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May 19, 2016

TLR 5ive-B 1/5th scale 4WD race buggy kit

Team Losi Racing have introduced their all-new 5ive-B 1/5th scale 4WD race buggy kit. Purpose-designed for competition use the buggy is inspired by TLR’s 8ight 1/8th scale buggy platform and it is based on a hard-anodised 5mm 6061-T6 short wheelbase aluminium chassis. Milled pockets make for optimised flex and the lowest possible weight. The suspension package uses hard anodised 24mm shock absorbers and heavy duty aluminium shock towers. The shocks also benefit from X-rings, shock boots and TiCN shock shafts for smooth, consistent performance. The shock towers offer multiple shock mounting options that give racers an abundance of tuning options for different track conditions. Adjustable toe and anti-squat plates allow to tune the suspension geometry as known from the smaller 1/8th buggies.

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May 12, 2016

TLR 22-4 2.0 1/10th 4WD electric buggy kit

Following a first teaser image Team Losi Racing have now officially revealed the 22-4 2.0 1/10th scale 4WD electric buggy kit. Based off of the previous vehicle the 2.0 features subtle refinements and improvements such as reinforced front wishbones that do away with the breaking issues associated with the original design. Also new is a rear aluminium camber plate that features vertical ball stud mounting positions and a reduced number of mounting holes for the inner camber link pivots, making for easier and more convenient roll centre adjustments using shims. The redesigned rear end is finished off by an optimised suspension geometry with the off-set rear hubs making for a wider track, resulting in a more planted feel.

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May 11, 2016

TLR 22-4 2.0 1/10th 4WD buggy – Coming soon

The latest TLR vehicle to receive a year 2016 treatment is the company’s somewhat ageing 22-4 1/10th 4WD buggy kit, according to several leaked images and an official announcement. No details are known yet but it is understood that the kit will feature updated front wishbones for increased durability while the rear end received a make-over with a new aluminium camber link plate sporting vertically mounted inner camber ball studs for easy roll centre adjustments. It is also highly likely that the 2.0 kit will take a shorty LiPo pack right from the box and it may also feature revised front and rear differentials. All information about features and specifications will become available on the 12th of May.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

May 7, 2016

Exotek Mini 8ight Rally carbon chassis & top plate

Coming from Exotek and made for the Losi Mini 8ight Rally is a carbon fibre bottom chassis plate set as well as a carbon fibre top plate. Starting with the chassis set, the bottom plate is made from 2.0mm heavy-duty carbon fibre for durability and looks. It is much stiffer than the stock plastic chassis and it uses the Mini 8ight Truggy chassis side guards for a high-performance racer look. A machined motor area allows to use larger diameter motors and the chassis includes extra mounting holes for an optional gear cover and larger 1/10th low-profile steering servos. Also included comes a machined alloy nose plate and the chassis fits the Mini 8ight Rally and Desert Truck.

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May 5, 2016

McKune XB2, XB4’16 & TLR 22 FR4 high-bite slipper pads

McKune XB2, XB4'16 & TLR 22 FR4 high-bite slipper pads

Coming from McKune Design are new FR4 high-bite slipper pads for the Xray XB2, XB4’16 as well as TLR 22-series vehicles. Made from FR4 epoxy fibreglass laminate and offering a vented design the slipper pads are specially developed for all high-bite carpet, astroturf and clay tracks as they show now fading or glazing for a consistent feel throughout the run. The Xray set is a 3-piece package while the TLR 22 specific set, for the 22 3.0, 22 SCT 2.0 or 22-4, includes two pads.

Source: McKune Design [mckunedesign.com]

April 28, 2016

TLR 22-series 3-gear conversion kit

Coming from TLR and suitable for the 22 range of off-road vehicles is a 3-gear conversion kit. It fits the 22 2.0, 22T 2.0 and 22SCT 2.0 and allows to run the somewhat ageing vehicles with a more modern 3-gear setup as it is preferred by most mid motor drivers today. Included in the set are the gearbox halves, suitable waterfalls, a new idler gear and a spacer tube. The kit will become available in June.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

April 28, 2016

Losi Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD RTR desert truck

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Losi Baja Rey 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run desert truck. The vehicle builds on a Baja-inspired 4WD chassis with long-travel suspension. The foundation consists of a 3mm, hard-anodised aluminium chassis plate that is integrated with a realistic roll cage made of super-tough composite material. To this it adds a long-travel, independent front suspension and 4-link live rear axle that look and function exactly like their full-scale counterparts. The long-travel shocks are soaking up the energy from big bumps and jumps and they also feature threaded shock bodies with adjustment collars to fine-tune the pre-load settings of the coil-over springs. External bump stops provide plush landings on the hardest surfaces.

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April 27, 2016

Exotek introduces new TLR 22 3.0 options

Made for TLR’s 22 3.0 buggy is a range of new option parts from Exotek. First up is the vented Flite motor plate, specifically designed for indoor off-road racing. Excessive machining results in maximised motor cooling with the plate offering large cooling openings to reduce the motor and slipper clutch temperatures. Weighing in at 14 gram the plate also makes for a lower centre of gravity while still maintaining the critical motor mounting areas for solid motor mounting and gear mesh.

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