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September 7, 2021

Yokomo BD10F competition FWD touring car

Yokomo have introduced their new BD10F competition FWD touring car, which utilises the components from their BD10 touring car and realises the optimum weight distribution for FWD drive. The bulkhead and suspension arm are the same as the BD10LC, but it is a pure competition FWD touring car that has been converted to FWD by changing the main chassis and motor mount. The dedicated weights on the front and the position of the motor near the front ensure the traction required when accelerating. They have managed to eliminate the excessive steering response due to the weight increase, by changing the Ackerman ratio with the long bell crank. At the rear, in addition to the Axon shock that has a reputation for smooth operation, a mass damper that is simple but has a high effect of canceling vibration is adopted, and the rear grip is increased to prevent stall when cornering. Of course, there are some optional parts for BD10 that have been released so far that can be shared, and running costs can be reduced, including the sharing of consumable parts.

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September 7, 2021

Arena world spec progressive HPS springs

New from Arena are these ‘world spec’ progressive HPS (2.5~3.0) 19.5mm springs. Made by Yokomo, they help to supply more traction on power and reduced roll for more stable acceleration, they are suitable for both the front & rear. Made to work with many 1/10 touring cars such as the MTC-2, IF14-2, T4, BD10, X20 and more.

Source: Arena [rcmarket.com.hk]

September 7, 2021

Dimitris Ioannidis crowned Mod TC Greek Champion

Last weekend the second round of the 2021 Greek Nats in Touring Modified and Stock classes took place in the fast but also technical track of Modelodromio Patras. In the Modified class, Dimitris Ioannidis (Awesomatix) took pole position in front of Filippos Isaakidis (Tamiya) and Kostas Sidiropoulos (Mugen Seiki). Ioannidis was able to capitalise on his TQ spot winning the first 2 legs against title rival Isaakidis awarding him the overall win and securing his 1st in this class and 3rd overall Greek Championship with one race remaining in the 2021 championship having already won the first 2 races.

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September 7, 2021

Tamiya Super Avante aluminium steering options

Tamiya have added 3 new steering hop up options for the upcoming Super Avante. All 3 are made from aluminium, anodised blue and include bearings and include a new steering bridge, steering arms and crank arm with the aim of removing flex in the steering system and providing a much crisper feeling when you turn the wheels.

View the other new items here

September 6, 2021

Branson & Murray win Rd4 while Jefferies secures title

The Cotswolds track hosted round four of the BRCA Touring Car series, a venue popular with UK drivers with a great layout and a good mix of fast and slow corners. Coming into this round the modified championship looked well within the grasp of Xray driver Olly Jefferies, given the way the points are allocated Jefferies would need just one more A final win to retain his modified title but there was strong opposition in his way from the likes of Chris Grainger, Kyle Branson and Zak smith, all four drivers had shown good speed in testing and this one looked hard to call.

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September 6, 2021

T-Works MP10 & MP10 TKI2 front & rear shock towers

T-Works release two sets of front and rear shock towers for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 and MP10 TKI2. Both sets of towers for the two different cars have been machined from high quality 5mm thick carbon fibre and come supplied with short shock standoffs. Also supplied with the necessary fasteners to mount the towers and shocks.

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September 6, 2021

NathoBuilds carbon fibre wire clips

NathoBuilds have released this pair of carbon fibre wire clips, which are a great way to keep your wiring organised and looking trick. Available in 2 versions, for 2 and 3 wire pairs, they clip over both 12 awg and 13 awg wires to keep them neat and tidy. Each package includes 2 wire clips.

View the 2-wire version here

September 6, 2021

BRCA 1/8 Circuit Halifax Rd5 – Report

The British weather played a big part in the latest round of the 1/8 Circuit series hosted at the newly resurfaced Halifax circuit in the north of the UK recently. A bumper entry was in for the weekend’s racing with both nitro and electric classes competing. The electric class gaining popularity again with many newcomers and returning drivers attracted to the class. Saturday saw heavy rain with most drivers not going onto the track for timed practice. Sunday started similarly with rain fall and standing water on the track, it was to be a day of tricky conditions and a mostly damp track which never really fully dried. Qualifying was to come down to one round where conditions were somewhat better so pressure was on drivers to ensure they got a respectable time in.

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