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December 31, 2009

King Headz Losi 8ight Front caster blocks

New for the Losi 8ight 2.0 and 8ight-T 2.0 are these front caster blocks which have been CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and anodized. These blocks will allow you to adjust caster on each wheel independent from the other wheel by simply loosening two bolts, rotating the block and then re-tightening the bolts. There are indexing holes and a provided gauge to let you adjust the block from 5 degree of additional positive caster from the stock Losi block all the way to 5 degree of negative caster in 2 1/2 degree increments. These are also designed to increase rigidity, add strength and improve durability.

Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]

December 31, 2009

Team Losi Precision tire balancer

Team Losi have released this precision tire balancer. Supplied with the 3oz of balancing clay, it will help extend the life of your wheels, tires, drivetrain components, shock absorbers and fuel mileage by enabling you to have perfectly balanced wheels. Constructed from lightweight, durable high-grade aluminium, it has an innovative design that allows it to easily disassemble for compact transportation and storage in its reusable container. Suitable for any wheel with a 17mm hex, it has been ergonomically designed so the inside of the wheel being balanced faces out for hassle-free balancing.

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December 30, 2009

Picco P3-R Evo Turbo buggy engine

Picco Micromotori in Italy have released this new competitively priced 3.5cc competition buggy engine, the P3-R Evo Turbo. This .21cc motor sports a 14mm crankshaft, hard chrome liner and CNC machined billet piston. In addition a ‘knife edge’ aerodynamic connecting rod, Swiss ball bearings and a composite slide carburettor, supplied with a 6mm and 7mm venturi, complete the package. Available now.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

December 30, 2009

Losi 8ight-T 2.0 V2 rear shock tower

New from Losi for the 8ight-T 2.0 truggy, comes this V2 rear shock tower. Featuring an additional outer shock mount hole, when used this new shock location increases forward traction, improves jumping and bump absorption. This shock tower also features a new set of camber link holes that will allow the chassis to roll with increasing corner speed.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

December 30, 2009

Kyosho Ultima SC video

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go1azB6Y2EE[/youtube]

Just released over a month ago, Kyosho’s new entry into the increasingly competitive short course market, the Ultima SC is based on the race winning Ultima RT5 chassis. This is a race bred machine and serious competitor to the previous entries into the market and you can now check it out in full with Kyosho America’s new promotional video which outlines the car’s features as well as show it in action on the track.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

December 29, 2009

Bryan Baldo Cecilia joins Mugen Seiki Spain

Mugen Spain have revealed that Bryan Baldo Cecilia have signed to their off road team for the 2010 season. Placing 5th in the ultra competitive Spanish National Championships in 2009, he is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in the country at the moment. Driving the MBX-6 chassis, Bryan will compete at the Euro ‘B’ Championships in Valladolid, Spain, to improve his results in the Spanish Nationals, and also compete at the Euro ‘A’ Championships in Portugal.

Source: Mugen Spain [mugen.es]

December 28, 2009

Serpent S8XX 1/8th scale buggy – Part 2

Following on from last week’s release by Serpent showing the first CAD images of the new Billy Easton designed S8XX, the Dutch company have released the 2nd part of their 4 part interview along with the first images of the chassis itself. The company’s first move into the offroad market, they are also expected to be releasing a truggy, as well as an electric version, in the near future with a ready-to-race version expected also.

Click here for another image and the 2nd part of the interview

December 27, 2009

Michael Wächter joins Team SMI/Xray

Team SMI/Xray has welcomed Michael Wächter to their Offroad Team for the 2010 season. After some good years with Team Thunder Tiger, Michael will drive the new Xray XB808 and XT8 using Orcan/Novarossi engines and Orcan fuel in 2010. Competing in the South German championship, Xray Nitro masters and the German championship in Sand and Fischach, Michael had the following to say “I’m happy to join such a professional team around engine Guru Bertram Kessler and I`m really looking forward to 2010”