RB Engines have confirmed that Spanish Hobao driver Borja Hernandez, a World finalist and 2 time podium finisher at the European Championship, has joined their international team. The former GRP driver, Borja chose RB engines as he believes it will help increase his perfomances and results for 2009 season.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
CS Electronic have released a second version of their popular Daylight, called the Twilight Evolution. Featuring the same functions as the original version, with an adjustable light angle of 85 to 170 degrees & 13W energy saving fluorescent tubes, this new version can also be powered by a 9V battery. Still able to be powered by 220V, the lamp closes down for easy storage.
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H.A.R.D. Racing have expanded their current line of setup tools to include a 1/8th scale truggy setup system. Precision machined from aluminium plate, and hard coated, this system is similar to previous versions from the company which has the side plate attached to the main plate by the lower side knob. On conventional systems where the 2 plates connect at the top point, sometimes the main plate cannot move freely and it may cause some accuracy problems. Sold in a set of 4, for each corner, they are supplied in a handy carry case and can be assembled and disassembled with ease.
Source: H.A.R.D. [hard-racing.com]
The follow up to the X1, HongNor have released the X2, developed using feedback given to them by their team drivers, in particular from those in the US. Jay Halsey from Jammin, had spent a lot of time testing and came up with this world class buggy for the 2008 World Championships. The intention was to have a very fast low weight car without sacrificing the durability of the model. The car is stronger than most models on the market and while the steering geometry has not been changed, the weight distribution has. The chassis is narrower with the engine moved forward and more to the center, they have gone away from the center universals and added light-weight aircraft grade alloy center drive shafts. The Center differential mount is the same design as the optional aluminium mount but is now made from a lighter nylon to save weight. The Front and rear towers are a 4mm carbon fibre further reducing weight and the company’s new BT-118 tires and ultra light wheels are included and are proving to be a popular wheel and tire choice. Also included is their optional long life silver clutch shoes and 16mm big bore shock absorbers along with the suggested springs to suit. Finally a new body has been designed for this model with a separate nose cone.
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VP Pro have announced the signing of US off road racer George ‘T-Mizzle’ Drake. For the 2009 season Drake will run the Asian Champion VP Pro tires on his World Champion Hot Bodies D8 chassis, which is powered by GO engines.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
We recently wrote about the new JConcepts Truth shell for the Traxxas Slash, now the Florida based company has released 2 body wraps for the same body. As well as a red coloured wrap JConcepts has teamed up with the apparel wizards at Good Run Gear to offer an officially licensed GRG off-road truck body wrap. Let the Truth body wrap completely redefine the look of the Slash and look like an official off-road truck while tearing up the local track or neighborhood. Simply spray on a simple 1 or 2 color paint job and apply the GRG / JConcepts wraps and you’re off to the races with a unique looking off-road truck body.
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We recently wrote about the new JConcepts Truth shell for the Traxxas Slash, now the Florida based company has released 2 body wraps for the same body. As well as a red coloured wrap JConcepts has teamed up with the apparel wizards at Good Run Gear to offer an officially licensed GRG off-road truck body wrap. Let the Truth body wrap completely redefine the look of the Slash and look like an official off-road truck while tearing up the local track or neighborhood. Simply spray on a simple 1 or 2 color paint job and apply the GRG / JConcepts wraps and you’re off to the races with a unique looking off-road truck body.
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Duratrax have released a number of 1600mAh packs, for both 1/18th scale cars as well as receiver packs. For powering your micro vehicle there are these 2/3A high-discharge cells in both a stick pack with mini male connector and flat packs with female connector. For receiver packs to deliver the power requied by high-torque servos these high-discharge cells are available in hump and flat configurations, both with universal connectors.
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