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June 26, 2010

Motonica 1/8 scale on road tires

Motonica have announced a new dedicated line of 1/8 scale on road tires. After a year of research on the material of the rims and having finally obtained the right lightness and stiffness, they are ready to release a top range product in terms of performance and quality. Moreover, Motonica’ s special care in research and product development designed the possibility to use a 24 mm pin, already included in the pack, in order to grant a perfect fit without compromising the functionality of the rim itself.

View the new front wheel here

June 26, 2010

Fastrax Turf Ripper 1/10th buggy tires

The latest addition to Fastrax’s growing range are the new ‘Turf Ripper’ grass and astro turf tires for 1/10th off road buggies. Suitable for all popular racing 2wd and 4wd buggies, they are molded in Fastrax’s T1 compound and feature a lightweight carcass and firm spike design for all round speed and handling performance. Sold as a pair without inserts.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]

June 26, 2010

Pro-Line 1/10th buggy closed cell inserts

For all the 1:10 racers out there, Pro-Line wanted to share a little inside development project they’re in the middle of. As you can see from the photo it is closed cell inserts for your 2 & 4wd buggies. We can expect further updates from the US company in the near future.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

June 25, 2010

Fastrax Kourse King SC tires

Now you can make the most of your 1/10th Short Course Truck with the new Kourse King from Fastrax. Designed to perform on multi-surface astro and grass tracks, the Kourse King in the new T1 compound now opens up a whole new performance level for your 2wd SC vehicle. No more slipping, spinning and sliding when the weather turns. Whats more these tires are designed to fit the standard type scale wheels, retaining that sort after scale finish. Sold as pair without inserts.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]

June 25, 2010

Schumacher MiniSpike 2 front tyres

Schumacher have announced that they have re-tooled and improved the quality of our 2WD slim front tyre. The MiniSpike is the tyre of choice for many grass and astro tracks. The performance of the new Slim Mini Spike 2 will be exactly the same, however the new tyre can be identified by it’s matt finish rather than a shiny one and MiniSpike 2 engraving on the sidewall. Stock is coming through now on the U6581 Yellow compound and will follow shortly on the harder Green and Blue compounds.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 25, 2010

RB line of buggy racing bodies

French company RB have extended their accessories range with a complete new line of racing bodies. Made with high quality lexan, the RB bodies are designed to improve the performance of your buggy and come transparent with a protection film and windows mask. Available in various versions suitable for the Losi 8ight Kyosho MP9, Xray 808, Associated RC8 and Mugen MBX-6.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

June 25, 2010

Shepherd Velox V8 servo saver

Shepherd have announced the release of this aluminium servo saver for the Velox V8. The blue anodized parts are CNC-machined from high-grade 7075 T6 aluminium. Designed to survive even hard crashes on US-style tracks with boards, it still perfectly protects the steering servo from being damaged. Like the standard one the optional servo saver is adjustable in its length by only one screw.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 25, 2010

Yannic Pruemper joins Yokomo

Yokomo have announced that they have signed current European Junior Champion Yannic Pruemper. Just in time for the next week’s World Championship the former Tamiya racer, who won the ETS series race in Poland in 2009, will run the company’s successful BD5 Worlds Spec chassis. Continuing to run Speed Passion products, Yannic joins an already strong team headed by Ronald Volker and since only recently getting the car has been testing intensively ahead of his competition debut with the Japanese manufacturer in Burgdorf. Yannic wished to thank Tamiya for their support over the past number of years and looks forward to a successful partnership with Yokomo.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]