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June 16, 2012

Pro-Line Cat SX3 & Cougar SV2 shells

Pro-Line have introduced the BullDog body for the Schumacher Cat SX3 4wd and Cougar SV2 Pro 2wd buggies. Pro-Line took great care in refining the design for 2012 to create even more stability with enhanced steering to gain an advantage on the track. The windshield is steeper to create more down force over the front wheels and the roof ridges have been raised to channel the air flow over the middle of the body for increased high-speed stability. The rear of the roof has been lowered and fins have been added to achieve stable air flow over the body. The fins also add rigidity to the body to increase aerodynamic efficiency.

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June 15, 2012

Reedy Sonic 1512 competition motors

Thanks to advancements in battery technology, 1:8 electric buggies and truggies are destined to be the next big racing class. Reedy have released the powerful and reliable Sonic 1512 competition brushless motor which has been designed specifically for the 1:8 electric buggy and truggy classes. A precision-machined case features an integrated heat sink to lower operating temperatures, which results in less fade over the course of a race, longer run times, and increased motor life. Sensored operation results in a smooth and controllable power band, while a high-torque 4-pole rotor featuring neodymium sintered magnets is supported by precision ball bearings for maximum power output and reliability. A choice of three versions means that there is a Sonic 1512 competition brushless motor to suit most tracks and conditions.

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June 15, 2012

S-Workz S350 BE-1 1/8th BL buggy

Seen at the toy fair back in February, S-Workz have released their new S350 BE-1. This 1/8 scale off-road racing brushless buggy, with its super narrow chassis design, comes standard with the S-Workz X-system transmission that provides a powerful punchy acceleration. This pro kit comes equipped with many factory team option parts adding strength and performance to the car with a lot of emphasis on the weight distribution contributing to the car performance and easy general car setup. Equipped with Big Bore Shocks and oil filled differentials, the S350 BE1 delivers good traction and balance on any off road tracks.

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June 14, 2012

Mugen MBX6/6T shock spring set

New for the MBX-6 and 6T from Mugen is this complete set of 10 shock springs. The set comprises of five 75mm long front springs in 8.5T, 8.25T, 8.0T, 7.75T and 7.5T and five rear 86mm long springs in 8.75T, 8.5T, 8.25T, 8.0T and 7.75T.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.co.jp]

June 13, 2012

Marcel Guske moves to TLR Germany

Horizon Hobby Germany have announced that they have signed star of last year’s Euros in Germany, Marcel Guske away from Mugen and the RMV team to race for TLR. Along with signing Marcel they have also lured away young Burak Kilic, and his father Abduallah, who we featured last week when a video documentary was made about them. Both drivers wanted to thank Mugen Seiki and RMV for their support in the last years and a special thanks was directed to Mathias Reckward for his professional support and a great cooperation.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.de]

June 13, 2012

Teixeira & Cortez wins Madeira Regional Rd3

The third round of the Madeira regional 1/8 scale off-road series took place last weekend at the Cancela offroad track, which had received a whole host of improvements recently. After a troubled end to the race with a number of racers having mechanical problems, Alexandre Teixeira managed to win the 1/8th gas class with his new XB9/Novarossi combo. Second place went to Nuno André (Xray/Novarossi) while on the last step of the podium was Helder Tenente (Xray/Novarossi). Rui Cortez was the winner in the brushless class, wining three of the five qualifying heats and the 3 finals with his Mugen MBX6/LRP. Second place went to Daniel Rodriguez (AE/LRP) with Juan Davis (AE/LRP) in third.

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June 13, 2012

Tradardi Jr wins fourth straight Venezuelan title

The 2012 Venezuelan National Championships was held in the City of Maracaibo at the Santa Cruz RC track during the first weekend of June. With temperatures hovering around 115°F, 72 Drivers set out to compete in Buggy & Truggy classes for the National Title. Three time Venezuela National Buggy Champion and JConcepts Team Driver Renato Tradardi Jr. set out to win his fourth title in a row. Taking the TQ spot, Renato Jr. was able to settle into a comfortable pace and win the final with his JConcepts equipped RC8.2 running Hybrids tires. Renato Tradardi Sr. also dominated the Truggy Final with his JConcepts equipped RC8T running Sevens tires.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

June 12, 2012

HB Gridlock buggy tires

Having shown us the prototype back in January, HB are now releasing the Gridlock 1/8th scale buggy tire. The ideal tyre to bridge the gap between the HB Khaos and Megabite tyres, it features taller blocks than the HB Megabite, allowing the tyre to grip through loose, thick or ‘fluffy’ dirt. The Gridlock is also perfectly suited for tracks that have a clean racing line that is high traction and abrasive, the Megabite could have too much traction and the Gridlock would be great in these conditions. Available in extra soft pink compound for extra grip in low traction environments and soft red compound for racing or low-traction surfaces.

Source: HB [hpieurope.com]