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.
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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Arrowmax have released these new suspension pivot balls for the Mugen MTX-5. Made from CNC Machined premium titanium, they are strong yet lightweight and help reduce weight at the extremities of the car. Sold in a pack of 6 pieces.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Team Associated have released a ceramic ball bearing set for the TC6 electric touring car. Included are a total of 14 driveline bearings to improve performance by reducing drag and increasing longevity. The bearings are also sold in pairs with 6x10x3mm, 10x15x4mm standard and 4x8x3mm flanged bearings available.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
The TP1430C is a powerful and advanced multi-chemistry charger, discharger and balancing system. With up to 1000 watts of total charging power the TP1430C is equipped to charge, discharge and cycle a variety of 1-14S LiPo, LiIon and LiFe (A123) batteries, as well as 1-40 cell NiCd and NiMH along with 6-48V Pb batteries. The built-in 2-14S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell balancer and included balance connector adapter board are readily compatible with Thunder Power balance connectors and the JST-XH balance connectors found on most other batteries. The TP1430C is capable of charging at rates up to 30 amps offering the ability to charge many of the latest-generation LiPo batteries at ultra-fast rates up to 6C and beyond. Other features include built-in data monitoring and internal resistance measurement, plus the ability to use a standard USB cable to install future firmware updates available for free download from the company’s website.
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CSO have released these optional shock bodies for Mugen’s MTX-5 and MRX-5 chassis. The parts are CNC machined from high-quality 7075 T6 aluminium for reduced chance of breakage during racing and are hard coated for a smooth movement of the shock’s piston.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
T.O.P. Racing got in touch to show us a new option part for the Sabre FD Mini chassis in the form of CNC-machined aluminium steering hubs. The parts are specially designed to suit the car’s steering geometry, improve strength and make maintenance easier as the number of steering parts is reduced. Using the aluminium steering hubs also improve the heat dissipation to reduce the front tyre temperature.
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