We strongly recommend using #106210 HUDY Graphite Grease for the drive shaft coupling, especially for the front drive shafts. When the coupling is not greased it may cause wheel vibration when full steering is used.
. Therefore it is very important to grease the couplings very often in order to remove wheel vibrations.
. When building the drive shafts, start by greasing the coupling and inserting it into the shaft as shown.
. Then install pin into the drive axle in order to connect the drive axle to the shaft.
. It is very important to use thread lock for the hex screw, otherwise the screw may unscrew. Use only a small amount of medium-grade (blue) thread lock on the screw.
. After applying threadlock to the screw, install the screw as shown. Remove any excess threadlock.
Source: teamxray.com
▼Tamiya Fair 2007 was held from November 23rd to November 24th, and 33,000 visitors came to pack Shizuoka City’s Twin Messe convention center. This year was the 9th year in which Tamiya Fair was held, and the theme was “A Hobby Festival for All to Enjoy.” Not only were visitors able to see exciting new Tamiya products, they were also able to take part in various fun events and shop for special event-only items.
▼Tamiya Fair was housed in both the North and South Halls of the Twin Messe Shizuoka. In the North hall, 58 drivers from all across Japan and 14 drivers from Europe, America, and Asia competed in the prestigious Tamiya World Championship R/C races on a custom-made indoor circuit. In addition, the Shizuoka Prefecture Model Club Joint Exposition showcased the masterpieces of local model builders, and visitors were also treated to displays featuring actual race cars the GT300 class WILLCOM ADVAN Vemac 408R.
▼The South Hall featured many hands-on events in conjunction with the “Fuji-no-Kuni Shizuoka Prefecture Traffic Safety Fair.” These events were tailored for many of our younger visitors, with the Mini 4WD Magnum GP 2007 attracting over 400 participants and the Junior Cup featuring 380 elementary school-aged racers. Nearby was the dramatic combat of the R/C Tank Owners’ Meeting, Dangun Racer Building Corner, Robocraft Hands-On Corner, Accessory-Making Corner, as well as the lively R/C Demonstration Corner.
▼Tamiya Fair 2007 was a tremendous success, but we have more exciting plans in store for 2008, so please come again next year!
Source: tamiya.com
The famous EFRA Grand Prix in Prague for touring cars 2007 took place during November. This event has attracted more and more attention in recent years and is now the most popular touring car race in the Eastern part of Europe. In addition to the large amount of national and local drivers, top drivers from all over Europe joined the race which is held in the capital of Czech Republic. Steen Graversen, Martin Hudy, Steven Weiss, Dirk Wischnewski, Hupo Hönigl and Andreas Myrberg are just a few names worth mentioning.
After 5 qualification runs on Saturday, the starting grid for racing Sunday showed as follows: Martin Hudy on pole in front of Steen Graversen and Andreas Myrberg on 3rd.
The first A Main saw Martin Hudy with a really well handling car at the front of the pack. He took a strong win in front of Steen Graversen and had a perfect run, as he was the only driver to be able to reach 24 laps in one run.
The second final was more thrilling as the audience could witness some really close racing action at the top. Just seconds after the start, Martin Hudy dropped back to 4th place due to a traction roll. The Danish driver Graversen took advantage of this mistake and stole the lead. A lead which he kept all the way to the finish line, to finish 1st in front of Hudy, the local hero Michal Bok and German driver Steven Weiss. Hudy and Graversen were now tied on the same points, one 1st and one 2nd place. Now it was all down to the last and deciding final.
The 3rd and final race was perhaps the most thrilling one to watch. Hudy and Graversen both had a great start. Hudy tried everything to keep Graversen behind him and drove the curves as tight as possible. After racing side-by-side for many laps, Hudy dropped back to place 4 because of a minor accident. Steen Graversen passed him and secured his 2nd victory as well as the overall win at the EFRA grand prix in Prague 2007.
The track layout in Prague was very technical. Therefore you need not only good power but also very good throttle feeling. Exactly for this reason, all the A Main drivers relied on Brushless power. In addition to this, 7 out of 10 finalists used the LRP SPHERE Competition TC-Spec.
Source: lrp-electronic.com
Main Target
As a special part manufacturer as Option Team, always connected with competitions, a World Championship title is the main target.
Furthermore, if the final standings is with 6 of your drivers in the first places… then success become a dream!
2004 World Championship
Furulund – Sweden
This is what happened in 2004 in Sweden, being exactly at Furulund, where official drivers of the Italian factory leaded by French Guillame Vray, dominated the final round of Buggy 1/8 car models World Championship, leaving to the closest contender the seventh place.
On the hard and selective Swedish track, in fact, Option Team drivers took benefit from a lot of Ergal special parts for making stronger the chassis and improving its performances.
A so extraordinary result that left no space to replies, a deserving conclusion to a triumphal race season, enriched by the Italian Championship victory with the strong Tuscan driver Samuele Lenzi and an European Title gone just for a dime.
2006 World Championship
Giacarta
Then confirmation arrived in 2006, with World Championship in Giacarta and the triumph of Mark Parvidis, Kyosho driver all along involved in the Option Team products development.
In that occasion was designed the new dampers with 13 mm body that made unreachable the American driver’s 777 car.
Vele nieuwe Robitronic Scalpel tuning parts, inclusief een 6 cel chassis!
M1B driver, Eugenio Berti, TQ’d and finished 2nd overall in the 1/8 GP Buggy Race Jr. Class in Track Pistoia, Italy last weekend (Dec. 16th).
M1B Turbo driver, Stefano Berna, also participated in the Sr. Class. He unfortunately just missed the podium due to a gear problem during the end of the race.
Source: teammagic.com.tw
New T2’007 Features:
• Build on the highly-successful T2 platform
• US foam-spec edition (#30 0007) and EU rubber-spec edition (#30 0008)
• Super easy to build, maintain, set up, and drive
• Less sensitive to changing track conditions
• World’s lowest top deck and bulkheads.
• Top deck lowered up to 4.5mm compared to T2!!
• Longer top deck design minimizes tweak and makes the car more stable
• New unique XRAY Quick-Saver™ - 5 different Ackermann positions can be set thanks to new adjustable servo saver
• New rear split bulkheads allow more rear flex, and improved rear traction
• World’s lowest ultra-lightweight bulkheads CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
• Horizontal motor mount allows the motor to sit lower.
• Improved drive shaft blades reduce wear rate
• New servo arms and pivot ball allow servo to be moved towards car centerline
• Aluminum self-locking wheel nuts
• Chassis cut-outs under ESC allows extra cooling
• Improved balance by moving the electronics towards the centerline
• New rear upper top deck with two different positions for alu top deck mounting
• Fully compatible with the T2 platform, all spare parts and option parts are direct fit
• EU and US conversion sets available shortly
T2’007 US Foam-Spec Edition — Extra Features:
• US foam-spec edition (#30 0007) specially designed for foam tire racing conditions
• 3.5mm ultra thick solid chassis with milled area’s allow all parts to be mounted ultra-low
• Wide top deck mounted to chassis via aluminum standoffs provides wide, ultra-stable, solid platform. The top deck features different Multi-Flex Technology™ flex points to allow adjustment from stiff to ultra-stiff flex and torsion settings.
• New Extra-Hard foam spec front and rear suspension arms – marked with “XH”
• New front & rear adjustable aluminum ball differentials are CNC-machined from new Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum material with a special hard coating treatment that makes the diff outdrives 30% stronger.
• Light purple and white springs.
• 64P spur gear 116T – extra-hard material, wobble-free design
New T2’007 Rubber-Spec Features:
• EU rubber-spec edition (#30 0008) specially designed for rubber tire racing conditions
• 2.5mm chassis with re-designed XRAY Multi-Flex Technology™ flex points
• New longer narrow top deck with redesigned XRAY Multi-Flex Technology™ flex points
• Standard hard T2 suspension arms
• Front XRAY Multi-Diff™ and rear adjustable ball differential
• Front silver and rear gold racing springs
• 48P spur gear 84T – extra-hard material, wobble-free design
Source: teamxray.com
JConcepts - Cross Hairs - 1/8th Buggy Tire, Blue
Cross Hairs - blue compound
Fits 1/8th buggy wheel
JConcepts - Rulux 1/8th Buggy Wheel
Rulux – 1/8th buggy wheel (available in white and yellow) – 4pc
Direct fit for all 1/8th off-road buggies - 17mm hex fits – all 1/8th buggies
Off-road racing wheels are subjected to the most severe abuse. JConcepts Rulux wheels are designed with racing and bashing in mind. Whether you’re performing under the extreme pressures of racing or bashing, we think your vehicle should also look the best while doing it.
The Rulux wheels spoke design combined with the inner rib detail is the result of rigorous testing by qualified drivers in a variety of conditions. The Rulux wheels also incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process. All Rulux wheels are branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity.
The JConcepts Rulux wheels are available in the 2 most popular color combinations, bright white and fluorescent yellow.
Add the Rulux wheel style to your 1/8th buggy today!
Rulux – 1/8th buggy wheels feature:
*Original JConcepts styling and detail
*4 wheels included per package
*Race inspired design
*Available in bright white and fluorescent yellow
*Half-depth vent holes for 1/8th off-road – complete vent holes for 1/10th off-road
*Durable material
JConcepts - Rulux 1/8th Truggy Wheel
JConcepts – Rulux racing wheels
Rulux – 1/8th buggy wheel (available in white and yellow) – 4 pcs per package
Off-road racing wheels are subjected to the most severe abuse. JConcepts Rulux wheels are designed with racing and bashing in mind. Whether you’re performing under the extreme pressures of racing or bashing, we think your vehicle should also look the best while doing it.
The Rulux wheels spoke design combined with the inner rib detail is the result of rigorous testing by qualified drivers in a variety of conditions. The Rulux wheels also incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process. All Rulux wheels are branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity.
The JConcepts Rulux wheels are available in the 2 most popular color combinations, bright white and fluorescent yellow.
Add the Rulux wheel style to your 1/8th Truck today!
Rulux – 1/8th Truck wheels feature:
* Original JConcepts styling and detail
* 4 wheels included per package
* Race inspired design
* Available in bright white and fluorescent yellow
* Half-depth vent holes for 1/8th off-road
* Durable material
Source:pitwork.co.kr
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