VP Pro have released a new range of ‘Pro-Cision’ series servo arms. Made from black anodized aluminium, they have been designed to have 30mm between pivot centre and pivot hole, which they claim offers the smoothest steering response achieved in their tests. Available in 23, 24 and 25 and so can be mounted on any brand of servo.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Motonica has announced the arrival of the new P81, the follow up to the P8.0, and the result of constant development. The car will offer racers totally new adjustments, which have been tested by top Italian driver Stefano Solaroli, who was able to combine his own knowledge and experience with that gained within the Motonica Team in these last years. Motonica also mentioned that in order to reward the loyalty of their drivers, a specific promotion will be created which will offer the possibility to Motonica pilots to easily change from the P8.0 to the P81. Expect full details when the car is launched at the International Toy Fair Nürnberg in February.
Source: Motonica [fastom.com]
Seen at the Indoor Championships in Cleveland last week was the FTR10, the new World GT class chassis from Full Throttle Racing. These are the first closeup photos of this new prototype chassis which was spotted on the FTR workbench, but we expect to receive official photos and more information soon.
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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]
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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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]
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.
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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]
