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April 29, 2008

LRP S8 BX RTR 1/8th Buggy

LRP have released the RTR version of their 1/8 scale S8 BX, which claims to offer more race proven features and performance than any other ready-to-run buggy in its class. Equipped with components of highest quality the S8 BX provides maximum power, easy-handling and pure fun right out of the box. Its special angled engine mount puts the included LRP Z.21R Spec.2 ‘RTR Spec’ pull start in ideal position for an optimal centre of gravity for perfect driveability on every surface, either on rough grounds, parking lots or on the racing track.

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April 27, 2008

Team Associated Factory Team TC5R

Another car based on their successful Factory Team TC5, Team Associated have also released the TC5R, an electric touring car chassis that has been optimized for lower traction, rubber tire racing. The components that make up the TC5R have the desired attributes that are sought after for indoor and/or outdoor racing with rubber tires, making the TC5R an even more lethal racing machine. The TC5R starts with a full ball bearing, dual belt-drive system that transfers all the power from the motor smoothlyand efficiently. With today’s motors and batteries delivering more power than ever before, the belt-drive system gives the TC5R a very predictable throttle response and feel, making it easier to drive fast and carry more speed through the corners. The blue aluminum ball differentials are super light for reduced rotational mass. Reducing the weight of the diffs lets the TC5R accelerate harder out of the corners. Hardened-steel CVAs with cross-pin retaining clips and blue aluminum clamping wheel hexes offer reliable service getting all the power to the wheels.

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April 27, 2008

Team Associated Factory Team TC5F

Based on the successful Factory Team TC5, Team Associated have released the TC5F, an electric touring car chassis that has been optimized for high traction, foam tire racing. The TC5F starts with a full ball bearing, dual belt-drive system that transfers all the power from the motor smoothly and efficiently. With today’s motors and batteries delivering more power than ever before, the belt-drive system gives the TC5F a very predictable throttle response and feel, making it easier to drive fast and carry more speed through the corners. The blue aluminum ball differentials are super light for reduced rotational mass. Reducing the weight of the diffs lets the TC5F accelerate harder out of the corners. Hardenedsteel CVAs with cross-pin retaining clips and blue aluminum clamping wheel hexes offer reliable service getting all the power to the wheels.

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April 25, 2008

Caster Racing Fusion EX-1 BL buggy

Caster Racing have released some teaser shots of their Fusion EX-1, the first purpose designed electric powered 1/8th scale buggy. Expected to be released in June, the buggy can take most modern battery packs and suitable speed controllers and BL motors on the market. Featuring an optimised, centralised layout, the batteries are mounted close to the center line, on either side of the center shaft for better balance and during testing the car performed very well. The pictures above and below show the prototype and according to Neo Buggy, there is a EP Truggy in the works.

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April 23, 2008

Jammin X2 Race Performance Truggy

Seen on the RC Modz website, the new Jammin X2 Truggy was on show at last weeks RCX show in California. According to the source, the diff mount is different, it has a longer chassis with the components mounted more to the front, there is a new fuel tank as well as a new radio tray. The car sports big bore shocks, a more centralised engines and plastic chassis braces. Further information on the car will be released by Jammin in due course.

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April 21, 2008

BMI Racing DB10R available

We wrote about the new DB10R from BMI Racing in detail when it was first announced and now the company has been in touch to announce that they has started shipping their new 200mm 1/10th Scale Pan Chassis Kit. Designed for racing in the emerging “World GT” Class, they hope to have more information about this new class, and the major racing events that will be running World GT classes, shortly.

Source: BMI Racing [bmiracing.com]

April 20, 2008

Tamiya TRF801X Competition truggy

More new products from the RCX show in California as US Magazine RCCA spotted a new competition truggy on the Tamiya stand. Named the TRF801X, this is still a concept car and as such there is little more concrete information known about it other than it will be aimed squarely at the competition market. It looks that Tamiya has perhaps smartly skipped the over crowded buggy market to get a head start on the still emerging truggy market.

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April 5, 2008

Hurrax Crypton 4wd buggy

We have been asked to mention the release of the Hurrax Crypton 4wd 1/5th scale buggy. After more than 2 years of development and testing the company is proud to present a completely new product, which sets new standards for durability, power train layout and variability. An artful, tried and tested all-wheel-drive concept in an exceptional quality and an excellent handling. The chosen mix of materials shows a great combination of power to weight ratio and durability, therefore the plastic parts are made of many different materials depending on their use.

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