October 9, 2009
Two new shells from Phat Bodies for both the X-Factory X-6 / X-6 squared and the LRP Shark ST. The new Zen shell has been revamped and made better for the X-Factory car and sports a new sleeker shape and made lightweight by using 0.8mm thick polycarbonate in place of 1.0mm and comes supplied with a front wing. For the smaller scale, the new Blackjack is a mini short course body which captures the look of the class very well and is supplied in 0.8mm thick polycarbonate. Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.co.uk]…
October 8, 2009
…LRP Shark ST chassis with Matthew Drewett qualifying an impressive 9th overall with an FTX Blaze! Although the majority of racers were running brushless systems Tony Bishop managed to barge his way into 8th overall with a brushed LRP Shark ST, a seriously impressive drive and a well deserved qualifying place! 1. Mark Stiles – LRP Shark ST 2. Keith Robertson – LRP Shark ST 3. Steve Davis – FTX Blaze ST 4. Danny Conway – LRP Shark ST 5. Cris Oxley – LRP Shark ST Finals 2WD A-Final Danny Conway sailed off into the distance with an uneventful final,…
September 29, 2009
To commemorate Renaud Savoya’s win at the recent European buggy Championships in Austria, RB products have released this limited edition Shark.9 motor. Only 400 pieces to be sold, this high performance engine has 3 ports along with the Multi Exhaust System that delivers excellent power/fuel consumption. The 14mm long stroke crankshaft is balanced and features a coated pin and both glow plug and combustion chamber are turbo. The 9mm nylon carburetor is provided with 6, 7 and 8mm venturis and this engine will be delivered in complete kit only, with the RB in-line 2045P pipe and compact manifold, plus a…
September 28, 2009
New for the LRP Shark mini buggy, comes this new body shell from Phat Bodies. The Short Course SC18 shell is made from high quality 0.8mm polycarbonate and is a simple way to get into the latest craze without the need for a large track. Sold clear, it is available soon. Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.bigcartel.com]…
August 31, 2009
To celebrate Renaud Savoya’s European title, RB have release this limited edition Shark 9 engine. This high performance engine has 3 ports with the multi exhaust system delivering an excellent power/fuel consumption rate. Featuring a 14mm long stroke balanced crankshaft with coated pin it is supplied with a turbo glow plug and combustion chamber as well as a 9mm carburetor provided with 6mm, 7mm and 8mm restrictors. This engine will also be delivered with complete in-line kit RB 2045P and compact manifold and as an extra gift comes with the RB Gas cooler. This special edition is limited to 400…
May 7, 2009
…finals format was used. With no direct qualifiers for the A final, even the quickest drivers would need to prove themselves worthy of a place in the grand final by finishing in the top 4 in their semi final. Qualifying was dominated by Mirage Racing’s Mark Stiles; he topped the time sheets in all 3 rounds with his Nosram powered LRP shark and took tq by 5 seconds ahead of Chris Kerswell and Keith Robertson. Mark won his semi final with relative ease, but would only line up second on the grid for the grand final after Chris set a…
November 19, 2008
LRP have announced the release of this upgrade kit for their Shark-18 line, which helps improves the performance of the car. The carbon plate chassis conversion kit converts all Shark-18 models from the standard plastic tub chassis to a high-performance platform of carbon plate chassis and top deck. Featuring cut-out battery positions and a significant lower weight than normal plastic tub chassis, this carbon chassis increases precision handling and traction on all surfaces. The kit is supplied with the carbon chassis, upper deck and battery mount, as well as blue anodized motor mounts and battery posts and all the required…
November 6, 2008
Round 3 of the BRCA Micro National series took place at the WRCC track recently and it attracted the biggest ever entry at a Micro Nationals event. The finals were run over 2 mains, both of which counted, with any ties on scores decided by fastest single race time of either final. Mark Styles with the LRP Shark-18 took the win in the 1st final with Chris Doughty in 2nd place, while at the end of the 2nd action packed final Chris Doughty found himself in 2nd position again but this time with Mark Styles in 3rd place and this…
