Square Drift Conversion SP - Type SS

Square has a limited edition kit of its latest drift conversion for the TA05 on the way. Not only does it include silver graphite chassis plates and a silver anodized motor mount, it also includes silver graphite damper stays, silver anodized hubs and bulkheads, a solid axle, and countersteer pulleys. Looks pretty sharp if you ask me:

Source: Square

All Japan Plamodel Hobby Show 2010 - Notable Tamiya Releases

Taking place at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba next month is the 50th All Japan Hobby Show. Tamiya will be unveiling an abundance of new products, including these gems:

1/10RC TA05 Ver.II R Chassis (limited):
1/10RC TRF417 Chassis:

1/10RC M06 PRO Chassis:

1/10RC Fairlady 240Z (TT-01D Chassis TYPE-E) Drift Spec
1/10RC ENDLESS Z34 Fairlady Z (TT-01D Chassis TYPE-E) Drift Spec
1/10RC RAYBRIG HSV-010 (TA05 ver.II Chassis)
1/10RC Euro Civic Type R (FF-03)
OP Tamiya Brushless Motor 01 12T (Sensored)
OP Tamiya Brushless Motor 01 14T (Sensored)
OP Tamiya Brushless Motor 01 16T (Sensored)
OP Tamiya Brushless Motor 01 18T (Sensored)
OP Tamiya Brushless ESC 01 (Sensored)

Source: Tamiya Inc.

RC Drifting in North Carolina

Last week I took a trip to North Carolina to visit a good friend of mine. While I was there we made sure to get in a full night of drifting at his friend's warehouse:

Tech Racing Spool for TB-03

Tech Racing has manufactured a new spool for the Tamiya TB-03 that will be available by the end of the month. The spool pictured above is a prototype, as the final unit will be made from light blue anodized aluminum. Product number 3TB080; MSRP 29 USD.

Source: Tech Racing

Tamiya TA05-VDF

Tamiya USA recently uploaded some new pictures of their high end drift machine. Is it July yet?!

Tamiya FF-03 PRO

It's been about ten years since Tamiya released the FF-02, and this summer they'll be releasing their long awaited update: the FF-03. Here's a closer look at their high end version, the FF-03 PRO.

Here Comes a New Challenger!

Yokomo must have surprised quite a few people when they posted this teaser pic of a new drift chassis on their website last weekend. Following Tamiya's lead, Yokomo is jumping on the "front midship motor, belt driven" bandwagon. Codenamed the DRB, this new chassis is due out in August.

Source: Team Yokomo

Tamiya at Shizuoka Hobby Show 2010

TA05-VDF DRIFT CHASSIS KIT:

New Tamiya Drift Chassis!!

All I can say is, it's about time! Tamiya will be releasing their own dedicated drift chassis this July. I'll post more details after my brain has time to let this news settle.

*Update - 4/10/10*
A front ball diff, rear solid axle, universal swing shafts, and TRF dampers are standard equipment. The steering will have parallel geometry that a countersteer setup will benefit from.

Two New Bodies from Yokomo

Team Boss with Potenza S15:
Yuke's Cusco Lancer Evolution X:
Source: Team Yokomo

Upcoming Releases from Tamiya

Lamboghini Gallardo LP560-4 Super Trofeo (TA05 ver.II Chassis):
Nissan GT-R (TT-01D Type-E Chassis) Drift Spec:
TB-03R Chassis Kit:
Source: Tamiya Inc.

Active Countersteer Unit for TT-01

The Active Hobby Countersteer Unit for the TT-01 is now in stock at Race & Drift Japan. Click here for the direct link.

Yokomo M7 RE Amemiya w/ Toyo Tires D1-7

Source: Team Yokomo

New Products from Yokomo

Aluminum Wing Stay -- Silver [D-056] -- Black [D-057]:Compatible with Yokomo's standard plastic wings. Includes mounting hardware.

Drift Grease [D-060]:Heat resistant and high-pressure withstanding grease for use on universal shaft joints and gears.

Source: Team Yokomo