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October 18, 2010

Serpent Cobra-T truggy prototype photos

Having shown you an action video followed up by CAD images of the new Cobra truggy, Serpent have released photos of the prototype which is being used for development work by Billy Easton.

The proto-test car still includes the current version radio plate, but this will be replaced of course by the new one, which is almost ready. The proto-type is also fitted with some optional parts, as the final version is still to be decided. The body shell is fully aimed at pure performance and not yet the final version.

View more images of the prototype here

October 16, 2010

Hot Bodies Megagrid & Beams 1/8th tires

Hot Bodies have a number of new tire releases for 1/8th scale, starting with the Megagrid. Suitable for a wide variety of off-road and on-road surfaces including loose topsoil right on down to hard-pack, this is our most versatile tire and should be used when you go to a new track because it will be a good starting point everywhere. With interlocking lugs that feature varied step height and a medium gap, these tires provide high bite even in the worst of conditions. Available in Pink, Red and White compounds. The HB Beams are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay and ‘blue groove’ high bite conditions and also work great on indoor tracks. With criss-cross bars crossing the tire and small bars in between they resemble an unfinished skyscraper in appearance. Scraping up traction where there is none. Now available in Pink and Red compounds.

View the Beams here

October 15, 2010

JConcepts RC8B-e Punisher body & t-shirt

The Punisher body by JConcepts for the RC8B-e is now available. The slight cab-forward treatment is amongst the most aggressive in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. Blended wing / body design gives additional downforce to the side-pods and windshield which increases drivability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/8th E-buggy racing featuring a super low profile design for increased air flow, escape and body placement. The new Punisher T-shirt features background imagery loaded with various popular JConcepts key words, making a statement with powerful blue Punisher drip logo graphics on the front and large JC print on the side. Finishing off the back of the shirt is a large blue drip with pressed logo so you can show JConcepts pride while coming or going.

View the Punisher t-shirt here

October 15, 2010

Serpent Cobra-T 1/8th scale truggy

Following yesterdays release of the video showing Billy Easton testing the new Serpent truggy, the Dutch company have released details and CAD images on the new Billy Easton designed Cobra-T. Sharing many of the same parts and design elements of the buggy, the Truggy is different in many aspects and requires quite a selection of specific parts as well. The larger wheel/tyres and different body-type style, together with longer wheel-base do require intensive testing to find again the right balance in the car, as well as the correct level of grip and to be very good on large jumps too. The end result is a very sleek and “low” design, with a perfect left to right and front to back balance, making it a very nimble car and easy to push very hard out on the track. The Serpent Cobra-T will most likely feature CNC machined 7075 T6 shock towers, instead of the carbon ones, as standard. Release of the new truggy is planned for early December 2010.

View more CAD images here

October 15, 2010

RB Serpent Cobra body shell

RB have introduced the latest addition to their range of buggy bodies with the release of this new shell for the Cobra S811 from Serpent. Made with high quality lexan, the RB bodies are designed to improve the performance of your buggy and come transparent with a protection film and windows mask.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

October 14, 2010

Video – Serpent Cobra-T truggy

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Serpent have released this video showing their offroad designer and team driver Billy Easton testing the new Cobra-T truggy. This was the first run for the new car and we can assume it is based on the S811 buggy, but we will bring you more information as we get it.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

October 12, 2010

HongNor NEXX8 1/8th electric buggy

After 6 months of development, HongNor is pleased to present their new 1/8 electric buggy called the NEXX8. Designed to cater for the ever-changing demands of this growing class, this competitive 1/8 electric buggy kit gives you performance and reliability to put you in the winners circle all with unbelievable pricing. Designed to use two 7.4 style stick packs, this buggy is an easy step from 1/10 to 1/8 scale for anyone that has stick pack size batteries. With a unique slim chassis design, the Nexx8 utilizes the very popular 16mm CNC threaded shocks to keep its balanced chassis smooth and flat through the roughest sections of the track, while the light weight distribution and extra adjustability let you fine tune the handling to your personal driving style.

View more details and images here

October 12, 2010

JQ Products appoint US team manager

JQ Products, and their USA Distributor Swift, have appointed Peter Martin to the position of US Team Manager. Peter is the owner of TKO, based in Southern California and has been involved in racing and the racing business for many years. He will manage the US team as well as attend major events and provide technical support for JQ customers. Here is a statement from Peter:

I am extremely proud to have been offered this position. JQ has all the tools for “The Car” and JQ Products to be a leading brand in the 1/8th scale off road market. Proper customer and team support is our number one goal. Current information etc. will always be available as will I. JQ and myself are dedicated to you, the racer, so your experience will be fun and successful.

Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]