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September 30, 2009

HB Impreza Type B body & Red buggy tire inserts

Hot Bodies have released some new parts including this Subaru Impreza Type B body. This body shell replicates the endurance and touring car racing STI variant that competes in pro and semi-pro on-road racing around the world. The scoop on the hood and the spoiler on the rear window gave the body more stability during track testing, while the smooth front bumper features a large splitter for high downforce and maximum efficiency. Flat side panels provide consistent stability on the track, and the door areas are reinforced to reduce deflection at high speeds. Extra-large wing mount areas transfer all the downforce from the wing to the rear suspension for increased traction. Also new for 1/8th scale buggy are the red foam inserts, which have been extensively tested and are a great all round insert for a wide range of track conditions.

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September 25, 2009

HARD Racing TT3 Tire truer

HARD Racing are showing the first details of their TT3, what they are calling the definition of the next generation tire truer, featuring convenience, speed and toughness. The new linear guide system has replaced the traditional tire truer track by using the stainless track rail, which allows you to move the truer easily with one hand. More details on this entry level truer when they are released.

Source: HARD Racing [hard-racing.com]

September 5, 2009

Pro-Line Closed cell Foam inserts & new tire options

Continuing on with the recent releases by Pro-Line, the US company have introduced some new items for 1/8th scale off road vehicles. First up are these closed cell foam inserts that feature channels to capture the tire so the carcass flex is kept to a minimum. This removes air gaps in between the tire and ensures it is perfectly balanced. This can also be re used which is just in time for Pro-Line’s next release which are ‘a la carte’ tires that means you can now buy your favourite thread and compound in a set of 4, without foam. Finally you can now also get your favourite VTR 4.0″ threads pre mounted on zero offset yellow and white Velocity VTR rims.

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September 4, 2009

Sweep Racing EXP 10th molded inserts

Following on from the recent announcement by Sweep Racing about their new EXP range of products comes the company’s new EXP 1/10th on road molded inserts. Coming in soft pink, they are 0.3mm thicker and 1mm wider than the original Sweep inserts and are tapered so the insert sits perfectly against the tire. These changes claim to result in faster laptimes, giving quicker driver response and more consistency.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

September 4, 2009

Pro-Line E-Revo Slipstream & Tires

Pro-Line Racing have released a number of new items for the Traxxas E-Revo VXL. First off is the new Slipstream body shell, a dedicated body designed to maximize performance and airflow to keep your 1:16 Revo running fast and cool. Sporting an extremely high flow air intake directed straight at the endbell of the motor, with an in-and-out airflow design, it is extremely low profile making high speed passes a breeze. Also new for the car is the Dirt Hawg and Road Rage mounted on Titus 2.2” wheels. The Dirt Hawg’s bring the element of control, agility and overall performance to the car with Pro-Line proprietary all-terrain design and high performance M2 rubber compound, while the Road Rage has an aggressive street v-tread made to carve through dust and water while holding dry surfaces with ease.

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September 2, 2009

Sweep Racing EXP-36E 1/10 tires

Sweep Racing have released their new high traction type EXP-36E 1/10 on road rubber racing tire, which feature superior traction levels compared to the company’s successful Sweep ‘R’ and ‘QTS’ series tires. Using a new rubber compound to gain maximum traction, the diameter is in between the ‘R’ (65.5mm) and the ‘QTS’ (63.5mm), which is 64.5mm to work well on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. These tires, the first in their new EXP series, are designed for best use in track temperatures starting from 33 degrees celcius.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

August 24, 2009

Sweep Racing Record Break buggy tires

Sweep Racing have introduced their new 1/8th scale buggy tire, called the Record Break. A very unique and versatile tire, it works in a large variety of conditions, from loose to high traction. Due to the split hammer pin design, the tire claims to provide great forward traction as well as quicker cornering speeds. Available pre mounted or loose, in sets of 4, they come in the red soft compound and blue extra soft compound.

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August 13, 2009

Tourex X500 1/8th buggy tires

RMV Deutschland have announced that their lineup of 1/8th Tourex X500 buggy tires are now available in soft, medium and hard compounds. These new X500 tires are available unmounted and also glued on either white or yellow Tourex rims. At last month’s European Championships in Wölbling, Austria top German driver Daniel Reckward used these new tires to claim 8th spot in the final on their race debut.

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