June 2, 2009

Pro-Line Revolver & Caliber VTR tires

Pro-Line Revolver & Caliber VTR tires

Pro-Line introduces the next generation of wheel and tire combination for the 1/8th truggy class with their VTR line. Available in the new line up is the World Champion Revolver tread claiming to reduce wear while optimizing traction, and the Caliber tread which optimizes traction, control, balance and tire wear with it’s dual-stage design. Also new are the Velocity VTR 4.0″ wheels, available white and yellow and in both zero and 1/2″ offset.

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June 2, 2009

Mugen Seiki MBX-6T Alu Shock towers

Mugen Seiki MBX-6 Alu Shock towers

Mugen Seiki have released new optional shock towers for their MBX-6T truggy chassis. Replacing the original carbon fibre parts, these aluminium version are much stronger but also slightly heavier. Machined down to help reduce the weight as much as possible, they are better resistant to heavy and awkward landings. Available for the front and rear of the car.

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June 2, 2009

JConcepts Losi 8ight-E 2.0 Illuzion body

JConcepts Losi 8ight-E 2.0 Illuzion body

JConcepts work their Illuzion magic on the Losi 8ight-E 2.0, with the release of this newHi-Flow body. Special consideration have been made to the batteries, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the motor and electrical. The Illuzion body is a drop fit and requires no hassles when installing or removing the body. In addition, JConcepts has taken the frustration out of the stock body design and has eliminated the front nose piece for extra durability and functionality around the front body mount.

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May 30, 2009

DE Racing X2-CR/CRT Rear Skid plate

DE Racing X2-CR/CRT Rear Skid plate

DE Racing has just released this new rear skid plate for the Jammin / Hong Nor X1-CR/CRT and X2-CR/CRT buggies. Made of ultra thin resin, eliminating the need for longer screws, the plates provide protection for your expensive buggy or truggy chassis.  The plate wears just like aluminium but is much cheaper to replace than a complete chassis.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]


May 30, 2009

Yokomo B-Max4 ’09 buggy

Yokomo B-Max 4 09 buggy

Yokomo have released a full option version of their European and Japanese Championship winning B-Max4 buggy, as used by their Japanese National Championship drivers. The car, the B-Max4 ’09 has been strengthened through the use of aluminium option parts with a new central motor mount, lower suspenension brackets as well as a new steering brace. Other small changes have given this car better responsiveness, making this already winning car even better.

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May 30, 2009

Factory Team RC8 Aluminium options

Factory Team RC8 Aluminium options

Team Associated have released all-new shock towers and suspension mounts that have been developed by their engineering staff and were race tested by factory team drivers. With a wide variety of tuning options for varying track conditions, both front and rear towers feature additional shock mounting positions while the rear tower also includes additional camber link positions. CNC machined from 7075 aluminium, these new shock towers are standard equipment on the RC8B and can be fitted to existing RC8, RC8RS, and RC8e chassis. All installation hardware and a set of hinge pin bushings (front) are included. Also the new suspension mounts come standard on the RC8B, but are the perfect upgrade for all RC8, RC8T, and SC8 vehicles. Because they are CNC machined from 7075 aluminium, they offer a precision fit and are extremely durable. All plates come with the necessary installation hardware, while the B and D-plate come with additional titanium nitride-coated hinge pins and a set of hinge pin bushings.

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May 28, 2009

Optima Inferno MP9 Option parts

Optima Inferno MP9 Option parts

New from Optima is this range of aluminium option parts for the Kyosho Inferno MP9 buggy. Starting with these front and rear shock towers, they are 5 mm thick and have been further lightened through machining of the surface. Hard anodised they are super strong and resistant to most crashes. Also new, are these aluminium arm supports for both the front upper arm and front lower arm that have again been lightened and hard anodised, with the company claming them to be almost indestructible.

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May 28, 2009

Durango DEX410 – More production shots

Durango DEX410 - More production shots

Following on from the sneak preview of the DEX410 production model we brought you earlier this week, Team Durango have released more pictures of their new 4WD 1/10 off-road buggy. In the photos we can see how this new racing buggy can accommodate both LiPo and Sub-C cells, as well as step by step images showing the super-quick slipper gear removal. We expect a full press release, detailing prices and availability, very soon.

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