March 4, 2009

EDAM Exhausts receive EFRA homologation

EDAM Exhausts receive EFRA Homologation

Taiwanese firm EDAM, who are better known for their gas on road cars such as the soon to be released 980 1/10th scale 200mm, have been in touch to tell us that two of their mufflers have received their EFRA homologation numbers. The EFRA list of approved exhausts has just been released and the EDAM .21 exhaust system receives the 2067 EFRA number, while their .12 exhaust gets the number 2650.

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March 4, 2009

Answer RC 8ight Clutch bells

Answer RC 8ight Clutch bells

After much development and quality control, Answer-RC have made their new clutch bells available, suitable for the Team Losi 8ight buggy and truggy, both the original version and 2.0 versions. Manufactured from high quality materials on a special gear wheel machine with unparralled tolerance on both the bearing fitting and gear acuracy they are available in 13T, 14T and 15T versions and come supplied with both bearings.

Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]


March 4, 2009

Team Associated SC8e Short Course truck

Team Associated SC8e Short Course truck

Having recently reviewed the gas powered SC8 from Team Associated, the company have now released an electric powered kit version, called the SC8e. Like the SC8, the SC8e was designed to meet the scale specifications and handling of full-size short course race trucks. It’s all there, a durable and realistic clear race truck body, KMC wheels with realistic off-road tires, scale suspension travel, full roll-cage and functional mud flaps result in an unparalleled scale experience. Good looks mean nothing without the engineering to back it up. Team Associated’s engineering team has developed a practical chassis design that incorporates the same exceptional strength, durability, cornering capability, jumping ability, and rough track handling that characterize the nitro SC8. With special features such as a hard anodized machined chassis, correctly balanced and optimized weight distribution, composite Big Bore shocks featuring 4mm gold shafts, and upgraded steering system, the SC8e is right at home on the race track – just like its full-size counterparts. Scale realism and electric power make the SC8 the must-have truck in 2009.

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March 4, 2009

The Drake takes Rd1 of Losi Winter series

The Drake takes Rd1 of Losi Winter series

Adam Drake was in contact to let us know about the first round of the Team Losi Winter Series that attracted 147 entrants at Revelation Raceway in Ontario, CA last weekend. After qualifying it was Losi/GRP racer Adam Drake that took the pole position for the 20 minute pro truggy final, which he went on to win by just less than a lap from Jim Pierce in 2nd, with Kyle Johnson taking 3rd. All drivers were using the Losi 8ight T 2.0.


March 3, 2009

JConcepts Illuzion Hi-Flow RC8 bodyshell

JConcepts Illuzion Hi-Flow RC8 bodyshell

Seen for the first time at last month’s Nitro Challenge in the hands of race winner Ryan Maifield, JConcepts have now released their new Illuzion Hi Flow 2.0 body for the Associated RC8 buggy. Special consideration has been made for the Hi-Flow 2.0 body in regards to the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and brake linkage, and thanks to JConcepts, the Illuzion body is also a drop fit and requires no hassles when installing or removing the body. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make this new body stand out.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


March 3, 2009

Novarossi 1/10th INS Box & Pipe

Novarossi 1/10th INS Box & Pipe

For the 2009 season onwards, the 1/10th scale 200mm class requires the use of the noise reducing INS Box. As shown during our coverage of the Toy Fair in Germany last month, Novarossi have now released their IFMAR/EFRA homologated INS Box for competition. Three months in development, the new air filter has minimal effect on the engine performance yet reduces the noise to below approved levels.  Also new for the coming 1/10th season, Novarossi’s new tuned pipe fully complies with EFRA regulations (2652) and has undergone extensive testing by their factory team. The new pipe offers improved low end power together with better fuel consumption and works perfectly with the 2009 353 Race engine.

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March 3, 2009

Extra Vitamin C – Xray T2’009

Xray T2'009

For some time now Xray is known as one of the most proactive manufacturers when it comes to enhancing the performance of their own products. While other companies stick with a design for many years it’s a good tradition of the Slovakian manufacturer to update their products on a yearly basis. The best example is the T-line of electric touring cars, that for some time now is named after the year they are designed for. This tradition started in 2006 when the T2 ‘007 came out. At the end of 2008 the T2 ‘009 was introduced, and beside the change in name something new, at least for Xray, pleased the eyes of the strong Xray following: orange anodising.

Read the full review here


March 3, 2009

Craft RC 1/8th buggy & truggy wheel decals

Craft RC 1/8th buggy & truggy wheel decals

Craft RC have announced that they have expanded their line up to include 1/8 buggy & truggy wheel decals. This new design series is available with fifteen different exclusive designs matching previously available skin designs and have new versions becoming available soon. As usual the quality is really top of the line, and is easy to apply, stay good for a long time and look great. Craft RC also announced that they are now the official supplier of decals and skins to current European Champion Renaud Savoya.

Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]