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July 10, 2007

Robert Gustavsson signs for Losi

Team Losi have announced that they have signed a multi year deal with the Current Nordic Champion, Robert Gustavsson, to race their Losi 8ight buggy and truggy. Robert’s addition to the team is aimed at increasing the companies race presence in Europe, which up until has been very limited at the highest level, and Roberts first race with his new sponsors will be at next weeks 2007 European Championships in France. Robert leaves behind Xray with which he had a very competitive spell, winning many nationals events as well as taking the 2007 Xray Challenge race held earlier this year.

Source: Team Losi [teamlosi.com]

June 20, 2007

JConcepts Illuzion Losi 8ight T body

JConcepts have released their latest Illuzion body, this time for the Losi 8ight T truggy which features a stadium truck style that combines hard edge racing lines with a front hood scoop. The roof of the body has been dramatically wedged or for that aggressive look, while the rear of the body has been designed for extra bed durability. The body has been made from heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate and comes complete with window masks and protective film.

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June 12, 2007

Majestic RC 8ight body

Texas based body shell manufacturer Majestic RC have released this, their latest creation, for the Losi 8ight. Suitable for both the standard 8ight and the RTR version, this body features revised styling, is made from .060 thickness polycarbonate and comes with overspray protection.

Source: Majestic RC [majesticrc.com] via Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]

June 6, 2007

Losi Engine mount & tools

Losi Engine mount

Team Losi have announced the release of a number of products including this quick change engine mount which works with the 8ight and 8ight-T Race Roller vehicles without pull-start or spin start engines. This effort saving motor mount has been crafted from hard-anodised 7075 aluminum and allows you to reinstall your engine without having to re-adjust the gear mesh. Other new items include thread lock, called Losi-Lok, and 2 new tools, a long reach flat head tuning screw driver, with a silicone tip to stop your engine by blocking the exhaust, and an exhaust spring tool, both of which sport a gold anodised handle Losi laser etched logo.

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May 30, 2007

Losi release new LiPo packs & chargers

Team Losi have today announced the release of some new Lipo cells for both receiver and transmitter, as well as new Lipo balance chargers. For 1/8th scale receivers, Losi have released a 7.4V 2000mAh 2 cell LiPo pack, while for transmitters, both are 11.1V 2500mAh 3 cell LiPo packs, but one is configured for use with the Sanwa / Airtronics M11 and MX-3 while the other pack works with the Z-1 and Helios transmitters. Losi also announced the release of a new LiPo Balance charger for 1-3 Cells and an Intelligent LiPo Balance charger for 1-5 cells.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

May 21, 2007

Team Losi 8ight-T Ready to Run

Team Losi have released the RTR version of their popular 8ight Truggy, which comes complete with the Spektrum DX2.0 radio system.

Starting with the same innovative ultra-narrow chassis and drivetrain layout as the 8IGHT-T Race Roller, the 8IGHT-T RTR packs power and handling superior to the competition right out of the box. Losiâ€™s 427 Big Block engine and tuned exhaust come pre-installed, along with the premium SpektrumÂ® crystal-free DX2.0 radio system for unmatched control. The centrally mounted motor, oversized shocks, thick aluminum chassis, and numerous other ingenious features yield both performance and durability.

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May 9, 2007

3Racing options for Losi Micro-T

Owners of the Team Losi Micro-T, are spoilt for choice today following, firstly, the release of lots of new optionals from Atomic RC and now even more option parts to choose from, this time from Hong Kong based 3Racing. All the 3Racing parts have been machined and then blue anodised and include a new aluminum front lower wishbone, new front and rear shock towers, a really cool looking motor guard, an even sweeter looking gear dust cover as well as new front bulkhead, with additional mounting holes to adjust toe, and a new front C-hub system.

Source: 3Racing [3racing.com.hk]

May 9, 2007

Atomic RC options for Losi Micro-T

We have covered quite some products from Atomic RC in the past and now we have even more products from the Japanese company, this time for the Losi Micro-T. Available in 3 colours, orange, silver and black, Atomic RC have produced new lower front and rear wishbones, made from machined aluminium, as well as new front upper camber linkages, also from aluminium, and finally toe in linkages for 0, 1 & 2 degrees toe.

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