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December 17, 2009

Steven Hartson signs to run JConcepts in 1/8th

Having recently signed for Team Associated, Steven Hartson has joined the JConcepts team to race their full line of tires, wheels, bodies and accessories. Although Steven has been a team member and running the JConcepts 1/10th scale line-up for quite some time, this announcement comes as Hartson brings his skills to the 1/8th division. Hartson brings the out-right speed comparable to the top electric racers in the world, but as of yet has not had the opportunities to showcase his talents in the 1:8 scene. With multiple A-Main finishes in 1:10 National Championships and major International events, Hartson looks to transfer these results to the ultra- competitive U.S. 1:8 scale scene. Local to Southern California, he’s sure to get his feet wet fast with weekly competitors such as Ryan Cavalieri, Cody King, Adam Drake, Mike Truhe, Ryan Lutz and so on.

Source: JConcept [jconcepts.net]

December 17, 2009

Pro-Line ProTrac suspension & PowerStroke shocks

Pro-Line have introduced some new hardware for the Traxxas Slash starting with this ProTrac suspension kit. This single easy to install kit greatly increases forward acceleration, corner speed, consistency and drivability and is supplied with new front and rear arms, front and rear shock towers, rear hub carriers, ProTrac Split six wheels and camber & steering links. Also new for the Slash is the PowerStroke shocks that enhance the overall performance of the car by offering true dual stage spring rate and infinite spring pre load adjustments. Coming pre assembled, they feature an aluminium body and shock cap together with beefy 3.5mm shock shafts, another great upgrade for your Slash.

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December 17, 2009

Pro-Line Losi 8ight-T 2.0 Bull Dog shell

Following on Pro-Line’s previous releases of the Bull Dog truggy shell for the Associated RC8T, Hot Bodies D8T and Mugen MBX-6T, comes a version for the Losi 8ight-T 2.0. Made from Genuine GE .060 lexan, its bull nose front end increases corner speed, while the elongated bed increases air flow to the wing. Overall down force has been greatly improved over traditional 1:8 truck bodies with the engine head exposed for easy temp checks and igniter accessibility. Paint then peel overspray film, sticker sheet, and window masks included.

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December 17, 2009

LRP S8-BX Evo2 shell and wing

Seen for the first time at the European Championships in Austria earlier in the year, LRP have released the new airflow optimized Evo 2 crystal clear body shell for the S8 BX buggy. It features a completely new design with improvements to the top end of the body which gives the car a much smoother handling both in the corners and in the air. Also new is the high-downforce wing that fits both the S8 BX and S8 TX offroad vehicles and increases the rear traction of your buggy, making it easier to drive. Perfect on dusty and slippery conditions.

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December 17, 2009

JConcepts Slash VXL, RT5 shells & Blitz overtray

JConcepts have released a number of new parts for the 1/16th Slash VXL, Kyosho RT5 and HPI Blitz. First up for the Slash is the new Dare short course shell whose cab, bed and fenders are all styling areas of focus and together with realistic mock lights and decals the shell includes extra fender clearance to eliminate troublesome tire rubbing issues. For the Kyosho RT5 the Illuzion ‘Hi-Flow’ styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features on this new body. Finally for the Blitz is an overtray, which fits under the body and protects your chassis from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing conditions.

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December 17, 2009

Speed Passion sign UK National Champion Ellis Stafford

Speed Passion have announced the signing of another top UK off road racer, current 2wd National Champion Ellis Stafford. Ellis will use the company’s Competition 3.0 motors together with their GT2.0 Pro speedo to defend his title next year and had the following to say about the deal:

With the many good comments I heard from other Speed Passion users I knew I had to try out the equipment to see if it is as good as people had said..and it certainly is!! The power is delivered incredibly smoothly and the speedo is easy to set up but with enough parameters for anyone. The plugs on the motor are a really nice touch as well and make last minute motor changes no problem at all. They are also very keen to progress more and with a very strong team I look forward to defending my 2wd British title and hopefully adding a few others next year with Speed Passion whilst working on future products.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

December 16, 2009

Hudy LW Chassis Droop Gauge support blocks

Hudy have released these lightweight chassis droop gauge support blocks for off-road cars and truggies. The aluminium frame is CNC machined and drilled for a super lightweight design and the size guarantees accurate & precise downstop measurements. It is essential for proper handling to achieve balanced down-travel on each side of the suspension and as such Hudy is the first RC company to develop and produce the first purposefully-designed 1/8 off-road large-size droop gauge support blocks.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

December 15, 2009

Maifield & Mitch win at JConcepts Clash

The 3rd annual JConcepts Clash kicked off at Lake Park in Lutz, Florida last weekend and JConcepts report that the competition was hot and heavy as drivers from all over came to the hottest off-road event in Florida. The event started off very slowly with consistent rain on Thursday, severely limiting the practice on the quick and technical track layout. As Friday came, the rains and weather disappeared but the conditions were still rather damp and the usually high bite surface was now a slick groove. Friday morning, drivers were eager to practice and attacked the track trying to find the hottest driving lines and setups.

Continue reading the report here