UK based company Phat Bodies have announced the release of their new 1/10th scale electric buggy shell, called the Zen. Suitable for the X-Factory X6 and X6 Squared, the shell has been made from high quality 1mm thick polycarbonate and is supplied with rear wing.
Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.co.uk]
Shepherd have released new low friction aluminium pulleys for their Velox V8 1/8th scale. Made from high quality aluminium they feature a lightweight design to reduce the rotating mass and have been hard-coated to protect the space between the teeth from building up dirt, grass & sand due to the reduced adhesion. This results in less maintenance and less wear of the belts. Available as individual pulleys (16T, 18T & 20T) or as a complete set of three.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Losi have released the Read to run version of their 1/8-scale 8ight 2.0 Nitro Buggy making it easier than ever for nearly anyone to experience the excitement of driving a 1/8-scale buggy or get into off-road 1/8-scale competitive racing. Designed with the entry-level racer in mind, this car is completely assembled and ready-to-run with the chassis, wheels, tires and electronics already installed. The installed Losi 350 engine provides an optimum amount of power, whether dominating a race or just bashing in the backyard. This potent .21-sized performance engine is specifically built for 1/8-scale off-road buggies and legal for sanctioned racing worldwide. A tuned pipe is also included for outstanding performance from the first time the engine is fired up.
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Yet more LiPo packs from Much More who have announced this 7.4V 5200mAh version. Using high performance LiPo technology enclosed in a black hard case that fits 90% of touring cars with little or no modifications, this pack has a 30C rating and comes supplied with a pre mounted Ultra Plug with XH2.5 balancing plug.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
LRP have announced that their World Championship winning SXX TC spec speed controller will make its production debut at this weekends LRP Masters race in Germany. With a completely revised and updated software, ADPC 2, it offers even better throttle and brake control than previous models and the low profile heat sink and new internal design has improved heat dissipation even further. A new low profile high-rpm plugged fan, as well as the optimised Internal Temp Check System 2, are some of the other new features on the SXX.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Taking place from the 4th to the 7th of June, the 1st annual BUMOD Grand Prix will take place in Bursa, Turkey. What is building up to be a great event, the race is open to both 1/8th scale and 1/10th scale 200mm on road classes and will be held at the BUMOD track, the country’s premiere facility 1.5 hours south from the country’s capital Istanbul. Entry is now open for this event and you are guaranteed a warm reception from the Turkish hosts, who will also arrange transport and help find the best accommodation. French EFRA GP winner Robert Pietsch is confirmed, along with European 200mm B Champion and German National Champion Dirk Wischnewski along with front running German racer Dirk Stammler, with more top racers to be announced in the coming weeks. Red RC will also be present throughout the event bringing live reports each day on our Events page.
For more information about the event visit the official site here.
Team Orion have released this teaser in which they claim to have signed another World Champion to their team. “Team Orion is very proud to have six World Champions under contract today which is unique in the RC industry. Who’s next? Today we can only tell you that he is a RC super star. His name will be revealed very soon. The addition of this driver to our World Champion dream team is part of a global expansion of Team Orion. We will inform you about all the details in the near future”. We know who it is, but we will of course be interested to hear what everyone thinks.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Serpent have released their new pre assembled RCC-X shock absorbers. The 2009 version RCC-X features a better supported shock rod that uses a delrin bushing and a new design x-ring, in place of the o-ring, that is made of a special silicone rubber that provides a better seal with less friction. A new mold for the nylon parts has also been made and so the nylon parts of the shocks are also improved, including pistons and ball-joints too. Suitable for all 1/8th and 1/10th scale gas-cars, as well 1/10 electric touring cars they are available with long or short shock shaft and come with optional 1, 2 & 4 hole pistons.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
