March 9, 2010

Jake Wright joins Losi development team

Jake Wright joins Losi development team

Losi have announced that accomplished rock crawler, Jake Wright, has joined their product development team as a product manager. Jake will play an active role in the development of Losi’s rock crawling program and vehicles. Jake’s initial experience with rock crawling began in 2004 when he and his father got involved with 1:1 vehicles. Then in 2005 Jake began driving both RC and full-scale crawlers. Jake has traveled all around the world to participate in rock crawling competitions, and has achieved several commendable wins while doing so including the SoCal RC Rock Crawlers Series, the Utah State Championships and most recently Victory at the 2010 Motorama event.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


March 9, 2010

Fastrax moulded rubber pit mats

Fastrax moulded rubber pit mats

Wrench on your car in style with these new moulded rubber pit mats from Fastrax. Available in two sizes and in black or blue, the small version is ideal for engine rebuilds and smaller projects or cars, while the larger one is suitable for 1/8th cars/buggies/trucks. Both feature exclusive Fastrax logo mouldings and moulded channels for parts placement, avoiding parts rolling off the workbench.

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March 9, 2010

HB Block & Khaos patterns now in Pink

HB Block & Khaos patterns now in Pink

Hot Bodies have released their Block and Khaos 1/8th scale buggy tires in pink compound. The Pink compound is extra-soft for maximum traction at the cost of tread life. The Block pattern have been specially designed to work at their best in a variety of off-road racing conditions, including blue-groove dirt, dusty clay, grass and even astroturf while the Khaos pattern is perfect for loose dirt, clay, blue groove and damp tracks.

Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]


March 9, 2010

Speed Passion Cirtix Inspire 2.0 & D-Manager combo

Speed Passion Cirtix Inspire 2.0 & D-Manager combo

Speed Passion have released two new speed controller products, the Cirtix Inspire 2.0 and Cirtix D-Manager combo. Perfect for your brushed motor upgrade to your racing and bashing ride, the Inspire 2.0 performance, smooth throttle feel, and name brand support is just as awesome as the price point and they’ve even included a pocket programming card that makes programming changes a breeze. The Cirtix D-Manager drift combo features a specially designed 4000kv motor that responds smoothly with excellent torque to help you get the best possible performance out of your car, while the special end bell cap keeps the motor connections safe from drift racing contact. The Cirtix D-Manager ESC features a drift specific throttle response that will help keep you sideways with maximum precision and a perfect drifting feel and comes with the pocket programming card included.

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March 9, 2010

Losi Shock O-ring grease

Losi Shock O-ring grease

Losi’s new shock o-ring grease is a high grade synthetic grease that has special additives to lubricate silicone o-rings without making them swell and cause drag on the shock shaft. The unique formula is not effected by silicone liquid so it stays on, in between and around the shock o-rings preventing wear and unwanted friction. This is also very good when used between two moving surfaces such as servo savers and the like. The handy tool box sized tube holds a generous 8cc of grease and a screw on cap to prevent accidental spills.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


March 9, 2010

Hudy range of brushes

Hudy range of brushes

Hudy have introduced their own range of professional-quality cleaning brushes in two convenient sizes, large & small, and in a variety of bristle stiffnesses, soft, medium & stiff, suitable for different types of work. Lightweight and compact, these brushes are easy to use & clean and come with pink and black handles with the Hudy logo on both the handle and stamped into the metal.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


March 8, 2010

CSO 966 titanium drive shafts

CSO 966 titanium drive shafts

CSO Racing have introduced new rear drive shafts for the Serpent 966 and 960 1/8th scale chassis’. Made from aircraft grade titanium for light weight, long durability and high strength they are sold in pairs.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


March 6, 2010

Smokem Racing TRF416 steering brace

Smokem Racing TRF416 steering brace

Smokem Racing has released a carbon fibre steering brace for the TRF416-series touring cars. A common tuning trick on the TRF416 is to remove the factory aluminum steering bridge to increase front end flex for more steering. But in certain cases, this can make the steering too sensitive and decrease stability. Made from 2.25mm carbon fire, the 416 Steering Brace gives you the perfect compromise of more steering but still awesome stability. Similar custom fabricated steering braces have been used by TRF drivers with great success and now Smokem Racing brings this tuning part to all TRF416 racers.

Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]