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.

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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]


October 27, 2009

Pro-Line RC8T Bulldog & SC Tire combos

Pro-Line RC8T Bulldog & SC Tire combos

We already brought you the new Bulldog from Pro-Line for the HB D8T. The Associated RC8T version is also on the way and the body looks to already be bullying the competition with Ryan Cavalieri dominating the Nitrocross World Championships with it recently. Pro-Line also now offers closed cell foam inserts for those tracks that desire a firmer insert set-up. Available in V2, V3 and VTR versions, channel details capture the tire so carcass flex is kept to a minimum and there are now no air gaps in between tires, unlike other brands. For racing your short course truck PL offer their Caliber and Bow-Tie patterns pre mounted on split six black one-piece wheels. Or if you wish to turn your SC into a sand slinging super truck you can try these new Sling Shot SC tires. With 10 monster grabbing 1/4″ tall paddles sand and snow are easily overcome. The Mohawk SC is the perfect compliment for the front of the car. A large center rib and smaller outer rib give your Short Course truck immediate steering. Both are available unmounted or pre mounted on either split six black one-piece wheels or split six red/black bead-loc wheels.

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October 26, 2009

Hot Bodies Truggy tire line up

Hot Bodies Truggy tire line up

Hot Bodies have introduced their complete line up of truggy tires in their popular Megabite, Khaos and Block patterns. HB Megabite tires are fantastic mini-pin tyres that are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay, light dust conditions, and regular clay. The Khaos tires have been designed specifically to suit a range of off-road racing conditions, and are perfect for loose dirt, clay, blue groove and damp tracks. They also work great on hard surfaces with a scattering of dust on top. Finally the Block tires have been specially designed to work at their best in a variety of off-road racing conditions, including blue-groove dirt, dusty clay, grass and even astroturf. From dry to damp or even wet conditions, you’ll find that these tires will be able to get you to the finish line ahead of the rest. All patterns are available in pink, red and white compounds.

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October 24, 2009

Pro-Line BullDog for Hot Bodies D8T

Pro-Line BullDog for Hot Bodies D8T

Straight from the design studios at Pro-Line into the hands of Ryan Cavalieri, Richard Saxton, Billy Easton and Chris Jarosz at the 2009 Nitrocross World Championships, the BullDog body was an immediate success. In fact, the body worked so well that Ryan Cavalieri went on to put the fastest lap time down in the final, the fastest average lap thus giving him the 2009 Nitrocross World Championship title in truck. Made from Genuine GE .060 lexan, its bull nose front end increases corner speed, while the elongated bed increases air flow to the wing. Overall down force has been greatly improved over traditional 1:8 truck bodies with the engine head exposed for easy temp checks and igniter accessibility. Paint then peel overspray film, sticker sheet, and window masks included.

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October 24, 2009

JConcepts D8T Punisher & 1/16th Slash Truth

JConcepts D8T Punisher & 1/16th Slash Truth

JConcepts have introduced a number of new items including new bodies for the Hot Bodies D8T and Traxxas 1/16th Slash. First up is the new Punisher body for the D8T which they claim to be is the meanest, nastiest thing out for 1/8th truck racing. Beginning with the newly re-designed grill and headlight treatment, the Punisher stares you down like a trained fighter. The hood and cab treatment are amongst the lowest in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. The bed area represents the latest offering for 1/8th truck racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape. For the 1/16th Slash, the Truth’s cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus and in addition, one of the highlights of the styling cues includes extra fender clearance to minimize troublesome tire rubbing issues.

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