Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Answer-RC 8ight Lightweight Spring holders
Categories - Accessories, Answer RC, Products, Team Losi
Answer-RC have released these CNC machined shock spring holders suitable for all members of the Losi 8ight family including 1.0, 2.0, B and T. These new items utilise a longer spring holder to give a more reliable and safer position on the shock and are specially drilled to maintain a minimum weight with each piece weighing only 3g. Sold in a packet of 4.
Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Flying Fox RC JRXS Type-R spool
Categories - Accessories, Flying Fox, Products, Team Losi
Flying Fox RC have announced their competition aluminium spool for the Losi JRXS Type-R. The spool is precision machined out of high quality aircraft grade 7075 aluminium to incredibly tight tolerances. Using the standard pulley and 2 standard Type-R outdrives they have managed to remove all traces of the age old problem of the spool slipping or the thread side hub stripping. Rotating weight has also been reduced using computer aided techniques to remove material from non-load bearing portions of the assembly.
Source: Flying Fox RC [flyingfoxrc.com]
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Losi Buggy tires now available in Green
Categories - Products, Team Losi, Tires
Losi have announced that their lineup of 1/8th buggy tures are now available in Green compound. This new compound is the softest available from Losi and provides provides increased traction and consistency. Very comparable with some of the top-tire compounds available, it should be used when maximum grip is required. Green works best in cool/damp conditions, but is versatile enough to work well in dusty conditions too. The specially designed inserts are lightweight, provide a consistent firmness and have a better balance.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Monday, July 27, 2009
Craft RC Mugen 8ight-T 2.0 body skins
Categories - Bodies, Craft RC, Decals, Products, Team Losi
Craft RC have added a new body template to their product line, with the addition of new Losi 8ight-T 2.0 stock body skins. Designed by professional designers, the decals are available in 22 different designs, and are available for a large selection of the most popular buggy and truggy shells on the market. Pre cut, they are made from top quality material that is easy to apply, fuel resistant and will stay good a long time.
Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Atomic Carbon Losi CR2 conversion kit
Categories - Atomic Carbon, Cars, Products, Team Losi
Atomic Carbon have released this conversion set for the Team Losi XXX-CR 2wd buggy. The set features a carbon fibre chassis, front braces, battery straps, rear brace, LiPo brace, CSC side pods, brass battery posts, aerial holder and all the fasterners required to complete the conversion which are not included in the XXX-CR kit. Of course a donor is required to complete this conversion along with some other parts. As the motor is mounted in front of a rear drive axles, the motor will also need to be reversed and so this requires a specific speed controller that is capable of reverse rotation, details of which are listed on the Atomic Carbon website.
Source: Atomic Carbon [atomic-carbon.co.uk]
Friday, July 10, 2009
Losi Strike Short Course truck
Categories - Cars, Products, Team Losi
Losi have announced the Strike, an electric 1/10-scale Short Course Truck in both Bind-N-Drive (BND) and also RTR versoins. Its rugged body comes out over the wheels, allowing you to bump, nudge and aggressively race without tangling and flipping other vehicles or getting hung-up on curbs and obstacles. The 1/10 Strike SCT features a water-resistant LiPo compatible reversing ESC, a brushless-ready all-metal gear transmission and a Losi receiver with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Losi MultiPro Intelligent balance charger
Categories - Chargers, Electric, Products, Team Losi
Team Losi’s new MultiPro intelligent balance charger is an all-in-one unit that will charge, balance charge and discharge a variety of popular RC batteries. The charger is compatible with LiPo, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd and Pb (Lead Acid) batteries. Its easy-to-read backlit LCD screen provides vital charger status and battery information, as well as simple programming and setup options. The charger’s banana plug output and multiple port balance connector (2-6S) provide for a variety of options for easy charging and multiple battery connection types. The charger also includes charge output cables for EC2, EC3, EC5, JST, Losi Mini, Glow Plug, Alligator Clip and Futaba connectors.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Losi 1/10 Speed-NT RTR
Categories - Cars, Products, Team Losi
Losi have released the Nitro powered version of their 1/10-scale Speed, called the NT. This ready-to-run truck is packed with performance-driven features like a Losi 3.4 high-performance nitro engine, a 2-speed transmission, and a Losi radio system with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology. The included Losi 3.4cc ultra high-performance nitro engine is designed to deliver big power in a small package. Custom ported for maximum performance, the advanced design and manufacturing techniques are used to produce the largest displacement in a small block nitro engine.
