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November 3, 2009

V-Dezign Carpet Ripper 3.0

V-Dezign have released details on their new Carpet Ripper 3.0, an upgrade kit for 1/12th scale racers who own either of the previous models CR07 or CR2.0. Associated Dynamic Strut, CRC Pro-Strut and HB front ends will fit (not included with the kit) and the usual IRS and CRC axles will also fit (not included). There will be kits suitable for CR2.0 owners who already have most parts to make the car race ready and an upgrade kits for new customers soon after with motor pods and tubes included. The new kit uses motor pods, rear X, bumper plates and tubes from previous CR2.0 model so its easy to update the CR2.0 T-bar car to CR3.0 with chassis, lower and upper motor plate and 1-piece tube plate. Info about the final production upgrade kit and what is included will follow soon. Like with CR07 and 2.0, also 3.0 will have some unique features which will improve the performance and handling, no matter if you are a pro or a beginner.

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November 3, 2009

LRP Islikon Masters – Stock report

The LRP Islikon Masters took place last weekend in Switzerland. The stock class saw TOP Photon driver Stephan Helbach take the TQ spot ahead of Xray racer Michael Koch in 2nd and another TOP, that of Florian Hauser, taking 3rd spot. The first final saw a good start for the pole man but he made a mistake further into the race and this allowed Michael to pass him and take the win. Making up for the mistake in the first leg, Stephan led from pole position and with no mistakes could take the win. This set up a showdown for the overall win in the 3rd leg and while Stephan got away cleanly, Michael was able to make the pass and could take the win and along with it the overall victory, with Stephan settling for 2nd, while Michel Grosjean took the 3rd spot. Florian Hauser made a very good race, was very fast but some mistakes cost him a secure 3rd position but he was able to secure the Junior title with 4th place.

Source: HS Online Distribution [hsonlinedistribution.com]

November 3, 2009

Nosram 24mm X-Dish wheels

Nosram have released their all new 24mm X-Dish wheels that are specially designed to perfectly fit all VTEC tires and 1/10 cars with standard hex mount. These white, non-transparent wheel, is made of a new impact-resistant and lightweight material that keeps the inside of the wheel stable and round. Sold in a pack of 4 pieces.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

November 2, 2009

Schumacher Mi4 Touring car Option parts

Schumacher have released a number of new parts for their Mi4 touring car. First up is are these medium flex 4 degree front caster blocks. Made with the Schumacher medium flex polymer that resists impact breakage but still maintains shape for driving and tuning precision, these new blocks will increase impact durability through the entire front suspension of your Mi3, Mi3.5 or Mi4. Also new are these improved arms which come in hard carbon or medium flex material, and are rapidly becoming a must-have. Beefed up for greatly improved durability, and slightly shorter for a dramatic cornering performance improvement for your car. The final part, the wide shock tower is a standard part on the Mi4, but fits the Mi3 and Mi3.5 cars as a direct replacement. Added body mounting stability and improved rear body downforce effect makes it a powerful and functional hop-up for your Mi3 or Mi3.5.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

November 2, 2009

Quantum Mechanics – TOP Racing Photon

TOP Racing’s Photon touring car concept was introduced some time ago with the help of some very nice CAD images. Now the 1/10 scale electric touring car is finally available to everybody and we are happy to get our hands on the tasty looking Foam Carpet edition. The car is designed by US on-road wizard Josh Cyrul and features some very nice details such as easy-access front and rear differentials, a specially designed LiPo battery retaining system and other gimmicks that make the Photon stand out from the rest of the current crop of electric touring cars.

Read the full review here

November 1, 2009

Ronald Volker wins Japanese National title

The annual Japanese Touring car national race took place this year at the Kawaba RC Plaza in the centre of Japan to the North west of Tokyo in a city called Gunma. This outdoor track has played was a real challenge for the competitors and luckily the weather stayed dry for the weekend, unlike last weekends 1/8th buggy Nats. Making an appearance in the Super Expert class, coming all the way from Germany, was World Vice Champion Ronald Volker racing for his Japanese sponsors Yokomo. In qualifying it was Yokomo driver Takehiro Yamauchi that stuck it on pole ahead of Volker in 2nd with Hayato Matsuzaki making it three Yokomos at the front. In the 3 leg finals Ronald was able to make a clean pass on Yamauchi in both the first and 2nd final to take 2 wins and sew up the title with 1 leg spare. Takehiro would claim the runner spot, and highest place Japanese driver, with Matsuzaki taking 3rd. Ronald becomes the 2nd German to win the Japanese National title after World Champion Marc Rheinard took the win back in 2007.

Image: Xenon [xenon.ne.jp]

November 1, 2009

Kyosho Inferno GT2 VE

Seen at the Tokyo Hobby Show last month, Kyosho have announced that the Inferno GT2 VE is coming soon. It seems that the car will be sold as an electric car under the VE label and current GT or GT2 owners can convert their car from nitro to electric using the new 1/8th universal Inferno brushless conversion kit.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

October 31, 2009

Team Solar 4mm Kyosho V-One RRR chassis

Team Solar have been in contact to tell us about their new special 4mm chassis plate for the Kyosho V-One RRR 1/10th scale car. Made from US 4mm 7075-T6 aluminium it has been strategically CNC machined to lower the centre of gravity while retaining stiffness in the appropriate areas and then hard anodized for extra durability. Also fits the Kyosho V-One SR.

Source: Team Solar