LRP have announced the latest addition to their VTEC buggy tire range with the release of the Harakiri. Joining the already released Kamikaze and Suicide, this tire features a big block thread with optimized large spacing between the pins for best performance and long lifespan on very dusty and loose tracks. Great for long and tough finals on broken up and rutted race tracks.
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LRP have released the new factory team edition of their S18 TC touring car platform. The LRP R&D team has designed a competition 1/18th scale micro car that is tailored for pure racing. The car has been optimised in every small detail with all attention aimed at pure performance of handling, durability and ease of maintenance. The Factory Team Edition features a new refined ultra-smooth and efficient drivetrain, new long carbon plate top-deck design and carbon plate chassis that is up to 58% lighter than previous plastic chassis, resulting in perfect flex characteristics for higher-traction and precision controlled handling. The oil filled threaded shocks in combination with the anti roll bars front and rear provide driving performance on highest level.
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LRP have released the next generation LiPo batteries for micro cars. Featuring a durable hard case to keep the cells from being damaged during use, the new LRP LiPo 1800mAh – 7.4V and 1300mAh – 11.1V feature the same dimensions as standard 6-cell 2/3 A stick pack and fits in all 1/16th and 1/18th micro onroad and offroad models. Also new from LRP are VTEC LiPo RX packs available in 4500mAh and 5000mAh allowing you to boost any big scale car to new power dimensions when it comes to runtime, battery weight and servo power. With extremely high nominal capacities these RX Packs are a must have and the lower weight and higher energy density compared to Sub C batteries make the LiPo RX Packs the crucial factor of better driving performance of your car.
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LRP have announced the release of the S8 TX Premium RTR Truggy. The included components are specially designed for maximum driving pleasure with the “RTR-Spec” exhaust system specifically developed for the included engine to give great bottom end power and blistering top speed. To handle the power output of the engine-pipe combo the specially designed 3-shoe clutch is hardened for heavy duty action. The car is also supplied with heavy duty blue anodised 4mm front and rear aluminium shock towers for best performance and durability and the patented braking system based on real automobile brake design for great stopping power. The car is also supplied with VTEC Kamikaze tyres in RTR compound on low-profile rims provide long-lasting traction and lowest tyre wear and are ideal for any surface.
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LRP have announced the Quadra Pro, a small and compact all-round charger, featuring an integrated power supply that automatically switches between 100-240V input voltage for trouble-free usability worldwide. The Quadro Pro features an easy to use menu structure known from the Pulsar models, with various different functions. Whether you want to adjust the parameters, set your user profiles or condition your batteries, the Quadra Pro Charger is a good choice. Suitable for use with NiMH, NiCd, LiPo & LiFePo.
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LRP have announced the release of this upgrade kit for their Shark-18 line, which helps improves the performance of the car. The carbon plate chassis conversion kit converts all Shark-18 models from the standard plastic tub chassis to a high-performance platform of carbon plate chassis and top deck. Featuring cut-out battery positions and a significant lower weight than normal plastic tub chassis, this carbon chassis increases precision handling and traction on all surfaces. The kit is supplied with the carbon chassis, upper deck and battery mount, as well as blue anodized motor mounts and battery posts and all the required hardware.
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LRP electronic have released the latest tire in their 1/8 competition buggy tire line, the peculiarly named Suicide. Specially developed by the LRP R&D team, this new thread design features small and fines pins, perfect for hard packed high traction tracks or qualifying runs. The VTEC 1/8 tire provides high grip and low wear based on a special compound of high-quality rubber. In addition, the all new tire features pre-cut venting holes resulting in high performance through superior air circulation. Released in soft and medium compounds.
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LRP have released their latest truggy engine, the new ZR.30 X Truggy is the replacement for the successful Z.28 R Spec. 3 Truggy motor. An uncompromising competition engine specially tuned for the demands of a .30 engine, the massive XTEC T6 crankcase provides the engine with a high structural rigidity, with extra thick ribs, particularly between the front and rear ball bearings. The carburetor is also completely revised, and is now flow optimized resulting in maximum performance and simple tuning.
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