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April 23, 2009

Losi 1/10 & 1/18 scale LiPo packs

Losi’s new hard case LiPo batteries for 1/10-scale vehicles provide racers with a simple and affordable power upgrade. Each LiPo battery features a protective hard case shell for increased safety and comes pre-wired with an EC3 connector. Available in a wide range of configurations for various applications. Losi also now offers two new LiPo batteries for Losi 1/18-scale vehicles. Their lightweight design enables increased performance, and each battery is pre-wired with a Losi mini-connector. Available in 1300mAh 7.4v 15C and 1300mAh 11.1V 20C versions.

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April 16, 2009

Losi 8ight-T 2.0 RTR Nitro Truggy

Losi have released the RTR version of their 1/8-scale 8ight-T 2.0 nitro truggy, which is designed with the entry-level driver in mind, and comes completely assembled and ready-to-run with the wheels, tires, engine, and electronics already installed on the chassis. The car includes a Losi 454 engine which provides the optimal amount of power for dominating a race or just bashing in the backyard. This potent .28-sized performance engine, specifically built for 1/8-scale off-road vehicles, offers great styling and a color anodized cooling head. A tuned pipe is also included for outstanding performance from the first time the engine is fired up.

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April 15, 2009

Zeppin Racing 8ight chassis protectors

Hong Kong based Zeppin Racing have released new rear end chassis protectors for the Losi 8ight buggy and truggy, similar to those made by DE Racing. Low profile, they are made from a soft but tough plastic, they protect the rear of the chassis plate and are mounted using the cars 4 rear block screws. Weighing only 5 grams each, they are sold in packs of 2.

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April 7, 2009

JConcepts Illuzion 8ight-T 2.0 & RC8e bodyshells

JConcepts have released 2 new body shells, the first being the Punisher body for the Losi 8ight T 2.0 and separates itself from the rest of the bodies on the market with it’s distinctive styling. Beginning with the newly designed grill and headlight treatment the Punisher stares you down like a trained fighter. The hood and cab treatment are amongst the lowest in class giving this body top notch performance and the bed area represents the latest offering for 1/8th truck racing, featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape. Also for the Associated RC8e is the new Hi-Flow Illuzion shell, with special consideration made for the motor, battery box and extra clearance around the battery packs and thanks to JConcepts, the body is also a drop fit and requires no hassles when installing or removing the body.

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April 4, 2009

Losi Intelligent LiPo Balancer

Losi have released this simple plug n’ balance designed 2-6 Cell Intelligent LiPo Balancer, which offers the perfect way to protect, maximize the performance and extend the life cycles of your LiPo batteries. It includes automatic cell count detection and confirms each cell condition by displaying the actual voltage of individual cells. It is supplied with three adapter styles that are compatible with Losi, Thunder Power and E-flite brands and can be used in conjunction with a LiPo balance charger or independently with a LiPo battery only.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

April 2, 2009

Pro-Line Losi 8ight 2.0 Shift bodies

Pro Line have shifted their attention to re styling the body shells on the Losi 8ight 2.0 series of buggy and truggy, with their new Shift shells. Both feature super-low styling to give your Losi 8ight 2.0 the lowest center of gravity (CG) possible and they have been fabricated to fit snugly around each chassis component. Made from durable / genuine .040 Lexan, they come supplied with a Shift decal sheet, window masks and their Paint-then-peel overspray film.

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March 26, 2009

Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR buggy

Losi have released the Read to run version of their 1/8-scale 8ight 2.0 Nitro Buggy making it easier than ever for nearly anyone to experience the excitement of driving a 1/8-scale buggy or get into off-road 1/8-scale competitive racing. Designed with the entry-level racer in mind, this car is completely assembled and ready-to-run with the chassis, wheels, tires and electronics already installed. The installed Losi 350 engine provides an optimum amount of power, whether dominating a race or just bashing in the backyard. This potent .21-sized performance engine is specifically built for 1/8-scale off-road buggies and legal for sanctioned racing worldwide. A tuned pipe is also included for outstanding performance from the first time the engine is fired up.

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March 18, 2009

Adam Drake dominates Losi Winter series Rd2

Team Losi’s Adam Drake took the win last weekend in both 1/8th buggy and truggy at round 2 of the Team Losi Winter series hosted by Revelation Raceway in Ontario, CA. In the buggy class Adam won by less than a lap from pole man Andrew Kortz who finished 2nd, with Josh Wheeler in 3rd, while in truggy Adam won from pole position ahead of his team mate Kyle Johnson. Losi’s Bill Jeric was on hand to race and support the event and was not only able to TQ, but take home the victory with his Dynamite powered Losi 8ight 2.0 in the buggy beginner class.