Dynamite RC have released this Max-Life 8ight Aluminum clutch shoe set which, as the name suggests, is suitable for the Losi 8ight buggy and truggy. Anodised black, these shoes have been constructed from proprietary aluminium alloy which improves performance and longevity while keeping maintenance to a minimum on race day.
Source: Dyamite [dynamiterc.com]
At this weekends RCX show in Pomona, California, Team Losi had their new fuel gun on display and RC Car Action go this shot and some information on it. The fuel gun features an extended tip, extra-large fill ports for more flow and multiple vent ports for high speed fills as well as an easy to hold ergonomic design.
Source: RCCA [radiocontrolzone.com]
Xtreme Racing have released these attractive and functional carbon fibre parts for the ultra popular and competitive Losi 8ight and 8ight T. First off is this shock tower, shown above, that is for the rear of the Losi 8ight buggy and is made from 4mm carbon fibre and sports an extra hole for more adjustment. Also available are a set of 2 carbon brake discs that are suitable for the both the buggy and truggy whilst for the truggy, Xtreme have released front and rear 4mm shock towers for weight savings, strength, looks and more adjustment.
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Team Losi have just announced the release of their new Mini LST-2 Monster Truck RTR, which is a 1/18th scale version of the companies larger LST monster truck. Featuring a dual-deck aluminum chassis, oversize adjustable aluminum-body shocks, a 4-wheel drive system with 3 differentials, dual high-torque Frenzy-370 motors, complete ball bearings and the Losi radio system with 2.4 Ghz DSM technology, this is one slick RTR.
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Team Losi have announced the release of their new starter box for their 8ight and 8T cars that has been designed to only work with these two platforms. Unlike a conventional starter, the 8ight Starter Box has no positioning pegs, which means no measuring or major assembly required like on most other starter box on the market.
In less than 10 seconds you can transform the starter box to work on either the 8IGHT Competition Buggy or the 8IGHT-T Truggy Race roller. Simply push a button on the front chassis brace location and it will telescope out and then rotate the rear swivel pegs to make the chassis platform long and it will accommodate the 8IGHT-T Truggy Race Roller chassis. Now perform the opposite steps and the starter box will fit the 8IGHT Competition Buggy.
Source: Team Losi [teamlosi.com]
Team Losi have releaed this new range of fuels made in association with VP Racing fuels who are more used to created fuels for full scale drag racing vehicles. The fuel will be available in 20% and 30% nitro levels and are ready to buy in both gallon and quarter gallon tins.
The premium ingredients in Nitrotane Race Formula offer a lower acidity level than most other nitro fuels on the market, ensuring that your engine will be fully protected against internal corrosion. And no other fuel can offer your nitro vehicle the same level of power and protection that goes into 300+ mph competition drag racers. The combination of VP Racing’s quality and the nitro racing expertise of Team Losi means that Nitrotane Race Formula is ready to take you to the finish line, tank after tank.
Source: Team Losi [teamlosi.com]
Team Losi have announced the release of these promotional clothing items for racers of the Team Losi 8ight. The t-shirt is available immediately and sports the 8ight logo on the front and a very large 8 on the back and comes in the usual sizes. The hat meanwhile is available at the end of the month and features the Team Losi 8 logo embroidered on the front and the Losi logo on the back and comes in 2 flex fit sizes.
Source: Buggy-Sport [buggy-sport.info]
Our partners Buggy Sport are reporting that 2 times German Vice Champion Timo Engelstatter has switched over to the Team Losi for the 2007 season. Staying with the Graupner team, that recently signed Sonke Matz to also race Losi, Timo last year raced with the HoBao Hyper8 which is also imported by the same company.
Source: Buggy-Sport [buggy-sport.info]
