January 17, 2009

Didier Perrin joins Team Orion

Team Orion have announced the recent signing of Swiss star and top 1/8th scale buggy driver Didier Perrin. The multiple Swiss Champion will use CRF power to get back to victory and has been impressed by the power and drivability of the new CRF 21 Buggy US spec engine. Jean-Marc Betticher and Didier Boulmier will support Didier Perrin at the National Championships and the two employees of the Swiss Team Orion distributor will bring technical advice to all drivers using Team Orion engines at the Swiss Nationals.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

January 17, 2009

Fastrax truggy/buggy carry bag

Fastrax have released this handy black and grey truggy/buggy carry bag. Featuring a padded exterior as well as Fastrax branding, this economically priced bag is the easy way to safely transport your r/c car and accessories to and from the track.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]

January 16, 2009

Factory Team Alu RC8 blocks & hubs

New for the Team Associated RC8, the Factory Team’s all-new CNC machined steering blocks and rear uprights add strength, precision, added adjustability, and great looks. Precision machined from quality 7075 aluminum, these parts are durable, lightweight, and maintain the suspension geometry optimized by the RC8 design team. Conveniently packaged in pairs they feature Associated’s signature blue anodizing with sexy-look second-op machining and are a direct fit for the RC8, RC8-RS, RC8T, RC8T-RS, and all SC8 models.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 16, 2009

X-Factory to Debut X-6 Squared

X-Factory are reporting that their new X-6 Squared will make its debut this weekend in major races on both sides of the Atlantic, when the car takes part at the Petit RC Race in the UK and the CRCRC MidWinter in Columbus, Ohio. British drivers Ellis Stafford, Dan Greenwood, and Tom Cockerill will be joined at the Petit RC Race by new X-Team drivers Cyril Baldini from France, Bruno “Elvo” Heremans from Belgium and Stefan Mesker from the Netherlands. On the other side of the Atlantic, Brian Kinwald and Paul Sinclair will debut the new car at the 22nd Annual CRCRC Mid Winter Championships. “Our schedule right now is to ship the X-6 Squared to distributors and dealers the last week of January, and release it to the public on our web site in early February.” said Chazz, company president.

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January 16, 2009

Neo 09 – Entries open today

Just to remind everyone that entries are open for this April’s Neo09 race from 12:00GMT today, so if you want to race at this great indoor race, be sure to get your entry in very soon as spaces are sure to fill quickly. To enter you must register here first and then place your entry for the event.

Source: Neo 09 [neo09.net]

January 16, 2009

Pro-Line Carnage Desert Rat for Slash

Anyone who has ever watch CORR series racing knows that the cars tend to look rather 2nd hand after some close racing. Pro-Line have recognized this and have released a World’s first, an RC body with breakaway panels. The Carnage Desert Rat is the usual good looking offering from Pro-Line but the front and rear fenders can come off when impacted, adding to the scale realism. Simply install the included 3M® lock material and your ready to rumble again, and again, and again. Made from durable/genuine .060 Lexan, it is supplied with decal sheet, window masks and paint-then-peel over spray film. Check out the small video on their site by following the link below.

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January 16, 2009

Pro-Line Shift for Hot Bodies D8

Another body shell for the World Champion Hot Bodies D8, with Pro-Line releasing their offering, the Shift. Featuring super-low styling, it gives your D8 the lowest center of gravity possible, while it has been fabricated to fit snugly around each chassis component. Made from durable/genuine .040 Lexan, it is supplied with decal sheet, window masks and paint-then-peel overspray film.

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January 16, 2009

JConcepts D8 & MP9 Illuzion shells

JConcepts have released 2 new buggy shells for the World Championship winning Hot Bodies D8 and the Kyosho Inferno MP9. The Illuzion Hi-Flow body has turned radical, presenting a smooth yet detailed design while incorporating many of the features from the original Hi-Flow body. Special consideration has been made for the MP9 considering the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and brake linkage. In addition, JConcepts has taken the frustration out of the stock body design and has detached the front nose piece for extra durability and functionality, which is now bolted to the front shock tower utilizing an existing non structural 3rd screw. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make these new Illuzion bodies stand out.

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