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July 31, 2008

Xray XB808 CVD drive axles

New from Xray for the XB808 are these CNC-machined CVD drive axles, which have been made from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 hardcoated aluminium. Strategically-machined, super-lightweight drive axles are specially designed and produced for high-competition racing. The reduced weight is almost 3x less than the stock wheel axle, with a total weight saving of up to 20g for all 4 wheel axles. Precision machined with highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC-machines. High-quality hard coating is done at Xray’s own in-house fully-robotic hard coating line, ensuring a perfect hardcoated surface every time.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 30, 2008

K-Factory TM G4 WC Upgrade set

K-Factory have released an upgrade kit for the Team Magic G4 in time for the World Championships later this month in Lisbon, Portugal. Suitable for the full range of G4 chassis’, the set features amongst other things, adjustable roll centres, split bumper design to best absorb impact, while the chassis has been CNC machined from a special material to enhance the strength.

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July 29, 2008

Caster Racing Big bore shocks

Caster Racing have released these new gun metal grey anodized aluminium big bore shock kits. Sold as a pair, the front and rear have different part numbers for buggy. Also supplied with blue springs, they claim to be unbelieveable quality for the price. These should also work on various other manufacturers chassis’ with little or no modification necessary and everything is included except shock oil, which is sold separately.

Source: Caster Racing [casterracingusa.com]

July 29, 2008

VP-Pro Performance Airfilter series

VP-Pro Racing have released this new air filter set for the Xray 808 buggy. A proven product that has worked with Losi and Mugen buggies, VP-Pro are now releasing their foam filters for the popular Xray buggy. Available in packs of 10.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

July 29, 2008

X-Factory E-Speed option parts

Fresh from winning his third National Championships, British off-road racer Ellis Stafford is proud to announce four new products in the E-Speed line of parts. These new CNC machined parts are made from 3mm carbon fibre and fit both the X Factory X–5 and the Losi XX-4 for both improved performance and increased durability.

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July 28, 2008

Losi 1/10 RTR Sprint Car

Losi have introduced this 1/10 Slider RTR, the first-ever 1/10-scale ready-to-run electric sprint car from a major RC manufacturer. Modeled after the full-scale counterpart, the Slider features detailed components, including a 4-piece Lexan body with molded chrome headers, a protective roll cage, a functional rear wing for track tuning and multi-surface dirt oval style tires mounted on beadlock-style wheels. Comes supplied with a Losi LM-32K motor, ESC and radio system with Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSM technology.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

July 22, 2008

Hudy Ride Height & Droop Gauge

Hudy Chassis Ride Height & Droop Gauge

New from Hudy is this chassis ride height gauge for 1/8th scale off-road cars and truggies, which is suitable for the adjustment of the front and rear droop when used together with the Hudy chassis droop gauge support blocks for off-road cars. With a droop range of 0-13mm, this CNC-machined, made of high-quality lightweight duraluminium and has a black elox-coating for smooth, long-lasting finish and stylish look.

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July 21, 2008

JConcepts Illuzion D4 Scoopless body

New from JConcepts is this Illuzion D4 Scoopless body which has gone radical and now sports a new low profile appearance. This new shell has been dressed with a newly designed cab which incorporates a noticeably missing cab scoop, while the styling presents a smooth yet detailed design, incorporating many of the features from the original BJ4 Worlds Edition and B44 Hi-Flow body. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make up the new Illuzion D44 Scoopless body. Made from heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate with protective film, the body is supplied with two 6.5” high downforce V-wings as well as window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.

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