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June 1, 2010

Shepherd Velox V10 lightweight wheel axles

To satisfy the demands of serious racers, Team Shepherd have introduced aluminium lightweight wheel axles for the Velox V10. The rotating mass could be reduced by more than 60% which improves the acceleration significantly. Additionally the handling of the car improves as the un damped mass is reduced, too. The CNC-machined wheel axles are made of special aircraft aluminium which offers optimum strength and durability. A special hard coating prevents the axles from excessive wear and an extra hole for the CVD pin simply doubles the lifetime.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 1, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 Front ARB kit and spool

More new items from Capricorn for the LAB-C01 1/10th 200mm chassis. Developed with a view to the World Championships in Houston, these new parts aim to improve the performance of this European ‘B’ Championship winning car. The new front wire anti roll bar kit comes with 2.4mm, 2.5mm and 2.6mm thick bars together with all the items necessary to mount it to the car. Also new for the front of the car is the optional front solid axle which is supplied with everything you need to use it including the pulley.

Click here to view the front spool

June 1, 2010

Tom Jefferies does double at MMUKGP

The annual Much More UK GP took place last weekend on the Stonehaven track in Scotland. The race is split into two days of racing with the Pro Stock running on Saturday and the Modified on Sunday. In Saturday’s qualifying it started off slightly wet in the morning but was dry by round 1. It was Associated driver Tom Jefferies that took pole position for the double leg finals in front of John Simpson, with Cameron Mac Donald in 3rd. Two leg wins, including a recovery drive in the 2nd run, gave Jefferies the win ahead of TOP driver Dan Rowlands in 2nd and Keiran Smart taking the 3rd spot. In Sunday’s modified class the rain made a return and saw 3 wet rounds of qualifying and it was Jefferies again that claimed pole ahead of Rowlands in 2nd and Mac Donald in 3rd. The first A-main saw most drivers running with wet tires and changing to slicks to the final leg. Some exciting racing saw Tom Jefferies once again claim the win ahead of Cameron Mac Donald in 2nd who was fending off some serious attention from Dan Rowlands.

View the modified podium here

June 1, 2010

C.Andy’s Carbon ring

Developed to solve the problem of your rim deforming when the temperature gets too high, the C.Andy’s Carbon ring is a lightweight solution to keeping your wheels round. After some experiments with carbon fibre, which is a great material due to it’s stiffness and low weight, they developed these carbon rings which fit perfectly into the rim and weigh only a few grams plus the high durability makes it possible for them to be used many times. After success with the Carbon Ring in 1/12th and 1/10th scale they worked together with front running 1/5th scale racer Markus Feldmann, to develop the 1/5th carbon ring. This was difficult because the 1/5th scale cars have problems with the high temperatures due to the brake disks which are located in the rims. But it was successful and now you can get the carbon ring for 1/12th electric, 1/10th electric, 1/10th scale nitro, 1/8th on road as well as 1/5th touring.

View the other rings here

June 1, 2010

Roche Photon carbon bumper brace

New from Roche, for the TOP Photon, is this carbon fibre foam bumper top brace. Cut from high quality 2mm thick carbon fibre material it is stronger than the standard part and also looks pretty sweet. The set comes with the carbon bracket and 2 aluminium collars.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]

May 31, 2010

Paul Lemieux wins Reedy ROC

Last weekend saw the Reedy Race of Champions run at NorCal Hobbies Raceway in Union City close to San Francisco. The highlight of this annual event is the Invitational class which pitches the top invited drivers to battle it out head to head in a series of races with points awarded for finishing position in each race. Your best 6 of 8 results count and the driver with lowest number wins. This year’s race attracted current World Champion Marc Rheinard, together with TRF team mate Viktor Wilck, as well as Juho Levanen and Thomas Pumpler from Europe. The US was also well represented with Paul Lemieux, Josh Cyrul and Tyler Vik, along with Canadian Keven Hebert in attendance. A strong series of races for both Wilck and Lemieux saw them heading the table after the first day with 3 wins and a 2nd place a piece with Rheinard sitting in 3rd with 3 wins and a 3rd spot. On the Sunday Lemieux carried on where he left off with 3 more wins and a 3rd spot to take the Invitational class win, ahead of Levanen in 2nd with 3 wins and a 2nd place on the final day, while Rheinard took 3rd spot overall with a win two 2nd’s and a 3rd spot on the Sunday. That 3rd place in his last final was to be decider, having passed Paul for the lead the World Champ made a rare mistake, clipping a curb and hitting the outside wall which allowed both Paul and Juho through and any chance of victory slip out of his grasp.

View the final standings here

May 31, 2010

EFRA 1/10 GP Italy – Announcement

The guys at the Black Tarmac track in Mesero, Milan in Italy were in contact to promote the EFRA GP that they will be hosting from the 17th to the 19th of September. Open for 1/10th scale 200mm chassis, it will of course be run to EFRA rules and use the familiar EFRA GP format. Entry for the event is open and you can sign up at the official event site here.

May 31, 2010

Xray 4.9mm composite ball joints

Xray have released these molded composite steering ball-joint for the T3 and T2 family of cars. Designed to fit the 5mm pivot ball or ball stud the closed ball joint prevents dust from getting onto the ball end and the incorporated hole allows for easy assembly and dis-assembly. Sold in a set of 4 they allow easy movement of the upper camber links. These ball joints must be used with ball ends #302653, #302654 or #302655, which are available in three lengths for front and rear suspension.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]