Jab Graphix have announced the release of their new line of body wraps for the JConcepts Punisher body, suitable for the Losi 8ight-T 2.0. As with all of the Jab Graphix wraps, the Punisher line of wraps are fuel resistant and come die-cut for easy installation. Racers can choose from any of the professionally created designs and easily customize each design to their liking.
Source: Jab Graphix [jabgraphix.com]
Last Sunday, Barceloneta RC Speedway in Puerto Rico played host to the 1st Team Challenge race that saw ten teams of three racers taking part. Following 3 rounds of qualifiers, Mugen Driver Andy Báez set the pace with a 14 laps TQ. Each team member would race 40 minutes and afterwards all laps from each team were added up to get the Team Challenge Champions. Team Cortina who were racing Serpent chassis’ took the win, while Team Mugen, who won two of the 3 races, came in second by 6 laps with Team Kyosho finishing in third, 17 laps behind 2nd position.
Thanks to Zobeida Ocasio for the report.
ProTek R/C release their P-8 1/8th scale buggy super hauler bag with plastic inner boxes. This bag was designed from the ground up for 1/8th scale buggy racers and has space on top under a covered flap for storing all your tools, a place on the back for your setup board and storage compartments on the side for storing your setup equipment or other tools. Inside the bag has three layers of corrugated plastic drawers, with four split draws on the bottom (two each side by side above each other) and one large drawer on the top that is big enough to hold a 1/8th scale buggy with wing and wheels attached. In addition, it is also very easy to tow the bag around the track as it features a retractable handle and smooth trolley wheels. Also included is a carrying strap that can be moved out of the way to access tools in the top compartment, or adjusted to carry the bag.
Click here to see more photos of the bag
Team Durango have released further details about the new DEX410 buggy together with the release date and pricing. According to Durango, the buggy was originally conceived pre ‘credit-crunch’ and is a no-compromise specification with a huge number of new features for the class, all of which is reflected in the price. Team Durango considered not launching this high spec car and launching a dumbed-down version instead, however racer interest has been so high, and running costs seem to be much lower than current cars out there, that Team Durango will push forward with the ultimate spec as the launch car. The company will however later release the buggy in a more cost friendly version, called the DEX410R which is expected to launch around September with a standard specification and perhaps even the class standard ball differentials. Expect the DEX410R to have a street price of around $390 (€306, £270), while the ultimate launch spec DEX410, expected to be released in late June, will be around $650 in the shops, which is around €510 or £450 in Europe when sales taxes are added.
Brand new from Racers Edge, are three new 7 cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs in flat and hump configurations. Hump style packs for direct fit in the Traxxas Stampede, Rustler, Bandit and Slash, and flat style for the E-Revo, HPI Savage Flux, Associated SC10, and any other kit that has an extended battery compartment. Available in 3300mAh and 4400mAh, these cells claim to provide much higher average voltage and consistent runtimes charge after charge. Pre-wired with true Traxxas High Current Connectors.
Click here to see the other packs
Associated have released a pair of MGT Limited Edition Flag body RTRs. Available on both the MGT 4.6 and the MGT 8.0, these limited edition red, white and blue trucks not only look good, they deliver the ground pounding power and torque that you have come to expect from a Team Associated MGT. Based on the original MGT design, with the addition of an AE 8.0cc engine, the MGT 8.0 is the company’s most powerful truck to date. Reinforced to handle the massive power the engine delivers, this car comes factory assembled with the all new XP3D FM Computerized Digital Radio, the Pro-Start engine starting system, a 2-speed automatic transmission with reverse, eight coil-over oil filled shocks, full precision ball bearings, specially designed Team Associated all terrain tires and with a flag body design. The MGT 4.60 SE sports the AE 4.60 engine which has increased displacement of 33%, making this car deliver more horsepower and stump-pulling torque. The rugged extruded aluminium chassis, oil filled shocks, and huge mounted all-terrain tires give the MGT 4.60 SE over 4 inches of ground clearance, letting you take that power over almost any obstacle.
Click here to see the MGT 4.60 SE
CS have released their own fuel called Supersonic Pro. Available in 25% nitro, the fuel claims to not only increase the performance of any gas engine, but the fuel helps lubricate all of the moving parts allowing for even higher speed of the engine with minimum wear.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
Italian company Capricorn RC have released a new composite differential gears for the Xray NT1. Weighing in at only 1.9 grams, 85% less than the stock versions, using these gears gives you an overall saving of 24 grams. More power, more acceleration and speed as well as better fuel mileage.
Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]
