Red RC » P Off Road

October 26, 2010

JConcepts Punisher B44.1 body

Debuted at the 2010 Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout, the new JConcepts Punisher B44.1 body’s slight cab-forward treatment is amongst the most aggressive in class giving it top notch performance. Blended wing / body design gives additional downforce to the side pods and windshield which increases drivability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/10th buggy racing featuring a super low profile design for increased air flow, escape and body placement. In addition to the newly designed body JConcepts has included 2 of the popular 6.5″ wide high down force V-wings that are commonly used around the world.

View more images & video of the new body here

October 25, 2010

TQ Racing SX8 Evo E buggy

TQ Racing sent us these teaser shots of their all new SX8 Evo E, the first of a new line of 1/8th scale buggies. This completely new platform isn’t finalized yet but we expect to get the full release details in a few weeks when it is expected to be ready.

View some more images here

October 25, 2010

Hot Bodies D8 Hara Edition

In collaboration with World Champion Atsushi Hara, Hot Bodies have released the D8 Hara Edition 1/8th scale 4WD buggy kit. Loaded with tons of race grade hop-ups, there is a new lightweight 3mm chassis, lightweight drive train and pivot balls and new 5mm front shock tower. Also included are the optional front aluminium spindles, threaded outer hinge pins, new rear aluminium hub with horizontal captured pivot ball and new high mount shock tower with 112mm shocks and 68mm yellow springs, which is Hara’s default setup

View more info and photos here

October 23, 2010

Big-Racing RC8 lightweight chassis

Big-Racing have released this chassis plate for the Associated RC8. Milling out the original factory chassis, they have managed to make the whole part 60 grams lighter for improved car performance without sacrificing strength or stiffness.

Source: Big-Racing [big-racing.net]

October 23, 2010

Pro-Line B44.1 BullDog body shell

Pro-Line have released their BullDog body for use with the Team Associated B44.1 1:10 off-road 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 B44.1 the lowest center of gravity (CG) possible.

View more images here

October 22, 2010

JR Mitch does double at FSS season opener

This year’s Florida State Series started off at the historic Lake Park in Lutz, Florida (Tampa) recently. Over one hundred of the fastest racers in Florida, came out to start the quest of being crowned this year’s Florida State Champion. JConcepts Team driver JR Mitch was in attendance and was surely one of the favorites this year. You wouldn’t be able to find better weather or track conditions anywhere in the country. With the hot Florida sun beating down on the track, a black groove quickly formed on the track, with more traction then you could ask for. The track crew at Lake Park threw a few curve balls at the drivers, with some tight off camber turns and a huge table top in front of the drivers stand.

Continue reading the report here

October 22, 2010

Reds Racing XR24 truggy engine

Reds Racing, the brand of Italian engine guru Mario Rossi, have released their new XR24 5 port truggy engine. With a 4cc displacement it has the perfect balance between performance and fuel economy while the reliability and ease of tuning make it perfect for racing. The ABC construction and configuration of the piston and liner provides maximum torque at all speeds, while the plastic and metal construction of the carburetor ensures stable mixture settings. Other features include the lightened and hard coated crankshaft as well as the lightweight conrod for high rpm. The motor is designed to work with the new dual tube exhaust system which helps the cars fuel consumption and give a more linear distribution of power.

View more images of the engine here

October 22, 2010

Pro-Line Suburbs 1/8th scale tires

Having sent us a sneak peek of their new Suburbs 3 weeks ago, Pro-Line have now released these new 1/8th scale tires. Available in Pro-Line’s proprietary M3 (Soft) and MC (Clay) compounds, it makes sense that the popular indoor and blue groove tread pattern would be made available for the 1/8th class. Featuring an inner and outer radius rib tread for increased corner holding and predictable side-bite, the internal sidewall ribbing maintains sidewall structure in extreme traction conditions for greater corner control. The tread height is predictable, aggressive, and long-lasting for use on a variety of blue-groove track and surfaces where you would typically run soft compound tires and the tires are supplied with re-usable Closed Cell foam inserts.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]