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August 5, 2011

Sneak Peek – Kyosho Mini-Z Optima

Kyosho released first vague information on their upcoming Mini-Z MB-010 Optima 2.4GHz micro racer. Resembling the iconic vintage 1/10 scale 4WD Optima, the Mini-Z offering will feature a 4WD drive train, oil-filled shock absorbers, makes use of AAA-size batteries and comes including a 2.4GHz radio system. The japanese company will release more detailed information with the beginning of September and plans a public release in November 2011.

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August 5, 2011

Pro-Line Summer Sale

Pro-Line have been in contact to let you all know about their latest special offer. This weekend only, you can save an additional 15% off on all orders with the Summer Sale. To avail of this great online only deal, use the coupon code ‘BeatTheHeat15’ on checkout.

Head on over to Pro-Line to avail of this great special offer.

August 5, 2011

Serpent 811-Be Cobra 1/8 buggy

Serpent release first “production body” pictures of their upcoming 811-Be Cobra 1/8 scale electric off-road buggy. The car is based on the same platform as the nitro-powered buggy combined with a couple of different design approaches such as the advanced integrated standing servo, receiver and speedo bracket, an ingenious motor-bracket and lay-down battery configuration with practical easy-to-use lid-system. The buggy’s extremely narrow and low design is optimised for overall weight balance and the kits is expected to become released very soon.

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August 4, 2011

Jérôme Aigoin overnight TQ holder in Germany

Jérôme Aigoin heads the qualification ranking at the end of Day 3 of the 2011 1:8 Offroad European Championships in Germany after the Kyosho driver produced a second TQ run in Q3. The French ace ran a very similar pace to his Q2 topping time to take maximum points for the round ahead of the Mugen of Marcel Guske and fellow Team Kyosho driver David Ronnefalk.

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August 4, 2011

Jérôme Aigoin takes Q2 in Germany

Kyosho’s Jérôme Aigoin has TQ’d the second round of qualifying for the 1:8 Offroad Euros, the French driver topping the time sheets ahead of Mugen pairing Robert Batlle and Daniel Reckward. After the wet conditions of the opening qualifier this morning the sun made a welcomed return over Sand-am-Main in Germany just in time to dry out the track for Q2 as the fastest drivers hit the track.

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August 4, 2011

Spec-R LED pit light

Spec-R now offers a multi-functional pit lamp powered by an included Lithium battery or USB plug. The lamp is foldable for easy storage and transportation, measures 182x42x30mm and weights 252g. The lamp’s body features a display informing you about time, date and temperature and it also includes an alarm clock.

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August 4, 2011

Willets tops muddy opening qualifier

Mugen driver Simon Willets set the pace in the opening round of qualifying at the 1:8 Offroad European Championships which got underway in less than ideal conditions and resulted in a few surprises at the top end of the time sheets. Having completed the opening two days of practice under beautiful sunny skies, the weather took a turn yesterday evening as heavy rain arrived over Sand-am-Main.

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August 4, 2011

JConcepts Finnisher body for +8mm B4.1 & Hi-Clearance wing

Seen for the first time at the recent IFMAR electric off-road World Championships in Finland JConcepts now release the Finnisher body shell for Team Associated B4.1 buggies with +8mm long-wheelbase conversions as well as the Hi-Clearance 6.5″ rear wing. An increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance/visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralise the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up which eliminates empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The rear of the cab has a new step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body. Included are two of the latest 6.5″ wide Hi-Clearance rear wings.

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