Team C have shown off CAD images of their newly designed 2wd buggy, the TC02C. Unlike their previous TC02, the 02C sports a mid mounted motor, bring the weight more to the centre and changing the torque characteristics in the process. The car will come in 2 versions, one that can accept stick packs and the other than can accept saddle packs. Expect it to be ready by the end of October.
Seen back in August the Punisher body by JConcepts for the B4.1 is now available. Debuted at the 2010 ROAR Off-Road Nationals, the radical new body stares you down like a trained fighter. The slight cab-forward treatment is amongst the most aggressive in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. Blended wing / body design gives additional down-force to the side-pods and windshield which increases drive-ability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/10th buggy racing featuring a super low profile design for increased air flow, escape and body placement. In addition to the newly designed body JConcepts has included 2 of the popular 6.5″ wide high downforce V-wings that are commonly used around the world.
View more images of the body here
Schumacher have announced the released of these two new option parts for the Mi4 and Cougar SV chassis’. The Schumacher Team have been testing these items for some time and they are this 37mm 4 groove carbon fibre link mount (top) for the Mi4 that gives a longer upper camber link, especially good on high speed circuits. The other new part is the 60mm carbon fibre link mount bracket for the Cougar that shortens the front camber link, reducing front end bite.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Speed Passion have released two cars in their new line of RTR cars aimed at entry level drivers. First up is the RTR RS2 Stadium Truck, which features full ball bearings, oil filled shocks, adjustable geometry and is ready to race right out of the box. It features the new Cirtix Inspire 2.0 brushless ESC and Sport Tuned 4000kv motor, giving you more than enough power for the track or your favorite bashing spot to tear up any terrain. And no worries about frequency conflicts either, because the RS2 comes complete with a 2.4Ghz radio system for glitch free operation anywhere. The RS1 is a 1/10th Scale 4wd shaft driven sedan. It too sports the Cirtix Inspire 2.0 ESC with easy forward / reverse operation. The ESC Digital racing respond system uses the same DNA from the 2010 IFMAR World Champion, giving you the choice of 9 levels of power, which allow you to adjust the power to your ability. Supplied with the Sport Tuned 3000kv motor.
View more images of the cars here
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Joseph Quagraine from JQ Products runs us through the history of the company to this point and what led to the production of THE Car. It gives a great insight into the thoughts and work behind making a car from the original idea, trying to find a partner to prototyping the different parts and making the bodyshell.
Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]
Coming soon from Novak is the M2 Dig 3S Dual Brush ESC. The first of its kind, this new, dual-motor compatible speed control is small, light and easy to install and operate. Combined with two brushed motors, the M2 Dig independently controls the motors to perform dig maneuvers. There are three fully programmable throttle profiles: Dig mode, Proportional Dig Mode and Single Motor Brushed Mode. The M2 Dig 3S sports independent biasing of the front and rear motors to allow for precise maneuverability through tricky terrain, and exceptional control on steep inclines and downhill descents. Because of these features the M2 Dig 3S is perfect for the new Axial XR10.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
After years of testing with many hand-made test cars, then more than six months of pre-production testing this year, along the way winning the German Nationals, Team Durango are satisfied that the DNX408 is ready for release. If all goes to plan with production then they expect to be shipping late November this year.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
Losi have released the 8ight-E 2.0 Race Roller, a competition buggy chassis that has been hand-built and tuned to exacting specifications. The 8ight-E 2.0 Race Roller offers several innovative design elements including a powerful Xcelorin 2100Kv brushless motor and speed control, a Tuned Flex Technology chassis, lightened shock towers, an updated suspension geometry, a race-inspired body design and more.
