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May 14, 2010

X-Factory Ellis Stafford decal sheet

Now available from X Factory and D.M.S. Racing are Ellis Stafford’s personal decals as used on his 2009 National Championship X-6 Squared. This decal sheet is made by Ellis’ sponsor Decal Designs in U.K. and is available in a very limited quantity. The stickers include of course the X Factory and X-62 stickers famous on the side and wing of the Championship car, but all of Ellis’ other sponsors as well, E-Speed, Dirtz Dialed Partz, M.I.P., Lunsford, RudeBits and Decal Designs.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

May 14, 2010

Xray XB808 improved shock membranes

Xray have released these newly designed improved shock membranes, that provide more consistent feel during long finals with no sign of fade. For XB808 shocks, they are made of soft molded rubber and are wider to fit the big-bore shocks. The material has been also improved to guarantee the same damping characteristics from the beginning of the race to the end even after excessive loads. Sold in a set of 4.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 10, 2010

LRP VTEC high response tire insert

LRP have released this new VTEC 1/8 buggy high-response insert for competition 1/8 off road racing drivers. The new insert is developed using the latest 1/8 off road foam material, generating increased traction and durable performance to the tires. This new foam insert features grooved outside channels to perfectly fit into the tires stability ribs, minimizing the flex and slipping between the tires and the insert.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

May 10, 2010

Associated Rockstar-Makita replica shells

Team Associated have announced their completely detailed and realistic-looking Rockstar-Makita short-course truck bodies for the SC8, SC8e, SC10 and the new SC18 series of Team Associated Short Course vehicles. Available later this month, decals can also be purchased separately.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

May 10, 2010

Core RC buggy tires & molded inserts

Core RC have introduced their new range of Off Road tires and molded inserts. The tires are a soft compound suitable for dirt and general low traction conditions and are available in the two pattern styles Multi Bow and Multi Block in 4wd front and rear. Supplied with matching lightweight red molded insert, these inserts are also available separately for front and rear and have been tested extensively by some of their top team drivers, being used to great effect at the BRCA British Open with Simon Moss taking the victory.

Source: Core RC [racing-cars.com]

May 6, 2010

Max Power 2010 buggy engine line

Max Power is ready to release their new line of buggy motors. These all new engines include special off road features to make the motors easy to tune, stable, reliable and with increased parts life. The new features include a longer low range carburetor needle, new cooling head with max style cuts and a new sleeve with lower exhaust timing. Available in 4 different versions, twister 3 light, storm 5 light, thunder 5 booster and the extreme 8 light, all come with the silicone filled diamond shaft, turbo combustion chamber and the new carb and all but the twister 3 light come with 4 venturi inserts.

Source: Max Power [rcmaxpower.com]

May 6, 2010

Hudy buggy ride height gauge

New from Hudy for 1/8 & 1/10 Off-road is this chassis ride height gauge. With a ride height range 17mm – 30mm, the gauge has been CNC-machined from high-quality lightweight duraluminium and additionally machined to minimize weight without compromising strength or durability. Finished with black elox-coating for smooth, long-lasting finish it has been laser engraved with the Hudy logo and scale.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

May 5, 2010

Novak Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC

To power their already popular Ballistic 550 Brushless Motors, Novak is releasing the all new Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC. This is their first speed control specifically designed to meet the rigors of short course racing. In fact, it includes everything any short course enthusiast could ever want in a speed control, boasting electronic timing, on-board programming with 14 adjustable parameters, a brand new braking system, and it comes factory wired to the most powerful short course motor available. On top of that, Novak is releasing a Havoc Pro SC/Ballistic 550 Short Course System – 4.5T and a Havoc Pro SC/Ballistic 550 Short Course System – 4.5T TRA, which is specially designed to fit easily into Traxxas Slash 4X4 without soldering.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]