electric On-road Nationals was held in Tolls over the weekend. The Touring Superstock class saw Frederik Brolos Mikkelsen (Awesomatix) taking the overall TQ from Xray’s Casper Lund in 2nd and Soren Boy Holst (Gizmo) in 3rd. The opening A-main saw the top 3 crossing the finish line in starting order while A2 was won by Casper in front of Soren as Frederik scored a DNF. With a win in A3 Frederik then put things straight again as it allowed him to take the overall from Casper in 2nd and Soren in 3rd. With the win at round 3 Frederik made it a complete sweep in the championship with three TQs and wins and thus the overall title.
Image: Frederik Brolos Mikkelsen
Coming from Mugen and made for the MTX7 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car is a clutch spring specially developed for the use with O.S. TG12 engines. Softer than the standard kit spring the new TG12 specific variant will allow for a smooth and reliable clutch engagement when using O.S. Engine’s popular TG12 sports line engine. The spring is a direct fit and it will hit stores this March.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Fenix Racing are busy adding more classic 1970’s Formula 1 body shells to their line up with the 1979 Ferrari T4 being the latest introduction. The faithfully recreated body shell depicts the car campaigned by Jody Scheckter and Gilles Villeneuve, the latter using it in his epic battle with René Arnoux during the French GP. The body is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material, it fits all Tamiya F103 and F104W style chassis, besides other or course, and it is available from now on.
Source: Fenix [fenixracingshop.com]
Round 1 of the Malaysian 1/10 Electric Off-road Nationals was hosted by Syahmi’s Backyard Speedway in Sungai Buluh, Malaysia over the weekend. Held in 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes it was Team Associated driver, Jade Lim with the overall TQ in 2WD Buggy and he also took wins in A1 and A2 for an early overall victory as A3 winner, Bashir (Team Associated) cemented his runner-up position. Shahrin S. (Schumacher) came in 3rd overall. Over in 4WD Buggy it was again Jade Lim with the overall TQ, however the young man was not able to convert the pole position into a win as Shahrin S. came out on top in A1 and A3 for the overall win from A2 winner Jade in 2nd overall. Bashir would end the day sitting in 3rd overall.
