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September 2, 2010

Losi Ultra Digits G2 Red compound

Losi’s 1/8 Ultra Digits G2 buggy tires feature a multi-level clustered pin design that has the pins grouped very closely providing incredible traction on hard packed tracks. The closeness of the pins enable the tire to have minimal lug flex which provides superior grip. The tall pins are supported by a base pin which aids in support. Also the closeness of the pins enables the tire to easily survive hour long mains on high bite surfaces. Having written about the green compound versions last week Losi have released their red compound versions which work excellent on medium to high grip outdoor blue groove tracks.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

September 2, 2010

CS Electronic Crossfighter options

New from CS Electronic for their larger scale off roader, the Crossfighter, comes a number of new optional upgrades. First up are the new front and rear aluminum shock towers, which feature a new shock mounting position to allow the shocks to be mounted more upright, which they claim makes the car better over the bumps giving more traction and stability. Also the new aluminium wheel hubs increase the track width of the car by 20mm which improves traction and overall handling.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]

September 2, 2010

O.S Speed 21XZ-B buggy engine

O.S Speed have released the next incarnation of their World Championship winning buggy engine with the release of the 21XZ-B. This 3-port engine features smoother power delivery and an 8% improvement in fuel efficiency. The motor sports a new hardened and lightened crankshaft that uses tungsten weights for balancing, and this is mounted inside ceramic bearings for reduced rolling resistance. The cooling head has also received some attention, being lowered by 9mm and lightened through the use of holes to help lower its centre of gravity.

View another image of the engine here

August 30, 2010

LRP Z.21R Spec.3 pull start engine

LRP have announced the release of their Z.21R Spec.3 pull start engine. This performance optimised motor offers great power delivery and is a great replacement engine for existing .21 RTR engines featuring a special timing for even more power compared to its forerunner. Supplied with the LRP PowerCarb 14S-2 carburetor makes it easy to start and easy to set-up.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

August 29, 2010

Losi Ultra Digit & Green compounds

Losi have announced the September release of their all new Ultra Digit thread pattern. No information is available on the Losi site regarding the characteristics of this new thread but we do know that they have been in testing for quite a while and are based on the company’s previously available Digit pattern but with a more dense spread of pin clusters. Losi have also announced that their King Pin G2 and Digits G2 tires are now available for trucks in green compound, and also that the same threads are also available in green for buggies.

View the Ultra Digit thread here

August 28, 2010

X-Factory line of black upgrade parts

X Factory announces a new line of black anodised upgrade parts to fit the full range of X-Cars and, in some cases, many other brands of off-road 1/10 vehicles as well. All are designed by X Factory’s chief engineer Paul Sinclair and this new line kicks off with four great items and will be expanded soon as Paul designs new parts. First up is the new battery stand-off kit. Four black aluminium pieces fit under the standard CF battery strap to raise the posts for ROAR-maximum height batteries. Includes mounting studs & four black low-profile lock nuts and fits the X-6 Squared & X-60. Next is the motor plate, the same as the standard aluminium plate for X Factory’s 4-Gear transmission, but it looks a whole lot better in black. The new servo mounts fit the X-6 Squared, X-60 and most 1/10 AE cars. Finally the black wheel washers are just dialed, and fit most 1/10 off-road cars with 3/16” diameter axles.

View the other products here

August 27, 2010

HPI Nitro Star F3.5 Pro buggy engine

HPI have released their Nitro Star F3.5 Pro engine, which has been developed especially for off road racing. The HPI engraved oversized cooling head has been drilled and lowered over the crankcase for maximum heat dissipation and keep the weight as low as possible, fitting on top of a separate Turbo combustion chamber. A finned black-coated crankcase design not only adds strength and rigidity but will also help cool the engine. The F3.5 Pro is a 5 port 3.49cc ABC engine and has been optimised for performance and durability without compromising on run time. Tested with the HB and HPI Racing teams with great success this is an engine that can win at the highest level at a price that’s ultra competitive.

View more information here

August 24, 2010

Axial XR10 aluminium & carbon upgrades

Axial have released a number of new parts for their XR10 and other crawlers beginning with these aluminium parts for the XR10. The new parts include steering knuckles, C-hub carriers and straight axle adapters, which replace the stock plastic parts for increased strength. Machined from 6061 aluminium they are anodized black with laser etched with Axial logos. Also for the XR10 are these new carbon fibre parts that include the chassis set, shock mounts, as well as servo mounts and steering arm set which replace the stock aluminium XR10 components. All parts have been CNC machined and help reduce weight where it matters most, saving 50% wight versus the stock parts. Axial have also released these steel 48P pinions that fit the 3.15mm (0.125″) standard 540 motor shafts. Available in 13T, 14T and 15T versions. Finally for the wheels, there are these grey anodized 2.2 VWS machined beadlock rings, a direct replacement for all 2.2 VWS wheels. Also they have released these VWS carbon fibre wheel weight lock that replaces the stock plastic lock to increase rigidity.

View the rest of the new parts here