New from the small Danish company RC Modifications are these 5mm 7075 aluminium shock towers for the Mugen MBX-6. Available for both the front the rear of the buggy, they weigh 62 grams together and have been light grey anodised.
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Jab Graphix have signed Lee Martin, multi-time National Champion and recent winner of Round 4 of the CML Nitro Winter Champs, for the 2009 season. He will be sporting a full range of ‘Lee Martin’ designed wraps on his racing gear and will also have a complete line of Lee Martin Signature Series products that will be available soon.
Source: Jab Graphix [jabgraphix.com]
VP-Pro have announced the release of this new lightweight design truggy wheel. Manufactured from the same material as their buggy wheel, it has been thoroughly tested under extreme hot and cold conditions in the laboratory, ensuring the best in hardness and flexibility.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
More new buggy parts from PSM Racing, who have released a pair of front and rear aluminium CVD axles as well as middle axle for the Mugen MBX6. Offering a weight saving of 17.7 grams when using all 3 parts over the stock versions, they are made from high grade 7075 aluminium and all have 2 additional pin mounting positions to use when the original gets worn.
Source: PSM [psm-racing.com]
Novarossi have released their R21, 3.5cc buggy engine. This 3 port motor is an entry level engine that features a large black and white head, easy to tune carburettor and good quality materials used throughout. Available exclusively through Racing Experience in France, it is available with or without pullstart.
Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]
Team Associated have signed Former Portuguese National Champion, Nuno Ribeiro, for the 2009 season. Competing with the RC8, Ribeiro will also utilize the soon to be released Reedy VR .21 engine. He joins Spanish star Robert Batlle as the latest European driver to join the 23 time World Championship team. Identified by Team Associated as an opportunistic sector, the European market will now have more representation on the top level for the World Championship Pole Position RC8. Ribeiro brings numerous Portuguese titles and races locally at Trofa, just 15 km from Oporto.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
New from Factory Team for the Team Associated B44 is this LiPo battery cradle. Replacing the stock NiMH battery holders, it means the LiPo batteries can be installed securely without messy double-sided tape or adhesives. Specifically sized for use with Reedy’s 5100mAh and 4200mAh saddle pack LiPo batteries, the cradle is CNC machined from light and durable 2.5mm woven carbon fiber. With internal dimensions of 68.9mm x 46.9mm, other hard case LiPo batteries that fall within this measurement can also be used.
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Losi have released their 8ight-T 2.0 Truggy race roller. Professionally dialed and assembled in a race-ready configuration, the 8ight-T 2.0 builds upon the innovation of its predecessor by offering 37 newly engineered features and design elements, including an extended-length chassis with Tuned Flex Technology (TFT) 2.0, longer front and rear arms, updated suspension geometry, lightened shock towers, revised radio tray design, and much more.
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