June 26, 2010

HPI Mini Trophy 4wd Desert truck

HPI Mini Trophy 4wd Desert truck

HPI Racing is teaming up with full size desert racing team TSA Motorsports to work together on the company’s new Mini Trophy 4wd Desert truck. The truck will be 1/12th scale chassis and of course be based on the desert racing truck you see above.

View the full press release here


June 26, 2010

Fastrax Turf Ripper 1/10th buggy tires

Fastrax Turf Ripper buggy tires

The latest addition to Fastrax’s growing range are the new ‘Turf Ripper’ grass and astro turf tires for 1/10th off road buggies. Suitable for all popular racing 2wd and 4wd buggies, they are molded in Fastrax’s T1 compound and feature a lightweight carcass and firm spike design for all round speed and handling performance. Sold as a pair without inserts.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]


June 26, 2010

Pro-Line 1/10th buggy closed cell inserts

Pro-Line 1/10th buggy closed cell inserts

For all the 1:10 racers out there, Pro-Line wanted to share a little inside development project they’re in the middle of. As you can see from the photo it is closed cell inserts for your 2 & 4wd buggies. We can expect further updates from the US company in the near future.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


June 25, 2010

Schumacher MiniSpike 2 front tyres

Schumacher MiniSpike 2 front tyres

Schumacher have announced that they have re-tooled and improved the quality of our 2WD slim front tyre. The MiniSpike is the tyre of choice for many grass and astro tracks. The performance of the new Slim Mini Spike 2 will be exactly the same, however the new tyre can be identified by it’s matt finish rather than a shiny one and MiniSpike 2 engraving on the sidewall. Stock is coming through now on the U6581 Yellow compound and will follow shortly on the harder Green and Blue compounds.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


June 25, 2010

RB line of buggy racing bodies

RB line of buggy racing bodies

French company RB have extended their accessories range with a complete new line of racing bodies. 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. Available in various versions suitable for the Losi 8ight Kyosho MP9, Xray 808, Associated RC8 and Mugen MBX-6.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]


June 24, 2010

Tamiya TRF801XT Performance package version

Tamiya TRF801XT Performance package version

Tamiya USA have released the new Performance Package version of the TRF801XT, which comes with updated parts to further optimize this truggy. Included in the kit are new shorter front and rear suspension arms that improve durability as well as performance. The new arms narrow the trucks width from 428mm to 422mm, the narrower stance improves handling and responsiveness. Also included in the Performance Package are new universal swing shafts to account for the narrower width of the new suspension arms. As an extra bonus the kit will now include item HD upper shock mounts. A one piece design, it allows for quicker and easier shock angle adjustment while providing a stronger mount. All performance parts in item are also available separately.

Click here to view the new parts


June 24, 2010

Answer RC Black Losi 8ight CVD axles

Answer RC Black Losi 8ight CVD axles

Answer RC have now made available a black version of their popular Losi 8 CVD Axles for both centre and wheel hubs. Specially hard coated in a tough black anodising to suit the EU Edition of the Losi 8 2.0, these CNC machined 7075 Aero grade aluminium CVD axles massively reduce rotating mass in the drive train of your vehicle, giving quicker spool up, reduced braking time and sharper handling. The Answer-RC CVD axles have been specially machined with additional CVD pin holes meaning that as the fit becomes sloppy they can simply be rotated round to the next set of holes.

Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]


June 22, 2010

JConcepts MBX-6 Punisher & 2.2″ Flip Outs

JConcepts MBX-6 Punisher & 2.2" Flip Outs

New from JConcepts is the Punisher body for the Mugen MBX-6. The radical new Punisher body features the slight cab-forward treatment which 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 drivability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/8th buggy racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape. Also new are these Flip Outs, giving drivers that tire in-between the Goose Bumps and Double Dees they have asked for.  A very small pin construction makes up the foundation for the Flip Outs design and gives the grip when the conditions are wet and green in the morning, when traction is sometimes hard to come-by. These tires are now available in green compound for both the 2.2″ 4wd front wheel and the 2.2″ truck wheel.

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