Serpent have released these titanium nitride coated, precision machined, steel shock-shafts for the S811 Cobra buggy. Available for the both the front and rear shocks, they offer smoother operation thanks to the long lasting TiNi coating and are a direct replacement for the standard chrome steel versions.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
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JConcepts have announced the release of their new super soft green compound for their range of buggy tires. Now available for the 1/8th buggy Double Dees V2 and Subcultures, this new super sticky compound excels on dusty surface conditions. Check out the video above for further details.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
oOple are reporting that in a closely fought 2wd championship, Tom Cockerill took the overall win in the 2010 BRCA National series at the very last final of the day at the final meeting of the year held at Stotfold yesterday. It wasn’t the way Tom would have liked to take the championship, sitting in the B final and marshalling the A, but Tom got to watch the proceedings. Ellis Stafford would need to win the meeting to snatch it away from Tom and with one win a piece between Ellis and Kevin Lee, it was down to the last leg of the A to decide the overall championship positions. Kevin Lee walked away from the rest to take the victory and this meant the title went to Cockerill and sponsors Schumacher and Speed Passion.
Source: oOple [oople.com]
Shown for the first time at the toy fair back in February Xray have now released the all-new 808E, electric-powered version of their XB808. Designed for professional racers, the 808E features ultra-high performance parts, finest quality materials, unmatched precision in manufacturing, and backed up with Xray support and service. The 808E is delivered in kit form to let you select & install your own electronics.
SMI Motorsport has launched a new .21 off-road engine under its well-known Orcan product line. The new BT5 engine has five ports and comes with a combustion chamber for turbo plugs. Optimized combustion and reduced fuel consumption, as well as an easy handling and a solid idle, are the best characteristics of the Orcan BT5 engine. Exclusively produced by Novarossi for Orcan/SMI, the motor, including carburetor and turbo plug, is already available and comes supplied with Orcan maintenance oil (30ml) in a handy Orcan multifunction bag.
Losi’s new Mini Rock Crawler Pro is just the answer that many rock crawling fans have been looking for. From the World Championship winning Blue compound mini rock claw tyres to the Comp Crawler inspired upper shock bracket geometry, this 1.9inch class crawler has what it takes to own the rocks. Based upon the award winning Mini Rock Crawler, widely accredited as being the catalyst for the growing 1.9inch class, the Mini Rock Crawler Pro has been extensively tweaked and fettled by Losi’s experienced Rock Crawling designers whose brief was clearly to deliver the most complete Mini Crawler to once again, lift the bar of expectation a further notch or two.
Shown to us in Houston earlier this month, Italian company Gi-Mar have released their new entry level buggy engine, the .21 Raptor. While this is the entry level for Gi-Mar it is not a budget engine, featuring a hard coated and lightened crankshaft as well as additional dremel work to the internals of the case, this is a great performer at a reasonable price.
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This past weekend the annual Wiregrass Nationals were held in Ozark, Alabama. The temperature was hot but the heavy showers on Friday and Saturday provided some temporary relief from the heat. The metal roof over the track protected the track from the elements, but there was no protecting the surface from the thrashing of the cars and trucks throughout the day. The packed surface quickly gave way to the underlying sandy base providing some true off road racing with major dips, craters, and ruts. Drivers picked their racing lines carefully and were prepared to change as the race progressed. The Wiregrass crew with race announcer Carlton Eppes did a fantastic job of running the show and everything ran smoothly and timely.
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