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January 31, 2011

RB Products 2011 .12 & MT Engine line

Following the announcement of their 2011 line of .21 engines, RB Products have sent us details on their new .12 and 4.6cc Monster truck motors. The 2011 line of 2.11cc engines includes 5 new updates beginning with their top of the line T11RS touring engine, as well as the T11RC with slightly smaller diameter crankshaft. The standard T11 and entry level TJ11 has also been updated with the latter coming in rotostart or pullstart versions. Finally their MT11 Monster Truck engine has also received an update.

View full details on the entire range here

January 31, 2011

RB Products 2011 .21 Engine line

Just a few days ahead of the toy fair in Nuremberg and RB Products have announced their new engine line for 2011. Consisting of 3 new offroad and 3 new onroad engines, they include the 5 port B11, the follow up to the double European Championship winning buggy engine, the 3 port X11 engine and the F11, a newcomer to the RB line which is great for both buggy and truggy. In the onroad line up their are updates to the C11 top of the line circuit engine and the Classico C11 as well as the Rally 11.

View full details on the entire range here

January 30, 2011

Phat Bodies Optimus shell

Just released from Phat Bodies is the Optimus, a body shell suitable for the new Carisma GT14B and the LRP Shark LWB chassis. Made from high quality 0.8mm thick polycarbonate, it sports some aggressive styling especially in front of the rear wheels with its triple winglets.

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January 28, 2011

Serpent S811 Truggy in production

Serpent have announced that their Cobra Truggy is nearing completion and the final production version will make its introduction at next week’s toy fair in Germany. Lead developer Billy Easton already achieved an impressive 3rd place at the 2011 CRCRC race with the car against Ryan Maifield, Jesse Robbers and Cody King. Based on the Cobra S811 Buggy and sharing the drivetrain and layout, the car is in full production and will hit the shops in late March 2011. You can follow Red RC’s coverage from this year’s toy fair from next Thursday onwards.

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January 27, 2011

Axial Racing 21RR-1 engine

Axial Racing have released the 21RR-1 engine, a new .21 nitro engine to compliment the reputable RR Series of ABC designed engines designed for the racing enthusiast, from buggy basher to weekend race warrior. The engine features an all new precision machined crankcase, cross drilled fins for better cooling and a tuned 7 port engine sleeve. A precision machined and counterbalanced crankshaft and all new 2 needle carburetor design complete the list of new features.

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January 26, 2011

JConcepts Hit Men blue pre-mounted

An original favorite enters the fray once again; the JConcepts Hit Men are back. Pre-mounted for convenience and at a new low cost for the budget minded racer, the Hit Men are an exceptional multi-purpose tire for 1/8th buggy racing. In a class where variety and new product enters the market continuously, JConcepts reaches into the arsenal and brings the racer a low cost option while not sacrificing performance. The Hit Men incorporate a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition and in new condition excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed. Come mounted on JConcepts white Mono wheels.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 24, 2011

Xray XB808 2.3 & 2.5mm front ARB wires

Adding to the list of front anti-roll bar wires of different thickness already available for fine-tuning the setup of your XB808, Xray have released a 2.3mm and 2.5mm version. These anti-roll bars are manually manufactured in-house from premium heat-treated spring steel wire using precision bending machines that ensure equal side angles. Manually measured, selected, and straightened to eliminate all tweak.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 22, 2011

Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI 2 WC Edition

With a total of 8 Off-Road World Championship Victories, the Kyosho Inferno series has established and unrivaled record of success. The machine that was driven to victory by Team Kyosho International driver Cody King is now ready for all 1/8 buggy fans to own. With a revised design of the front and rear suspension holder adds strength so the TKI 2 can take on the hardest courses the world has to offer. Also, the battery position has been re-located to the front for improved balance and control under many different conditions. As the name indicates, you can discover what its like to drive the world’s fastest off-road machine with the Inferno MP9 TKI 2 WC (World Champion) Limited Edition.

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