Monday, February 8, 2010
Schumacher Cat SX2 4wd buggy
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Following on from the successful Cat SX, Schumacher introduces the new Cat SX2. Now even stronger and more durable than ever before the new 4wd buggy is fitted with all new large capacity 13mm big bore shocks and high downforce max sized rear wing. Claiming to be the best balanced car in its class, with optimum weight distribution due to its new stick pack lipo layout chassis and near centre motor position. An ultra efficient transmission makes the CAT SX2 incredibly quick off the line and offers awesome straight line speeds.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Toy Fair 2010 – Team Losi
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On the Horizon Hobby stand, Team Losi are displaying their new 8ight EU 1/8th scale buggy. Using information and input from their European team drivers, Darren Bloomfield, Yannick Aigoin and Martin Bayer, the US company have come up with this new kit for Europe. Sporting front aluminium caster blocks, more inclined kingpins, new shock pistons, diaphragms, springs and sway bars, this new chassis is ready to tackle the faster flatter tracks in Europe. New front and rear shock towers and a new body shell finish off the changes. Available as a kit it will be sold in Europe and Australia only.
Xray 808E Luxury 1/8 Electric Off-road buggy
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Xray presents the all-new 808E – the electric powered version of the ultra-successful 808. Designed for professional racers, the 808E features ultra-high performance parts, finest quality materials, unmatched precision in manufacturing and backed up with legendary Xray support and service. The 808E is a professional race car delivered in a kit version to allow you your own choice of electronics. Supported by Xray dedication, passion and heritage of performance, the 808E is ready to take you to the winning circle.
Xray X10 Link Pan car chassis
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Xray has taken its X10 pan car to the next level with the introduction of the now industry-standard linkage rear end. The X10 Link is now truly a universal platform that conforms and adapts to current rules and trends in allowing the use of either NiMH or LiPo battery technology with no ill-effects to handling or balance. The X10 Link has been designed to be driven and win on any club track around the world, under any conditions. Whether soaking up bumps on a rough asphalt club track or slicing through the infield of a super-smooth carpet track, the X10 Link does it with ease and versatility.
Xray NT1 2010 spec
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Introduction the Xray NT1 2010 spec, the latest version of the European Championship winning 1/10th 200mm chassis. To bring the car to the next level, Xray’s primary focus was on improving fine details while increasing reliability and performance. Value being a foremost consideration, Xray are pleased to include as standard many new and improved parts that were previously only available as options. The NT1 is a premier nitro touring car straight out of the box, able to put you into the winners circle at club, national, or world championship levels… with all the finest features that put the Xray factory team on the podium.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Toy Fair 2010 – Schumacher Cougar SV
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Schumacher have released full information on the new Cougar SV competition 2WD Off Roader. Shown to us here at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany the Cougar SV features a mid-motor position, ultra compact design, perfect centre line balance and revolutionary constant radius steering system. Due to the late arrival of their show products to the fair hall, we were only shown the stick pack version, while there is a saddle pack version also available.
O’Donnell Z01B-SG Team buggy
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O’Donnell have introduced the Z01B-SG Team 1/8 scale nitro 4WD buggy. Featuring a stronger, lighter 7075-T6 machined chassis plate with improved weight distribution, the rear arms, hub carriers and front & rear shock towers all feature improved geometry. Other updates include stronger CVA axles with large, 3mm cross pin, new, stronger, front top carbon fiber deck, new center carbon-fiber top deck, new carbon-fiber radio tray and improved, stronger diff cases.
Venom SCX 2wd Short Course truck
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Due to be announced tomorrow at the Nuremberg toy fair, the Venom SCX was designed for the popular 2WD short course racing class modeled after the fullscale Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series racing trucks. Designed from the ground up, the SCX represents the latest in race truck design plus a new feature unique to the Venom SCX MORdrive system. Now you can adjust the center of gravity on the fly in the pits by changing the rear transmission position from mid-motor to rear motor. The MORdrive system allows you to fine tune the weight balance and tailor the SCX to the track conditions to take the competition by surprise.
