Pro-Line have released their latest buggy shell, the Slipstream for the Losi 8ight-E 2.0. High airflow, cooler electronics and a symmetrical design make the Slipstream body a true performer. Sporting 5 air inlet points for extreme airflow, it has one large outlet so air flow is at a constant. Made from .040 extremely durable Lexan material it is supplied with window mask and Pro-Line decal sheet.
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New from Racers Edge, the SC RaceCase was inspired by the emerging Short Course class of vehicles, but its capacity and design reach far beyond. With the optional mid-deck installed the case can carry two on road sedans up to 200mm and this would also include any minis or smaller, like HPI Cup Racer sedans. Once the mid-deck is removed the RaceCase can transport an 1/8th scale buggy with the tires and wing on, comp and scale crawlers, 1/10th scale off road trucks and buggies, and of course Short Course trucks like the Traxxas Slash and Team Associated SC10. It will also carry the 1/8th scale versions of this class like the Team Associated RC8. An integrated radio compartment offers easy transmitter storage, or extra room for tires, tools, or whatever else you can think of. There are also two external pockets with tough zippers for extra storage, while reinforced carry handles in two locations offer comfortable carrying positions no matter what you’re transporting. The shoulder strap also offers a hands free carrying position for the ultimate in comfort and convenience.
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Further to our review of the new Team Durango DEX410 buggy we brought to you last week, here’s an insight into the history of one of the most innovative electric buggies to date. Those of you who have a certain interest in the 1/10 electric off-road class will of course know the names ‘Durango’ and ‘Gerd Strenge’ for some time now. Since the end of the 1990’s Gerd is designing and manufacturing electric, and nowadays nitro, off-road buggies.
New from HPI Racing for their Cyber 10B, is this complete titanium screw set. Drop the weight on your Cyber 10B with this fantastic complete set of titanium screws while adding strength and durability. By replacing the standard steel screws with titanium, you can save about 30% of the weight of the stock screws. This gives you faster lap times, more acceleration and even more run time plus apparently less wear on the drivetrain because the motor and gears have less weight to pull around the track.
Source: HPI Racing [hpieurope.com]
Nosram have released some new aluminium tuning and cover parts that improve the performance and style of your Pure Evo brushless motor. Due to their design, the motor has better heat-dissipation and air-flow, resulting in a lot cooler running temperature for your motor which helps improves consistency and efficiency, resulting in better power even to the last lap. The lightweight front housing improves air-flow for a lower running temperature, as well as lowering the overall weight of your motor, while the aluminium end cover sports cooling fins to improve the heat dissipation significantly compared to the standard plastic version.
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Round 8 of the BRCA championship was held at the Mendip circuit for the second time this season. With Bristol airport being a small drive away and due to the completion of the Irish season, a small contingent from Ireland arrived, including the vastly experienced Clive Connelly (Mugen) and Ian Campbell (Shepherd). The entry of 48 drivers was one of the highest all season and with the addition of some old faces, the future is starting to look brighter for this section. The weather forecast for the weekend was bright which would allow a lot of testing to be carried out in order to find the perfect setup. With top 200mm driver, Kyle Branson making an appearance for the first time this season and the presence of the top Irish drivers would make it difficult for the usual top 10 to be sure of a main final qualifying position and so the pressure to perform was considerably increased.
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After showing it for the first time as a prototype back in February, LRP have finally released the new electric version of their S8-BX buggy, called the S8-BXe Team. Essentially the same front and rear, the main difference is to the central part of the car where the engine has been replaced with a brushless motor and the fuel tank with the battery mount. Due to the design of the S8 BXe, the choice of motor and battery is simple, fitting all common electronic components and depending on your preferences and applications you have the choice, with all ROAR legal motors and LiPo batteries able to be mounted. A conversion kit for LRP S8 BX Premium RTR and S8 BX Team Kit is also available and allows you to easily convert your nitro car, quickly and economically into an electric version.
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Kyosho America have introduced the new Inferno series brushless conversion kit that will convert any Inferno series product, regardless of its class e.g. on-road or off-road. Included in the kit is all of the hardware including a universal one-piece molded plastic radio box and battery tray which is designed to fit either 7.4V LiPo packs or 7.2V NiMh packs. Also included is an easy mesh machined aluminum motor mount that uses a single top screw design that can be easily accessed for perfect gear mesh adjustment.
