March 18, 2009

Tamiya TRF511 4wd buggy

Tamiya TRF511 4wd buggy

Seen for the first time at the toy fair at the beginning of February, Tamiya have now released the full details on the follow up to the TRF501X electric 4wd buggy, the TRF411. The car features a new more efficient belt drive system, improvements to the centre of gravity, balance and maintenance as well as further setup options added. The batteries and other heavy items have been optimized for better weight balance to improve stability in the air for better jumping and landing. In addition the car sports new centre bulkheads, new upper link mounting points, new front and rear bulkheads for easier maintenance of the differential and an all new body shell.

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March 18, 2009

Adam Drake dominates Losi Winter series Rd2

Adam Drake dominates Losi Winter series Rd2

Team Losi’s Adam Drake took the win last weekend in both 1/8th buggy and truggy at round 2 of the Team Losi Winter series hosted by Revelation Raceway in Ontario, CA. In the buggy class Adam won by less than a lap from pole man Andrew Kortz who finished 2nd, with Josh Wheeler in 3rd, while in truggy Adam won from pole position ahead of his team mate Kyle Johnson. Losi’s Bill Jeric was on hand to race and support the event and was not only able to TQ, but take home the victory with his Dynamite powered Losi 8ight 2.0 in the buggy beginner class.


March 17, 2009

JConcepts Hyper 9 & X2 Hi-Flow shells

JConcepts Hyper 9 & X2 Hi-Flow shells

JConcepts have released 2 new bodyshells for the Jammin X2 and the Hobao Hyper 9 buggies. The Hyper 9 is new and unique and demands a body which is just the same and JConcepts has responded with the latest Illuzion body specifically designed for the Hyper. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a smooth yet detailed design while incorporating many of the features from the original Hi-Flow body. Special consideration has been made for the Hyper 9 considering the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and break linkage. The Hi-Flow body for the Jammin X2 buggy is a fresh hit and provides confidence inspiring looks to the driver. In addition, JConcepts has taken the frustration out of the stock body design and has eliminated the front nose piece for extra durability and functionality around the front body mount.

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March 16, 2009

Team Azarashi Womoog B-Max4 shell

Team Azarashi Womoog B-Max4 shell

Team Azarashi, the off road body specialists have shown photos of their Womoog prototype shell for the European and Japanese Championship winning Yokomo B-Max4 EP buggy. The body offers high levels of stability and a cool new look and the photos here show the almost final version, with only small modifications needing to be made before the body’s release in the near future.

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March 16, 2009

Lowe & Sleigh win Batley Supercup

Lowe & Sleigh win Batley Supercup

oOple are reporting that last weekend saw the return of the Annual ‘Batley Supercup’ held at the indoor Batley venue. Racing got underway around 9am after an early start to practice. Richard Lowe dominated 4WD and Truck classes – winning all qualifiers and both finals. Richard couldn’t seem to get it together in 2WD however and after an early challenge by Steve Lawson, it was Mid West driver Phil Sleigh who dominated the last three rounds of qualifying – going on to win the final in style.

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Source: oOple [oople.com]


March 16, 2009

ROAR 1/10 Scale Short Course Truck (SCT) class

ROAR add 1/10 Scale Short Course Truck (SCT) class

ROAR, the official USA and Canadian sanctioning body for R/C Car and Truck Competition, announced the formation of 1/10 Scale Electric Short Course Truck (SCT) construction specifications to its Racing Membership and Manufacturer Affiliate Partners. The 1/10 SCT Specifications, will be the 2009 SCT Provisional Class guidelines for Chassis, Wheel, Tire, Body Designers to construct vehicles, components, and accessories to compete in ROAR sanctioned events. ROAR will add Short Course Truck as a Demonstration Class at the 2009 ROAR Electric Off-Road National Championship, hosted by Hobbyplex Raceway in Omaha, Nebraska on June 25-28, 2009.

Provisional Rules, Body construction template, and Technical Inspection guide can be found here.


March 16, 2009

Lin Lehua & Ye Xiaqing win FeiTeng Rd2

Lin Lehua & Ye Xiaqing win FeiTeng Rd2

The 2nd round of the FeiTeng series took place in China last weekend and attracted 60 drivers from all over the country. Following qualifying it was one man who topped the time sheets in both the buggy and truggy class, HongNor driver Lin Lehua. In the truggy final Lin was able to carry forward his pace from qualifying and take the win ahead of Hu Weiping in 2nd and Rex in 3rd. In the buggy things didnt go as well for the pole man and he finished down in 6th, with another HongNor driver Ye Xiaqing taking the win from his team mates Cheng Yikuan and Zhang Hongyi.

Source: RC Fans [rcfans.com]


March 15, 2009

Diggity Designs B44 Super Flexy parts

Diggity Designs B44 Super Flexy parts

New from Diggity Designs for the Team Associated B44 are a range of ‘Super Flexy’ carbon parts. Featuring a different design to the stock items, they allow for more twist to help create more traction on low bite, rough, bumpy and rutted tracks. There are 3 different parts available, a centre brace, a front upper deck and a rear upper deck, and they have been made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre and are each sold separately.

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