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Losi have announced the release this Eclipse Nats Pack, which includes four 1/8-scale Eclipse buggy tires, without foam, in Losi’s exclusive red racing compound. These tires fit all 1/8-scale buggies and have a specialized tread pattern that maintains incredible grip on a variety of track surfaces.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Some more new option parts for the Xray XB808, with the release of these authentic Xray front and rear aluminium chassis braces. CNC-machined from 5mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated for extra durability and long life, they have an ultra-rigid design for unsurpassed strength.
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The first round of the Austrian National Championships were run at the weekend at the MAC Kaindorf track with a record 107 starters. Qualifying went the way of LRP racer Hupo Hönigl, who was racing in his first 1/8th National and only third ever races in this class. Hupo carried his qualifying momemtum into the final, where he drove his S8BX to victory ahead of the current Austrian Champion Martin Karner racing a Kyosho, while Rene Kargel completed the top 3 with his Crono.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Hong Nor are pleased to introduce their latest product, these new aluminium clutch shoes. Similar to those released last week by Jammin, these shoes are made from a special alloy that has been CNC machined, making them lightweight an so improving throttle response. The special alloy contains 10% silicon material that not only increase’s the clutch grip but also provides long lasting low wear. Sold as a set of 3, they come supplied with 2 sets of 1.0mm and 1.1mm springs as well as shims. Suitable for the X1X-CR, X1-CR, X1-CR-FTE, X1-RTR, X1X-RTR, X1-CRT, X1X-CRT, X1X-RTR-CRT, X1-CRT-RTR, CRT.5, CRT.5-RTR and others.
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Team Associated is proud to bring to you the Factory Team RC8T, a 1/8th scale full-blown racing truggy based on the successful RC8 platform. Like the Factory Team RC8 buggy before it, the highly anticipated RC8T will raise the performance bar for 1:8th nitro truggies. Strength, durability, maximum corner speeds and rough track handling were the key design elements Area 51 worked into the RC8T. Drivers will experience unparalleled and effortless “pop” as they launch from the jumps. Landings will be plush beyond belief due to the enhanced suspension that other truggies can only dream of.
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The Dirt in Southern California played host to last weekend’s Pro-Line Max Challenge, and it was O’Donnell racer Jared Tebo that TQ’d and won both the pro buggy and pro truggy classes. Tebo was unchallenged in both finals, winning the buggy final by a lap from Losi racer Matt Castellano in 2nd and Mugen driver Bobby Tillman in 3rd, while in the truggy final Tebo managed once more to have a lap advantage, this time over Kyosho driver Levi Jackson in 2nd, with Losi man Matt Castellano claimed 3rd.
Source: RCCA [radiocontrolzone.com]
More new parts for the Xray XB808, with the release of these Authentic Xray front and rear alu shock towers. CNC-machined from 3mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, hard coated for extra durability and long life, the ultra-rigid design makes for unsurpassed strength. Laser-engraved with the Xray registered logo for authenticity.
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