April 10, 2009
…a new suspension upgrade kit for their Rush 2, to upgrade it to version 2.2. Designed for the high American jumps, the kit comes with a full set of extra big bore shocks, 2 new aluminum shock towers, which are also available in carbon fibre as seen in the photos, and finally 4 aluminium shock supports for the lower suspension arms. This is a simple upgrade which gives the car a more conventional shock mounting setup compared to the cars normal lay down configuration. The kit will only be available as an upgrade for the Rush 2. Source: Piktor [piktor-rc.com]…
June 17, 2008
French buggy manufacturer Piktor have announced that their are working on an electric version of their 1/8th scale buggy, the Rush 2. Following the current trend, Piktor will enable the use of a brushless motor along with twin LiPo cells, with a kit version as well as an RTR version available in the near future. From the looks of things in the picture, they seem to have done a neat job and it will be interesting to see the final version when it is released. Source: Piktor [piktor.fr]…
March 31, 2008
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up: > Mike Swauger wins the 08 Westcoast Champs – Link [jpracing.com] > Vicente Eres wins in Villareal, Spain – Link [teamxray.com] > Prümper stars with stars at LRP Masters – Link [serpent.com] > First pictures of the Piktor Mad Eco – Link [rcmag.com] > 1/10 World Championship Warm-up report – Link [teamxray.com] > Jonas Kærup is Danish Touring car Champion – Link [racerc.dk] Entry is open for ETS Rd3 in The Netherlands, April 11th-13th…
March 31, 2008
…Gomez holding on to the 3rd spot, 2 laps behind the leading pair. Click more for the final positions… Round 1 National results: 1. Robert Batlle – Hyper 8.5 2. Borja Hernandez – Hyper 8.5 3. Antoio G Salmeron – Nanda 4. Martin Roca – OCM EVO 5. Juanma Vera – Mugen MBX-R 6. Daniel Vega – Mugen MBX-R 7. Adrian Perez – Kyosho 8. Sergio Muñoz – Crono 9. Angel Roque – Hyper 8.5 10. Ignacio Oliva – Piktor 11. Feliz Zamorano – Losi 8ight 12. Carlos Pineda – Mugen MBX-R Source: AECAR Andalucia [aecarandalucia.org] & Auto RC [auto-rc.net]…
March 6, 2008
…Piktor logo in black combined with a red line design on the front side, while the rear has a Rush 2 design incorporating a picture of the car. When it gets a little colder you can go for the black fleece lined wind breaker jacket that also sports the Piktor logo on the front and a large Rush 2 logo on the back. For the finishing touch, and suitable for all weather conditions, there is the black and grey cap with the Rush 2 logo embroidered on the front. Click here to see the other clothing items… Source: Piktor [piktor.fr]…
February 1, 2008
…plate – Front wing – Two battery/receiver boxes tops for different size receiver and battery packs – Big front brake disk for a better braking balance – Innovative and simple brake disk adjustment system – Sealed front and rear differential housings keep dirt out of the gears – Adjustable Ackerman – Captured hinge pins require no retaining clips – Machined premium aluminium 4mm thick alloy shock mounts – Innovative 3 shoes clutch system – Centred fuel cap – Engine: Not Included (.21 rear exhaust required) – Radio System: Not included (2 channels required) – Tyres: Not included Source: Piktor [piktor.fr]…
September 24, 2007
…IFMAR EP Off road Worlds – Link [serpent.com] > Maarten van Lierop is Dutch National Champion 2007 – Link [teamxray.com] > Final round of the first German Monster-Masters – Link [rbproducts.com] > Serpent EP buggy Prototypes in World Championship final – Link [serpent.com] > Another win for Zachariades in Cyprus – Link [serpent.com] > Borja Hernandez joins HoBao Racing (pictures) – Link [neo-buggy.net] > LRP and Robert Batlle are European Champion 2007 1/8 Offroad – Link [lrp.cc] > Report from 2007 German 1/8 off road Championship – Link [rbproducts.com] > New air filter from French company Piktor – Link [rcmag.com]…
July 3, 2007
…> Another report from the 6th round of Fintrack series – Link [rczone.net] > The Associated RC8 of French racer Sébastien Mutel – Link [rcmag.com] > Report on the GS Cup international in Torres Verdes – Link [rbproducts.com] > OCM Racing KOAS DT-19 conquers Miri Buggy Race – Link [jonehrc.com] > Mirage report on the latest round of the 200mm Foam Nationals – Link [mirageracing.com] > Hungarian offroad National Championship Round 3 – Link [rbproducts.com] > The Piktor Rush 2 of French racer Sébastien Léonard – Link [rcmag.com] > Pro Line Quik Lidz bodyshell of Elliot Boots – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]…
