Mon-Tech Racing have introduced their new F2011 1/10th scale formula body shell. Fitting the F104 chassis, the body made from 0.75mm thick polycarbonate and comes supplied with a decal sheet for around the car as well the helmet and driver stickers.
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KM Racing have released a number of new parts for their H-K1 chassis as well as the MTX-5. For the H-K1 there is a new hardened steel 2-speed adaptor, this 2nd version offers more durability and longer life. For the MTX-5 there are two different rear lower damper stays in both graphite as well as aluminium. Both versions offer 3 lower shock mount positions.
The option parts for the Mugen MTX-5 keep coming from Arrowmax with the release of this complete set of shock shafts. These shafts have been coated with titanium nitride for reduced friction and wear for a better performing shock absorber.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Following on from our 2009 Pro Tips video series with two time Euro Touring Series winner Jilles Groskamp, we caught up with the Thailand based Dutch driver a while ago to make a follow up to these well watched videos. In the 3 part series, the Tamiya/Orion factory driver runs us through his current car and electronics as well as go into detail on his tire prep as well as building the perfect Tamiya gear diff.
The 1st annual Sweep Challenge Carpet race was held at TQ Raceway in Chino California last weekend. There were 60 drivers that generated 12 qualifying heats for the event and track owner Sean Park did a great job of creating a layout on the 90ft X 45ft sub-floored track that fostered close racing in all the classes. The Sweep QTS-32 “Real Blue” tire was used as the control tire for the event and provided superior traction and consistent lap times for all the drivers throughout the day. The most exciting race of the day was the 17.5 Expert Touring Car class which saw local hot shoe Alex Navarrete have to start last after failing to complete a qualifying round and subsequently come back to finish in 1st place ahead of the class TQ, Francis Mejia. In the end TQ ran a flawless event and the drivers enjoyed a huge raffle with prizes provided by Sweep Racing Tires and all the other event sponsors.
Serpent have released a line of aluminium steering servo levers for the S733 & S811 chassis’. The 733 versions have been machined from top quality aluminium with grey anodizing and the T-value engraved. Available in 23T, 24T and 25T to suit most popular brands. The Cobra versions have a similar construction and are available in the same spline versions but feature an extra fastener around the mounting point for increased strength.
Exotek Racing have produced this carbon fibre Pro chassis conversion for the Sprint2 Flux, Sprint2 Drift and Sprint. Made in the USA using high quality 2.25mm thick carbon fibre, its improved design prevents the front belt from rubbing the top plate. The new design also has open diff access at the bottom of the chassis to eject road debris helping prevent damage to the front and rear belts. Designed to still flex enough to help generate stability but stiff enough for responsiveness its narrow design offers improved cornering, less chassis scrub on the sides which helps improve traction while cornering.
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The JMRCA touring car Sport class Nationals took place this past weekend at the Kawaba RC Plaza in Gunma. Weather for qualifying was cold but dry and following 6 rounds it was Tamiya driver Takahiro Namura that took the pole position ahead of Riyota Kikuchi driving an Xray, with Kazuma Morita also with a Tamiya in 3rd. As with almost all races this year rain was again to play a role with finals day hit by rain. Despite waiting for the weather to clear, which look likely, further rain fell and so the race was cancelled with the results based on the standings after qualifying. This decision gave Takahiro Namura the Sport class title for 2011.
Source: JMRCA [jmrca.jp] / Image: Masami
