October 22, 2007

DuraTrax Evader EXT truck

DuraTrax Evader EXT truck

Another new product from DuraTrax, this time it’s the release of the Evader EXT, a great trainer truck for getting beginners into the world of R/C. Factory assembled and off road ready, the Evader EXT is as close to bulletproof as an off-road vehicle can get so inexperienced drivers can spend time on the track and not in the pits. The truck includes a 2-channel Tactic™ radio system with TRX200 receiver and TSX200 servo, a Photon Speed™ 2 motor and a Sprint™ 2 electronic speed control with reverse. Magnaflex™ molded parts are flexible, super-strong and are injection-molded to absorb jolts with ease and bounce back from abuse.

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October 22, 2007

Ultimate Racing Tire Balancer

Ultimate Racing Tire Balancer

Ultimate Racing have released details about their new tire balancer, which works with the wheels of buggies, rally game cars and truggies. After many tests and exchange of opinions with their team drivers, UR came to the conclusion that unbalanced wheels produce unnecessary vibrations to the shock absorber, affecting both traction and stability of the cars while jumping. To take care of this problem they have developed this system to balance wheel weight which works by helping to find the heaviest part of the wheel, and in turn allowing you to balance it through the use of the UR balancing paste which can be applied to the opposite side of the rim.

Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]


October 22, 2007

O’Donnell Z01-B – Official Release

O’Donnell Z01-B - Official Release

We have written just a few days ago about the new O’Donnell buggy but we decided we would bring you the official release along with information about the cars official site. – The O’Donnell Z01-B R is the ride that top-level racers have been waiting for – AND it’s already been driven to victory in several major racing events by multi-national champion Jared Tebo!  The Z01-B R is the result of over two years of research and development by Steve O’Donnell, whose name is synonymous with nitro fuel, engines, innovation and winning.  From meticulous material selection to exacting machining and finishing to extensive testing, no stone has been left unturned in the effort to produce the highest quality buggy ever released in the 1/8 off-road market!

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October 22, 2007

Alberto García takes Spanish titles

Alberto García takes Spanish titles

LRP has sent us notification that for the third year in a row their LRP Brushless team driver Alberto García came out on top, taking Spanish National title in both 2WD and 4WD off road. The 3rd round of the Spanish Nationals took place in Valladolid which saw though conditions for everyone due to rain, wind and a bumpy surface. Alberto however could stand up against the competition and bring home both the titles with one round still left to be run.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


October 21, 2007

Machines Racing Products CEN options

 Machines Racing Products CEN options

Machines Racing Products have released a number of new hop-up option parts for the CEN Racing Matrix and TR, available exclusively at Machine’s R/C Hobbies. Designed by CEN factory team driver, Gene ‘the machine’ Hickerson the new products inlcude hardened tool steel cross pins, for the Matrix, TR Arena, and GST 7.7 differentials and CNC 7075 blue anodized front upper turnbuckles for the Matrix TR Arena and Matrix Buggy. Also new for the Matrix & TR Arena is a CNC 7075 blue anodized ackerman steering plate and a CNC 7075 blue anodized front suspension holder plate.

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October 20, 2007

O’Donnell Z01-B 1/8th scale buggy

O’Donnell Z01-B 1/8th scale buggy

It’s been a long time coming but O’Donnell have finally released information about their new 1/8th scale 4wd buggy, called the Z01-B. A long time in testing by team driver Jared Tebo, the car has had a lot of success on the track yet very little information has been seen about the car so far, with the exception of some photographs. The Z01-B is said to the most dependable, durable, consistent buggy platform ever created for 1/8 scale nitro buggy racing and while no definite release date was given, expect it soon.

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October 20, 2007

Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 – oOple review

Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 - oOple review

oOple have finally completed their review of the Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 and as you would expect its very in depth, with step by step building pictures as well as tips, a report from racer John Price and finally an interview with Adam Skelding, designer and team driver. Also newly reviewed by oOple is the recently released Sanwa DSSS 2.4ghz system.

View the Cyclone review here and the Sanwa review here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]


October 20, 2007

JConcepts Illuzion Bandit VXL Hi-Speed

JConcepts Illuzion Bandit VXL Hi-Speed

New from JConcepts for the Traxxas VXL buggy is the “Hi-Speed”, whose styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical scoop outlets for additional air flow for speed control and motor cooling. A large Bandit specific 7” V-wing is included for maximum high speed stability while the race inspired, shorter aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and scoop and durable flowing design are just some of the features that make the body stand out from the rest.

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