February 16, 2010

Hudy anti-slip pit mat

Hudy anti-slip pit mat

Seen on the Hudy stand at the Toy Fair, the Slovakian company have released their newly-designed Pit Mat, which offers a large 750x1200mm anti-slip surface, perfect for a pit table or your workbench. The anti-skid foam construction is long-lasting & durable, making it lightweight and very easy to pack.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


February 15, 2010

Robitronic Platinum 1/8th brushless motors

Robitronic Platinum 1/8th brushless motors

Seen during the toy fair earlier this month, Robitronic have released full details on their new Platinum Brushless motors for 1/8th scale buggies, truggies and monster trucks. Featuring a sensored design for smoother response over non sensored versions, the timing is mechanically adjustable for fine tuning the motor’s performance to different track conditions. Sporting a 12.3mm sintered neodymium rotor with the now standard 5mm diameter shaft for use with regular 1/8th pinions, the motor is available in 6.5T, 7.5T and 8.5T versions.

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February 15, 2010

AKA Enduro 1/8th buggy tire

AKA Enduro 1/8th buggy tire

AKA have announced the release of their Enduro tire, the latest tire in AKA’s arsenal of tires to suit different track conditions. Based on a fresh take on tread design, the Enduro is built on a complete redesigned carcass which features a stiffer sidewall for better cornering and internal ribbing to help keep the tire more stable when used on the softer proprietary AKA compounds. The large cross cut lugs offer long tread life yet allow the lugs to fold over and bite into the harshest conditions. Expect the super soft version at the beginning of March, with the Soft and Medium versions to be released by the end of that month.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]


February 15, 2010

Team Associated 1/8th Brushless combos

Team Associated 1/8th Brushless combos

Team Associated have released their range of 1/8th scale off road brushless converted chassis’ in a combo with high tech brushless systems from LRP. The RC8Te Truggy kit, RC8e Buggy kit and SC8e short course truck can now be bought with the SPX8 speedo and Vector 8 motor, which are the perfect fit for the different cars. The SPX8 features special 1/8th power profiles with a capacitor optimized for this larger scale, while the Vector 8 motor is available in both the 2500kv and 2800kv versions.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]


February 14, 2010

Losi Strike 1/8 wheel adapters

Losi Strike 1/8 wheel adapters

Team Losi have introduced these new 1/8 wheel adapters for the 1/10 Strike short course truck. The set, which includes new axles that allow for simple changes between the stock wheels and 1/8-scale wheels without having to change the axles, allows 1/10 Strike SCT owners to benefit from the increased performance of 1/8-scale tires and wheels. Produced with a black anodized finish on all parts offers great looks and increased durability.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


February 14, 2010

Losi Strike 1/8 wheel adapters

Team Losi have introduced these new 1/8 wheel adapters for the 1/10 Strike short course truck. The set, which includes new axles that allow for simple changes between the stock wheels and 1/8-scale wheels without having to change the axles, allows 1/10 Strike SCT owners to benefit from the increased performance of 1/8-scale tires and wheels. Produced with a black anodized finish on all parts offers great looks and increased durability.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


February 13, 2010

Losi 8ight Championship T-shirt

Losi 8ight Championship T-shirt

Losi have released their new 8ight Championship t-shirt, which promotes the 3-time ROAR National Champion 8ight Race Roller, which won the title in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Made from a heavy-weight cotton/poly blend, it features red, black and white screen-printed designs printed on the front and rear, while the left sleeve promotes the 8ight’s title as Top Qualifier in 2006 and 2009. Available in the usual range of sizes.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


February 12, 2010

HPI Blitz ESE Short course truck

HPI Blitz ESE Short course truck

Last week we saw the new Blitz ESE from HPI Racing for the first time and today they have release full information on this no compromise short course truck. Outfitted with a ton of premium upgrades, high grade materials and tuned performance parts, it comes as a kit allowing you to customize your truck and top it off with your choice of electronics, high performance wheels, tires and batteries. The high performance parts are color coded white, cool gray, and warm grey. Not only does this enhance the style of the truck, it lets you know at a glance which part is the high response performance part. Featuring a stiffer composite main chassis that quickens the overall response of the truck as well as firm front arms for a more precise steering feel, while the rear arms help free up the truck in corners. Other new parts include firm shock towers, firmer skid plates and firmer bumpers.

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