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November 8, 2012

Spec-R R1 option parts

Spec-R have released a number of new parts for their R1 EP touring car. Joining the current trend, the first part is the red anodised centrally mounted aluminium servo mount to eliminate tweak improving chassis flex and balance. Next up is an aluminium belt stabilizer mount replacing the standard plastic version for improved strength. For adjustment there is a complete set of roll center adjustment spacers in 0.5mm and 1.0mm versions and finally there is red anodised spacers in 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm versions.

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November 7, 2012

2012 Kyosho Fall Classic report

The 2012 Kyosho Fall Classic was held at Revelation Raceway in Ontairo, CA on November 3rd. This 1-day annual event put on by Kyosho America and Revelation Raceway has always brought in top drivers from all over SoCal. Current IFMAR 1/8 Buggy World Champion Cody King, Current 1/8 Buggy Worlds Warm-Up TQ David Ronnefalk, Jesse Robbers, Drew Moller, Josh Wheeler, and Barry Baker were all in attendance. This years event brought in over 130 entries that packed the pits.

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November 7, 2012

JConcepts Indoor National Series Rd5 report

Round 5 of the JConcepts Indoor National Series was held in Ocala, Florida, this past weekend. The series has been very popular at the other stops throughout the tour, but this was the first time the series travelled south to the home state of JConcepts. NewRed Hobbies in Ocala, Florida, was the host, with a strong local program and a nice all around facility with a stocked hobby shop, food services permanently on site, covered outdoor pitting to soak up the Florida weather and a nice sized indoor track.

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November 7, 2012

Smokem 417CTR servo mount

The Smokem 417CTR servo mount is now available for the TRF417 and TRF417X. This servo mount allows the servo on your Tamiya to be mounted along the centerline of the chassis. By eliminating the outside mounting point it frees up front-end flex for improved steering. Furthermore this servo mount ensures symmetrical chassis flex in this area, for a more balanced steering response. The Smokem 417CTR Servo Mount is made from premium 7075-T6 aluminium and is anodized blue to match the rest of your TRF racing machine.

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November 7, 2012

Elliott Boots joins RDRP team

Revolution Design Racing Products is proud to welcome UK super star Elliott Boots to their world-wide team of drivers. The young Brit just ended a fantastic domestic nitro off-road season and will compete in electric off-road racing during the Winter season using Revolution Design Racing Product’s Ultra Pinions and Ultra Series of Tools and Accessories to help getting the most out of his Kyosho rides.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

November 7, 2012

Arrowmax TCXX ECS drive shaft set

Arrowmax have released this new ECS double jointed drive shaft set for the HB TCXX. Made from spring steel to increase durability it is a direct replacement for the stock part. Sold in a pair it comes supplied with 2 wheel axle bearings.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

November 7, 2012

Durango moulded inserts and cross shaft set

Team Durango’s new moulded inserts and cross shaft set fits the differentials in all Team Durango 1/8th scale models. These parts replace the steel cross shafts and inserts in the differential, offering a huge reduction in weight over the steel parts. The moulded parts are 80% lighter than the steel parts they replace, giving a total weight saving of 22.2g per vehicle. They have been extensively tested by their Pro team who found an increase in acceleration and breaking performance due to the reduction in the rotating mass of their cars’ transmission. The testing has shown that there is no detrimental effect in durability when using these moulded parts. Supplied in a set of 3, which is enough to replace the cross shafts and differential inserts in the front, centre and rear differentials in one vehicle.

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November 7, 2012

Rsector F104 high traction system

Rsector have released this high traction system for the Tamiya F104 chassis. Consisting of a steel rear lower chassis, 2 brass weights and an aluminium rear diffuser the combined set is 118 grams. The result is a more rigid rear end, better cooling and due to the weight it has more traction. You can further increase performance by using their new carbon rear axle which is 19 grams lighter than the standard steel shaft.

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