Good ol' American Muscle! TC6 Factory Team

Team Ass. (best abbreviated name ever) has dropped a doozy of a touring car. The TC3 was a great car. I have one that, surprise, doesn't get driven. I am allergic to SAE hardware. I have some gold pan RC10's to help me but I have a strong urge to convert them. This is the new TC6 Factory Team. Look, drool, love.

TC6 Factory Team

The RC10TC6 Factory Team kit is the newest edition to the family and legacy of competitive, high performance 4WD touring cars by Team Associated. Designed to take full advantage of all the latest technological advances made in 1:10 scale electronics, the TC6 has been optimized to use all of the benefits offered by brushless motor systems and LiPo batteries. The engineers behind the doors of Area 51 have been hard at work developing the TC6 to blend the best qualities of high performance and adjustability without sacrificing durability or ease of maintenance.

The TC6 takes the same suspension components from the TC5R before it and adds many new features, making it even better. For improved weight distribution, the TC6 motor mount has been moved 13mm closer to the chassis center line and the spur gear has been lowered 5mm compared to the TC5. These changes result in a more centralized mass and lower center of gravity for the TC6 chassis. The servo mounting holes are slotted to not only accommodate different servos but also to optimize the position of the servo mass.

The TC6 includes the Factory Team VCS3 shock package that features hard-anodized threaded shock bodies with bottom-loaded seals. The VCS3 shocks are super smooth and have an increased stroke for more up-travel at the wheels, all adding up to more consistent overall traction.

An updated steering system with additional Ackermann options and an improved steering input rate gives the TC6 more consistent handling. Blue titanium turnbuckles come with new ballcup eyelets for easier access to the ball studs.
These are only a few of the many refinements that can be found in the RC10TC6 Factory Team kit - making it yet another Champion by Design!
Release: October 2010

Features

• Chassis optimized for LiPo batteries and brushless motors
• Motor moved 13mm in toward the chassis center, and spur gear lowered 5mm from TC5
• Servo mounting slots to ensure proper fit of multiple servos
• Symmetrical bulkheads utilized throughout the TC6 chassis
• Updated steering system featuring more Ackermann options for improved steering input rate, resulting in more consistent handling
• VCS3 shock with hard-anodized threaded shock bodies that feature bottom-loaded seals and additional stroke for more up-travel at the wheels
• Long upper camber link option for increased corner speed
• Easy-access suspension arm mounting screws thread into bulkheads
• Titanium turnbuckles with new ballcup eyelets for easy access to ball stud
• Hard-anodized diff outdrives for low wear and long life
• 20 precision ball bearings
• Cross-compatibility with TC5 suspension components
• Hardened steel CVAs with cross-pin retaining clips
• Front and rear anti-roll bars included
• Belt drive with adjustable differential heights and belt tension

Vehicle Specifications

Power Source: Electric
Terrain: On-Road
Body Style: Touring Car
Scale Size: 1:10 Scale
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 381mm (15in)
Width: 190mm (7.48in)
Wheelbase: 255mm (10.04in)
Weight: 1330g (2.93 lbs)
Internal
Gear Ratio: 2.0:1
Drive: 4WD
* This vehicle comes as a kit and must be fully assembled by the user. Electronics and/or an engine/motor may be required.

Required to Complete

• 1:10 scale electric motor
• 1:10 scale electronic speed control
• 7.4V LiPo, 6.0V LiFe
• Battery charger (suited for, and particular to, one of the batteries mentioned above)
• 2-channel surface transmitter, and its batteries
• 2-channel receiver
• steering servo
• 1:10 scale (190mm) Lexan® touring car body
• Lexan®-specific spray paint for body
• 1:10 scale rubber or foam touring car tires

Idea Stealing Number 2

Look at this! More and more RC bodies are coming with headlight buckets. Some look alright some look not so much. This is a slick little idea for those bodies without chrome plated light buckets. The idea is you go to your local craft store and buy some adhesive metallic film. Cut it to fit in your light buckets and viola! instant awesome. This effect could also be had with transparent colored film and chrome buckets.

Alex Racing Invented the TA05VDF Before Tamiya

OK I was looking at the Tamiya TA05VDF the other day and was hit by a strange deja vu. I felt like I saw it before. Well it turns out I did. Back in the day in an old issue of RCCA they had a sneak peek at the Club Enthuse 4. That car had a front motor and belt drive.

The theory back then was simple, put more weight on the front end and get more steering. Anyhow, not many of these cars made it over here to the states so we are mostly unfamiliar with it. I can't get any specs on it other than these pics.

The story doesn't end there. The guy who made it started a company called Alex Racing. They kept the design and first did a re-release of it called the Alex CE-1000. That went so well they had another re-release called the CER D08 TX Version with SSG and cool colors. This chassis looks sweet and I want one now. Among so many other things...

Alex Racing CE-1000

You gotta love Japanese to English translations.

You answer to the demand of the drift user and reissue it limits sell CLUB Enthuse 4. 5 years than start of sale. It is becoming boom of these days, the CLUB Enthuse 4 which comes to the point of with again receiving attention ‘ the drift ‘ with. The chassis style which adopts the front midship in the drift car shows the highest performance. With alec sleigh singing design the user way you answered to the demand of reissue and you came to the point of this each time doing limitation production. As for the number of limitations 30. The alumite becomes sale only of the blue.

Tamiya M06 First Pic!

I was going to write about something else but then I saw this and decided to be the first to bring you an actual pic. I have to guess that they are still sticking with a December release for the M06-PRO.

Tamiya is proud to announce the release of the M-06 PRO Chassis. This RR (Rear Motor, Rear Wheel Drive) chassis is a completely new design and features a bathtub chassis with a low center of gravity and optimum balance. The M-06 PRO chassis has excellent rear end stability and overall controllability and is a vast improvement over the previous generation M-04.

Comes fully loaded with Option Parts

• Item 54179 M-05 Ball Bearing Set
• Item 53642 5mm Alu. Ball Connector (Blue)
• Item 42168 Touring Car Short Spring Set (Black)
• Item 54000 Hi-Torque Servo Saver (Black)
• Item 54121 Alu. Horn for Hi-Torque Servo Saver
• Item 54195 M-05 Alu. Turnbuckle Steering Rod
• Item 54193 M-05 Alu. Steering Post
• Item 54192 M-05 Alu. Steering Link
• Item 50746 CVA Super Mini Shock Unit Set (Clear)
• Item 53539 5.5mm Alu. Spacer Set
• Item 53456 TA04 Turnbuckle Upper Arm Set
• Item 53159 4mm Anodized Flange Lock Nuts (Blue)

Specs & Features

• 1/10 R/C assembly model kit.Three adjustable Wheelbase Lengths (210mm/225mm/239mm).
• The battery is longitudinally placed for optimum chassis balance.
• The M-06 comes equipped with the same gear ratios as the M-05.
• 8-spoke white wheels and 60D tires included.

Compatible with a variety of Body Parts Sets for M-Chassis machines such as:

• 51402 1/10 Scale R/C Honda S800 Racing Body Parts Set
• 51420 1/10 Scale R/C Alpine A110 Body Parts Set

Tamiya Releases More OMG

The new TA05 looks rad with a set of pink Skyways. The Endless 370Z looks unfortunate. The 240Z is love at first sight. There has been talk that the touring car segment is fading. People are saying it has "teched" itself out of the reach of normal hobbyists. I can't disagree. I think one problem is that most of us just stopped playing in parking lots. When you're zipping around a parking lot with a few friends its fun. It doesn't matter if you're running the latest and greatest or an old reliable. The other problem is the automotive culture in general is seeing a dip in popularity as well. Remember RC cars are scale models. Without a strong "car lust" people are less inclined to build scale models of them. While other manufacturers abandon one segment to chase another, Tamiya will buck the trends and make awesome kits forever. I hope.

RC TA05v.2 R Chassis Kit - TA05v2 Item #84159

TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) uses their 4-time world championship-winning knowledge to create this 2-belt driven 4WD TA05 ver.II R Chassis Kit. This machine features a narrow chassis frame and 4-wheel double wishbone suspension with IFS setup and also includes a full range of race-spec high-performance tune-up parts.

Specs & Features:

• Overall length: 363mm
• Overall Width: 187mm
• Wheelbase: 257mm

MainTune-Up Parts:

• 53894 TA05 Carbon Reinforced A Parts (Bulkhead)
• 54031 TA05-IFS Carbon Reinforced F Parts (Hub Carrier 4�)
• 54196 TA05 ver.II Carbon Reinforced K Parts (Stiffener)
• 53928 Short Reversible Suspension Arm
• 51333 TRF416 E Parts (Rear Upright)
• 51332 TRF416 C Parts (Front Upright)
• 53991 TA05-IFS Carbon Reinforced N Parts
• 51000 Hi-Torque Servo Saver (Black)
• 54145 TB-03 EX Urethane Bumper
• 54170 TA05 ver.II Low Friction Drive Belt (342mm)
• 54078 44mm Swing Shafts
• 54077 44mm Lightweight Rear Swing Shafts (Blue)
• 54076 TB-03 Wheel Axles
• 53500 Cross Joints For Assembly Universal Shaft Set
• 54071 TB-03 Aluminum Suspension Mount (1C)
• 54073 TB-03 Aluminum Suspension Mount (1E)
• 42102 TRF Special Damper (Hard Black Coating)
• 54174 TA05 ver.II Separate Suspension Mounts (1C-1XC)
• 54172 TA05 ver.II Separate Suspension Mounts (1A-1XA)
• Front & Rear Stabilizers
• New Aluminum Center Motor Plate

Total Hop up MSRP Value $380.00

RC Endless 370Z - TT01ED Item #58474

Famous Japanese brake parts manufacturer Endless adopted a fine-tuned Nissan 370Z as their official car. The car is adorned with their own stylish blue livery which also features panther drawings.

A wide variety of Option Parts are separately available to further customize your machine:

• Item 53937 Tamiya LED Light Control Unit (TLU-02)
• Item 54059 TT-01 Type-E Carbon Damper Stay (Front)
• Item 54060 TT-01 Type-E Carbon Damper Stay (Rear)

Specs & Features:

• 1/10 R/C assembly model kit.
• The polycarbonate body depicts the cool form of the 370Z.
• Normal wheelbase: 257mm.-24mm medium narrow silver metal-plated wheels (offset +2) are included.
• Super Driftech tires (24mm width) included.
• Based on the lightweight TT-01D Type-E Chassis for effortless assembly.
• 4WD shaft driven bathtub chassis with 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension and sealed front and rear differential gearboxes.
• Drift spec modifications include tuned suspension, RS-540 sport-tuned motor, aluminum heat sink, CVA mini shock dampers (Super Mini), and adjustable upper arms.
• LEDs to depict headlights (white) and taillights (red) are included.

RC Datsun 240Z Drift Spec - TT01ED Item #58473

The Datsun 240Z, which is famously known in Japan as the Fairlady Z, was developed for the international market with sporty performance, a reasonable price, and superb comfort among collectors & Enthusiasts! The 240Z still remains a greatly popular machine even today.
Specs & Features

• 1/10 R/C assembly model kit.
• The polycarbonate body depicts the street version 240Z. (Light pod parts included.)
• Short wheelbase: 251mm.
• 24mm medium narrow silver metal-plated wheels (offset +2) are included.
• Super Driftech tires (24mm width) included.
• Based on the TT-01D Type-E Chassis.
• 4WD shaft driven bathtub chassis with 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension and sealed front and rear differential gearboxes.
• Drift spec modifications include tuned suspension, RS-540 sport-tuned motor, aluminum heat sink, CVA mini shock dampers (Super Mini), and adjustable upper arms.
• LEDs to depict headlights (white) and taillights (red) are included.
• A wide variety of Option Parts are separately available to further customize your machine.