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December 30, 2007

Losi 1/18 Rammunition Monster Truck

Experience the muscle and exhilaration of full-size monster truck performance anywhere you want, with Losi’s 1/18-scale Dodge replica Rammunition Monster Truck. For realistic looks, along with the bodyshell, this licensed mini-monster truck includes built to scale two-tone wheels and monster truck tires. Featuring Losi’s proven, rock-solid mini four wheel drive chassis and drive train, ball bearings throughout ensure smooth operation with twin steering servos making for razor-sharp handling. The durable dual-deck aluminum chassis and wide-track suspension make the 1/18 MT incredibly stable, while oil-filled composite shocks, at all four corners, help smooth out the rough stuff. Power comes from a high-torque Frenzy motor, which you can upgrade to a dual motor setup for even more torque on tap.

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December 30, 2007

Rony Mini-Z Lola & Pit Man

Japanese company Rony have released 2 new items of interest recently, the first of which is the introduction of this 1/24th scale Lola body shell. Suitable for use on Mini Z chassis, this high downforce body has been made from lexan and is clear when you buy it so you can customise it with your own paint scheme. Also new from Rony is this great pit lane tool carrier called the Pit Man, which is made from aluminium and carries your fuel bottle, fuel gun and other tools and can be folded up flat when not in use.

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December 30, 2007

TGR Sinister Friction damping system

New from TGR for their Sinister mini scale chassis, is this friction damping system. Unusual in its design, it not only performs damping but also helps keep the front and rear of the chassis level. Additionally with the help of this system you can even remove the rear side springs to gain higher traction when combined with the thicker suspension plates.

Source: TGR [tgr.com.tr]

December 30, 2007

Losi white T-shirt

Team Losi have released another piece of merchandising, following on from their hooded sweater which was introduced a few weeks ago. This white cotton t-shirt sports the latest Losi logo large on the front while on the rear the same large logo is accompanied by the www.losi.com URL in black. Available now in the usual range of sizes.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

December 29, 2007

Rick V joins JP Racing

We recently heard the unconfirmed report that top Dutch International racer and Mugen team driver Rick V has followed in the footsteps of his American counterpart Mike Swauger and joined JP Racing for the 2008 season. Although currently unconfirmed, Rick had had a difficult World Championship in Argentina when he could only manage a place in the 1/8th final, a bad result for a multiple European finalist and World semi finalist. Rick returns to the French assembled JP Racing motors, the powerplant that helped him make a name for himself before moving over to use GRP motors when they were initially released. We will let you know further details when the deal is confirmed.

December 29, 2007

Joseph Quagraine leaves HoBao

Joseph Quagraine joins Werks Racing

Neo Buggy are reporting that Finland’s most famous offroad driver Joseph Quagraine has announced his departure from long time sponsors HoBao. After 5 years together, JQ has developed into one of the most exciting and fast drivers in the current crop of top class European drivers. He had this to say about the announcement:

I would like to thank HoBao for their great support during the last five years. HoBao was my very first sponsor back in 2003, and they helped me make a name for myself on the international racing scene. I will never forget that! But now the time is right for me to move on, and I wish them all the best for the future. As for me, I am now looking forward to a new challenge.

Source: Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]

December 29, 2007

Hot Bodies Cyclone 12 option chassis

Hot Bodies have been busy in the run up to Christmas with the release of the new Worlds edition Cyclone D4 and the carpet version of the Cyclone touring car. Now comes the new thicker version of the Cyclone 12 chassis which has been made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre in place of the standard 2.0mm thick version. This new thicker plate stiffens up the whole car and improves its performance in high grip conditions.

Source: Cyclone 12 [cyclone12-blog.com]

December 29, 2007

Active Hobby A210SS Touring car

Active Hobby have released images of the production version of their A210SS touring car chassis. As we showed you before this car has been designed with sports racing in mind and is essentially a reduced size 190mm touring car with dual belts, front C-hub system, front and rear ball diffs as well as front and rear CVD’s. The car is still a true racing machine with a low centre of gravity, stiff chassis, adjustable settings such as toe and roll centres and has lightweight carbon fibre used throughout.

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