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November 23, 2007

Schumacher 1/8th buggy Wheels & Tires

Schumacher have released a new range of 1/8th scale buggy tires following many months of testing by their team drivers along with their in house R&D team. Based on their extensive competition racing knowledge, they have designed 2 new tires, the Spiral and the more traditional Mini Pin, both available in yellow and silver compounds. The Mini Pin is suitable for degraded surfaces such as grass/soil mix, dirt and astro turf, while the Spiral is designed for surfaces that need more penetration of the ground to gain grip, making it perfect for grass surfaces. All tires are available separately and also pre glued on the company’s new white rally dish wheel. The new wheels are also available separately in white, yellow and black.

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November 22, 2007

DiMonaco DM Bullet Hard pipe

Italian company DiMonaco have released an updated version of their EFRA #2064 3-chamber exhaust pipe, called the DM Bullet Hard. This polished exhaust is designed for use with buggy motors and new revisions including a thicker stinger material, new mounting system, better back pressure nipple placement and the stinger now also sports a reinforcement rib to prevent damage in a collision. DiMonaco also have a number of different manifolds available for this pipe in different lengths and shapes.

Source: Modellismo RC [modellismorc.net]

November 22, 2007

Novak 1/8th-scale BL Conversion Kit

Novak have released this 1/8th-scale Conversion Kit to allow nitro enthusiasts sample the brushless revolution by converting their 1/8th scale nitro buggy to electric powered. Kits are available for various models of Kyosho, Mugen and Ofna vehicles, and include all of the necessary components to convert it to brushless power. Nitro customers who have never run brushless will now experience longer run times, minimal maintenance, low-end torque and control and incredible top speed.

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November 21, 2007

O’Donnell Super Sport .21 Engine

Designed in the USA by master engine tuner Steve O’Donnell, the Super Sport .21 is the pinnacle of 1/8 scale nitro racing. It’s a shining example of the “clean sheet” concept – a fresh look at engine construction and components, with nothing borrowed from existing technology. Only state-of-the-art machining and materials have gone into producing this engine with features including the original O’Donnell-designed “big head” machined aluminum heat sink head, dropped down low for a better CG. Available in February.

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November 21, 2007

JConcepts Illuzion Nitro Rustler body

JConcepts have released their latest design Illuzion “Hi-Speed” style body shell for the Traxxas Rustler. The Illuzion “Hi-Speed” styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical outlets and coves for additional air flow for engine cooling. 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 this new body stand out.

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November 21, 2007

Reckward Tuning Symbio for Losi 8ight

Following on from the release of the Symbio truggy body from Reckward Tuning, comes the latest Symbio shell, this time for the Losi 8ight buggy. The body has been made from 1mm thick, high quality, polycarbonate and comes pre cut with the base, tank cap, engine position and antenna all milled out. The front end sports a separate nose piece, while the rear of the shell has a double diffuser and the shell is supplied with Symbio decals and window masks.

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November 21, 2007

STS 2008 Engine line-up

Taiwanese engine manufacturer STS have unveiled more additions to their already extensive range of engines. First up is the new S12XS, 2.1 cc touring car motor that has a 12mm crankshaft with turbo scoop, 5 port tear dropped ABC liner and is supplied with a turbo plug. The S12XS is also available as a 3 port IFMAR legal version. Also for on road is the new 3.5cc S21R motor that has a 14mm balanced crankshaft with turbo scoop, 5 port ABC liner, carburettor with interchangeable venturis and is also supplied with a turbo plug. Finally is the S21T buggy engine which is exactly the same as the on road motor but has a larger cooling head as is normal with off road motors.

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November 21, 2007

King & Lutz take 1-2 in RC Pro Series

Kyosho America have been in touch to let us know that Cody King has won the popular RC Pro Series National Championship, followed in second place by Ryan Lutz, both running Sirio-powered Kyosho Inferno 777 WC Edition buggies. Even though he trailed in points coming into the Championship final, King led the most laps and won the final round, giving him enough points to capture the National Championship. Ryan Lutz, who TQ’ed both truck and buggy classes with wins in seven of the eight qualifying rounds, scored a third place finish in the buggy class. This gave Lutz enough points to secure the second position for Pro Series Championship, while Kyosho scored the top two spots in the championship with the Inferno 777 WC.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]