April 30, 2010

LRP S10 Blast TX 1/10th RTR truggy

LRP S10 Blast TX 1/10th RTR truggy

The LRP S10 Blast BX gets a big brother, the Blast TX. Now all truggy fans get the chance to experience sensational driving performance and agility. With numerous high-quality components already proven by its buggy predecessor, this 1/10th electric truggy convinces with its unstoppable offroad handling and particular impressive forward traction. Specially designed for the requirements of tough 1/10th truggy racing, the S10 Blast TX features all you need for an RTR offroad car: high-performance 540 size electric motor for enough power in all situations, extra large volume “Big Bore” shocks for optimal handling and competition proven VTEC high-grip tyres for maximum traction and corner-speed.

View more images of the truggy here


April 30, 2010

TQ Racing SX10 SC truck

TQ Racing SX10 SC truck

TQ Racing are teasing their latest product, the new SX10 SC short course truck. Wanting to get a piece of the growing SC market, they will be releasing pictures and information over the next month in the build up to the launch of this new car in what they feel will be their biggest product release to date.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]


April 30, 2010

Associated RC8Be Factory Team kit

Associated RC8Be Factory Team kit

Team Associated have announced the RC8Be Factory Team kit, which picks up where the RC8e left off by adding many performance and durability enhancing features that were pioneered by the company’s Area 51 engineers and world-class team of pro drivers. The new RC8Be features include Factory Team 16mm Big Bore threaded hard-anodized shocks, RC8B 5mm 7075 blue aluminium shock towers, 7075 blue aluminium suspension mounts, Factory Team 7075 blue aluminium one-piece top plate and Pro-Line M3 Holeshot tires with molded inserts. Pre-assembled shocks, differentials and turnbuckles help get you on the track fast. Factory Team shock and diff fluids are also included.

View the full feature list here


April 29, 2010

Xceed RC 25% off road fuel blend

Xceed RC 25% off road fuel blend

XceedRC, together with Karl-Heinz Meister and various test-drivers, have developed a new mix of fuel specially for off road use. The 25% nitro fuel has a different oil mixture compared to on road use and both castor oil and synthetic oils are used. Performance, good fuel-consumption and perfect lubrication are combined in the Xceed XF blend. Available in 2.5 liter cans only, the strong metal case ensures your fuel is stored properly.

Source: Xceed RC [xceedrc.com]


April 28, 2010

Tamiya TRF201 2wd buggy

Tamiya TRF201 2wd buggy

Having covered the their long awaited 2wd buggy over the past few weeks, Tamiya have today confirmed the name of their new release. The ‘TRF201’ will be fully unveiled at next months Shizuoka Hobby show and will prove to be very popular upon its release having already shown to be very competitive in its pre release form.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]


April 27, 2010

DE Racing XD skid plates for Short Course

DE Racing XD skid plates for Short Course

DE Racing, pioneers of the skid plate, have released two new additions to their XD line for the Short Course market. You can now get them for the OFNA / HoBao Hyper 10 SC as well as the Jammin SCRT10 1/10 scale electric Short Course truck and the CRT .5 mini truggy. Sold in a set of 3, these are a low cost solution to protect your investment. DE are also offering XD skid plates for the Losi Ten-T 1/10 scale nitro truggy.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]


April 26, 2010

Xray XB808 3mm rear anti-roll bar

Xray XB808 3mm rear anti-roll bar

Xray have added this 3mm rear anti roll bar to their current range of XB808 optional setup parts. 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]


April 24, 2010

King Headz 17mm closed flanged wheel nuts

King Headz 17mm closed flanged wheel nuts

New from King Headz are these 17mm closed flanged wheel nuts. CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium, they are anodized in either purple or green and are available in either fine or coarse thread versions. These closed nuts are designed to minimize the amount of dirt that gets into the axle and the fine threaded versions will fit Losi, Xray, Kyosho, Hot Bodies, Mugen, Associated or any other M12 X 1.0 hub, while the coarse threaded versions fit the Jammin, OFNA or other M12 x 1.25 hubs. Sold in a set of 4.

Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]