November 13, 2009

Hudy Set-up Wheels for 1/8 Off-road cars

Hudy Set-up Wheels for 1/8 Off-road cars

Hudy have released these CNC-machined aluminium set-up wheels for 1/8 off-road cars that allow for precise and repeatable set-up adjustment and tweak correction. Precision-machined to exacting tolerances, each alu set-up wheel in a set is perfectly matched and eliminates set-up errors inherent in using standard off-road tires. Suspension set-up, ride height setting and checking tweak using standard rubber tires typically gives non-precise and non-repeatable measurements and rubber tires with foam inserts are never perfectly round, so when checking and setting up suspension geometry, ride height or tweak it is important to have all four sides of the car exactly the same size and perfectly round. The alu set-up wheels are one of the most important and basic set-up tools when performing a professional car adjustment. They can also be used on a 1/8 rally car or 1/8 truggy (not for ride height).

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


November 12, 2009

Pro-Line Mohawk & Slingshot SC Video

New advertisers Pro-Line were keen to show off their new action video demonstrating the abilities of their Mohawk SC & Slingshot SC tires. Designed for plowing your way through sand and other loose terrain, they sure seem to handle it well. Check out the video for all the action.


November 10, 2009

Picco .21 Buggy Evo4 engine

Picco .21 Buggy Evo4 engine

Italian engine company Picco Micromotori have released their latest 3.5cc buggy engine with the introduction of the .21 Buggy Evo4. The motor features a completely redesigned combustion chamber, which is now larger, and a new cooling head, which together help better dissipate heat from the engine. The carburetor has also received some attention and has been improved by using two o-rings on the max needle to prevent any air entering the carb, while the low needle shape has been given a new shape for smoother power delivery and better fuel consumption.

Click here for a photo of the new combustion chamber


November 10, 2009

East Coast Bodies DEX410 shell

East Coast Bodies DEX410 shell

East Coast Bodies have released their latest shell, this time for the Durango DEX410, which they claim is an improvement in design over the original. The addition of the supplied front wing helps keep the front end on the ground when under power, while at the rear of the re-profiled main cockpit a kick up in front of the wing improves the jumping by making it more controllable in the air. The rear wing has also had some work with the bottom side featuring 3 new channels for air flow which again helps the car in high speed jumps.

Click here for more images of the new shell


November 5, 2009

BittyDesign 1/8 buggy Fighter bodies

BittyDesign 1/8 buggy Fighter bodies

Italian company BittyDesign have been in touch to tell us about their new line up of 1/8th scale buggy body shells. The new range include the Xray 808 low profile, Hot Bodies D8, Hyper 9, AE RC8B and GS CLX and as always they have been developed on the race track with input from team drivers as well as customers. Secondly, BD tell us that their first bodies, released a year ago for the Losi, Mugen and Kyosho have undergone a running change, subtly improved and restyled according to suggestions and feedback from team drivers.

Click here to see the other new bodies


November 2, 2009

PSM Racing Wheel balancing system

PSM Racing Wheel balancing system

PSM Racing have introduced their professional wheel balancing system. Made from an aluminium base with 4mm thick carbon fibre sides, it is very light, while precision bearings ensure the balancing axle can spin freely. Suitable for use with buggy and truggy tires, it will be available for sale in about 3 weeks.

Source: PSM [psm-racing.com]


October 29, 2009

Losi 320 Series Eclipse & Kingpin tires

Losi 320 Series Eclipse & Kingpin tires

Also new from Losi are the 320 Series Eclipse and Kingpin tires in red compound. Supplied with the insert, the tires are ideal for use with the Losi 1/10 Speed-T, 1/10 Speed-NT, 1/10 Desert Truck and the all new 1/10 TEN-T. The patterns will give you the performance and traction you desire, while the red compound provide exceptional bite and tread life. This compound is commonly used on dry hard-packed outdoor racetracks, but is a very safe compound for all conditions.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


October 29, 2009

Lucky 7 RC Precision Cut Foam air filters

Lucky 7 RC Precision Cut Foam air filters

Lucky 7 RC have been in contact to tell us about their line of precision cut foam air filters. Available for Losi, MBX6, Xray/RB, Proline and OS/Mugen, all are available in dry or pre-oiled packages. All the air filter foams come come packaged in 4mil zip bags for easy use and convenient storage. Available in various quantities.

Source: Lucky 7 RC [lucky7rc.com]