New from Xray for their 808 chassis is this optional molded composite cover that protects the air filter and is recommended for muddy and rainy conditions. The cover is a direct fit for the 808 low-profile air filter assembly.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Our friends over at Neo Buggy are reporting that Portuguese driver Ricardo Monteiro has claimed the win at the 2010 European ‘B’ Championships in Valladolid, Spain this weekend. In qualifying it was Spanish racer Patxi Penas that took the top spot but problems in the semi final meant he wouldn’t bump up. While wet earlier in the event, conditions on Sunday were perfect and in the main final there was a strong battle between pole man Bryan Baldo and Monteiro, but issues for Baldo saw him retire, leaving the way free for Losi/RB man Monteiro to win by 20 seconds ahead of Xray/RB driver Carlos Durães in 2nd, with Mugen/Ninja Adrien Perez in 3rd a further 9 seconds back.
Source: Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]
Hong Nor have developed a new 46T Spur Gear in plastic for the 1/8th X1 and X2 electric off-road cars. The gear is not only suitable for Hong Nor X-series buggies but can also work with Kyosho and other brand cars and is a perfect choice for customers who own Hong Nor’s electric conversion kits. This gear made with super heavy-duty material and decreases noise while increasing performance.
Source: Hong Nor [hongnor.com.tw]
RC4wd is now making wheels and tires for the popular new micro crawler from Team Losi. The new stampede beadlock wheels offer a great fit and finish for the micro crawler and are sold in complete sets of 4. RC4wd is not finished there and so to add to the wheels they now offer their popular Rock Crusher and Rok Lox tires to fit the micro crawler.
Click here to see the new tires
Kyosho have released their new Mini-Inferno, competition-level buggy performance packed into a 1/18-size electric-powered machine to provide the perfect introduction to buggy racing. The 1/8 Inferno, with its unrivaled record of consecutive World Championship victories, has been reduced to half its original size while still retaining its racing prowess. This has made it easier than ever before to discover the power and passion of high performance off-road racing. With its compact size and user-friendly design and construction, the world of mini motor racing has been opened to everyone with this second-generation Mini-Inferno.
View more details on the Mini-Inferno here
Like the headline states, Upgrade RC are now selling pre painted and skinned body shells for a range of the most popular buggies and truggies. Making a simplified process of producing a good looking body even simpler, there is a large range of skins and shells to choose from for a wide range of brands.
Source: Upgrade RC [rcidcustom.com]
Rule the oval with the new Mini Sprint from Losi. Not only is this 1/18 sprint car the most realistic-looking in its class, but everything about it is designed to power you to victory. The Mini Sprint brings a lot to the table, from a Losi radio system with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology to a convenient, bottom-load battery system. Its chassis and frame are pretty sweet too, Losi engineers having designed them from the ground up. If you want a sprint car that gives you speed and scale details, the Mini Sprint delivers.
Having just recently joined Spektrum, top 1:10 off-road electric buggy racer Grant Williams got off to an absolute flyer with his new equipment, taking TQ honours at the BRCA 2WD and 4WD national held at Eden Park Raceway last weekend. Grant was using the Spektrum DX3R transmitter with the DSM2 micro SR3520 receivers and the new Spektrum surface S6040 high-speed digital servos in both of his Schumacher cars.
Source: Horizon Hobby UK [horizonhobby.co.uk]
