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August 8, 2012

Olivier Bultynck wins Belgian Nationals Rd6

The sixth round of the Belgian touring car nationals was held at the Bierset track and was hosted by the MRCL. The weather forecast promised nice weather for Saturday but cloudy skies and a couple of raindrops for Sunday. With three pilots who could still become champion everything was set for exciting race action in the EFRA class. Thomas Stockman, Nick Joosens and Olivier Bultynck were the candidates for the title and it was Thomas who was on a good early pace taking TQ. Olivier managed to take second spot on the grid and Nick put his car third on the starting grid.

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August 8, 2012

Team Grid TC6 Race Version servo mount

Team Grid release the Race Version servo mount for the Team Associated TC6 series of touring cars. Designed to allow for more chassis flex with the new generation of narrow chassis plates the mount uses only a single mounting point that floats the servo slightly above the chassis allowing natural chassis flexing. The mount is CNC-machined from aluminium and bolts onto the existing holes, allowing the linkage to move more freely by eliminating the sharp movement angle.

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August 7, 2012

Team Associated RC12R5.2 Factory Team kit

Team Associated introduce the RC12R5.2 Factory Team kit. Based on the R5.1 the kit features the well known dynamic strut front end with symmetrical components with updated lower suspension arms with more accurate mounting for a more precise build every time. The 12R5.2 continues to use the wide three-point rear pod optimized for fitting brushless motors, with beefed up rear blue aluminum bulkheads to maximize rigidity and durability. Tying the two bulkheads together is the new carbon fiber motor mount cross-brace to gain further rear end rigidity and durability. Also included in the kit is a 2.5mm woven carbon fibre chassis, pivot-ball link rear suspension, refined aluminum side spring retainers and a center shock with through-shaft design.

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August 7, 2012

Core RC LiPo battery packs

Schumacher Racing introduce two new Core RC LiPo battery packs in the form of a 2S 4000mAh 20C and a 1S 3200mAh 25C pack. Starting with the 2S offering the saddle pack is great for 2WD and 4WD off-road cars, sports a height of 23.5mm and comes with charging harness and balancer plug. The second new pack, the 1S 3700mAh 25C is ideal for 1/12th circuit racing, sports dimensions of 93×46.6×18.4mm and is build with a lightweight 3200mAh cell.

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August 7, 2012

Spec-R parts storage bag

Spec-R introduce this foldable parts storage bag made from tough fabric. Sporting a large Spec-R logo and Spec-R branded zipper the bag features two compartments for small parts and overall dimensions of 160x105x155mm.

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August 6, 2012

Exotek FGX aluminium option parts

Exotek Racing introduce two new option parts for 3 Racing’s FGX formula chassis. Available are a rear inner camber mount link and a rear alloy hub set. Starting with the inner camber link mount the set includes a CNC-machined mount and longer turnbuckles making for improved camber gain. The parts also allow for an adjustable roll centre by using spacer to raise or lower the mount. The second new part is the alloy rear hub set that features two vertical ball stud locations. The design allows for adjusting the camber link length to alter camber gain performance. Included are two black anodised rear hubs.

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August 5, 2012

KM H-K1 EvoII front gear diff

New for the H-K1 EvoII KM Racing have released this complete front gear diff set. The set includes all the parts necessary to build the diff and also comes supplied with new lightweight spring steel drive cups as well as a new 24T diff pulley.

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August 4, 2012

Robert Pietsch is 2012 European Champion

This week saw EFRA’s annual 1/8th onroad European Championship held in Vila Real, Portugal. Approximately 80 drivers made the trip to the huge track in Vila Real. Built about 10 years ago by the local Government near the local Football stadium this is quite a unique place. The track is long, very fast and very demanding on tires. The average driver has probably spent 22-25 pairs of tires even before the final day. The weather in Vila Real was nice and not too hot with temperatures between 22 and 25 degrees with a nice breeze from time to time.

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