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January 22, 2009

Xray lines to get 2009 upgrade

Xray have sent us this image, which is also on their website, outlining that three cars in their range will be getting an update to 2009 specs. Cars getting an ugrade are the XB808 buggy which was released at the Nuremberg toy fair last year, the NT1 200mm touring car which hasn’t had many updates since its release 2 years ago, and finally the XT8 which has been updated since its release back in early 2007. We expect some details to leak out prior to their unveiling at the toy fair in 2 weeks, and we will bring you that information as we get it.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 22, 2009

Xray XB808 Diff Bearing Collar

New for the XB808, Xray have released this pair of aluminium collars to provide even spacing between the bearings in the front & rear diff bulkhead blocks. With capturing screws tightened, both bearings are strengthened in the block so they can support more load thus improving bearing life span.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 21, 2009

Speed Power LiPo packs & Charger

Speed Passion have announced that they have joined forces with the Speed Power factory to design, test and develop pure racing Lipo / LiFe battery packs. The first quarter of this year will see the new partnership focus on the release of a 1/10th and 1/8th scale LiPo battery product line, for both on and off road, as well as a special 4-cell LiPo for 1/8th scale applications. In February, they hope to release their new multi-charger for both LiPo / LiFe batteries, which will be available in 4 different colour schemes. The hard case touring car pack is a 4000mAh 7.4V 35C version, while the saddle pack is also hard cased, but with 5500mAh 30C cells. The pack for 1/8th scale is 14.8V 3800mAh monster with a 30C rating.

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January 21, 2009

Serpent S120 Orange options

Serpent have announced the release of 2 new optional parts for their 1/12th scale chassis, the S120. Perfect for those racers that like to personalize their cars, the rear single piece motor pod and steering servo mounts, previously only available in gun metal grey, are now available in orange.

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January 21, 2009

Hudy One-Way Bearing Oil

Hudy have released this high-quality One-Way bearing oil to be used to lubricate one-way bearings for ultra-smooth operation and long lifespan. Super thin to help promote quick penetration and fast & easy coverage, one drop will cure a slipping one-way immediately. Recommended for nitro & electric touring cars, before each race or practice day.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

January 20, 2009

LRP S8 TX big bore springs

More news from LRP who are now offering 2 new springs for the big bore shocks of the S8 TX Truggy. No available in medium and hard, these new optional tuning springs allow you to adjust and fine tune the handling of your truggy for any track conditions and your personal driving preferences.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

January 20, 2009

Fastrax Mega Tool Carry bag

Fastrax releases are coming thick and fast these days and their latest is this Mega tool carry bag, the perfect tool bag for anyone who likes to have loads of tools to hand. With over 40 different tool slots and pockets, over 2 zip partioned layers, this bag is designed with functional excellence in mind and also looks good in black with the Fastrax logo embroidered on the front.

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January 20, 2009

Sirio to debut 2009 engine line

Following on from our story on Sunday regarding the production of the new Team Orion engines going to the Star Motor Engineering plant, some elements of what our source told us were not correct particularly regarding the future of Sirio. Having spoken to Andrea Rossi (pictured above) he wishes to assure our readers that Sirio is still very strong and will be present at next months toy fair showing off their new line of engines for the 2009 season. We will be reporting live from the show floor in Nuremberg and will be bringing you details of these new motors. We apologise sincerely for any inconvienience caused.