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Friday 24 December 2010

Tamiya TRF 417

This is the 2010 IFMAR ISTC World Championship-winning machine, the TRF417 Chassis Kit. TRF417 was created using valuable race data gained through races with the TRF416 and aims to win the world championship in 2012.

Newly Designed Parts
  • Front/Rear Carbon Damper Stays
  • Front/Rear Aluminum Bulkheads
  • Aluminum Motor Mount
  • Aluminum Center Shaft
  • Aluminum Diff Joint
  • Aluminum Steering Arms and Linkage
  • Diff Plates
  • Wheel Axle
  • Cross Joints
  • 19T Pulley
  • Carbon Lower & Upper Decks (thicknesses TBA)

    Specs & Features
  • The chassis design is focused on weight distribution and high-traction characteristics, with *the new minimum chassis weight rule in mind. *The 2012 world championship regulations state that the minimum chassis weight will be restricted to 1,350g. (1,450g in 2010).
  • The TRF417 has an optimized chassis layout for high-power lithium batteries and brushless motors.
  • One-piece aluminum motor mount offers extra strength and durability to handle high-power motors, enabling transmission of the motor power to the drive train with minimal friction loss.
  • Compared to the TRF416, the motor position has been moved about 2.0mm towards the center to keep high traction during racing.
  • By using a 19T pulley, the internal drive ratio becomes 1.94, which is very close to the ideal rate for brushless motors (2.0). With this, the car has less flexing resistance on drive belts and speed loss is minimized when the throttle is off.
  • Newly designed steering linkage is not connected to the upper deck, providing improved flexibility to hold traction during cornering.
  • Newly designed ball diff housing and plates provide extra durability.-Identical front and rear bulkheads.
  • Comes equipped with short reversible suspension arms and TRF416 uprights.




  • Friday 17 December 2010

    HAJI ADIE HOBBIES 1/10TH ELECTRIC CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION

    Organized by : Haji Adie & Family`s

    Venue : Stadium Layout, Berakas, Brunei.

    Entrance Fee : 1 ( one ) categori = BND $ 30
    2 ( two ) categories = BND $ 45

    Date : 30-01-2011 (sunday)
    Time : 8.30 AM

    Categories :-

    1/ 11.5t Stock Class
    2/ Modified Open Class
    3/ Drift Touring Class

    For the whole season :-

    Rules and Regulation
    11.5t Stock Class
    Car : any 1/10th bodyshells
    Motor : Any 11.5t brushless
    Battery NiMH 6 cells / 2 cells Lipo
    Tire : Open Slick Tire
    Weight : 1400 grams including trasponder

    Modified Open Class
    Car : Any 1/10th bodyshells
    Motor : Open Motor
    Battery : NiMH 6 cells / 2 cells Lipo
    Tire : Open Slick Tire
    Weight 1400 grams including trasponder

    Drift Touring Class
    Car : Any 1/10th bodyshells
    Motor : 9 turn
    Battery : NiMH 6 cells / 2 cells Lipo
    Tire : T-Drift #4406 new or used

    QUALIFYING - 4 heats of 8 Minutes, Best of 1 (One) Heat Qualifying.

    FINAL :-

    "A" main - 3 League of 8 Minutes, Best of 2 League Counts
    "B" main - 2 League of 8 Minutes, Best of 1 League counts
    "c" main - 1 League of 8 Minutes,

    Trophies :-

    'A' main - Champion to 10th place & TQ
    'B' main - Champion to 5th place
    'C' main - Champion

    Lucky DRaws.
    Best Bodyshells for drift touring.

    BRUNEI OPEN DRIFT CHALLENGE @ TIMES SQUARE

    The long awaiting Brunei RC Drift Open Challenge @ Times Square has been confirmed as follows:-

    Organized by : PEMKAR, Brunei

    Venue : Times Square Shopping Mall, Berakas, Brunei.

    Entrance Fee : BND $40 (PEMKAR MEMBER) , BND $60 (NON-MEMBER) with Hand-out Tyre HPI T-Drift #4406.

    *Closing date for paying the entrance fee is on the 13th (for locals) and on the 14th for drivers from neighboring countries.

    Trophies : All 'A', 'B', 'C' Main Finalist and 1 Prize for the winner in the Best Bodyshell Competition.

    Track Size : Estimate 1500 sq.ft (Indoor Carpet).

    Date : 13 - 16 January 2011
    13-14 Jan: Free Practice.
    15 - 16 Jan: Competition day.


    Official Hotel : The Times Hotel, Brunei. http://www.timeshotelbrunei.com/
    Location - above the Times Square Shopping Mall.

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    (A) Car models: Open to all 1/10 EP on road cars and open for 4wd drift and Counter Steer.

    (B) Batteries: 6 cell 7.2v NiCd/NiMH or Lipo 2 cell 7.4v only.

    (C) Motor: Open to any motor (Brush or Brushless).

    (D) Body Shell: Any 1/10th Realistic Drift Bodyshell (190mm/200mm)

    (E) Lighting and accessories are allowed.

    (F) Weight: No limit.


    QUALIFYING:

    - 5 (Five) heats with 3 Laps in every heat, Best Of 1 (One) Heat Qualifying

    - Tandem Drift Battle (Top 24 Drivers - Which will be divided into 3 Groups according to qualifying points)

    - Each drivers will start the challenge with 300 points in every 1 heat and complete their lap with the best time

    - Drivers must keep the maximum points in every heat and their best time (Priority - the best heat points will be taken then the best time for ranking) to advance in the top 24.
    - There will be deduction of points made during the 3 heats in qualifying round if:-

    i: drivers hitting, bumping the inner line of the track - 10 points deduction
    ii: drivers hitting, bumping the outer line of the track - 20 points deduction
    iii. drivers who did not hit or enter the boxes on the track - 30 points deduction

    - Bodyshell Competition.

    THE 4TH AND FINAL ROUND OF DRIFT-TECH 2010 SERIES

    TIME AND DATE : 26 DECEMBER 2010

    VENUE
    : CANOPY AREA, TAMU SERAMBANGUN DAERAH TUTONG.

    ENTRANCE FEE : $10 FOR ALL DRIFTERS AND ADDITIONAL $5 FOR THE DRIVERS WHO ADVANCE TO EACH LEVEL e.g. ADVANCE TOP 32, 16 AND TOP 8. OPEN FOR 4WD AND COUNTER STEER DRIFT.

    MOTOR
    : 9 TURN BRUSHLESS MOTOR ONLY.

    BATTERY
    : OPEN FOR 2 CELL LI-PO 7.4 VOLTS OR SUB-C 6 CELL BATTERIES.

    TIRE
    : NEW HPI T-DRIFT #4406 FOR DRIFTERS WHICH THEIR TIRES ARE NOT IMPOUNDED FROM PREVIOUS SERIES.

    BODYSHELLS - DRIFT / REALISTIC 1:10 BODYSHELLS, TC BODYSHELLS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

    RACE FORMAT
    : DRIFT POINT QUALIFYING FOR THE SEARCH FOR TOP 32, TOP 16 AND TOP 8. FRO THE TOP 8 DRIVERS THE FORMAT WILL BE CHANGED TO TANDEM DRIFT BATTLE UNTIL THE FINAL.


    PRIZES : WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 8 DRIVERS AND TOP 3 GRAND TROPHIES FOR THE OVERALL 2010 DRIFT-TECH SERIES CHAMPIONS.

    PEMKAR 1/10TH ELECTRIC CHAMPIONSHIP 5th SERIES 2010

    Venue - Stadium Track R/C Layout,Berakas.
    Date - 19th December 2010 ( sunday )
    Time - 10.00am onward

    Catergorise :
    1/10th Touring car stock 11.5T
    1/10th Touring open modified
    1/10th Drift touring


    Rules and Regulation
    11.5t Stock Class
    Car : Any 1/10th Scale 4WD Touring Car
    Motor : Any 11.5t brushless
    Battery NiMH 6 cells / 2 cells Lipo
    Tire : Open Slick Tire
    Weight : 1400 grams including trasponder

    Modified Open Class
    Car : Any 1/10th Scale 4WD Touring Car
    Motor : Open Motor
    Battery : NiMH 6 cells / 2 cells Lipo
    Tire : Open Slick Tire
    Weight 1400 grams including trasponder

    Drift Touring Class
    Car : Any 1/10th Scale 4WD Touring Car
    Motor : 9 turn brussless only
    Battery : NiMH 6 cells / 2 cells Lipo
    Tire :Hpi T-Drift #4406 ( new or used )

    Format
    To all categories:-

    Qualifying: 3 heat (5 minute)
    Final: A-main (2 league best of 1)
    B-main (1 league)

    Wednesday 8 December 2010

    YEAR END RACE 2010

    YEAR-END RACE 2010 inconjunction with YEAR-END SHOWCASE 2010

    Date : 1st & 2nd January 2011

    Venue : International Convention Centre Car Park

    Category : 1/10 Drift Touring , 1/10 GT Touring, 1/10 Mini Chassis, 1/10 EP Buggy

    Entrance Fee : 1 CATEGORY $40, 2 CATEGORY $75, 3 CATEGORY $110 inclusive of handout tires

    Handout Tires : 1/10 Drift Touring - HPI T-Drift Tire, 1/10 GT Touring - Sweep SQT-36P, 1/10 Mini-Chassis – GQ 1/10 M-Car Foam Tires

    Due Date : 25th December 2010

    Rules and Regulations

    1/10 Drift Touring

    1) Any 7.2V Ni-Mh or 7.4V Li-Po battery allowed.
    2) Any brush or brushless motor allowed.
    3) Only HPI T-Drift tires allowed.
    4) Any drift bodyshell allowed.

    1/10 GT Touring

    1) Any 7.2V Ni-Mh or 7.4V Li-Po battery allowed.
    2) Any 11.5T Brushless motor allowed.
    3) Turbo function to be disfunction.
    4) Only Sweep SQT-36P tires allowed.
    5) Only 190-200mm GT touring bodyshells allowed. Please check with organiser if unsure.

    1/10 Mini Chassis

    1) Any 7.2V Ni-Mh or 7.4V Li-Po battery allowed.
    2) Any brush or brushless motor allowed
    3) Only GQ 1/10 Foam tires allowed
    4) Any scale bodyshell except mini touring bodyshells.

    1/10 EP Buggy

    1) Any 7.2V Ni-Mh or 7.4V Li-Po battery allowed.
    2) Any brush or brushless motor allowed
    3) Any 1/10 EP rubber tire