Monday, February 11, 2008
Hot Bodies Cyclone D2 2wd buggy Categories - Hot Bodies, Electric Off Road, Cars, Products - comments closed 
We already brought you some information, as well lots of close up photos of the new Cyclone D2 from Hot Bodies during the Toy Fair last week, but now HPI have published complete information about the car. In development for over a year it has been designed with strength, tuning, maintenance and compatibility in mind. The most unique thing you’ll notice is the aluminium main chassis, machined from 7075-series alloy, serves as the backbone of the Cyclone D2 and also as a solid mounting point for all the critical components of the buggy. The battery tray can fit standard 6 or 7 cell sub-C batteries or any hard case Li-Po pack designed for RC cars, held in place with large thumbscrews for a secure fit. By using stiff foam padding and offset cell trays you can easily alter the weight balance of the buggy for increased steering or more traction.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Serpent S500, S120 and S240 Categories - Serpent, Electric On Road, Electric Off Road, Cars, Products - comments closed
Serpent have announced that they will release 3 new electric powered cars at this week Nuremberg toy fair, which Red RC will be covering live from the Show floor. To be shown at the fair is the new S500 4wd buggy, the S120 1/12th scale pan car and finally the S240 1/24th scale pan car. The Serpent booth will contain all the company’s usual products as well including the 08 versions of the 720 and 960 as well as the S400 and F180.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
LRP Shark-18 Race MT Non-RTR Categories - LRP, Electric Off Road, Cars, Products - comments closed 
LRP is have released the 2008 specification of their Non RTR Shark-18 Race Monster Truck. The 08 Spec has many enhancements in detail like the impressively painted bodyshell in an all new airbrush design with metallic and chrome effect. The shining chrome spoiler and chrome v-spoke rims complete the unique and awesome look. In addition, it has all the high-tech features which combine the agility of a 1/18 Buggy with the fun of a genuine Monster Truck such as 4WD shaft all-wheel drive, pivot ball front suspension, 4-spider differential, fully equipped with low-friction ball bearings and much more.
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Losi 1/10th Speed-T RTR Categories - Team Losi, Electric Off Road, Cars, Products - comments closed 
Losi have introduced their new 1/10 Speed-T RTR, which is the only electric choice for serious drivers in need of serious speed. Based on Losi’s proven, durable chassis design and agile suspension setup, the Speed-T can handle serious acceleration better than any other RC electric truck. Losi’s revolutionary brushless power system, including a potent Xcelorin motor and programmable ESC, sends the Speed-T to top speeds in excess of 65 mph.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Tamiya TamTech Buggy Champ - oOple Categories - Tamiya, Electric Off Road, Cars, Products - comments closed 
Not something we would normally write about but as oOple have raced this car last weekend, that makes it suitable for Red RC. Called the Buggy Champ, the mini rough rider from Tamiya is based on its bigger 10th scale cousin from around 1979 or so. The overall look of the original rough rider has been kept much more so than in the previously released mini frog’s case. The main distinct feature of the Buggy Champ being the trailing front suspension which is really the only difference that separates this, the newly-designated GB02 chassis, from the GB01 used on all the other current range.
Read the full review here.
Source: oOple [oople.com]
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Atomic Carbon S2 buggy pics Categories - Atomic Carbon, Electric Off Road, Cars, Products - comments closed
Jimmy over at oOple managed to get some first pictures of the new Atomic Carbon S2, a car that has been around all year in various guises, gradually evolving until a layout that worked was arrived at. This, the pre-production car, is a work of art - losing any rough edges the prototypes might have had and with a swish new carbon laminate tub chassis specially made for this car. A new 4-gear gearbox and cell layout distinguish this car from the prototypes and the car should be available as a conversion for the popular RC10B4 from Associated. Also spotted was the new 4wd chassis from Atomic Carbon, that sports donor parts from the Associated B44 and a newly designed front end, but he unfortunately wasnt allowed to take any pictures of it.
Go to oOple to get more close up pictures of the S2.
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Sunday, December 30, 2007
Losi 1/18 Rammunition Monster Truck Categories - Team Losi, Electric Off Road, Cars, Products - comments closed 
Experience the muscle and exhilaration of full-size monster truck performance anywhere you want, with Losi’s 1/18-scale Dodge replica Rammunition Monster Truck. For realistic looks, along with the bodyshell, this licensed mini-monster truck includes built to scale two-tone wheels and monster truck tires. Featuring Losi’s proven, rock-solid mini four wheel drive chassis and drive train, ball bearings throughout ensure smooth operation with twin steering servos making for razor-sharp handling. The durable dual-deck aluminum chassis and wide-track suspension make the 1/18 MT incredibly stable, while oil-filled composite shocks, at all four corners, help smooth out the rough stuff. Power comes from a high-torque Frenzy motor, which you can upgrade to a dual motor setup for even more torque on tap.
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Friday, December 28, 2007
Tamiya Durga DB01 - oOple review Categories - Tamiya, Electric Off Road, Cars, Products - comments closed
oOple have one of their great reviews online for the new Tamiya Durga DB01, the latest budget-priced four-wheel-drive buggy from Tamiya. The latest ‘DB01′ chassis uses suspension geometry and drive train parts borrowed from its European Championship winning big-brother, the 501X so its starting out with the best genes possible.
Read the full review here.
Source: oOple [oople.com]
