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April 28, 2007

RB Products – New combo packs

RB Products new combo packs

French engine maker, RB Products, have announced 2 new engine combo packs for off road racers. The first combo pack contains their S7 MSC, which uses the latest RB Concept .21 new line-up technology and comes complete with the 92mm polished inline manifold and 2045 polished tuned pipe. The second combo pack contains the S3II which comes with the 11 fin cooling head along with the 2020P pipe and the 198mm manifold which provides smooth acceleration and improved drivability for a very affordable price.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

April 27, 2007

Max-Life 8ight Aluminum Clutch Shoe

Dynamite RC have released this Max-Life 8ight Aluminum clutch shoe set which, as the name suggests, is suitable for the Losi 8ight buggy and truggy. Anodised black, these shoes have been constructed from proprietary aluminium alloy which improves performance and longevity while keeping maintenance to a minimum on race day.

Source: Dyamite [dynamiterc.com]

April 27, 2007

Diggity Designs Academy SBV2 parts

Diggity Designs, the US based company best known for its great 1/12th scale conversions have released this performance upgrade pack for the Academy SBV2 4wd buggy. The kit includes 3mm Quasi CF front and rear shock towers, 3mm Quasi CF Center Chassis Stiffener, 3mm Quasi CF Front Pin Brace, 3mm Quasi CF “race” Battery Brace, hardware and stickers.

Source: Diggity Designs [diggitydesigns.com]

April 27, 2007

JConcepts BJ4WE extended review

Our partners oOple have created a dedicated section on their site, giving an extended review of the JConcepts BJ4WE. The intention of this section is to show the performance of the BJ4 worlds edition car, and how it has developed since its first debut in Collengo, Italy – at the worlds in 2005. Paul Rotheram will share his own experiences with the car, along with useful information he has found to make the most out of the JConcepts experience.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

April 27, 2007

Pit Works new Untitle tire

Pit Works Untitle

We received a short mail from Pit Works about their new 1/8th scale buggy tire. Called the Untitle, the makers claim this competition tire gives ‘insane performance’ for the serious off road racer.

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April 24, 2007

OCM Racing Kaos DT-19T truggy

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A long time back, we showed you some CAD images of the new Kaos DT-19T truggy from OCM Racing, which at the time was still a concept on a computer screen. Well as you can see in the picture above the truggy is now real and judging by the picture it looks pretty good. No other details have been announced but to have a closer look and judge for yourself click the image.

UPDATE: Rube Dude have some pictures of the truggy in action, which you can view here.

Source: OCM Racing [ocmracing.com]

April 24, 2007

Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 optional parts

Hot Bodies Cyclone D4

HPI / Hot Bodies will start shipping a whole lot of new optional parts for their 4wd electric buggy, the Cyclone D4. Some new parts offer new tuning possibilites such as the new rear side suspension blocks that now come in 2.0 and 2.5 degrees of toe-in, in place of the standard 3.0 degrees that comes with the car. Other tuning parts are the new purple anodised rear hubs that offer now 0.5 and 1.0 degree of toe-in as well as adding strength to the area due to the use of aluminium. Also available are some new matched springs in different ratings, aluminium wheel hubs for extra strength and reduced flex, a front one way shaft and finally just for looks are some new flourescent yellow wheels.

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April 24, 2007

New Medial Pro wheels

A quick piece from our site partners Neo Buggy about this new wheel from French manufacturer, Medial Pro. The wheel, which will be available from next week, does everything an off road wheel needs to do, its strong, light and fits all buggies and if disc wheels with slits in them float your boat, then this is the perfect wheel for you.

Source: Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]