February 18, 2011

Lucky 7 RC air filters for THE Car

Lucky 7 RC air filters for THE Car

Lucky 7 RC have released a line of replacement air filters for the JQ Products THE Car. Available in packs of 4, 9 and 16, they come either dry or pre oiled. These latest foam filters add to their already available line which includes Losi/Serpent, MBX6, Proline, OS/Ofna/Mugen & RB/Xray.

Source: Lucky 7 RC [lucky7rc.com]


February 18, 2011

Taylor James returns to Pro-Line

Taylor James returns to Pro-Line

Pro-Line have announced the return of top US driver Taylor James to their team for 2011. The Team Durango driver is back after a year away and had this to say about his new deal:

I’m very excited to be returning back to the Pro-Line team. It will be nice to be back to tires that I know very well considering I ran Pro-Line for a number of years before last year. Pro-Line has a great team from the accomplished drivers to the very professional staff behind the scenes. I look forward to having a very successful 2011 back with old friends.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


February 17, 2011

Capricorn LAB.21 Europa buggy engine

Capricorn LAB.21 Europa buggy engine

Italian company Capricorn have announced the soon to be released LAB.21 Europa, a high performance 3.5cc buggy engine. Featuring a lightened over sized cooling head and an optimally balanced crankshaft using weights, this turbo 3 port engine provides plenty of torque, bottom end power as well as good fuel economy.

Click here to view the internals


February 17, 2011

Losi 1/24-scale RTR Micro 4×4 Trail Trekker

Losi 1/24-scale RTR Micro 4x4 Trail Trekker

Losi have introduced the 1/24-scale electric RTR Micro 4×4 Trail Trekker. This go-anywhere, ready-for-anything vehicle comes ready to run, with everything you need included in the box. Not only does it have a Losi radio system with Spektrum 2.4GHZ DSM technology, it also features a high-capacity 4.8V 220mAh NiMH battery for extra long run times. Not to mention the true-to-scale look and realistic details.

View the full details here


February 17, 2011

Dustin Evans wins 2wd at Rumble in the Rockies

Dustin Evans wins 2wd at Rumble in the Rockies

Team Losi Racing’s Matt Chambers and Dustin Evans were on hand at the 16th Annual Rumble in the Rockies in Aurora, Colorado. In 2wd Modified qualifying, TLR’s Matt Chambers took TQ honors over team mate Dustin Evans with their Team Losi Racing 22 buggy. After the triple A-Main though it was the 2011 Reedy Race Winner, Dustin Evans taking the win with Matt Chambers in 3rd. Both drivers used Losi Pink Rear BK Bars and Pink Front Taper Pins on their 22’s along with the new Xcelorin LiPo 2S 7.4v 3800mah 60C LiPo battery pack. The battery pack was a huge advantage on the tight and twisty high grip track allowing the TLR 22 to corner faster and land jumps better with its lower weight over standard size 2S 7.4v batteries.

Source: Losi [tlracing.com]


February 17, 2011

JConcepts pre-mounted tires

JConcepts pre-mounted tires

JConcepts has always set a new standard in 1/10th tire design and performance with their 1/10th off-road tires, and now, they are even easier to use than ever before with the introduction of pre-mounts. The line-up includes the ROAR National Champion Double Dees and Groovys, Cactus Classic champion Bar Codes and Versatile Goose Bumps and Flip Outs, all in sticky compounds.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


February 17, 2011

Pro-Line RB5 BullDog body shell

Pro-Line RB5 BullDog body shell

Pro-Line have released their BullDog body for use with the Kyosho RB5 1:10 buggy. Providing performance that has, at times, been deemed an unfair advantage, BullDog bodies now set the standard in performance. The advanced cab forward design generates unmatched off-power steering, while the low profile rear deck feeds the wing with clean air flow. Made from durable / genuine Lexan, the super-low styling giving your RB5 the lowest center of gravity (CG) possible.

View more images of the Bulldog here


February 16, 2011

RB One 1/8th scale buggy

RB One 1/8th scale buggy

Having covered the new RB One 1/8th scale buggy during our toy fair coverage earlier this month, the French company have sent us a complete gallery of images of the new car. Available in 4 different colours, orange, red, yellow and blue, the car is also available with the choice of starter box version or pullstart and both come supplied with tools, fuel bottle, RX pack and charger.

View images of the RB One here