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MyLaps have introduced the RC4 Pro, what they claim is the world’s smallest transponder. The RC4 Pro features a shorter 8cm / 3.15in cable, ensuring a perfect fit every time and the pitch-black design gives any RC car that beautiful finish it deserves. The transponder comes in at only 3 grams, making it almost as light as a feather.

Source: MyLaps [mylaps.com]

Kyosho are teasing the all new Lazer ZX7, the follow up to their successful ZX6 4wd buggy platform. No official details were released but we can expect a full introduction in the coming days.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

RSRC Products, the brand of multiple European Champion Reno Savoya, have released a new line of machined screws. Machined from grade 5 titanium they are 2 times lighter than stock steel screws and still as strong so can be used pretty much everywhere. Sporting a deeper print for hex-driver to avoiding stripping, they come gold coated in a wide range of sizes and are sold in a bag of 10.

Source: RSRC [rsrc.biz]

The Indonesia R/C Car Community (IRCC) together with Infinity hosted the recent 2018 Indonesian Challenge at Hobby Track Sukoharjo, an indoor track located in central Java, Solo. The event was attended by Racers from several countries, including, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and also from various provinces across Indonesia, the most notable overseas drivers were Naoto Matsukura and Kyle McBride. The format of the race is run with 4 Qualifying Rounds and Bump up Finals. Kyle McBride took the opening round TQ, followed by Matsukura in the second round. While Matsukura was not able to run the 3rd round, McBride easily took his second TQ, but Matsukura bounced back and got the TQ for the last round and with a faster time took the overall TQ.

While the traction of the track was getting more and more slippery since the beginning of the race-day and also some spot bumps appeared, the developing surface condition only made the finals more interesting. On the tone for the 45 minutes A-main final and Naoto lead the pack with McBride following closely behind. The leading pair pulled away from the rest of the pack and up until about 30 minutes mark of the race, Naoto was able to pull away from McBride. However at the 43 minutes mark the Japanese driver made a mistake on the top left hand corner table top and flipped over his car and flamed out. Capitalising on Naoto’s misfortune, McBride could take over the lead and took home the win in front of Matsukura in 2nd. Stanley Wangsanegara took 3rd position after recovering from a first corner start disaster dropping him down to 14th place. Chavit Saligupta took 4th having bumped-up from the B Final while Edianto “Banana” Ong finished 5th.

Final Standings
1. Kyle McBride
2. Naoto Matsukura (TQ)
3. Stanley Wangsanegara
4. Chavit Saligupta
5. Edianto “Banana” Ong
6. Kenji Liono
7. Yoyo DHRC
8. Faisal Ali
9. Arya BM.
10. Trin T.
11. Atek JW.
12. Jeffry “Superman”
13. Asang Ho
14. Cihu IL
15. Hong Hong

Thanks to IRCC for the report.

The original Grasshopper needs little introduction. It was a Tamiya legend which inspired legions of fans since the 1980s. For many, it was their very first introduction into the world of radio control assembly kits. The original Grasshopper is still among Tamiya’s best-selling kits to this day. Now the legend is re-imagined as the Comical Grasshopper, with a new body inspired by the famous original. The re-imagined body sits on a new and dedicated variant of the proven off-road chassis, the WR-02CB.

– 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 356mm, width: 244mm. Wheelbase: 170mm.
– Superb performance both on- and off-road.
– Durable monocoque centerpiece and inline battery pack position, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension and 2-piece steering tie-rod set up.
– Polycarbonate body.
– Sticker design based on the original Grasshopper.
– Includes headlight cases, allowing installation of separately sold 5mm LEDs. They use separate polycarbonate lens components.
– Driver figure included.
– Suspension arms feature multiple damper attachment holes for easily adjustable performance.
– New 2-piece wheels molded in durable ABS.
– New tire design, with rib pattern front and block pattern rear.
– Oil-filled CVA Mini shock units provide superb cushioning, even on rough off-road surfaces.
– Includes Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC (electronic speed control) Capable of running sensor brushless motors and brushed motors alike. (21.5 Turn BL motor limit) (23 Turn brushed motor limit)
– Includes 540-type brushed motor.
– Requires: 2-channel radio, steering servo, 7.2-volt battery pack & charger, and Tamiya PS/TS paint.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]