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December 18, 2010

Pro-Line Revolver 2.0 1/8 buggy tires

Pro-Line have introduced the Revolver 2.0 off road 1/8 buggy tires. This tire represents the culmination of years of research, development and track testing to give you best traction and the longest wear available. The Revolver 2.0 is based on an icon in the RC industry, the original Revolver, which won the 2008 IFMAR World Championships at the Farm 2 in North Carolina. Subtle changes were made to the tread design that have resulted in better traction and faster lap times on a variety of racing surfaces.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

December 16, 2010

Tresrey DEX410 red carbon chassis plate

Tresrey have released this awesome looking red carbon chassis for the Durango DEX410 buggy. About half the weight of the standard aluminium chassis plate, it features kick ups on both the front and rear of the chassis and is a direct replacement for the original. The chassis plate is softer however than the aluminium version and therefore is better suited to low grip conditions.

View more images of the chassis plate here

December 16, 2010

JConcepts Profiled inserts, lock nuts, beanie & tire bands

JConcepts have released a whole host of new products starting with the 1/10th off-road tire inserts. Racers have asked JConcepts for a firmer and more durable insert and after much deliberation the new JConcepts Profiled insert is ready. Having the insert with proper density for track conditions pays dividends to the racer and especially toward the end of races. To add to the construction and performance, JConcepts have added cut / grooves into the profile of the inserts to add an even greater driver to track feel. JConcepts has your 8/32″ locking wheel nut needs covered, for both buggy and truck with the new Illuzion wheel nut set. These precision wheel nuts are flanged and knurled for locking security and feature a lightweight design. When the weather turns cold it’s a good idea to warm-up with the JConcepts Beanie hat. Manufactured in a durable material with JC embroidered logo the beanie has a low profile fit and finish which provide a stylish yet protective look. Finally, the JConcepts tire rubber bands have been given an update and the set now includes 4 narrow and 4 wide versions and help with mounting tires.

View the other products here

December 15, 2010

Mugen MBX6E M-Spec Electric buggy

Mugen Seiki Racing have introduced the new 1/8 scale MBX6E M-Spec factory built Electric buggy. The MBX6E is based off their championship winning MBX6 buggy platform but sold in their M-Spec version which is built to Mugen’s specifications. All the differential and shock oils, shock springs, ride height, camber and caster adjustments are straight from the Mugen race team. The world of 1/8 Electric buggy racing just got much easier with the MBX6E M-Spec. Expect a January 2011 release date.

View more details & images here

December 15, 2010

dBoots Terrabyte 1/10th scale off road tires

RC Disco in the UK have announced the dBoots tire range which has been developed over the last 6 months and the first tire, the Terrabyte, is now available. Produced for 2wd & 4wd 1/10th off road, more designs are expected to be available in the coming months for 1/10th scale, Short Course and 8th scale, and we hope to also bring you those releases as we get them. Already the control tire for the Ardent Raceway off road winter series, it has proven itself to work well and is already finding strong support in Multi-Surface conditions, Astroturf and Grass Tracks across the country.

Source: dBoots [dboots.com]

December 11, 2010

Elite RC Ten-X conversion kit

Elite RC has released an electric conversion kit for the Losi Ten-T / 810. The Elite Ten-X conversion kit will allow you to convert your Ten-T to a Short course truck or a true 1/8 buggy. What’s unique about this conversion is that the overall wheelbase has been lengthened by 1″ giving you the proper wheelbase for SCT / buggy racing. Included with the kit is Elite’s slide & lock motor mount with incorporated bearing for motor shaft support, also a new feature is a aluminium battery tray, which will act as a heatsink and makes the chassis more rigid.

View the mounted conversion kit here

December 8, 2010

T-Work’s Racing machined shock pistons

T-Work’s Racing has introduced a new series of machined precision shock pistons. CNC machined from Delrin, they are available in different sizes and available use with OFNA, Agama, Mugen, Serpent, Xray and others. Unlike conventional pistons, these new pistons have a special curved design which adds vertical and horizontal strength, which increases stiffness and stability as well as being low friction.

Source: T-Work’s Racing [rc-tworks.com]

December 7, 2010

Losi Blockhead G2 & BK Bar G2 tires

Losi have released two new 1/8th scale buggy tires, the Blockhead G2 tire and the BK Bar G2 tire, both in green compound. The intermediate Blockhead tread pattern bridges the gap between the Kingpin G2 and Eclipse tires, excellent on medium loam conditions with excellent wear characteristics in hard packed track conditions. The BK Bar G2 offers superior side bite and impeccable forward traction on hard packed tracks. Its unique tread design has tremendous structural support allowing the tire to live exceptionally longer than other smaller pin tires.

View the BK Bar G2 here