The other day we wrote about the new O.S. made Ninja motors, and today Mugen have placed images and specifications of their new buggy motor online. Featuring a lightened and hardened 14mm crankshaft, the JX21 B-01 is a 5 port motor that is said to output 2.48 bhp at 33,000 rpm. Expect to see the full range on display at next months toy fair in Nuremberg.
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oOple have a report from last weekends Schumacher Indoor Off Road Masters, held at the indoor track in Worksop. The track was laid out the previous evening and was wider than the usual layout, with plenty of well thought out features to tax the drivers skills. The 4wd class saw the win go to the TQ man Richard Lowe, driving the JConcepts BJ4 WE, while in 2wd the victory went to European Champion Neil Cragg who had qualified 2nd behind Team oOple driver Stuart Wood.
Read the full report here.
Source: oOple [oople.com]
RB Products in the US have a nice interview with their young up and coming team driver Roman Miller. The Mugen racer have only been driving 4 years and is already impressing many with his ability, recently taking his place in the Expert class.
Being with RB this year has helped me improve at every race we attended. At first it was a rough start, my dad had some trouble getting used to the engine, tuning and working on them etc…but with the help of Kevin and Bernard, we were able to get the enignes running pretty well. The consistancy of the engine at all the races we attended made it one less thing for us to worry about throught the year. Me and my dad are very pleased with the support RB has given us both during the year and are looking forward to another great season with RB.
Read the full interview here.
Source: RB USA [rb-usa.com]
Kyosho have been in touch to tell us that their team driver Ryan Lutz drove his Sirio-powered Inferno 777 WC buggy and Inferno ST-RR truck to wins in their respective classes during the 13th Annual Midwest Nitro Champs at the popular CRCRC facility last weekend. Lutz TQ’ed the truggy class and, even with two lengthy pit stops to repair some body damage, led the last 60 laps of the main to take a decisive victory. In the 1:8 buggy class, Lutz qualified sixth which meant he had a tough task ahead if he hoped to sweep both 1:8 classes, however a superior driving performance allowed Lutz to pull to the front of the pack. An unfortunate flameout in the latter stages of race erased a comfortable half-lap lead and put Lutz nearly a full lap down to Mayfield. Once back on the track, Lutz bumped his pace to more than a full second a lap faster over the next 30 laps, closing an entire lap on Mayfield and making the inevitable pass to take the victory, completing the sweep of both classes.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
The first round of the Thailand Buggy Party championship for 2008 was held last weekend at the R.C. Mania track located in western Bangkok, Thailand. Qualifying saw team PRC Mugen/Titan racer Charlee take the TQ, a pace they he kept up for the 40 minute final, powering his Mugen MBX5R to a 12 second win. Coming home in 2nd spot was Hobao racer Yuthana D., while 3 laps back from the leaders in 3rd was Xray racer Meen V.
Source: Nitro Party [nitroparty.com]
Team Titan have released these light weight dished off road wheels for use on 1/8th scale buggies. Made from a hard formula plastic they weigh in at 39.5 grams each and are currently only available in white. Sold in a pack of 4.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
LRP is have released the 2008 specification of their Non RTR Shark-18 Race Monster Truck. The 08 Spec has many enhancements in detail like the impressively painted bodyshell in an all new airbrush design with metallic and chrome effect. The shining chrome spoiler and chrome v-spoke rims complete the unique and awesome look. In addition, it has all the high-tech features which combine the agility of a 1/18 Buggy with the fun of a genuine Monster Truck such as 4WD shaft all-wheel drive, pivot ball front suspension, 4-spider differential, fully equipped with low-friction ball bearings and much more.
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Edit RC have released 2 sets of ultra-strong grade 5 titanium ball studs to strengthen your off-road or on-road race car suspension. Machined from 6Al4v titanium alloy, you will enjoy massive increases in durability as well as reduced unspring weight for better handling. Sold in sets of four, they are 40% lighter than standard ball studs and are available in both 4.3mm x 10.3mm and 4.3mm x 13mm versions.
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