Archive for August, 2007

Aug-25-2007

Body Tuning by HPI Racing

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Now available from HPI Racing is the GT Wing Set (Type C) for drift cars and touring cars. The GT Wing has an aerodynamic “3D” shape that is popular on real drift cars, and is molded from durable and lightweight black nylon. Included in the package are two different types of mounts and angled shims that allow the wing angle to be adjusted to fit a wide variety of body styles, plus all of the necessary mounting hardware.

#85612 GT WING SET (TYPE C / 10TH SCALE / BLACK)
$8.00

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Add some bling to make your car stand out from the crowd with the HPI Body Tuner Kit. You get a large diameter chrome muffler, a realistic front intercooler, and 3 different kinds of side view mirrors. The radiator and muffler include molded nylon mounts that keep them firmly attached and allow you to adjust the location and angle. Bolt on your choice of 3 different side mirror styles and you’re ready for action! This set can be used on most drift cars and touring cars. Mounting hardware is included.

#85613 Body Tuner Kit Type A
$12.00


Posted under New Stuffs
Aug-25-2007

TB02 Drift Spec

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Tamiya designers were let loose on the shaft-driven TB-02 chassis and the result is this limited edition full-blown drifting machine. The TB-02D features a plethora of special parts, all included to give fans an exciting R/C drifting experience.

About the Model

* Shaft-driven 4WD TB-02 chassis features durable bathtub frame and longitudinally-mounted motor.
* The following parts have been added to distinguish the TB-02D from the normal spec chassis. New 24mm wide Drift Tires Motor Heat Sink (blue) TRF Special Damper (Hard Black Coating) Aluminum Propeller Shaft (blue) On-Road Tuned Hard Spring Set 5-Spoke Metal Plated Wheels Aluminum Motor Heat Sink (blue) TB-02 Urethane Bumper S Sport-tuned Motor Newly designed body stickers Special Carrying Case


Posted under New Stuffs
Aug-21-2007

Round 6 Summary

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Round 6
Location: Speedtech RC
Date: August 18, 2007
Weather: Super hot

The heat was scorching, but it didn’t stop our drivers from putting up with the high summer temperatures to compete in the sixth and final round of the 2007 Drift Showdown points series. We returned to the location of our first ever competition at Speedtech RC in Walnut, CA. Everything was on the line this time, as this was the last chance for drivers to make or break the top 3 in overall standings for the grand prizes. Along with the usual festivities, Andrew @ HPI came out with a display booth, and even Thad @ HPI came to defend his Class-S win from Round 5. Many of our Class-B drivers not in the running for the top 3 positions elected to bump themselves up to Class-A, which was a noble decision on their part - obviously to help raise their level of driving by competing against higher-skilled drifters.

Read the event summary here.


Posted under Event Related
Aug-16-2007

New Tamiya Z4 Coupe (TT-01)

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The BMW Z4 first made its debut in 2002 as the replacement for the earlier Z3 roadster. A few years later, the coupe version was unveiled, and it wasn�t long before BMW�s M Division went to work turning it into a full-fledged racing car. The result was the stylish BMW Z4 M Coupe Racing, which Tamiya now brings to you as the newest addition to their ever-expanding lineup of electric R/C cars on the reliable TT-01 chassis

Forum thread link: click here.


Posted under New Stuffs
Aug-9-2007

Expanding RC DriftClub Staff

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We’re looking to expand our online staff. The first year has been good for us and the community (you people) who made RC DriftClub what it is today. We’d like to continue this success, but one thing Dave, Oliver and I learned so far is that it takes a lot of work - from shooting all the cool pictures, to making videos, to running events. That said, we’re looking to add a few enthusiastic, dedicated people to our online staff. For more details, click here. (Yes, the N.O.B. pic is random, but he’s the greatest, he’s my favorite driver, and I’m the one posting this story LOL)


Posted under DriftClub News