July 16, 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sliCxsIZ3v4 The first in a new series of videos that offers in-depth tips from the pro drivers, we hooked up with Tamiya Racing Factory team driver Jilles Groskamp to get some insight into how he prepares his race winning Tamiya TRF416WE. In this first video, Jilles tackles the perfect shock absorber, from stripping to rebuilding. Future episodes, which will be shown here and also on our YouTube channel (see link next to the search box) in the coming weeks, will tackle the ball differential, final assembly and tweaking of the chassis….
June 24, 2009
…Rocket Competition brushless speedo, a 6.5T CS Electronic brushless motor and a CS Electronic 5200mAh 40C LiPo battery pack. Track test The first test of the X Factory X-60 took place on a semi permanent race track near Hamburg/Germany. The surface was quite dry, smooth and slippery with loose sand in some corners. This made suspension set-up quite tricky as forward traction as well as side bite in corners was needed. We left the original Associated T4 tyres (Pro-Line Edge/Pro-Line Holeshot) on for most of the time but changed the rear ones to more suitable Bow-Tie’s after the track get…
June 19, 2009
In addition to the wide range of tools announced by VP Pro last month comes 2 new versions, a 3mm and 4mm suspension arm reamer. As with the other tools, these too are very well balanced and the lightweight hollow aluminium handles also feature long set screws to ensure the steel tips are kept firmly in place during use. Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]…
May 25, 2009
VP Pro have announced the release of their new hand tools set. Available in 14 of the most common tips, they all feature an ergonomic and knurled handle for comfortable use and good leverage. Very well balanced, the lightweight hollow aluminium handles also feature long set screws to ensure the steel tips are kept firmly in place during use. Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]…
May 2, 2009
Pro Line have added two new additions to their tool range with the release of a 3.0mm and 4.0mm hinge pin reamer. Using high quality high strength steel and finished off with a titanium color finish the tips are highly durable, while the handles are made of lightweight aluminum and are complete with a hard anodized finish. The handles feature highly visible numbers for easy identification and have a continuous flat spot through the length of the handle so they sit and stay in one place. Source: Pro Line [prolineracing.com]…
March 22, 2009
…spring Dimensions Length: 367 mm Width: 187 mm Wheelbase: 256–261 mm Track – front: 162 mm Track – rear: 162 mm Weight: 1280 gr *Stock set-up with wheels as tested Equipment Car: Xray T2R Pro [teamxray.com] Motor: Speed Passion Ultra Sportsman 9.5T [speedpassion-europe.de] Speedo: Speed Passion GT LPF v1.1 [speedpassion-europe.de] Batter:y Team Orion Race Spec 3800 30C [teamorion.com] Charger: Robitronic Overloader 2 [robitronic.com] Servo: KO Propo PDS-2367 ICS [ansmann-racing.com] Receiver: Futaba R603FS [futaba-rc.com] Body: Protoform LTC-R [prolineracing.com] Performance Tips > It is recommended to screw a 3×4 mm grub screw into the unused mounting hole of the rear hub carrier…
March 15, 2009
…12x is a large plastic bumper that not only offers some protection for the front end but also safes the 2.0 mm chassis plate from cracks and slitting issues normally associated with pan cars. Titanium-nitride coated hinge and kingpins give a maximum of strength while offering super smooth suspension action thanks to the slick surface. Middle Just behind the front suspension the steering servo is located. Supplied with the kit are two plastic mounting brackets that should fit most of the common mini and micro size servos. One problem whatsoever is that only 35 to 36 mm servos fit perfectly…
November 19, 2008
…are located at the base of the bag. A retractable handle slides in-and-out for easy towing of your bag and heavy-duty wheels are located on the opposite side for effortless ease of towing as well. Also new is company’s range of tools, super durable, the tips are made from high strength steel and finished off with a titanium color finish. The handles are made of lightweight aluminium and are complete with a hard anodized finish. Available in a wide range of tip sizes and are sold individually or in kits. Click here to see more product photos… Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]…
