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June 2, 2010

Hudy Star-Box for 1/8 off-road

The Hudy Star-Box is a professional starter box designed for 1/8 off-road cars and truggies. Claiming to the world’s lowest, ultra-compact starter box, this lightweight design has bracket plate posts to fit most 1/8 off-road cars and truggies. Designed to accept either standard NiMh and LiPo 2S batteries it comes fully assembled and ready to use. The premium quality, long-life drive belt system runs off a powerful 775-type motor, with fan, while the CNC-machined aluminium housing and top plate have a high-quality black coating for extra durability. An integrated switch for comfortable on/off switching is attached to a quality wiring harness with extra-thick cables and quick-change fast-on connector, no soldering required. The quick-change starter wheel system was designed to allow for fast & simple replacement of the starter wheel using only 3 screws. An integrated composite handle with ergonomic back cover allows for comfortable carrying and higher plastic feet are included to configure the Star-Box for use with taller truggies. Finally, the starter wheel can be mounted on both right or left side.

View another image of the Star-Box here

June 2, 2010

Joelson & Bower take Rd2 in South Africa

Mid May saw drivers from all around South Africa attend round 2 of the National Championship in East London. In the 1/8th class Wayne Joelson driving a Novarossi powered Mugen Seiki MRX4X who was top qualifier and went on to win the 45 minute final by 5 laps. Second place was Steve Munslow while in third place overall was James Brauns making it a Mugen Seiki 1-2-3. In the 200mm Nitro Touring Class, Rowan Bower with his Mugen Seiki MTX4R won the 30 minute final from the TQ position, setting a new lap record. Second place was Dave Wiseman with Russell Attenborough in third. The next round of the Championship takes place at the coastal city of Durban on 17/18 July, 1 week after the Soccer World Cup Final.

Thanks to Wayne Joelson for the report.

June 2, 2010

RB LTD3 buggy engine

RB have release this new Limited Edition LTD3 buggy engine, delivered as a combo with polished tuned pipe and manifold. It has a 7 port line, 9mm carburetor with 8mm restrictor, a bi-turbo crankshaft with Concept Coating treatment and big light cooling head. Only 190 of these combos available, so if you want it you better get busy.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

June 2, 2010

Exotek SCX-T XXX-T SC conversion

Now Team Losi owners have something to ‘strike’ fear into their competition. With this SCX-T upgrade kit from Exotek Racing you can convert the venerable XXX-T into a completely ROAR legal SC power house. Similar to the kit released by CRC, the SCX-t has been developed and tested to ensure the best performance, fit and durability. Made in the USA of G10 material to match the flex of the XXX-T chassis for unsurpassed traction, it includes custom made hardened steel front axles that are narrowed for ROAR legal width and which fit the XXX-T hubs and SC10 wheels. Its unique bumper mounts accepts the Losi Strike front bumper and Traxxas Slash 4×4 rear bumper for extra durability and realism.

View more images of the SCX-T here

June 2, 2010

Exotek SCX-T XXX-T SC conversion

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June 2, 2010

Xray H1 & H2 quick roll-center holders

Xray have released yet another way to fine-tune your T3 or T2 based car with these new 4.9mm quick roll center holders. This matched pair of CNC-machined high-grade aluminium holders, marked H1 and H2, are 1mm higher with the same length than L1 & L2 holders, allowing the car to roll more. May be used at either front or rear. Using these in the front makes the car turn easier. Recommended for high-carpet traction tracks because it decreases in corner steering and helps to prevent traction rolling. Using the H roll-center holders in the rear increases corner steering and speed.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 2, 2010

STRC Blitz knuckles & SC10 gun metal parts

New from ST Racing Concepts comes these in-line steering knuckles for HPI Blitz short course truck. Precision CNC machined from high-grade aluminium, they greatly improve durability and adds that great factory looks to the front suspension of your HPI Blitz. In-line geometry will give your HPI Blitz more steering and help the truck navigate the tighter turns around the track. Available anodized in gun metal, silver, orange and limited edition red. For the Associated SC10 short course truck, its popular line of option parts now gets a new color, the more racer preferred gun metal anodizing. STRC also sent us a sneak peek of their upcoming Jammin SCRT10 option parts available mid-June.

View the other parts here

June 2, 2010

Pro-Line Hole Shot SC tires

Having shown us a sneak peek of the new Hole Shot short course tire last week, Pro-Line have today announced its release. The Hole-Shot is renowned across the world as one of the most used race tires of all time. With its square-lug technology and highly reinforced tire carcass, it comes supplied with the durable, long-lasting closed-cell inserts and is available in M3 (Soft) and M4 (Super-Soft) compounds.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]