Adam Drake dropped us a mail to say that last weekend the Losi driver did some extensive testing using the first sets of Losi / GRP Eclipse and Reptile tires for truggy together with production inserts. Adam was extremely happy with the tires and the lap times reflected this. Public release of the new truggy tires is expected for early December.
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French bearing company Kanzen is proud to announce the release of 2 new complete (24pcs) ball bearing sets for the Mugen MBX6 and the Kyosho MP9. Both sets come with SRS Black Seals suitable for all weather conditions, keeping your rotating parts running like an Swiss watch in even in the mud and sand.
Source: Kanzen [kanzen-bearings.com]
We’ve covered a number of skid plates from DE Racing and today they have released versions for the Kyosho Inferno MP9 and Mugen MBX-6 (above) buggies. Made of ultra thin resin, eliminating the need for longer screws, the plates provide protection for your expensive 1/8th scale buggy or truggy chassis. The plate, which are supplied in a bag of three, wears just like aluminum but is much cheaper to replace than a complete chassis.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
VP Pro Racing have announced the upcoming release of their 2 new race proven STR series truggy tires. The VP-902 Cutoff STR tires is suitable for most common track conditions while the VP-904 Turbo Trax STR is better suited to hard packed tracks. Made using VP Pro’s M1 & M2 compounds.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Xray have released these 14° alu caster blocks for the XB808, which are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and hard coated for extra durability and long life. This lightweight block features ‘zero kingpin’ suspension geometry, with the preset 14° caster block integrated and non-adjustable. Combined with the XB808 front kick-up of 10° this block gives a total caster angle of 24° for increased steering and precision. Includes XRAY composite bushings for super-precise and smooth steering action.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Turn up the performance of your 1/8 scale buggy with this new 3-chamber tuning pipe from LRP. Tested and developed in close cooperation with the LRP factory team, this exhaust system is specially developed to deliver maximum torque. EFRA approved (3039) it has been tuned for best torque and low fuel consumption.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Xray have released a new range of CNC-machined pivot balls and ball joints for their XB808 buggy. Available in 5.8mm dia ball joint for anti-roll bar, 6.8mm dia mounting pivot ball with shoulder, 6.8mm dia mounting pivot ball and pivot ball for mounting shock top mount to shock tower, all have been made from premium lightweight 7075 T6 aluminum. Precision machined with highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC-machines. High-quality hard coating is done at Xray’s own in-house fully-robotic hard coating line, ensuring a perfect hard coated surface every time.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Losi has released three essential new pieces of pit equipment which should hit the shops in late November/early December. The new car stand is designed to work with the 8IGHT and 8IGHT-T. The snap-together design makes it ideal for easy transport, and it will easily fit in your tool or pit box. The stand’s non-slip design securely holds the chassis while you work, and the built-in shock holders prevent shock from rolling around during fluid changes.The Ride Height Gauge works with all 1/10th and 1/8th scale cars and its rugged construction ensures the gauge is durable, while clear markings make the gauge easy to read and use. The third release from Losi is an easy to use Camber Gauge which is a key tuning device for novice and expert racers.
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