I am away
Sep 29th
David (aka Heavy D) will be away in Tasmania for awhile.
During this time if you want Schumacher parts or a Speed Passion combo or Sorex tyres etc there are 2 options.
1. Gary Sturdy will be selling parts etc for me – catch Gary at the track or ring or text him on 0401748452
2. Or you can ring (0408982156) or email me – usual number and email address to the top right of this page, and I will do a mail order for you or get Gary on the job.
All the best guys
HeavyD
In stock now
Jan 27th
In Tassie – In sizes L, XL, XXL all $20
Pit Towell $25
CXL kits in the air to Tassie and Brisbane due early next week $495. CXL also available preassembled if required that way $545.
Plenty of tyres in Tassie and Brisbane 28,32 and 36 Sorex Premounts all still $40 per set till after the Tassie Titles.
Second Hand CX kits in both Brisbane and Tassie.
Still the same good and friendly service in Tassie and Brisbane.
As the world moves back to 1/10th EP Offroad don’t forget to have a look at the Schuie Offroad cars – the Cougar 2wd and the sensational CAT SX3, Gary has a couple of built ones in Brisbane and if you want a kit or a preassembled one they are available within a week from order.
Also in Brisbane some more of the fabulous Speed Passion 240v /12v LIPO Charger – a very handy little jigger indeed – just $90 no power pack required for this one – a special for the offroad boys
Enjoy the rain in Brisbane fellas, fine in Tassie this weekend.
Cheers
heavy
Schumacher Mi4CXL Full details!
Jan 25th
Schumacher have announced the immediate release of the newest version of the successful Mi4 series of touring cars – the Mi4CXL.
Available to order from Action R/C now, the CXL contains a number of key upgrades to improve performance, drivability, durability and lightness. Minor revisions to suspension and steering geometry, the inclusion of the soft chassis and long top deck, new roll-bars and battery mounting options look to us to be the most interesting aspects of the car.
The key changes to the platform include:
- 2mm Aerospace carbon fibre “Soft Weave” chassis and long top deck with optimised flex. Easier to drive with more traction.
- Extreme lightweight 7075-T6 transmission housings.
- Anti-Roll Bar system, lightweight with a near linear response.
- Bridged layshaft mounting with quick release layshaft design for ease of maintenance.
- CNC alloy, 20 tooth layshaft pulley.
- Steering geometry incorporating centre point steering with forward facing balls to fine tune geometry. Fully adjustable Velocity Ratio, Ackermann Angle and Ackerman Rate.
- Stiff 3mm rear shock tower with more shock mounting positions.
- Carbon Fibre wishbones with moulded Roll Bar Ball, for increased traction, lighter weight and better impact absorption.
- Revised suspension roll centres front and rear
- Option to mount battery 10mm forward for different handling characteristic
The Mi4CXL continues many of the main features of the previous CX version, with many spare parts and hardware carrying over.
Schumacher have announced the car is in stock and shipping, so we’re taking orders for immediate delivery. Contact David for pricing and to place an order.
Scott will be building a car to run at the Tasmanian Championships, so we’ll have a full build and test report online as soon as we’re able. Keep an eye here for the review.
Head over to Schumacher for the full details, or click through for a bunch of photos and a desk-top review (what we think without having seen the car in the flesh)… More >
Rain, rain and more rain
Jan 25th
Stay safe Queensland friends – don’t go crossing any flooded creeks etc
New track debuts this week
Jan 23rd
It’s not every day a new club fires up, with a new track and a new, fresh enthusiasm for doing things right. Gold Coast Electric Off Road Radio Controlled Car Club Inc (GCEORRCCC) quite a mouthful.
Electric only offroad, both 1/10th and 1/8th are the target classes and the track is at Burleigh (18Fremantle St) on the Gold Coast. Get yourself down there early on Sunday 29th with your EP buggy and have a go. Now there are a couple of restrictions at this stage – no power (charge your batteries at home or bring a 12v), no toilet (keep your legs crossed or there’s a maccas close by) no shade (bring a easy up) no pit benches etc etc – it’s all new, including a fantastic track. Bring holeshots or something similar. I’m a member and pleased to be able to help in a couple of ways but sadly won’t be there this weekend. Don’t miss it.
Wednesday 25th – midweek mania at meakin – TC and F1 – yea bring your mini if you want. Gates open at 5.
Thursday 6pm – Rutherglen Indoor non points night
Saturday 28th – Club Racing at Logan – TC EP and GP = gates open at 4pm
Have a good week everyone
2012 – the year of RC
President’s Sheild
Jan 23rd
Bayside have released details and entry form for their long standing, annual event – The President’s Shield.
To be held on Saturday 4th over the afternoon / evening, the event is sure to create interest as the first of the Major events for Queensland Onroad for 2012.
At Action R/C we are pleased to be a part with Bayside in this event.
No phone
Jan 22nd
I’m in Coles Bay this week and there is no Vodaphone service here.
There are some messages on voicemail that I can’t answer so if you’ve left me a message please use email instead as I can get those.
Cheers
Schumacher Mi4cxl Breaks Cover
Jan 21st
With the first major international touring car race of the year underway in Italy this weekend (for the second round of the 2011-12 Euro Touring Series) and the major Nuremburg Toy Fair just a couple of weeks away, Schumacher have allowed what appears to be a forthcoming new touring car – the Mi4cxl – out into the open for the first time, and the excellent team at Red RC have captured it to share with the world.
Schumacher Mi4cxl - photo courtesy redrc.net
Until final release details are confirmed by Schumacher over the next few weeks we can’t be certain about all the changes from the current platform, but the photos captured by redrc.net reveal a few interesting details on the version of the car in use at the ETS race:
- long top deck
- revised bulkheads
- repackaged chassis layout allowing optional forward and rear battery mounting positions
- revised sway bars front and rear for more positive action
- new rear driveshafts
- gear diffs front and rear (Schumacher’s own or Spec R units? We’ll have to wait and see)
- revised shock towers
- new chassis flex design
All of these details (plus more unseen) will have to wait for confirmation from Schumacher. We don’t have any information other than the Red RC photos to work from, and can’t be sure what parts of this car will feature in the new release, and what are test items, or specific to this race meeting (which takes place on carpet).
Stay tuned here for all the information as we find it, and as it comes to hand. And let us know if you want to be added to our pre-order list…..
Here’s some more shots from Red RC (from their ETS coverage).
There’s good news and there’s bad news
Jan 19th
Remember the old joke – Doctor says to the patient there’s good news and there’s bad news. The bad news is that I had to amputate both your feet, the good news is the guy in the next bed want’s to buy your shoes.
Well the bad news tonight is not quite that bad – there is a small price rise on everything from Schumacher, it’s generally around 2 to 3 percent which is very reasonable with costs spiralling everywhere you turn. Anyway it won’t mean too much on spare parts and only a few dollars on kits etc. Maybe where it will affect most of you will be on the premounts which will be creeping up a bit – maybe $42 a set of 4 now. Remember they used to be $45 and we got them back to $40 so $42 is still pretty good I reckon. Anyway the increase won’t affect stock on hand ( we have quite a bit) and won’t come in at ActionRC till after the Tassie Titles in March. I reckon the current exchange rate on the British Pound to the Aussie $ will take up some of that increase at the moment as well.
Now the good news – well sorry guys stay tuned I will (definitely) have some good news for you in the very near future – stay tuned it will be worth it.
Speculate all you like. Have fun.
The rigours of travel.
Jan 18th
Tasmania.
Currently I’m on holidays at the beach. Bicheno, look it up, down the east coast, a sleepy fishing village whose population doubles or triples at this time of the year. We are here with Scott and his family for a couple of weeks. The main occupation here is fishing and we have been able to sample some fresh fish from the wharf – yesterday it was Atlantic Salmon – beaut on the bar-b-q. There are a couple of points to note about Bicheno – the bakery and all it’s delights is only about a 3 minute walk from my caravan. The Log Cabin is a shop here that is a must visit every day, they stock everything – better than Bunnings.
From here we are heading out to More >
Body painter wanted
Jan 18th
Hi Guys,
This is the body and undertray and wing for my Cougar for the Nats at Easter and I need a Cat body,tray and wing painted in a similar colour scheme at least similar colours. Looking for a volunteer. The Cougar body is in Tasmania and the CAT body etc is in Brisbane with Gary Sturdy. Any Takers ???? I’ll need it by about mid March. email Heavy if you’re keen.
This weekend should be Interesting
Jan 16th
Saturday 21st
Bayside Onroad resumes racing from 6pm – great racing under lights 1/10th EP and GP
Chargers Offroad Redbank noms from 1pm racing from 2pm – 1/10th EP
Sunday 22nd
Gold Coast Onroad racing from 9am ( I think – may pay to check before taking the drive) 1/10th EP
Bayside news
The frames for the pit benches went into gas pit area last weekend. It’s looking good. The tops are going on this week and we are starting to manufacture the frames for the electric pit area. It’s all happening ….slowly but surely.
If you’re into vintage rc get out to Boondall on Wednesday 10am for a run.
Have a good week everyone, we’re in Bicheno this week (beach holiday) and started talking last night about the trip home so it’s starting to come into the frame.
Logan Onroad Calendar
Jan 10th
I’m sure some of you have been waiting for this, why not download it to your desktop and have it there at your fingertips. If you don’t want to do that we will have the dates in our calendar as usual with a weekly summary post as usual – no excuses for missing a race meet.
Weekly racing is back – with choices.
Jan 9th
Wednesday 11th Logan mid week tc and Fi
Thursday 12th launceston indoor meet
Saturday 14th Logan 6pm club racing
Saturday 14th Chargers working bee
Sunday – possible timed practice at the new Gold Coast Electric Offroad track – Nerang.
Have I missed anyone?
