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February 18, 2009

X-Factory X-6 Squared now available

X-Factory were in contact to tell us that they have now shipped the new X-6 Squared Kits to their distributors. The first Kits were shipped last Friday, and more went out on Saturday and at the beginning of this week, so they should all start arriving at distributors soon. They will now turn their attentions to sending the kits directly to dealers. X Factory president Chazz had the following to say:

The X-6 Squared is the biggest product launch we’ve ever had at X Factory. We have almost as many Kits pre-sold to the distributor and dealer Family as we sold in the entire year 2007. The Squared will go up on our web site for retail sales late this week. Everybody will be able to get their Squared most quickly through their local hobby store.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

February 17, 2009

Hot Bodies lightweight D8 body shell

Hot Bodies have released a lightweight version of their D8 body shell, which helps lowers the weight of your buggy by 20 grams. Shave an amazing 33% off the weight of your unpainted bodyshell simply by switching to the lightweight version and best of all, you are dropping weight exactly where you need it, at the highest point of the car. Features lightweight and crystal-clear polycarbonate construction for extreme durability and long life, vinyl window masks for precise painting, easy to see body cut lines for exact fit and genuine Hot Bodies D8 fitting.

Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]

February 15, 2009

RT Symbio Mugen MBX-6 body

Reckward Tuning have released their Symbio body shell for the Mugen MBX-6. As with other shells in this line, this body shell will allow you to use all conventional performance air filters available today on the market and is supplied with Symbio decals and window masks. The shell is made from 1mm thick high quality polycarbonate and comes transparent pre cut with the base, tank cap, engine position and antenna all milled out.

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February 12, 2009

American HardCORR – Traxxas Slash

What started as what appeared to be “just another” racing class turns into a new hot trend as it seems: the four letters “CORR” (Championship Off Road Racing) take the RC-Car racing scene by storm and once again it was Traxxas that started it all. This time with the help of the Slash called 2WD racing truck. How will it perform in the European winter?

Read the full review here

February 10, 2009

Answer RC Carbon composite clutch

Answer RC were in contact to let us know about their new 3 shoe carbon composite clutch. Developed after many months of testing on materials to offer the best performance and longevity, these carbon composite shoes offer excellent performance on loose or slippery tracks where a smoother engagement is needed. As with the other Answer-RC clutch sets these come with 3 complete sets of springs (0.9 1.0 and 1.1mm) for you to adjust the clutch to best suit you and your driving style. Suitable for pretty much all 1/8th buggies and truggies on the market.

Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]

February 9, 2009

Capricorn RC Serpent 960 EP Conversion update

Just 2 weeks ago we showed you the EP conversion for the Serpent 960 by Italian company Capricorn RC. They sent us photos of the first production parts for the project, which have been made from carbon fibre and they include the chassis plate, which no longer needs to be metal like on the gas version of the car, as well as radio plate, motor mount and battery plate. We expect more information in the near future as tests of this new project begin.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

February 2, 2009

New CAT on the block – Schumacher CAT SX

Although not part of the traditional Chinese calendar 2008 was the year of the CAT. Why you might ask. Simple: UK based manufacturer Schumacher Racing introduced the their first 4WD competition buggy after a good eight years. Without any doubt is the Schumacher series of CAT (Competition All Terrain) chassis one of the most successful ever made. Not only did the CAT XLS win the first ever 1/10 Buggy World Championships in the hand of the marvelous Masami Hirosaka but also many national and international titles.

Read the full review here

February 2, 2009

Exclusive First look – Durango DEX410

Red RC was given the chance to take pictures of the first working Team Durango DEX410 buggy. The car which is designed by Gerd Strenge and Michael Vollmer is in its final developing stages and will soon be released by Team Durango. We got in touch with Michael Vollmer who was kind enough to let us take proper pics of this exciting new buggy.

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