Monday, December 1, 2008
BMT 081 Rally Game chassis Categories - BMT, Cars, Gas On Road, Products - 3 comments
Long standing Italian manufacturer BMT are close to releasing their latest Rally game chassis, the 081. This new chassis has completely revised geometry, better weight distribution and a lower centre of gravity compared its predecessor. The car, in the hands of super quick Italian racer, Francesco Tironi, was used to win the RG class at last weekends Kyosho/ Sirio Cup in Greece. Due to the country’s rules, Tironi had fitted a 2 speed gearbox to his car, something that is normally not allowed in the rules, and despite breaking a 1st gear in the race was able to stay out in front and take home the win.
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O.S. Engines have released the engine that Atsushi Hara clinched the 1/8 Scale Buggy World Championships with. The .21 VZ-B V-Spec II features a lightened V-shaped machined head for a lowered C of G and cooler running. Better fuel mileage is now standard due to the new carb insert and racers will continue to appreciate the hardened, chrome plated, 4-port cylinder and liner for high durability and long life.
Source: OS Engines [osengines.com]
After a three-year hiatus, Jared Tebo who left O’Donnell earlier this year, is returning to Team Kyosho. Tebo will be running all off-road classes for Kyosho, including 1/8 buggy and truggy, 1/10 2WD buggy, 4WD buggy and 1/10 electric truck. He will also be running AKA Tires, Team Orion motors, batteries and electronics, KO Propo radio gear, and Byron’s fuel. Tebo achieved great success during his previous tour with Kyosho, winning most of the major 1/8 off-road races for nearly two seasons. His dossier includes an IFMAR off-road World Championship title, seven ROAR National Championships, and some 16 other championships at national-level events.
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Kyosho Inferno GT2 McLaren F1 GTR Categories - Cars, Gas On Road, Kyosho, Products - add a comment
Just 28 of the 107 McLaren F1 supercars produced in the 90’s were allocated for the “GTR” racing program, which included the F1 GTR of Kokusai Kaihatsu Racing. In 1995 during its first year racing the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the F1 GTR dominated the entire field including the prototypes, which are usually the overwhelming favorites to win. The Kaihatsu Racing entry won the overall championship and the F1 GTR took four of the top five overall finishing positions. Recognizing the importance of the victory and its historical significance, McLaren took the car back to their facility and it was never raced again. The newest version of the Inferno GT2 features a faithful reproduction of this legendary McLaren F1 GTR. The body is factory licensed by McLaren to ensure the quality and appearance meets the demanding McLaren standards.
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JB TRC Racing Pressure cooler/regulator Categories - Accessories, Engines, JB TRC Racing, Products - add a comment
The 2nd company this week to reproduce the Novarossi concept of cooling exhaust gases to produce better engine run time, Spanish company JB TRC Racing have released their version. The same concept as previously available versions, this cooler is slightly different in that it also combines an adjustable needle to regulate the amount gas flowing through the system. Tested by a number of racers, they found their fuel consumption to be reduced.
Source: JB TRC Racing [jbtrcracing.com]
Losi 454 Engine with Pull/Spin Start Categories - Engines, Off Road, Products, Team Losi - add a comment
Losi have released this new 454 engine complete with pull/spin start backplate. A terrific power source for ready-to-run vehicles, this exceptionally fast motor fits all existing big-block applications. Featuring 8 ports and an easy to tune slide carburettor, Losi claim it has has exceptional power for high speeds and rapid acceleration.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Riccardo Perin rejoins Team Xray Categories - Drivers, Off Road, Racing, Xray - add a comment
Young Italian buggy racer Riccardo Perin, has confirmed that he is rejoining the Xray team for 2009. Perin, who previously drove for Xray in 2007, raced for Mugen Seiki this year making the European Championship main event in Crete, eventually placing 12th after some problems in the final. Riccardo also confirmed that he will be continuing with Novarossi to power his XB808.
Source: Modellismo RC [modellismorc.net]
Capricorn Q-5TE .21 Buggy engine Categories - Capricorn RC, Engines, Off Road, Products - add a comment
Yesterday we showed you the Sirio based Capricorn CL-9TE .21 circuit engine, but the Italian company have also released a new .21 off road buggy engine. Called the Q-5TE, this new 5 port engine features extra porting work on the liner, while the lightened crankshaft has also been polished and sports a large turbo scoop.
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