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March 27, 2008

HARD 1/8 Buggy Setup System

HARD 1/8 Buggy Setup Gauge

HARD Racing have expanded their current setup line to bring you this 1/8th scale setup system for both on-road and off-road classes. This precision machined aluminium plate 1/8th scale setup system has been designed to be built and dismantled as quickly and easily as possible. This is achieved by the use of 2 hand knobs which means no tools are required. The setup system comes with its own storage bag and is perfect for the professional racer who needs to achieve a well balanced buggy.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

March 26, 2008

Team Associated RC8 Factory parts

Team Associated have released a number of Factory team parts for the drive train of their RC8 1/8th scale buggy. RC8 Stub Axles and Input Cups, they are strong and lightweight, and have been made in the USA out of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminum. Reduce rotating weight by 55 grams when using the complete set of all three products Reducing rotating weight equals more punch, stronger brakes and more run time. Also released were a set of lightweight differential outdrives and shiny CV bones.

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March 25, 2008

Team Azarashi Tinted buggy wing

Japanese manufacturer Team Azarashi have introduced an updated version of their popular, high downforce wing. The new type features a smoked colour as standard, something that is apparently very popular these days, saving you the need to paint the wing. Made from high quality lexan the wing set is sold with 1 straight type and 1 round type.

Source: Team Azarashi [team-azarashi.com]

March 25, 2008

JConcepts Goose Bumps 1/10th Tires

JConcepts have released the Goose Bumps tire for use on a variety of 1/10th scale chassis’. The totally unique step pin and bar lug design combined with sticky compounds like green allow even greater control on slightly loamy and wet conditions. A special breed, they have been designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Once the driver wears through the initial pin, a bar follows to maximize potential on aggressive surfaces. Incorporating a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition, in new condition they excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions, while worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed. Supplied with firm And-1 foam inserts they are available for 2.2” buggy rear wheel, 2.2” 4wd front wheel and 2.2” truck wheel

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March 24, 2008

JP Racing FirstLine Stock & Black

French engine manufacturer JP Racing have released 2 new lines of engines, the FirstLine Stock and FirstLine Black, aimed at the drivers who want to own JP Racing branded engine without having to invest huge amounts of money. Both ranges feature a .12 circuit motor, a .21 circuit engine, a .21 buggy motor and a .21 Rally game engine and come with many of the same features found in the more expensive versions of the same motors. Both lines includes a lightened and hard coated crankshaft while the Black line also have balanced crankshafts and the liner has had additional porting work done.

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March 19, 2008

JConcepts Illuzion RC10T4 Hi-Flow body

For the ultimate in form and function, JConcepts introduces the Hi-Flow body for the Associated RC10T4. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make this body stand out. Made from clear heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate, it comes supplied with protective film, window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 17, 2008

Team Azarashi Cracker Prototype

Japanese company Team Azarashi have shown the first pictures of the Cracker prototype, which is a new 2WD body shell that the company is developing. The release date is not yet decided, but their Team is working hard to get it to production following some positive testing and when released it should fit to Team Associated RC10B4 and the Kyosho Ultima RB5.

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March 11, 2008

Trinity Extech Nitro engine line

RCCA have the word that Trinity is later this month launching a new high end nitro engine line for serious 1/8th off-road racing and for the monster truck racer that demands the best. The new “Extech Nitro” Sirio based engine line is built in Italy to the highest tolerances using all the latest nitro motor technology and high tech materials. The company’s first 3 releases will be a racing .21 for 1/8th off road and a tuned pipe as well as a roto-start .32 designed especially for monster trucks. Also due in the range are pipes for monster trucks, plugs and a hand blueprinted line of engines.

Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]