March 26, 2008

Team Associated RC8 Factory parts

Team Associated RC8 Factory parts

Team Associated have released a number of Factory team parts for the drive train of their RC8 1/8th scale buggy. RC8 Stub Axles and Input Cups, they are strong and lightweight, and have been made in the USA out of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminum. Reduce rotating weight by 55 grams when using the complete set of all three products Reducing rotating weight equals more punch, stronger brakes and more run time. Also released were a set of lightweight differential outdrives and shiny CV bones.

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March 26, 2008

HoBao Hyper 9 detailed by Tim Bump

HoBao Hyper 9 detailed by Tim Bump

Nitro House in the US have sat down with the Hyper 9 Lead Designer Tim Bump to go through all of the details of this unique looking buggy.

The Hyper 9 is a completely new design from the ground up with many new and innovative ideas. Several criteria were set and met in this new design. Weight was number one and always a concern with every part designed for the buggy. Next, in order of importance, was side to side balance, low center of gravity, ground clearance, all on as narrow a chassis as possible. On the performance side, the buggy had to accelerate, corner, jump and land better than any other buggy on the market. In this article I will reveal many of the new and secret design features of the Hyper 9.

Check out the full feature list along with lots of photos of the prototype here.

Source: Nitro House [nitrohouse.com]


March 26, 2008

Reedy EU Spec IB4600 cells

Reedy EU Spec IB4600 cells

Reedy have released their new EU Spec IB4600, meeting the shorter length specification of 43mm, which have been treated and matched using the Reedy VMX Concept. This process makes these cells even better by applying an intense energy pulse to new IB4600 EU Spec NiMH cells using high-tech equipment designed in house by their engineering staff. The end results of this exclusive process are reduced internal resistance, increased voltage output, and more power. These enhanced cells are cycled then power-matched using a 35-amp discharge a process that eliminates weak cells and those that do not fall within the exclusive percentage that are good enough to be hand selected as Reedy VMX R-46 grade. Available in 5 or 6 cell sets.

Source: Reedy [rc10.com]


March 26, 2008

Hot Bodies 12th wheels & Ceramic balls

Hot Bodies 1/12th wheels & Ceramic balls

Hot Bodies have released a number of general items beginning with these 1/12th scale dished wheels for both the front and rear of most 1/12th scale chassis’. High quality and running true, the rear wheels fit most 3-hole rear axles, while the front wheels fit most 1/12th scale front axles. Also for 1/12th scale chassis’ but working in any ball diff that accepts 3mm balls is this set of 12 ceramic diff balls. Enabling you to build the smoothest differentials possible, they allow a much smoother action than steel or carbide diff balls.

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March 26, 2008

Much More Long type end bars

Much More Long type end bars

More new products from Much More with the release of the premium long type end bars for 5-cell battery configurations. Available in gold or silver, in packs of 10, they allow easier access than standard short versions which will also prevents damage to your battery tube.

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March 26, 2008

Much More V-Made instant glue

Much More V-Made instant glue

Much More have released this V-Made instant glue which has been specially developed for 1/8th scale buggy ot truggy tires. It provides better adhesive strength than any other type and instant glues and is also a great choice for touring car rubber tires as well.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]


March 25, 2008

Team Orion 11.1V Graphite Edition 3200

Team Orion 11.1V Graphite Edition 3200

Team Orion have announced the impending release of their Graphite Edition 3200mAh 3 cell 11.1 volt hard cased LiPo pack. Three cells were used to push your vehicle to its limit, and maybe even beyond that, during testing it was too much for most slipper clutches and diffs to handle. Instantly adding 50% more power to your machine while still being able to fit into most vehicles without the need for chassis adjustment your biggest issue is finding a street big enough to handle the blistering speed.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]


March 25, 2008

Team Azarashi Tinted buggy wing

Team Azarashi Tinted buggy wing

Japanese manufacturer Team Azarashi have introduced an updated version of their popular, high downforce wing. The new type features a smoked colour as standard, something that is apparently very popular these days, saving you the need to paint the wing. Made from high quality lexan the wing set is sold with 1 straight type and 1 round type.

Source: Team Azarashi [team-azarashi.com]