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March 27, 2009

Associated SC10 Officially Licensed SC bodies

Team Associated, the Official R/C Car of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing series have released a number of new licensed short course bodies for the SC10. The SC10 Officially Licensed Short Course bodies are designed to look just like the full‐sized race trucks that run in the Lucas Oil backed series throughout the southwest. You can now get your hands on the KMC, Pro Comp and Lucas Oil official body shells as well as an AE painted body shell too.

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March 27, 2009

Associated SC10 Officially Licensed SC bodies

Click here to see the other bodies

March 26, 2009

Phat Bodies X6 Zen Shell & wing

UK based company Phat Bodies have announced the release of their new 1/10th scale electric buggy shell, called the Zen. Suitable for the X-Factory X6 and X6 Squared, the shell has been made from high quality 1mm thick polycarbonate and is supplied with rear wing.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.co.uk]

March 26, 2009

Shepherd Velox Low Friction alu pulleys

Shepherd have released new low friction aluminium pulleys for their Velox V8 1/8th scale. Made from high quality aluminium they feature a lightweight design to reduce the rotating mass and have been hard-coated to protect the space between the teeth from building up dirt, grass & sand due to the reduced adhesion. This results in less maintenance and less wear of the belts. Available as individual pulleys (16T, 18T & 20T) or as a complete set of three.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

March 26, 2009

Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR buggy

Losi have released the Read to run version of their 1/8-scale 8ight 2.0 Nitro Buggy making it easier than ever for nearly anyone to experience the excitement of driving a 1/8-scale buggy or get into off-road 1/8-scale competitive racing. Designed with the entry-level racer in mind, this car is completely assembled and ready-to-run with the chassis, wheels, tires and electronics already installed. The installed Losi 350 engine provides an optimum amount of power, whether dominating a race or just bashing in the backyard. This potent .21-sized performance engine is specifically built for 1/8-scale off-road buggies and legal for sanctioned racing worldwide. A tuned pipe is also included for outstanding performance from the first time the engine is fired up.

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March 26, 2009

Much More 5200mAh 30C LiPo pack

Yet more LiPo packs from Much More who have announced this 7.4V 5200mAh version. Using high performance LiPo technology enclosed in a black hard case that fits 90% of touring cars with little or no modifications, this pack has a 30C rating and comes supplied with a pre mounted Ultra Plug with XH2.5 balancing plug.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

March 26, 2009

LRP SXX TC Spec Speed controller

LRP have announced that their World Championship winning SXX TC spec speed controller will make its production debut at this weekends LRP Masters race in Germany. With a completely revised and updated software, ADPC 2, it offers even better throttle and brake control than previous models and the low profile heat sink and new internal design has improved heat dissipation even further. A new low profile high-rpm plugged fan, as well as the optimised Internal Temp Check System 2, are some of the other new features on the SXX.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

March 26, 2009

BUMOD Grand Prix, Turkey – Announcement

Taking place from the 4th to the 7th of June, the 1st annual BUMOD Grand Prix will take place in Bursa, Turkey. What is building up to be a great event, the race is open to both 1/8th scale and 1/10th scale 200mm on road classes and will be held at the BUMOD track, the country’s premiere facility 1.5 hours south from the country’s capital Istanbul. Entry is now open for this event and you are guaranteed a warm reception from the Turkish hosts, who will also arrange transport and help find the best accommodation. French EFRA GP winner Robert Pietsch is confirmed, along with European 200mm B Champion and German National Champion Dirk Wischnewski along with front running German racer Dirk Stammler, with more top racers to be announced in the coming weeks. Red RC will also be present throughout the event bringing live reports each day on our Events page.

For more information about the event visit the official site here.