M Mod have announced the release of these Mugen branded mechanics gloves which come in black, with blue and purple trim. Available in a number of different sizes the top of the glove has been features a flexible, heat-resistant, padded material while the palm of the glove contains additional padding. Suitable to wear while working on your car the glove has a flexible cuff, which can be adjusted using the attached Velcro strap.
Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]
Mirage Racing have announced that top UK electric off road racer Tom Yardy has joined Hot Bodies for the new season and teams up with Tony Truman, Adam Skelding and other new signee Phil Sleigh. All 4 drivers will be using Nosram Matrix Evolution Speed Controls and Phil, Adam and Tom will be using the latest Nosram Storm Evolution Brushless Motors, Nosram Big Mama VTEC cells and Nosram Gemini Receivers. All the drivers will also be using the brand new GRP Conespike 10th Buggy tyres to provide the best traction available. This is what Tom had to say about joining the team:
I am delighted to join the HB team, they are a very professional and successful company who have proven themselves on a national and international scale. Early testing has shown the D4 to be very very quick and I look forward to further testing and competing with the car next season.
Source: Mirage Racing [mirageracing.com]
Schumacher have announced that front running Swedish racer Jonas Andersson has joined their team but more importantly the British company have acknowledged the rumour that they will re enter the electric off road market in the very near future.
Jonas is an extremely experienced racer who will drive the Mi3 in Sweden and also attend some big European races. Jonas will also aid in exciting new Off-Road projects, so watch this space for updates.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
CEN Racing have contacted us to let us know that their team driver Steffan Culmsee has just won the 2007 Danish National Championships, having won the 7th and final round of the Championships held last weekend in Bjæverskov. Neo Buggy reports that the title fight went down to the wire between Steffen and former Danish Champion Peter Harder racing for Xray. In the final Culmsee could win easily after Harder had a crash, damaging his cars shock absorber, gifting the win and the title to the CEN driver with Peter having to settle for 2nd while another CEN racer Rune Gustavsson claimed 3rd.
Source: CEN [cenracing.com] / Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]
HPI Racing have announced the release of a new range of Silicone Shock Oil that is available in 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 weights. High quality 100% pure silicone shock oil resists the effects of temperature changes better than petroleum based oils, the benefit for racers is more consistent shock dampening throughout the day. Packaged in convenient 60cc bottles and clearly marked weights for easy identification in your pit box the oil is perfect for most oil filled RC shocks.
Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]
Yet another Illuzion Xray body from JConcepts, this time its for the XT8 truggy. This body comes in both standard and heavy duty thickness polycarbonate and features a stadium truck style that combines hard edge racing lines with a front hood scoop. The roof of the body has been dramatically wedged or “Illuzionized” for that aggressive look, while the rear of the body has been designed for extra bed durability.
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JConcepts have released the Illuzion XB8EC body which comes complete in either standard or heavy duty polycarbonate. The Illuzion XB8 EC features enhanced hard edge side pod styling with runner flow channels on the sides designed to move the air more efficiently to the wing. The roof of the body has been dramatically wedged and Illuzionized for that aggressive look, while the front of the body has less of a transition from hood to window which gives it a more dramatic look.
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Japanese company Team Honest have released a whole load of carbon parts for Kyoshos 1/12th scale gas powered Pan car, the Spada. The parts include a front upper plate made from 3mm carbon for extra front stiffness, a 2mm thick carbon fibre radio tray, a 2.5mm thick carbon body mount plate, 1.2mm brake plate and 1.5mm thick brake disk from carbon, a 3mm carbon rear upper plate and finally a receiver plate and a battery plate. All parts are of high quality and lightweight.
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