Turn up the performance of your 1/8 scale buggy with this new 3-chamber tuning pipe from LRP. Tested and developed in close cooperation with the LRP factory team, this exhaust system is specially developed to deliver maximum torque. EFRA approved (3039) it has been tuned for best torque and low fuel consumption.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Xray have released a new range of CNC-machined pivot balls and ball joints for their XB808 buggy. Available in 5.8mm dia ball joint for anti-roll bar, 6.8mm dia mounting pivot ball with shoulder, 6.8mm dia mounting pivot ball and pivot ball for mounting shock top mount to shock tower, all have been made from premium lightweight 7075 T6 aluminum. Precision machined with highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC-machines. High-quality hard coating is done at Xray’s own in-house fully-robotic hard coating line, ensuring a perfect hard coated surface every time.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Losi has released three essential new pieces of pit equipment which should hit the shops in late November/early December. The new car stand is designed to work with the 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T. The snap-together design makes it ideal for easy transport, and it will easily fit in your tool or pit box. The stand’s non-slip design securely holds the chassis while you work, and the built-in shock holders prevent shock from rolling around during fluid changes.The Ride Height Gauge works with all 1/10th and 1/8th scale cars and its rugged construction ensures the gauge is durable, while clear markings make the gauge easy to read and use. The third release from Losi is an easy to use Camber Gauge which is a key tuning device for novice and expert racers.
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Upgrade RC have released three new body skin sets for three the main three newcomers to the 1:8 Nitro Buggies market, the World Championship winning Hot Bodies D8, Mugen MBX-6 and the Kyosho MP9. A choice of eight designs are available.
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Sweep, the tyre/wheel brand of Much More, have announced they will enter the 1:8 Off Road market starting with two 1:8 tyre designs and its own wheel. The Star Trek and Battle Star tyres come premounted and are each offered in two compounds. Red is a described as soft while Blue is a super soft compound. The Star Trek thread is designed to work well on most track conditions while the Battle Star gives more forward bite due to the horizontal, straight-edge pins. The new 1:8 wheel, which is made of Dupont nylon, is available in White or Yellow and is suitable on most buggies using a standard hexes and will take most standard sized tyres.
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East Midlands Model Motorsport Association “EMMA”, the new name for the former Tibshelf Model Car Club, have been in contact to tell us about an exciting new indoor 1:8 Buggy race they are hosting over the weekend of November 28/29/30 at Newark Showground.The meeting is already beginning to fill up with a number of top BRCA national drivers including Spashett, Cragg, Hazlewood, Bloomsfield and more already entered. The unique challenge of an indoor Astroturf track that promises fast and furious racing, coupled with the guarantee that the weather will make no difference to lap times being the main draw.. One top racer has already commented that “It’s not often in this country we get to see this sort of event on astro, where of the continent this event is commonplace!” The event is being supported by CML Distribution and Radio Race Car International magazine.
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IFMAR has officially confirmed the dates for the 2009 IFMAR Electric Off Road World Championships which are set to take competitors to Pretoria in South Africa. The Pre Worlds (Warm Up race) have been scheduled for 3-5 April while the big event itself, at which two World titles will be decided, will run from the 4-11 October. The last 1:10 Off Road Worlds, held in Japan, saw Hayato Matsuzaki (photo) take 2WD honours with American star Jared Tebo lifting the 4WD crown.
Source: EFRA [efra.ws]
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Team Associated have release a new 83mm wheel for their RC8 which makes them the largest ROAR-legal wheels available. 1.5 mm wider than the standard wheel this extra width and larger diameter gives a stiffer sidewall which is more stable for greater corner speed. The larger diameter is also better in bumps than the standard wheel. Weighing just 33 grams per wheel they are the lightest production RC8 wheels on the market. The wheel is compatible with all 1:8 buggies and is available in white or yellow.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
