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March 26, 2008

Team Associated RC8 Factory parts

Team Associated have released a number of Factory team parts for the drive train of their RC8 1/8th scale buggy. RC8 Stub Axles and Input Cups, they are strong and lightweight, and have been made in the USA out of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminum. Reduce rotating weight by 55 grams when using the complete set of all three products Reducing rotating weight equals more punch, stronger brakes and more run time. Also released were a set of lightweight differential outdrives and shiny CV bones.

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March 25, 2008

Team Azarashi Tinted buggy wing

Japanese manufacturer Team Azarashi have introduced an updated version of their popular, high downforce wing. The new type features a smoked colour as standard, something that is apparently very popular these days, saving you the need to paint the wing. Made from high quality lexan the wing set is sold with 1 straight type and 1 round type.

Source: Team Azarashi [team-azarashi.com]

March 25, 2008

JConcepts Goose Bumps 1/10th Tires

JConcepts have released the Goose Bumps tire for use on a variety of 1/10th scale chassis’. The totally unique step pin and bar lug design combined with sticky compounds like green allow even greater control on slightly loamy and wet conditions. A special breed, they have been designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Once the driver wears through the initial pin, a bar follows to maximize potential on aggressive surfaces. Incorporating a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition, in new condition they excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions, while worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed. Supplied with firm And-1 foam inserts they are available for 2.2” buggy rear wheel, 2.2” 4wd front wheel and 2.2” truck wheel

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March 24, 2008

JP Racing FirstLine Stock & Black

French engine manufacturer JP Racing have released 2 new lines of engines, the FirstLine Stock and FirstLine Black, aimed at the drivers who want to own JP Racing branded engine without having to invest huge amounts of money. Both ranges feature a .12 circuit motor, a .21 circuit engine, a .21 buggy motor and a .21 Rally game engine and come with many of the same features found in the more expensive versions of the same motors. Both lines includes a lightened and hard coated crankshaft while the Black line also have balanced crankshafts and the liner has had additional porting work done.

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March 22, 2008

Duratrax Evader EXB 2wd Buggy RTR

Duratrax have released the Evader EXB, a 2WD RTR buggy simple enough for anyone to handle, tough enough to take on unforgiving terrain without breaking down and upgradeable to keep up with drivers as their skills and ambitions increase. Supplied with quality components that you wouldn’t expect to find on an entry-level buggy, such as a 2-channel Tactic radio system with TR200 receiver and TSX200 servo, Photon Speed 2 motor and Sprint 2 electronic speed control with reverse are standard, the Evader EXB boasts a fully assembled chassis, oil-filled shocks, mounted and glued tires, a painted and trimmed race-legal body, adjustable suspension and hardened steel driveshaft and axles.

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March 20, 2008

Schumacher Cat SX body off shots

Schumacher Cat SX

We brought you pictures of the new Schumacher Cat SX 4wd buggy last week and as promised the British company have released some pictures showing the car with the body shell off. The first thing you notice about the car is the 3 belt drive train that is mounted very high in the car, above the battery and radio gear. This allows the motor to be mounted along the centre line and it is said to have an adjustable internal transmission ratio to optimise the car for brushed or brushless motors. Also according to the features list the motor rotates the same direction as the wheels which is said to create a car with superb jumping responsiveness and no torque steer effect, as is common with shaft drive cars.

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March 20, 2008

X-Factory X-60 truck Spyshots

The guys over at Team Novi have managed to bag some shots of the new X-60 2wd prototype truck seen testing at the Cactus Classic race last weekend. The car was sporting a custom made tub chassis and was fitted with a LiPo battery pack which is perpendicular to the chassis line as opposed to in-line mounted as seen in other cars in this class, including the prototype Kyosho RB5-T. The car was said to use the X-Factory 4 gear transmission and for this test was fitted with a JConcepts body shell.

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March 19, 2008

JConcepts Illuzion RC10T4 Hi-Flow body

For the ultimate in form and function, JConcepts introduces the Hi-Flow body for the Associated RC10T4. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make this body stand out. Made from clear heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate, it comes supplied with protective film, window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]