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December 5, 2008

LRP S8 TX Premium RTR Truggy

LRP have announced the release of the S8 TX Premium RTR Truggy. The included components are specially designed for maximum driving pleasure with the “RTR-Spec” exhaust system specifically developed for the included engine to give great bottom end power and blistering top speed. To handle the power output of the engine-pipe combo the specially designed 3-shoe clutch is hardened for heavy duty action. The car is also supplied with heavy duty blue anodised 4mm front and rear aluminium shock towers for best performance and durability and the patented braking system based on real automobile brake design for great stopping power. The car is also supplied with VTEC Kamikaze tyres in RTR compound on low-profile rims provide long-lasting traction and lowest tyre wear and are ideal for any surface.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

December 5, 2008

Bittydesign Fighter 1/8th scale bodies

Bittydesign have shown their new range of complete 1/8th scale buggy bodies called Fighter. A new high quality product, made in Italy, and developed in collaboration with top Italian 1/8 buggy drivers they are made from 1mm thick polycarbonate, the bodies have been developed to improve air flow to engine. Available for the Losi 8ight, 8ight 2.0, Mugen MBX6, X-ray 808, Kyosho MP9 and Hot Bodies D8 The bodies are sold complete with windows mask, decals sheet and protection film.

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December 5, 2008

TC5 Tire Additive ‘Asphalt Jack’

Corally have been in touch to tell us about the new rubber tire additive from TC5, called ‘Asphalt Jack’. Formulated for maximum grip on outdoor racing tracks, it has minimum odour and completes the range of Team Corally tire additives. Comes with application brush in the cap.

Source: Corally [corally.com]

December 5, 2008

The Border – Special Offer

The Border - Special Offer

Our site sponsors The Border have asked us to tell everyone about their latest special offer that they are running on their e-shop. While stocks last, you can buy the latest Kyosho V-One RRR Evo 2, together with the GRP.12 Promo kit, which includes pipe, manifold, glowplug and cap for the amazing price of EUR 549.98. Normally these 2 products together would cost you EUR 659.40, that’s a saving of EUR 104.42.

To order this great combo go to the product page directly here and order as normal.

December 5, 2008

Keven Hébert wins US Indoor Champs

Team Associated are reporting that their factory team driver Keven Hébert dominated his competition by taking the pole position and driving to a lights to flag victory in the TC Super Stock 13.5 class at the 2008 U.S. Indoor Championships held last weekend. Keven is arguably the best up and coming driver to hit the North American on-road scene in some time, and this result confirms that.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

December 4, 2008

Hudy Exclusive Starter Box bag

Keep your starter box safe and protected during travel with the Hudy starter box bag. Well padded to withstand the rigors of travel and with a spacious interior, the starter box bag safely protects your nitro car starter box. Large dual zippers make access quick and easy, while strong lightweight nylon gives durability. A wide, rubber-coated handle strap makes carrying super easy and comfortable and the clear-plastic pocket allows you to display an ID card so you can quickly identify your starter box bag.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

December 4, 2008

Hot Bodies D8 chassis, tires & springs

Hot Bodies have released a number of new items for their World Champion D8 buggy, beginning with this lightweight machined chassis plate. Based on the standard chassis plate, it has been heavily machined to get it down to only 40 grams. A lighter chassis will not only improve steering response but also help with fuel economy, as the car will also be much lighter overall. Also new is a range of buggy tires, which are available in 3 different thread patterns, Block, Chaos and Mega Bite, and each comes in 3 varying compounds, red, blue and white. Finally to further tune your D8’s handling HB have released 2 new springs, blue and orange, both of which are harder than the standard kit spring.

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December 4, 2008

HongNor Lunsford Titanium turnbuckles

HongNor now offer Lunsford titanium turnbuckle sets for use on their X1 and X2 buggies and truggies. Much lighter than the standard versions, as well as stronger, each set contains all the necessary turnbuckles to replace those on your standard car, as well as being supplied with a wrench to help you easily adjust them.

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