December 22, 2008

Samuele Lenzi joins IDM Engines

IDM Engines have announced that they have signed former Italian Off road National Champion Samuele Lenzi. The double national champion and 2 time European Championship podium finisher will use the Picco based engines from the Italian brand to power his Kyosho Inferno MP9 chassis.

Source: IDM [idmtuned.com]


December 20, 2008

Caster Racing USA signs Mohr

Caster Racing USA announced today the signing of multiple time 1/18th scale champion, Tim Mohr, to their factory team for 2009. Mohr will be racing the new Caster Fusion EX-1R Factory Team buggy at the 2009 RC Pro Series, along with selected other events. Tim of St. Louis Missouri, jumped into the public eye by winning many titles in 1/18th scale classes, including the 2008 q/18th Dirt 4wd and 2wd Pro titles and the 2007 RC Pro Series q/18th Scale title, among others. He was also an early proponent of brushless motors and lithium batteries for use in rc car racing and said the following:

Electric eight scale is at the cutting edge of technology in our sport, right where I like to be. I’m really stoked to be given the chance to race the Caster Fusion EX-1, as it sets the standard for the class.

Source: Caster Racing [casterracingusa.com]


December 20, 2008

Ghea B4 blocks & Rogue Element SCAB

Rymart Racing have been in contact to tell us about new products from Ghea and Rogue element. From Ghea is this brass front bulkhead and delrin front brace kit. Adding 23g of weight to the front end of your B4 in the most effective manner, testing has found this to be the ideal amount. Also from Ghea is a brass rear block with internal plastic bushing for a smooth action and longer lasting block. Finally from Rogue Element is the SCAB, an Internal Slipper adjustment for your B4. Forgot your slipper wrench or just Want something easier this custom built gear cover with a slipper tool.

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December 20, 2008

Factory Team Muffler & RC8T options

New from Factory team are these 1/8th scale muffler and header. Perfect for your RC8, SC8 and RC8T this 3-chamber muffler provides the best combination of bottom end punch and top end performance. Hard anodised they are EFRA Homologated (#2035). Also new from FT, for the RC8T are a pair of narrow aluminium wheel hexes. Recommended for use in both the front and rear of your RC8T and RC8T RS, they reduce your overall width by 9.0mm, yielding quicker steering response and more speed through the corners. Finally for the RC8T are front and rear chassis braces, made from aluminium, which both help stiffen the chassis in bending and torsion.

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December 19, 2008

Hobbytech STR8 V3 buggy

Hobbytech have released details of their new STR8 V3 1/8th scale buggy. Featuring a totally new transmission system, there is a new CNC helicoidal gear for the front and rear, as well as a new CNC machined 46T centre gear. Other new features include a lightweight brake joint for the front & rear, a new stronger diff case, new Ackerman bar for more steering angle, new 4mm spring steel steering turnbuckles, plus more.

Source: Hobbytech [hobbytech-rc.com]


December 19, 2008

Team Magic B8RS 1/8th scale buggy

Team Magic have announced their latest 1/8th scale buggy, the B8RS. Following feedback gained from track testing and driver feedback, they claim to have produced a car that is not only more agile, thanks in part to its lighter weight, but also more durable. The shock absorbers are big bore versions that are said to have been heavily beefed up to resist the rigours of off road racing. TM will release more information soon.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]


December 19, 2008

Carlos Duraes join the RB Team

RB have announced that young and talented Portuguese driver Carlos Durães has joined their team for 2009. This year saw him win the RB Cup with the best overall time and the Portuguese cup in front of all the best Portuguese drivers. The French engine maker expects that he will be a major player for next years national championship and international races.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]


December 19, 2008

Trinity Losi 8ight 2.0 uprights

Trinity have produced these new and improved rear uprights for the Losi 8ight 2.0. Featuring the same outstanding characteristics of the original Trinity developed Losi 8 1.0 uprights, but have been updated for the new Losi while also give you the option to adjust your roll center by raising or lowering the ball stud.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]