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January 9, 2008

LRP S8 BX Team buggy

LRP has announced the release of their own 1/8th scale buggy called the S8 BX. Similar to the Z-car from SH Engines, it features an angled engine mount, that combined with centrally mounted radio components guarantees optimum weight distribution. Due to this centred chassis layout the S8 BX is easy to handle and the cornering ability is outstanding, especially through chicanes it will amaze you! The revolutionary rear suspension design with active caster gives the car an improved shock absorbing characteristic and makes stability and agility a standard feature. The new system results in smoother and better handling even under roughest track conditions. The S8 BX is completely realised in no e-clip design.

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January 9, 2008

Hupo Honigl to run X-Factory in 2008

Hupo Honigl to run X-Factory for 2008

We received news from X-Factory to let us know that current European 4wd Champion Hupo Honigl from Austria, will run the company’s X-6 2wd car in 2008. Since his main sponsor Tamiya does not currently make a 2WD buggy, Honigl is free to run the car of his choice in that class, and Hupo has chosen X Factory’s New Math. In his very first race with the X-6, Hupo won the Austrian Indoor Winter Championship last weekend, beating a strong field of challengers with a borrowed box-stock car. X-Factory had not been able to ship Hupo’s car and parts from the US in time for this early-January race, so he borrowed the car of his friend Florian Klemm, complete with the original X-6 transmission and shock tower and dominated the race.

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January 8, 2008

Atomic Carbon S2 buggy pics

Jimmy over at oOple managed to get some first pictures of the new Atomic Carbon S2, a car that has been around all year in various guises, gradually evolving until a layout that worked was arrived at. This, the pre-production car, is a work of art – losing any rough edges the prototypes might have had and with a swish new carbon laminate tub chassis specially made for this car. A new 4-gear gearbox and cell layout distinguish this car from the prototypes and the car should be available as a conversion for the popular RC10B4 from Associated. Also spotted was the new 4wd chassis from Atomic Carbon, that sports donor parts from the Associated B44 and a newly designed front end, but he unfortunately wasnt allowed to take any pictures of it.

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January 7, 2008

JConcepts Illuzion Rustler VXL Body

The Hi-Speed style is the latest body shell design for the Traxxas Rustler VXL truck by JConcepts. The Illuzion Hi-Speed styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical outlets and coves for additional air flow for electrical cooling, while this body is also the first to include a separate rear wing with side dams that attaches to the rear of the truck bed for superior fit and finish. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make the new Illuzion Hi-Speed body stand out from the rest.

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January 7, 2008

Boots wins Novarossi Winter Series Rd4

Round four of the Novarossi Raceway Winter Series was run last weekend and the event went like clockwork which meant plenty of racing for everyone. Elliot Boots took control of the meeting in round one with a stunning time to ensure maximum points for the round. It was then the turn of David Spashett to take rounds 2 and 3 securing TQ for the day. In the main final trouble for David at the start of the final put him all the way to the back, while Elliot Boots, Reece Sawyer and Simon Reeves took to the front of the pack and never looked back, all three holding there positions for the 20 minute final. An excellent battle between Richard Bettaney and David Spashett completed the top 5 for the day. In the truggy class local star Joe Joyce had a terrible time and had to bump from the B final to then continue his better luck and form to finish third overall. TQ man Chris Larner didn’t get the rub of the race track to convert his TQ to the win which left Steve Slayford to drive an exceptional race and the overall victory.

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January 6, 2008

Dace MFG Mugen Pillow Balls

Dace Manufacturing have released this set of 4 pillow balls for use with Mugen buggies and truggies. They are 2.5mm longer than stock allowing more threads to bite in the a-arm, those that run wider set-ups will really benefit from the longer threads. The ball ends are specially coated to make them incredibly durable and Dace offers a lifetime guarantee on these balls, replacing them if they come apart.

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January 5, 2008

SH Engines Z-Car 1/8 scale Buggy

Back in September, we mentioned the new Z-car buggy from engine maker SH Engines in China and recently it was announced that Greg Degani would race this car. Now the manufacturer has placed lots of images on their website of the new car and it looks good, with some neat looking features, the most notable of which is the leaned motor that places the engines weight more over the center line. The front of the chassis has a “twin” kickup, the rear suspension has unique semi-trailing/double wishbone configuration and there are 2 braking systems in the car, in the traditional center position but als on another rear brake system mounted on the rear gearbox.

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January 5, 2008

GO 5-port Buggy motor by iModel

GO 5 port Buggy motor by IModel

IModel in France have contacted us to inform us of their own hand tuned version of the GO B21.5P buggy motor. This 3.5cc 5 port engine features work done to the main components of the engine that increase performance and longevity. The crankshaft has been lightened while there has been work done to the crank bell, which has been polished and lightened for better acceleration. The liner has also received some attention with the ports getting the teardrop treatment, while for more tuning possibilities the engine is supplied with 4 different venturies.

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