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February 16, 2008

JConcepts J82 Conversion kit

JConcepts have introduced a revolutionary new vehicle concept, the J82, that combines the drivability of a 1/10th truck with the fascination of a buggy. Essentially a conversion kit for the Associated RC10T4 vehicle, the J82 provides the opportunity to race with more confidence for an extended period of time. With this conversion, a driver can now compete in two classes on the same day using just one vehicle. Jason Ruona stated-

Trucks have always been easier to drive making them a popular choice in competition. The buggy class has always been looked at as the more prestigious class – Now the World’s have collided.

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February 15, 2008

Pro-Line Pre-mounted 1:18 Truck Tires

Pro-Line have announced the release of the pre-mounted 1:18 Bow-Tie, Dirt Hawg, and Road Rage tires on white Wabash wheels. The high strength, ultra durable Wabash wheels add character and style without sacrificing performance, while the new pre-mounts are installed with Pro-Line’s Premium Blend Team CA for a secure, worry free bond and are backed with Pro-Line quality. Whether you are looking for the ultra-responsive forward bite and super-consistent side bite with the Bow-Tie, thrashing and bashing with the Dirt Hawg or enhance performance with the Road Rage, Pro-Line has a tire for you.

Source: Pro Line [prolineracing.com]

February 15, 2008

Protoform Losi 8ight-T Harddrive body

Protoform Harddrive body for Losi 8ight T

Protoform have released the all-new Harddrive body for the Losi 8ightT, which incorporates the latest in ventilation design queues that racers around the world have come to expect from PF. Emulated after full-scale off-road vehicles, each vent can be cut out allowing for air to flow more effortlessly through the body. This creates less airtime when flying over jumps and less airtime equals more time on the ground which equals reduced lap times and greater consistency lap after lap.

Source: Protoform [prolineracing.com]

February 14, 2008

Losi buggy & truggy tires by GRP

The partnership between Losi and GRP goes beyond distribution and team drivers with the announcement of a complete line of 1/8th scale buggy and truggy tires developed for optimum performance by Losi engineers in conjunction with the Italian tire company. Each tire utilizes a custom molded insert, which provides even response and greater use of the full tread pattern, while the pre mounted versions use GRP’s innovative gluing process to ensures that they stick to the yellow Losi high performance wheels, even under the harshest of conditions. Available in Cubic and Grip patterns for truggies and Jolly, Cubic, Cubic Max and Atomic patterns for buggies.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

February 12, 2008

HB Lightning Stadium 2 Pro RTR

Hot Bodies have announced that the Lightning Stadium 2 Pro will soon be available as a Ready-to-Run kit. The Lightning Stadium 2 Pro RTR will feature nearly all the same features as the loaded Pro version, plus you get a 4.6 Power House engine equipped with Jump Start system, reliable HPI TF-1 radio gear, high-torque steering servo, painted body shell (available in blue or red) and a load of top racing features as standard.

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February 11, 2008

HPI Racing E-Firestorm Brushless

HPI announced at last weeks Toy Fair that the Firestorm will soon be available with a super-fast brushless motor system. The new HPI Flux Brushless System features the Motiv brushless speed control and the Warp brushless motor for the ultimate in speed, giving the E-Firestorm the power to break speed limits everywhere. Supplied in RTR form, the E-Firestorm Flux will be factory-assembled with the Flux Brushless System installed.

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February 11, 2008

JConcepts Force 1 Tire Inserts

JConcepts have released the Force-1, a medium hardness molded 1/8th buggy insert that is perfect for any 1/8th buggy tire or wheel combination. The Force-1 insert incorporates a superior medium density material with a unique manufacturing process to ensure consistency and insert longevity.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 11, 2008

Matsuzaki wins Yatabe International GP

Last weekend saw the Yatabe Arena International off road GP take place at the famous indoor off road track in Japan. The event was attended by all the top Japanese racers and also present was former World Champion Ryan Cavalieri who was taking part in both the truck and the 2wd and 4wd classes. Racing saw the Reedy style format being used and even though Cavalieri dominated the 2wd class with 3 wins from 4, he had one sightly off result in the 4wd class which meant he finished in 2nd behind eventual winner, 2wd World Champion, Hayatu Matsuzaki, with Masami Hirosaka claiming 3rd. Cavalieri took the win the truck class.

Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]