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August 13, 2013

Team Losi Racing 4WD buggy spotted

It has been rumoured for a long time and now LiveRC shot some exclusive photos of the mysterious ‘next generation’ Team Losi Racing 4WD buggy. Only one day after the ROAR 1/10th off-road nationals at the Silver Dollar Raceway TLR came there for their own version of a pre-worlds testing with what appears to be a XX-4 “2.0”. Looking at the pictures it appears that the designers kept most of the iconic XX-4’s design elements such as the suspension geometry, weight distribution and (3?) belt drivetrain. On some of the photos it looks like the 4WD prototype sports the same front motor/front main gear setup as Team Losi’s first 4WD buggy two decades ago. The now aluminium chassis is designed along the “4’s” outer shape and even the suspension geometry with the somewhat widely spaced shocks and the front ‘reverse’ steering knuckle/hub construction can be found in the new buggy but the suspension and bulkhead parts sport a modern look as known from the current 22 line of buggies and trucks. We do not have any other information on the car that is believed to make a first public appearance at the World in September but we keep you posted.

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August 9, 2013

TLR 8ight-series starter box

The Team Losi Racing starter box for 8ight series vehicles is engineered and designed by Team Losi Racing to be the perfect starting tool for the 8ight and 8ight-T series of vehicles – from the current version 3.0 and 2.0 kits down to the original 8ight buggy. Unlike conventional starters, the starter box does not require positioning pegs, eliminating the need for measuring or major assembly. It features a powerful 775-size motor, adjustable positioning mounts, is compatible with NiXX and LiXX battery packs and comes with an optimised rubber starter wheel for improved contact with the engine flywheel.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

August 8, 2013

TLR 22 2.0 cab forward body shell & wing set

Coming late September is Team Losi Racing’s 22 2.0 cab forward body shell. Seen for the first time at the recent Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout the newly designed shell sports a very wide and highly angled windscreen and a long roof section that ends in a low shark fin and raised rear area, again with fins to bundle the air towards the new rear wing. The body is designed for the use with the new TLR 22 2.0 and offers more room around the battery section. As usual it comes clear, with window masks and a new heavy-duty rear wing.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com] | Image: Mike Mellin

August 8, 2013

TLR 22 V2.0 2WD buggy kit

Horizon Hobby introduce the new Team Losi Racing 22 V2.0 kit. The buggy builds on the known 22 platform and includes many new features such as a revised front suspension geometry for better corner-entry speed and optimised weight distribution for improved rear traction. Updated shock absorbers with new shock caps and a redesigned ball differential with carbide diff and thrust balls, larger diff rings and a 1-piece nut further assist with acceleration. Included in the kit is also an array of option parts such as an aluminium front bulkhead, rear aluminium camber plate, rear clamp-type hex adapters, aluminium suspension spacers, as well “clip-less” threaded hinge pins and new shock shafts, all of them coming with a new coating to reduce friction.

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August 1, 2013

JConcepts TLR 8ight 3.0 Silencer body

New from JConcepts comes the Silencer body shell for the TLR 8ight 3.0 buggy. Designed for high-speed tracks, the body features a narrowed, Finnisher stance cockpit that allows better fuel tank access and offers increased flow around the engine’ heatsink. A deep recess around the heat-sink area with dual channelling out the rear provides air escape along with rear-end stability. The body’s side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling just in front of the rear tyres. The Silencer is capped off with a cockpit “shark fin” for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet.

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August 1, 2013

TLR 8ight-E 3.0 8th electric buggy

Following on from the success of the TLR 8ight 3.0 buggy, the new TLR 8ight-E 3.0 has been developed to meet the specific requirements of the electric 1/8 buggy racer and features many specific design cues that further optimise the 8ight platform and hone it for the specific rigours of electric racing. The 4mm 7075-T6 hard anodised chassis has been optimised for equal lateral flex characteristics and facilitates the lowest possible mounting of the motor and cells thus lowering the overall centre of gravity to improve handling and direction change. Motor and cell placement now resembles the layout used on the SCTE 2.0 SC truck. Other features included in the new kit are 16mm shock absorbers, aluminium suspension pivots and redesigned shock towers with optimised camber link and shock mounting positions. The kit is topped off by a new aero package that makes use of the experience gained with the 8ight 3.0 nitro buggy and includes a wing with wickerbill option and a new aggressively styled body shell with large shark fin.

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July 31, 2013

DDM 5ive-T HS-900SGS servo install kit

DDM have a dedicated Hitec HS-900SGS servo installation kit for the Losi 5ive-T available. Included in the set are Hitec’s new ultra high voltage servo, taller heatsink-design servo mounts and a clamp-type aluminium servo arm to keep the steering linkage at a decent angle. Included in the set is also a 4S 14.8V 3600mAh receiver battery pack and a voltage regulator that directly powers the servo and while offering selectable 6V to 8V receiver input voltage. The set is rounded out by red BEC-type connectors and shrink wrap tubes.

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July 29, 2013

Exotek TLR 22 alloy servo mount set

New from Exotek Racing comes this aluminium servo mount set for the TLR 22 line of buggies and trucks. They are of a heavy-duty design and machined from high-quality aluminium to offer higher rigidity and cool looks. The mounts allow to locate the servo in the front standard or rear option position as seen in Exotek’s 22 steering set, they come finished in gun metal colour and weight only 6g in total.

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