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Bigger. Meaner. More Powerful!
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Bigger. Meaner. More Powerful!
The Ultimate 4x4 Nitro Monster
4x4 monster truck fun starts with T-Maxx. When T-Maxx launched onto the scene a whole new world of R/C driving possibilities emerged. T-Maxx has become the world's best-selling Ready-To-Race® nitro monster truck by climbing, jumping, and ripping through terrain that others simply wouldn't dare to attempt. Hardcore nitro monster crushing continues to evolve and so does T-Maxx. Introducing the new T-Maxx 3.3. This brutal new Maxx responds to the call with a huge new stance; a tougher backbone; and wicked, tire-searing performance. T-Maxx brings it all together and unlocks a whole new level of monster thrashing potential. Go faster, jump higher, and let your creativity find new forms of torturous off-road pounding. The new T-Maxx is stronger, bigger, and meaner right down to its monster core.
Maxx-Sized Stance
The new T-Maxx 3.3 is the biggest Maxx ever. New, giant Maxx tires deliver massive grip off-road and at 6.3" tall, they add increased ground clearance to gobble up deep ruts and overcome huge boulders (be sure to check out the videos!). In the city, urban obstacles such as curbs and stairs beckon for an all-out Maxx assault. Maxx tires come pre-glued to 3.8" Mirror-Chrome Hurricane wheels. Traxxas engineers equipped the new T-Maxx 3.3 with an extended wheelbase (30mm longer) for maximum stability. T-Maxx is able to put more power the ground for even more acceleration and amazing directional control. There's no skimping when it comes to the chassis. It's formed from 4mm thick 6061-T6 aluminum and then anodized in brilliant blue. Meaty new chassis braces and an all-new skid plate add rock-solid rigidity.More Power!
The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is famous for its broad, linear output that makes Extreme Horsepower available practically anywhere in the rpm range. Hammer the throttle at any speed and the T-Maxx completely shreds the ground underneath. Brutal bottom-end torque rips massive wheel-standing launches that swell to top speeds soaring past 45mph! The new extra-large dual-stage Traxxas air filter allows increased air flow to the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine, breathing in even more horsepower and torque.Larger filtering capacity also delivers consistent tuning during long running sessions and between maintenance intervals. At the opposite end, the Resonator dual-chamber Maxx pipe provides an average peak torque increase of 16% over the standard Maxx pipe, and a 10% increase in total power across the whole range. Full mirror polish adds that final touch.
Powerful New Steering
With T-Maxx's bigger, grippier tires and the ability to go even deeper off-road, you need steering authority you can count on. The new T-Maxx 3.3 is equipped with a new bellcrank steering system with an integrated servo saver. It's powered by a high-torque digital servo that delivers a whopping 50% more torque than a standard hi-torque servo. It's got the muscle to steer through ruts, deep sand and other high-load conditions that try to throw you off course.
Revo-Spec Driveline
Revo® DNA blends high-tech engineering with brute strength. The new T-Maxx 3.3 focuses on essential performance so it's equipped with a forward-only, auto-shifting, two-speed transmission. The quick-spinning, low-mass design contributes to the responsive acceleration and performance. Extra-wide gears and smart use of steel components come together for the strength needed to handle Extreme TRX 3.3 power and torque. Revo Spec center driveshafts between the transmission and differentials are overbuilt to handle the inevitable driveline impacts that occur after jumps and during punishing off-road driving.
Sealed Differentials
Revo®-Spec sealed differentials are used for massively increased torque handling and long-lasting performance. X-ring seals keep the oil in and the dirt out for virtually maintenance free operation. You spend more time driving and practically no time on the workbench. Since the diffs are completely sealed, they can be fine-tuned with different oil viscosities to adjust the limited-slip action.
Going out to the wheels, sealed outer driveshafts keep out the dirt for smooth, dependable performance. Traxxas sliding shafts are proven tough and the superior design allows maximum suspension articulation without binding.
Going out to the wheels, sealed outer driveshafts keep out the dirt for smooth, dependable performance. Traxxas sliding shafts are proven tough and the superior design allows maximum suspension articulation without binding.
Adjustable Wheelie Bar
The new T-Maxx 3.3 comes equipped with our exclusive adjustable wheelie bar (patent pending). With so much power on tap, it's a must have! The wheelie bar has 4-snap-in-adjustment-positions that allow you to choose how extreme you want your action to be. In the down position, it keeps the front end of the T-Maxx planted to show off the incredible acceleration possible with the TRX 3.3. Raise the wheelie bar to its full-up position and the action gets wild, with giant wheelies that hang on as long as you keep mashing the throttle… even through second gear! The new T-Maxx 3.3 continues to be faster on its two back wheels than most other trucks are on the ground. It's an amazing thrill show that will put your driving skills to the test again and again. The unique design allows it to be easily removed in situations where you may not want the additional Starting
Before the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine, drivers had to give up the convenience of their EZ-Start®, the easy tuning characteristics of their Traxxas engine, Traxxas support, and too much of their hard-earned cash to try and experience any horsepower increases from the aftermarket. The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is the solution that brings it all together with extreme horsepower that is second to no one; easy tuning; full Traxxas reliability and support, including the Lifetime Engine Replacement Plan; and the pure convenience of one-touch, push-button, EZ-Start electric starting.
Only the Traxxas EZ-Start offers the pure convenience of true one-handed operation and complete on-board, push-button electric starting. EZ-Start is the safest and most reliable way to start your engine. The Traxxas EZ-Start lights your glow plug and starts your engine quickly and smoothly at the push of a button. Traxxas' exclusive Smart Start™ technology monitors critical starting functions, automatically sensing and diagnosing potential problems for trouble-free engine starting every time! Once you've used EZ-Start you'll wonder how you ever enjoyed a nitro engine without it. Click on the "details" tab at the top of this page to see all the additional design features that make this the new T-Maxx 3.3 the next BIG thing in monsters trucks.
Kyosho Fazer GP McLaren F1 GTR
Kyosho Fazer GP McLaren F1 GTR Ready Set
Features
• Handle The Streets – Four wheel independent suspension with oil filled shocks for excellent handling.
• Sealed Radio Box – Sealed radio box hatch can be attached or removed with one screw. Maintenance-friendly design provides effective protection for receiver and battery.
• Low C.G. – Design secrets used to produce this low center of gravity chassis. Sophisticated high-quality design is also easy to drive.
• Low Profile Engine – Low height heat sink head contributes to the low center of gravity design of the pre-mounted GZ-15 engine with special muffler. Fitted with recoil starter for quick and easy starting.
• No Guess Work – Optimal length of brake rod removes need for tricky linkage adjustments. 2-speed transmission is available as an option for the center gear.
• 3D Upper Deck – Revolutionary 3D upper plate produces high rigidity in the wide upper chassis section, advanced in design and high in quality.
• Take Charge – Lightweight urethane bumper is included as a standard feature and provides effective absorption for unexpected contact and hits. Backs up aggressive driving when you’re on the charge!
• High Grade Tires – Equipped with front 40� and rear 30� high-grip rubber tires. Pre-glued onto wheels and ready to deliver excellent grip and balance for easy driving.
• Rigid, Strong and Lightweight – Aluminum engine plate provides high heat dissipation for the newly developed hybrid resin tub chassis that is rigid, strong and lightweight.
• Ready Set Package – Factory-assembled Readyset package only needs batteries and fuel to roar to life.
• Easy Control – Shaft-drive 4WD chassis produces easy control response ideal for your 1st car.
• Equipped With A Slide Carb – Slide carburetor delivers sharp acceleration and power on demand.
• Efficient Drive Train – A total of 18 bearings used through the high-efficiency drive train for full-bearing specifications.
• 75cc Fuel Tank – 75cc fuel tank with choke button gets fuel flowing with one-touch.
• High Quality Body – Kyosho bodies are made from high quality polycarbonate and come pre-painted, pre- decaled and pre- mounted.
• 2.4GHz Syncro System – The all new Kyosho 2.4GHz transmitter, ultimate safety and function included with all New Fazer 2.4GHz Ready Sets.
New Kyosho Syncro 2.4GHz System
• Easy Access – The trim, EPA and servo reverse settings are located on the top panel of the radio for easy access, visibility, and to prevent accidental changes by bumping, knobs normally located on the front of other radios. The advanced nature of this design is ideal for beginners and intermediate drivers. Two position trigger neutral point allows a 70/30 or 50/50 neutral position for the throttle/brake trigger, making it ideal for both EP and GP vehicle.
• 4 Channel Receiver – The advanced receiver design features four channels, which allows for future development and expansion. It also includes a fail-safe feature that will maintain control of your vehicle in the rare event of signal loss.
• Ergonomic Design – The advanced ergonomic design is very comfortable and delivers superior control. The transmitter is powered with just four AA-size alkaline batteries, which makes the Syncro balanced and lightweight, which virtually eliminates the fatigue common with heavier radios
What is a Ready Set
A Readyset is a fully assembled model that includes nearly everything you need to run. Body Color scheme is complete so only consumables like batteries and fuel are required so you can start operating the model without delay.
ReadySet Contents
• Factory-assembled chassis with control linkages complete
• Equipped with special muffler and manifold
• Finished pre-painted body
• Syncro KT-200 2.4GHz / 4-channel 2-servo R/C system pre-installed
• Pre-mounted GZ15 engine fitted with recoil starter and large cooling head.
• Fuel Bottle
• Cross Wrench
Required For Operation
• 20% RC Fuel
• 12 x AA-size batteries
• 2 x D size batteries for glow igniter
Technical Data:
Scale: 1/10
Length: 383mm (15.0in)
Width: 200mm (7.8in)
Height: 92mm (3.6in)
Wheelbase: 260mm (10.2in)
Weight: 1,775g (14.6lb)
Engine: GZ-15 with pull start (Nitro)
Thursday
LA Autoshow Design Challenge
The La Autoshow had a lot of cool extra press material lying around this year. One thing I got my hands on was Design Challenge Photos. There were photos from nine companies of there wild, dream like concepts. Check them out for yourself.
Design Los Angeles automobile designers' conference has become a staple of the LA autoshow. I was able to get my hands on their Design Challenge Photos (they were handing them out, it wasn't hard). The design challenge included futuristic, environmentally friendly concepts from nine different companies; Acura, GM - Hummer, Mini, Honda, Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Audi and Kia. Check them out. Information on the vehicles was found on Design Los Angeles' photo package.
Acura Le Mans
The Acura uses nanotechnology, to achieve a compact fuel cell and packing efficiency.
Honda Research & Development
Designers: Leon Paz
Joe De Natale
David Cheng
Designers: Leon Paz
Joe De Natale
David Cheng
Audi Dynamic Space Frame
The Audi uses a Dynamic Space Frame that integrates all fluid and electrical channels within the frame
Volkswagen/Audi Design Center California
Designers: Patrick Faulwetter
Daniel Simon
Ian Hilton
Designers: Patrick Faulwetter
Daniel Simon
Ian Hilton
Honda Extreme
The Honda uses a honeycomb chassis made of polycarbonate that can accommodate various body styles, meaning you can switch the style of your car very easily.
Honda Research & Development
Designers: Nicholas David
Daniel Talbert
David Cheng
Designers: Nicholas David
Daniel Talbert
David Cheng
Hummer O2
The Hummer is very cool. Powered by a fuel cell, this Hummer "breathes" through a revolutionary phototropic body shell that produces pure oxygen throughout the lifespan of the vehicle
General Motors Advanced Design, California
Designers: Frank Saucedo
Steve Anderson
Jussi Timonen
Jose Paris
Loren Kulesus
General Motors Advanced Design, California
Designers: Frank Saucedo
Steve Anderson
Jussi Timonen
Jose Paris
Loren Kulesus
Kia Sandstorm
The Kia uses a biodiesel electric plug-in hybrid with an NiMH, fully recyclable battery that is so environmentally friendly that you might ask it to pass the SPF
Hyundai Kia America Design Center
Designer: Marc Mainville
Designer: Marc Mainville
Mercedes-Benz Recy
The Mercedes Benz is made of Wood, alloys, glass and rubber combine unexpectedly to create the ultimate recyclable California roadster of the future
Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design of North America
Designers: Andre Frey
Gorden Wagener
Nick Garfias
Jeffrey Aneiros
Christopher Rhoades
Designers: Andre Frey
Gorden Wagener
Nick Garfias
Jeffrey Aneiros
Christopher Rhoades
MINI Biomoke
The MINI uses a single sheet of biodegradable sandwich paneling
BMW Group DesignworksUSA
Designer: Gary Shiu - ACCD Intern Designer
Designer: Gary Shiu - ACCD Intern Designer
Toyota RLV
The Toyota has a manual/pedal mode used in heavy, stop-and-go traffic is also suitable for boardwalk, sidewalk and beach producing zero emissions while promoting LA's fitness lifestyle
CALTY Design Research
Designer: Kevin J. Chun
Designer: Kevin J. Chun
Volkswagen Nanospyder
The Volkswagen uses nanotechnology, creating a vehicle capable of being assembled, disassembled and reassembled on a microscopic level
Volkswagen/Audi Design Center California
Designers: Patrick Faulwetter
Daniel Simon
Ian Hilton
Designers: Patrick Faulwetter
Daniel Simon
Ian Hilton
Sunday
F1 Car Racing Information
The Formula One car racing circuit is one of the most prestigious and lucrative in the world. Teams tour race tracks around the world in hopes of producing a world champion driver.
History
- The Formula One car racing circuit began in 1950, with a seven-race schedule. Giuseppe Farina of Italy won the Grand Prix's inaugural race at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, England. He went on to win two more races that year, capturing the overall drivers' title.
Time Frame
- The annual Formula One Grand Prix schedule usually begins in March. Races are less frequent and more widely spaced out than in the NASCAR stock car circuit, since F1 holds each race in a different country while NASCAR is limited to the United States. The F1 calendar wraps up in mid-November.
Geography
- The Formula One series visits between 18 and 20 cities around the world each year, depending on how many races are held. Several circuits are annual stops on thecalendar, while others vary from season to season. Annual competitions include the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim Circuit and the Monaco Grand Prix, which takes place in the streets of Monte Carlo.
The new rules changes for MotoGP and World Superbike
All MotoGP classes get additional practice time, three riders per row, new Moto3 class to get spec ECUs, tires, fuel, oil; World Superbike changes Superpole format, weekend schedule
Both MotoGP and World Superbike have instituted some rules changes for 2011 (and MotoGP for 2012 as well, other than the move to 1000cc engine displacement limits and the controversial new "claiming rule" teams that are allowed to use engines with production parts). Some of these alterations are minor, but many of them will have a pronounced effect on how riders and teams will strategize their race weekend. For all the current classes (MotoGP, Moto2, and 125 Grand Prix), the restoration of Friday morning practice means that teams will get additional time to get everything sorted for Sunday’s races. As part of an attempt to cut rising costs, the six engines per year restriction in MotoGP was also accompanied by the deletion of Friday morning practice for all classes, with the idea that one less practice session would mean less mileage on the engines and less maintenance money spent. It didn’t work out that way, with the majority of teams feeling that time was wasted hanging around in the pits for the first half of Friday (all the of teams usually arrive on Wednesday and set up their paddock/pit facilities on Thursday, so everything is set to go on Friday morning) waiting for the afternoon practice session. While many of the privateer teams—in all the classes—will probably welcome the additional practice, that won’t necessarily be the case for the factory MotoGP teams, who will surely be weighing any additional practice time against the mileage it will put on their allotment of six engines for the whole 17-race season.
This means that now there will be four hours of combined track time for the MotoGP class (two one-hour practice sessions on Friday, a one-hour practice session Saturday morning, and then the hour-long qualifying session Saturday afternoon), three hours for Moto2 (instead of an hour-long practice session on Friday afternoon and another on Saturday morning leading to the 45-minute qualifying session on Saturday afternoon, there will be two 45-minute practice sessions on Friday, and a 45-minute practice session Saturday morning segueing to the 45-minute afternoon qualifying session), and the 125cc GP class getting two and a half hours instead of two hours/20 minutes (although the qualifying session time on Saturday afternoon for the smallest class has apparently been halved, from 40 minutes to only 20 minutes—meaning there will be little time to fiddle around).
The grid rows for all classes have now been reduced to three riders per row (instead of four), as has been the case for the MotoGP class since 2004. The main reason for this change has been the ultra-competitive Moto2 category; more often than not, the first or second turn in every race has seen multiple crashes due to a large number of riders trying to occupy the same space. When you have the top 25-30 riders qualifying within the same second, the chances for contact between riders rises exponentially due to the tight competition. The premise that spreading the riders out at the start will lessen the chances for first-turn carnage sounds good on paper, but it’s definitely no guarantee, especially at circuits such as Catalunya, Qatar, or Assen where the first turn is very slow and allows the field to bunch up. The added space resulting from the change in row spacing has also provided the side effect of portable generators to power tire warmers now being permitted on the pregrid in all classes as well.
In what appears to be another effort to put a cap on costs, the usage of any GPS receiver other than the one provided by Dorna has been prohibited. It’s no secret that many of the factory teams have now developed traction control and engine management systems that adapt their parameters for each turn on every single circuit on the calendar to maximize both performance and fuel economy, and GPS is—or rather, was—the foundation of that system. Dorna uses its GPS for “real-time” data displays used in its live broadcast that shows a particular racer’s location on the track; as such, it’s a fairly basic receiver, with no more than adequate sampling frequency (how often the receiver checks its position). The conventional thinking is that by prohibiting the usage of more advanced receivers and antennas, teams would be forced to halt the complexity of their systems…and therefore put something of a lid on costs.
Attempting to out-fox the numerous brilliant engineers in each of the OEM race departments with basic restrictions, though, is like playing chess blindfolded. The complexity of the systems has progressed beyond depending on just GPS to determine location on the circuit. Satellite photography allows engineers to map out a circuit, and once a position has been set, accelerometers and gyro sensors can then be used to help correlate the bike’s position to the map. Or the teams can create their own triangulation system using transmitters and receivers trackside.
Regarding the new Moto3 class to debut in 2012, bidding proposals for the spec ECU are to be submitted to the FIM and Dorna by the end of February. Unlike the Moto2 class where a single manufacturer (Honda) spec engine is utilized, the Moto3 category will be open to any engine manufacturer as long as they follow specific regulations. These include a maximum bore of 81mm (no oval pistons, sorry Honda) and 14,000-rpm rev limit, no more than four valves, no pneumatic or hydraulic valve actuation, and no variable valve timing or opening systems. Engines can cost no more than €12,000 (nearly $16,000) per unit, and the manufacturer must be able to supply at least 15 riders, with each rider allowed eight engines per season. Any upgrades must also be available to all customers. In order to enforce the 14,000-rpm ceiling, a spec ECU is being mandated. Some of the requested spec ECU features include ignition/injection management, self-mapping with lambda closed-loop strategy, traction control, power shift, launch control, no less than three engine maps selectable by the rider, and an internal datalogger with no less than 8MB memory, at least 200Hz sample rate and minimum 64 channels. There will be a spec tire, and a spec fuel/oil as well.
The World Superbike Championship has also undergone a few changes for 2011, with the Friday schedule now featuring the first World Supersport practice beginning at 9:45 a.m. instead of 2:00 p.m., and the Superbike class’ first free practice session starting at 11:30 a.m. instead of its previous 12:45 p.m. slot. This is presumably to make room for the new European Junior Cup series, intended to be a young talent development class in the same vein as the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. All riders in the European Junior Cup will be astride Kawasaki’s Ninja 250R.
Biggest move, however, is the change in the Superpole format. Instead of the previous setup where the top 20 qualifiers made it into Superpole, now only the top 16 riders will be invited. This simplifies the “knockout” qualifying format, with the Superpole 1 session remaining unchanged by losing the slowest four riders, but Superpole 2 only dropping another four (instead of eight riders as before), thereby leaving the same number of riders (eight) in the final Superpole 3 session to determine the first two rows of the starting grid.
2011 TranStar Racing Dagger GT
TranStar Racing™, LLC is proud to introduce America's greatest, most powerful, world record-setting Supercar: the Dagger GT™! The TranStar vision is to satisfy the passion of zealous supercar enthusiasts by building the world's first 300 mph Supercar, the Dagger GT™, using a routinely-built Tom Nelson 2000 horsepower racing engine and a unique, edgy , carbon fiber design for the body. Your customized Dagger should also defeat all the other Supercars by wide margins in the 0-60 and quarter mile based on its horsepower-to-weight ratio which will also be a record for our class. As engineers, we have a built-in desire and mission to do all of this cost-effectively while improving quality to match or defeat any luxury sports car in the world. In short, our goal is to be the number 1 world-class supercar in every category: quality, appearance, performance and value, with minimal risks. Philosophy: No Risk Policy -- No R&D We will use existing, proven automotive fabricators and experts. We will assemble the car using an experienced assembly team and the best-of-the-best, proven-and-tested, USA-manufactured, state-of-the-art parts and components. There is no need to invent new engines when Tom Nelson is the best and is already doing it. 'Buy it: don't invent it.' We use only proven parts and systems, except for our 300 mph 6-speed transaxle which will be unique and custom-designed and built by America's top transaxle builder, Mike Mendeola. The Dagger GT™ will be a race car,
Thursday
Biofuel powered concept sports bike
Here is a two wheeler concept from Imran Othman, the Modenas Cenderawasih, the concept sports bike runs on biofuel, palm oil precisely.
Inspiration for the concept came from the cenderawasih, which is kinda bird of paradise, and the concept bears a sexy, elegant, flair yet aggressive and ‘race ready design.
Sports Bike Girls with Sports Bike for Loved Ones
Sports Bike Girls
When it comes to gifting your friend and loved ones the unique present they’ve ever had, different people have different opinions according to their taste and preferences. How about gifting them something that they’ll never forget, something they’ll remember for their entire life. Here’s one such gift which will blow your mind if you get it. No, it’s not a bomb that’ll blow you up but a resin hand-crafted in the sexiest way possible. Yes, it’s a sexy figure of a blonde girl in sexy clothing on a motorcycle made entirely out of resin and hand-crafted to get those perfect curves!!!
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