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December 18, 2008

GRP 1/8th scale Buggy rims

GRP have released a new 1/8th scale buggy rim and is the product of many tests carried out during this racing season, according to the usual GRP policy, whereby GRP introduces on the market its own new products only after many long test sessions. The rim features a new structure to improve its flexibility and has been lightened by 21% from 40 grams to 31 grams. Featuring a new external diameter of 83mm they are available in White and fluorescent yellow.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.com]

December 18, 2008

Team Associated Pro Comp SC8

Team Associated have announced the release of the Travis Coyne edition Pro Comp SC8, the latest edition to their line of 1/8th scale, nitro 4WD, authentic race truck replicas. Based on the championship-winning RC8T truggy platform, the SC8 was designed to meet the scale specifications of the full-size short course race truck. It’s all there, Fully assembled and ready to go, underneath the replica body, roll cage and wheels beats the heart of a RC8T. Team Associated’s Pro.28 engine and XP3D Computerized Digital FM Radio system are factory installed. The differentials and shocks come filled with the proper silicone fluids, making it faster and easier than ever to get Team Associated SC8 performance out of the box and into the dirt.

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December 16, 2008

Reckward Tuning Inferno MP9 options

Reckward Tuning, who have been hard at work producing their tuning parts, have released some new items for the Kyosho Inferno MP9. First up is the lower rear wishbone mounting bracket that has been machined from aluminium and offers great strength for little weight and is supplied with original Kyosho plastic inserts to allow you to adjust the pivot pin setting. Similarly RT have also created the front upper support bracket from aluminium, which is also lightweight and adds strength to this critical impact area. Finally for the rear differential casing there is a new alloy reinforcement bracket that increases durability of all the parts in this area by reducing play in the casing.

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December 16, 2008

JConcepts Carvers Racing tires

JConcepts have announced the release of these ‘Carvers’, a 1/10th truck front tire perfect for a variety of track surfaces. The sharp angular and directional ribs provide the ultimate in control and direction on the most common dry and wet condition surfaces, while the compact tire body combined with the JConcepts firm foam inserts allow for precise steering input and response for very consistent lap times. In new condition they excel on low traction surfaces as well as high “loamy” traction wet surfaces where no rubber has been taken into the racing surface. Worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a light blue groove has formed. Available in sticky soft Blue compound and include firm foam inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 16, 2008

Edit Cyclone D4 Alloy Front Brace

Aftermarket parts maker Edit have released an alloy front brace for the Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 4wd buggy. Made from hard-anodized 7075 aluminium, the brace offers security in the event of heavy impacts by strengthening the front of the car where the wishbones are mounted.

Source: Edit [rc-edit.com]

December 16, 2008

Pro-Line Revolver & Bow Tie pre mounts

Pro-Line have released their latest buggy tire range as pre mounts. Tires to get the pre mount treatment are the World Champion Revolver, Revolver V3 and Bow-Tie V3. All are available pre glued to white or yellow dish wheels and come in M2 and M3 compounds.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

December 15, 2008

JConcepts signs Ryan Maifield

Ryan Maifield has signed on with JConcepts to run their full range of products for the upcoming racing seasons. Although Ryan has been running JConcepts products for some time, they feel that this agreement strengthens their relationship:

Ryan gives us an amazing opportunity to win races at any level, and will enable racers worldwide to have further exposure to the product. We know that his abilities on track are well complimented by his off track attitude and willingness to assist others. JConcepts looks forward to working with Ryan today and in the future as we’re working towards a common winning goal.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 15, 2008

Due & Brown take Mod titles in Wisconsin

Hosted by S&N’s Trackside Hobbies in Milwaukee, WI, the Wisconsin Off-Road Championships brought racers together from across the Midwest. With 27 heats of intense racing, the small 80 x 40, super high-bite track surface meant very tight racing and lots of excitement throughout the weekend. Qualifying proved to be extremely close with most positions separated by just tenths of a second and saw Chad Due take his Factory Team B4, T4 and B44 to the TQ position in the 2WD Mod, Truck Mod and 4WD Mod classes, with Washington’s own Scott Brown following closely behind in all three classes. In the single leg Truck Mod final, Chad Due was able to use his TQ honors to pull away slightly from Scott early, but with a small bobble on one of the first few laps, allowed Scott to take his Factory Team T4 to the front and run mistake free the rest of the way to victory, leaving Chad trailing closely behind, taking 2nd overall. The 2WD Mod class saw Chad Due drive his Factory Team B4 flawlessly, taking victories in the first 2 legs, securing the Championship, with Scott Brown able to cruise to victory in A3 to take 2nd overall. The 4WD Mod class saw a dominant drive from Chad Due, with Scott Brown and local star “Nick the Quick” Achterkirch completing the podium positions.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]