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December 19, 2008

Shepherd Velox V10 1/10th scale chassis

After a successful year with their Velox 1/8th scale racing car, winning a European Championship in its debut season, Shepherd are pleased to announce that they will enter the 1/10th scale touring car market. In cooperation with the current World Champion Daniele Ielasi they introduce what they claim is the most innovative 1/10th scale touring car ever seen. The V10 will be completely different from other cars on the market and beside many other new features they can already reveal that the Direct V-brake System will also be included. Expect the V10 to be presented at the toyfair in Nuremberg in February. As they wish to introduce only a well-engineered and perfected car they say it is impossible to give a release date at the moment.

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December 19, 2008

Matrix Evolution Spec Racing ESC

Nosram have developed a new speed control, designed specifically for stock racing. The Matrix Evolution Spec Racing features new hardware and new special software with 4 “Spec Racing” stock profiles to extract maximum performance out of your spec racing motor. Compared to ordinary brushless modified speed controls, this ESC gives significantly higher RPM and torque from any brushless stock motor, regardless of the winding. In addition to this it also features 4 power profiles perfectly suited to modified racing. This allows you to run at the highest competition level in whatever class you want, whether you will want to run in stock or modified racing, or with NiMH, NiCd or LiPo.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

December 19, 2008

Trinity Losi 8ight 2.0 uprights

Trinity have produced these new and improved rear uprights for the Losi 8ight 2.0. Featuring the same outstanding characteristics of the original Trinity developed Losi 8 1.0 uprights, but have been updated for the new Losi while also give you the option to adjust your roll center by raising or lowering the ball stud.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

December 19, 2008

Venom LiPo Safety Charging sacks

Venom have released this LiPo Safety Charging Sack, which is designed to minimize potential hazards when charging a LiPo battery pack. Made of flame resistant material, the sack will help protect you and surrounding areas from possible fire damage. Use the safety sack while charging, storing or transporting your LiPO battery packs.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

December 18, 2008

GRP 1/8th scale Buggy rims

GRP have released a new 1/8th scale buggy rim and is the product of many tests carried out during this racing season, according to the usual GRP policy, whereby GRP introduces on the market its own new products only after many long test sessions. The rim features a new structure to improve its flexibility and has been lightened by 21% from 40 grams to 31 grams. Featuring a new external diameter of 83mm they are available in White and fluorescent yellow.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.com]

December 18, 2008

LRP S18 Touring Car Factory Team

LRP have released the new factory team edition of their S18 TC touring car platform. The LRP R&D team has designed a competition 1/18th scale micro car that is tailored for pure racing. The car has been optimised in every small detail with all attention aimed at pure performance of handling, durability and ease of maintenance. The Factory Team Edition features a new refined ultra-smooth and efficient drivetrain, new long carbon plate top-deck design and carbon plate chassis that is up to 58% lighter than previous plastic chassis, resulting in perfect flex characteristics for higher-traction and precision controlled handling. The oil filled threaded shocks in combination with the anti roll bars front and rear provide driving performance on highest level.

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December 18, 2008

Team Associated Pro Comp SC8

Team Associated have announced the release of the Travis Coyne edition Pro Comp SC8, the latest edition to their line of 1/8th scale, nitro 4WD, authentic race truck replicas. Based on the championship-winning RC8T truggy platform, the SC8 was designed to meet the scale specifications of the full-size short course race truck. It’s all there, Fully assembled and ready to go, underneath the replica body, roll cage and wheels beats the heart of a RC8T. Team Associated’s Pro.28 engine and XP3D Computerized Digital FM Radio system are factory installed. The differentials and shocks come filled with the proper silicone fluids, making it faster and easier than ever to get Team Associated SC8 performance out of the box and into the dirt.

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December 18, 2008

Trinity Ex-Tech 2.0 Engines

Now available from Trinity are the new Ex-Tech 2.0 Engines. The Ex-Tech 2.0 carry the same high end attributes as the original Ex-Tech motors, however the 2.0 will be built to 2009 specs. These fully modded engines come pre modified directly from Italy and are tuned, broken-in and inspected at Trinity’s NJ Facility.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]