i’ve been so busy enjoying the stuff that comes in, i haven’t taken the time to post it here on the blog! Kyosho released their foam tires a couple months ago, Atomic has released Lexan suspension plates and X-Power has released a variety of items that will take your dNano’s performance to the next level. we’ve got all X-Power optional parts available @ our online shop but if you’re looking to make these items available for customers in your area, contact X-Power directly for dealer information. below, you’ll find a gallery of everything we’ve received since July 2010. thanks to all our visitors local and international for your patronage and continued support – we’re still here because of you!
this week, we welcomed a new member – Ryan from the (USA). he’d found our shop online and needed a hobby to help him relax while here working in Thailand. this is his 2nd visit, and like many others, decided to support our efforts to maintain the best mini r/c racing facility in the world. unfortunately, he’s already on his way to another project in Southeast Asia but we’ll miss him and his excitement for the hobby dearly!
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i’ve been busy with other little projects in addition to our custom body project(s), here’s just a quick list of what’s going on: 1 – Nissan Fairlady Z - i’d changed my Nissan over to 20′ size wheels because its shell has very low ground clearance and would snag on uneven tiles and drag during high speed cornering. resolving this problem meant sanding away the ‘skirt’ spoiler from the shell (i hate to do this cuz the body is absolutely beautiful! (DNX407MA) but its necessary for peak racing performance). X-Power sent some samples of their Foam Tire-Wheels over for testing but unlike other brands, theirs come installed on a black racing wheel already. for those who have raced dNano, you know occasionally the tires can get pulled off the wheels and strong adhesives aren’t ideal for use with dNano, so pre-glued foam tires is a major plus. the wheels can be re-used by removing the foam after extended wear and used with normal tires and that’s another bonus. performance-wise, the grip is outstanding! on the F2L Power Slide layout, there were no longer any ‘sliding’ issues as Soft (S) front and Very Soft (SS) rear combo had my Z on rails! these should be in stock sometime in late August. check the online shop for info on the most recently added items available for dNano including the new Optional Spoiler Kit for the Reventon Type Shell (see photo).
2 – Racing Stickers – X-Power recently sent some racing stickers over as well, they allow you to turn a plain, lifeless dNano shell into a decked out, racing livery. i needed a hobby knife to cut the stickers but the adhesive is strong enough to hold on slick, clear coat bodies. unfortunately, over handling can cause the print to rub off so its probably best to apply a clear coat if possible. while water decals will be thinner, these make creating a custom livery much easier. they provided a pack of 10 sheets, each with a different assortment and more than enough stickers to create a nice livery for 1 or 2 shells. these should be in stock by early august. 3 – eAsy Adjust Differentials - i’ve converted all my installed dNano diffs from their original shaft to the XP Easy Adjust Diff (if you already have a ball diff, use the conversion kit here). when racing on a low grip, endless curve layout, the diff has to be loose for efficient cornering. high grip, high speed layouts allow for tuning the diff to a tighter setup for better straight-line speed and acceleration. having 2 circuits with varying surfaces in the shop means a lot of work with diffs and the change has reduced the time it takes for tuning & maintenance. consider making that change if you’re like to ‘tinker’ a lot like i do. speaking of maintenance, i’ve got to do some for Hugh before he gets back from his vacation to Kon Kaen (North Thailand) so i’ll review my step-by-step process in my next post. see ya then!
yes, its been quiet around here and that reflects the general conditions of things in Pattaya at the moment. the economic slowdown, the strength of the Thai baht and the weakening of normally very strong currencies around the world has severely reduced traffic and sales @ nanotrax and many other local businesses. we’re lucky to see many of our regular customers returning and doing their best to support the shop. while things are a bit rough, we’ve done our best to cut costs while maintaining high quality service on and offline. a big thanks to our customers around the world who have reached out and continued to support our shop from thousands of miles away. because of that, we continue to bring you the latest in items that will hopefully enhance your experience with this hobby we all care so much about. we haven’t seen a new body for dNano since the Chevrolet Corvette C6-R was released in February and dNano fans have been longing for something new. X-Power has answered the call with a new, handmade shell designed to fit the (DNC502) Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Chassis. the Limited Edition Reventon Type Shell is now available @ our online shop. additionally, the new XP Screwdriver for dNano has been added to our long list of available parts and accessories. for those on a budget, this is definitely an interesting, economical option for working on your moving chassis.
racing still continues weekly @ 5pm (Sundays) and with Robby, Erwin and Vincent back in town, expect to see some high speed, heated competition on both circuits in the coming weeks. for race reports and other topics, visit our dNano forum. have questions or concerns? e-mail the webmaster!
when we first opened NanoTrax in 2009, almost 1 year ago, no one really knew much about what was in store for the world of miniature R/C. as we grew, so did interest in this scale of this hobby and we were approached by many from visitors and admirers to vendors of related products. After Atomic & PN Racing, X-Power made their move on the dNano & Mini Z aftermarket parts sector and into our inventory in Fall 2009. their products are now a popular alternative option for dNano fans worldwide. we’re recently added and updated their products at our online shop and you’ll find them also available at other respected online retailers. check the gallery below for all the latest additions including Auto Scale Collection items for Mini Z and visit our Used & Discounted section for amazing clearance prices.
its finally arrived and i now have a new member to my own personal dNaNo collection. at first, the Motul Autech Z 2007 didn’t seem like it would really fit my style but based on the specs (wide track, long wheelbase, low-profile GT; click here for tech data @ kyosho.com), i can’t tell its going to be hard to beat on our circuits. so i’ve got my Christmas gift, what’s yours going to be? we also just got some of the most beautiful Auto Scale Collection bodies ever created, so be sure to check out the gallery below and post comments here on the blog if you’d like to us know how we’re doing here @ nanotrax (on and offline). visit the online shop early if you’d like to pick up a few things for your holiday season. ;)
i had to make a special post for the items that arrived today since it included the Mazda RX-7 Automotive Okabe Makazu (MR-03) Chassis Set. i have a feeling this will go pretty quick so unfortunately, i won’t get the chance to test it out. we also got the new Kyosho Catalog and Brochure, neither with many surprises but its always cool to get the “wish book” ;-)
