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New Yokomo Bodie - Reported by SaM on 31 August 2008

found this on groovy drift. Said Yokomo are making the Bee*R 324R skyline from the d1gp. Sould be released at end of August

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Tech Racing Aluminum 7 Point Roll Cage - Reported by nikolaz01 on 27 August 2008

I got this from: http://driftercentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2100

I Purchased this from genki @ $35aud with a few other goodies. I will post it up when i receive it.

Tech Racing have this great looking rollcage,

was scheduled for release, but I can't seem to find em anywhere!

more details when available......this text from the techracing site:

7月9日発送予定 Shipping scheduled July 9, 2008

1/10サイズボディーであれば、2ドア・4ドア・ハッチバックなど、 1 / 10 if the body size, two-door, four-door hatchback,
ほとんどのボディーに搭載可能なアルミ製ロールバーです。 Most of the body can be equipped with an aluminum roll bar.

スパルタンな7点式で、まるでボディー内に張り巡らされたジャングルジムを彷彿させます。 Sparta for a 7-point formula, as if to run throughout the body reminiscent of the jungle.
材質はアルミ製で高級感があり、リアルな質感で雰囲気タップリです。 Luxurious materials are aluminum, and realistic textures TAPPURI atmosphere.

注意：ボディー剛性は上がりません。 Note:上がりませんthe body stiffness. 操縦者の保護はできません。 Protection of the pilot.

定価　2500円品番　TE0016 Part No. 2,500 yen price TE0016

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News update: August 22 - Reported by genki on 22 August 2008

A favourite for old school rims Surging are at it again with the release of Hayashi Street Type CR Rims.......awesome :)

Also for those M-Chassis grippers Speed Way Pal have a new tyre out. Kamikaze Slick Mini 37 tyres are available seperately or premounted.

From HPI Racing come RAYS GRAM LIGHTS 57S-PRO wheels, due out next month they will be available in Chrome, Chrome/ Gold and Chrome/ Black in the usual 3mm, 6mm and 9mm offsets

Comments: 5

Genki DoriDori Giveaway: August / RCD1 - Reported by genki on 1 August 2008

Welcome to the Genki DoriDori Giveaway Round 2.

This giveaway will rotate around the Australian Drift forums and is open to all Australian residents. To get the chance to win a great prize simply see where the current giveaway is and leave your name in the thread. While your there say hello and get to know some RC Drifters from around Australia and see how it is done elsewhere. Below is the list of sites currently involved, they appear in order of "hosting" the competition. As new products come out randomly the comp will not be monthly but as makers release goods, so check around the forums, get involved and have fun.

http://www.rcd1.org
http://www.sydneyrcdrifters.com
http://www.brizdrift.org
http://www.eastcoastdrift.net
http://ausdrift.net/

Giveaway is taking place on:

So got to >>>> http://www.rcd1.org to enter ;)

Genki DoriDori is giving away the new ABC Hobby Lancer Evolution III Body ([color=#FF00FF]postage is to be paid by the winner: $25AUD. If you are not willing to pay postage please do not enter[/color]).

If you are impatient then you can purchase them right here >>>>>>>> ABC Hobby Lancer Evolution III Body <<<< COMING SOON

How do you enter, simply leaving a message in the competiton thread on http://www.rcd1.org.
Say hi or whatever and the winner will be randomly picked.

Tooooooooooooo easy.

Comp will end August 26th (Japan time)!

Conditions:
[size=9]Please note you can only enter once.
Posting twice will lead to automatic exclusion from the competition, reposting will result in exclusion from further comps.
You must be residing in Australia to claim the prize.
At all times please respect the other forums, you are a guest so follow their rules and everyone will get along.
If at anytime a member is disrespectful on another forum this may/ will result in your home forum being disqualified from hosting the competiton, so be nice ;)
All prizes are not redeemable for cash.
Prize is not negotiable.
Prize includes shipping.

This post is not to be modified by anyone other than myself. If this this post is anyway modified, changed etc for any reason the competition will be removed from this site and will no longer be valid to participate.
If for any reason there is a problem please email or PM me ;)

Rules may be subject to change without notice.[/size]

Comments: 4

Tamiya R35 release in Japan - Reported by dorifto on 26 July 2008

This is not my body so please take note

Ok everyone knows that Tamiya Japan has recently released the TT01E R35 GTR kit, well some people are fast onto it and heres one i found while looking for various items

Guess it's going to be a massive frenzy when the body is released, much like the Z-Tune R34

Comments: 10

New Tamiya TB-03 - Reported by Dingo@Sniper on 24 July 2008

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New from Tamiya is the TB-03 with a 416 front end and alot of upgrades from the TB-02

Born for the Circuit - TB-03 】　Equipped with many race-use parts as standard, the TB-03 also features a longitudinally-mounted motor and shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain with 3-piece propeller shaft. The bathtub frame has an integrated motor cooling duct to enhance motor performance as well. The suspension is made up of TRF416 front and rear uprights, short reversible suspension arms, and the unique front inboard layout, giving fans a highly evolved 4WD chassis.

Specs.
Specifications 】　●Length: 435mm､, Width:191mm, Height: 104mm　●Wheelbase: 257mm　●Tread: (Front/Rear) 165mm　●Motor: Type RS540　●Drivetrain: Shaft-driven 4WD　●Diff Gear: (Front/Rear) Ball diff　●Steering Rod: 3-piece　●Suspension: (Front/Rear) Double wishbone　●Dampers: (Front/Rear) CVA Oil damper mini　●Gear Ratio: 7.09 :1　●Tire Width/Diameter: (Front/Rear) 24mm/64mm　●Speed Controller: ESC (separately available)

Uprights
Front and rear uprights are taken from the high-end TRF416 and have 1050 size ball bearings.
Inboard Front Suspension.
Dampers are acuated via pushrods and rocker arms and the setup enables mounting of low-nose bodies

Suspension Arms
Short reversible suspension arms reduce chassis roll and enable minute settings adjustments

2-piece motor cover make exchanging pinion gear a breeze

Underbody
Integrated cooling duct as well as aluminum motor mount effectively dissipate heat

Upgrades could fit TB-02, the metal diff looks good.

■ITEM 54052 （OP.1052）
TB-03 Aluminum Universal Propeller Shaft

■ITEM 54056
TB-03 Aluminum Differential Joint Set

■ITEM 54057
TB-03 Front One-Way Unit

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Genki DoriDori Giveaway: July/Ausdrift - Reported by genki on 11 July 2008

Welcome to the Genki DoriDori Giveaway.

This giveaway will rotate around the Australian Drift forums and is open to all Australian residents. To get the chance to win a great prize simply see where the current giveaway is and leave your name in the thread. While your there say hello and get to know some RC Drifters from around Australia and see how it is done elsewhere. Below is the list of sites currently involved, they appear in order of "hosting" the competition. As new products come out randomly the comp will not be monthly but as makers release goods, so check around the forums, get involved and have fun.

http://ausdrift.net/
http://www.rcd1.org
http://www.sydneyrcdrifters.com
http://www.brizdrift.org
http://www.eastcoastdrift.net

First Giveaway is taking place on:

So got to >>>> http://ausdrift.net/ to enter ;)

Genki DoriDori is giving away one set of the new Yokomo Work Emotion XC8 Wheels
# 26mm Width
# 52mm Diameter
# 4mm Offset

If you are impatient then you can purchase them right here >>>>>>>> Yokomo Work Emotion XC8 Wheels

How do you enter, simply leaving a message in the competiton thread on http://ausdrift.net/.
Say hi or whatever and the winner will be randomly picked.

Tooooooooooooo easy.

Comp will end July 31st (Japan time)!

[size=9]Conditions:
Please note you can only enter once.
Posting twice will lead to automatic exclusion from the competition, reposting will result in exclusion from further comps.
You must be residing in Australia to claim the prize.
At all times please respect the other forums, you are a guest so follow their rules and everyone will get along.
If at anytime a member is disrespectful on another forum this may/ will result in your home forum being disqualified from hosting the competiton, so be nice ;)
All prizes are not redeemable for cash.
Prize is not negotiable.
Prize includes shipping.

This post is not to be modified by anyone other than myself. If this this post is anyway modified, changed etc for any reason the competition will be removed from this site and will no longer be valid to participate.
If for any reason there is a problem please email or PM me ;)

Rules may be subject to change without notice.[/size]

Comments: 4

NEW: Yokomo Work Emotion XC8 Wheels - Reported by genki on 4 July 2008

Yokomo have a new rim released and it is the Work Emotion XC8 Wheels which look to be for the Bee☆R B324R due out in the near future.

Look familiar?

Looking forward to the body, HPI have these rims cover with colour options ;)

Comments: 2

350Z Nismo Tamiya - Reported by hobworlddrft on 4 July 2008

Surprised noone added this yet as it makes such a pretty drifter.

Tamiya Quotes:

Newly designed TT-01 type E chassis features brand new A Parts and D Parts.
A Parts (Uprights) are made of a polycarbonate plastic material.
D Parts (Upper deck, motor cover, etc.) are made of a fiberglass-reinforced nylon material.
Improved steering linkage design features TA05 steering posts for sharper steering response.
Completely new upper deck enhances chassis rigidity and mimics Tamiya�s high-level race- spec machines.
Upper deck also features a convenient transponder mount to further encourage fans to go to their local track and experience R/C racing.
4WD shaft-driven bathtub chassis with coil spring damped, 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension and sealed front and rear gearboxes.
Nissan Fairlady Z Version NISMO body is accurately reproduced with lightweight polycarbonate.
Includes ESC (TEU-101BK), Type 540 motor, and LEDs for headlights and tail lights.
Wide variety of Option Parts are separately available to customize your machine

And for RRP $299 awesome value, with the user just having to add drift tyres and aluminium shaft

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New Stuff: Schumacher mi3.5!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Reported by jaym on 3 July 2008

[size=18][color=violet]OMG I NEED NEW UNDIES![/color][/size]

The new Mi3.5, fast and efficient, a superb handling touring car, based on the hugely successful Mi3 which has won countless races and championships all over the world.

The Mi3.5 has been further refined and lightened and is now available with the new lightweight diff mounts, 摘U� chassis and top deck.

The Mi3.5 enables the racer to set up their car with every adjustment possible. Now factory assembled it saves you time even before it takes on the opposition.

The Mi3.5 also offers you more choice, from the awesomely specified Mi3.5 PRO with full carbon fibre and titanium, available in 5 or 6 cell versions or the more durable Mi3.5 RACE (6 cell) using Schumacher痴 famous S1 carbon composite material.

Features :

* New - Cars now assembled ready to use - New -
* New - Improved 5 or 6 cell carbon fibre chassis option & 薦U� Top Deck - New -
* New - Improved Lightweight diff mounts - New -
* New - Shock cap for improved shock bleeding and rebound options - New -
* New - Improved CV drive shafts with thinner bones and spring steel axle - New
* New - Front hub carrier with improved ackerman tuning options - New -
* New - Medium Flex wishbones for increased traction and better impact absorption - New -
* Fully adjustable, suspension geometry, wheelbase, caster, camber, roll centre, track width, ackerman, droop, anti dive, anti squat, front toe in/out, ride height and much more.
* Efficient transmission with twin Kevlar belts and precision CNC pulleys.
* Alloy eccentric adjusters for optimum belt tension. Easy diff height adjustment to allow changes in drive shaft plunge.
* This can be used to increase or decrease traction.
* Industry first static layshaft with ultra low rotating mass gear pulley assembly.
* Quick release diffs � Just 2 screws!!
* Super easy to work on design.
* Symmetrical chassis layout with few screws minimises tweak.
* Alloy CV drive shafts with spring steel axles and low friction blades.
* Stiff 3mm shock towers with optimised shock positions.
* Lightweight machined diff pulley, Ceramic diff balls, aerospace thrust bearing.
* Heavy duty front spool with CNC pulley.
* Twin pivot block design allows infinite adjustment of roll centres, toe-in, anti-squat, and track width on front and rear.
* New twin axis inner camber links for infinite camber link height and length adjustment.
* Fully adjustable steering including Velocity Ratio, Ackermann Angle and Ackerman Rate.
* Lightweight foam bumper.
* Spring steel suspension pins.
* Purple alloy M3 and M4 nuts.
* Battery fixing with tape or optional battery strap.
* Speed secret parts available to fine tune to all track conditions.

Pro only specs

* Titanium Turnbuckles.
* Ultra Low Anti roll bars.
* Ultra smooth Nickel-Teflon plated threaded alloy shock absorbers for extreme smoothness and durability.
* 2mm Aerospace carbon fibre chassis and top deck with optimised flex.

Race only specs

* S1 chassis and top deck with optimised flex.
* Spring steel turnbuckles
* Simplified shock design for ease of use

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