April 2, 2013

FTW Phoenix body for 8ight-T 2.0

FTW Phoenix body for 8ight-T 2.0

FTW have launched Phoenix, its new line of truggy bodies, with a fitment for Team Losi’s 8ight-T 2.0. Phoenix is pure performance packaged in sinister chopped-top styling. Convention-defying style integrates an industry-standard downforce profile for the one-two punch of form and function that is standard-issue FTW. Formed from premium grade clear .040” polycarbonate sheet with clear protective outer film, it is supplied with window masks, grill/headlight decal sheet and a 4”x6” FTW logo decal sheet.

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March 20, 2013

Updated Pro-Line BullDog body shells

Updated Pro-Line BullDog body shells

Available soon from Pro-Line Racing are several new or updated BullDog design body shells for popular 1/8th and 1/10th scale buggies and trucks. Completely new is the High Downforce BullDog line for the Team Associated RC8.2 and the Hot Bodies D812. The bodies are designed to increase high speed stability and also feature improved rear end downforce due to a spoiler design that guides more air towards the rear wing. Large roof air channels give the bodies a distinctive look. Other new or updated BullDog bodies are available for the TLR 8eight-E 2.0 buggy, the Team Associated B4.2 and T4.2 as well as the TLR 22. In addition to the 1/10th bodies Pro-Line also introduce the 7″ wide Stabilizer rear wing. The wing is designed to maximise rear downforce and comes in sets of two.

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March 16, 2013

MIP TLR 22 Super Diff Kit

MIP TLR 22 Super Diff Kit

MIP introduce the Super Diff Kit for the TLR 22 platform. The set is designed for the use with all 22 based buggies and trucks and includes hardened alloy steel outdrives for greater durability, hardened and polished thrust washers, as well as high-quality diff rings for long lasting and super smooth differential action. Not included in the kit are the diff gear and the outer bearings.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


March 13, 2013

Avid 12mm 2-hole big bore pistons

Avid 12mm 2-hole big bore pistons

Avid extends their range of 12mm big bore shock absorber pistons by two flat-type 2-hole 1.5mm and 1.7mm variants. The precision machined pistons are useable with many of today’s 12mm big bore shocks such as the ones from Team Associated, TLR and Kyosho. Machined to tight tolerances the pistons reduce performance decreasing blow-by and come supplied in sets of four in a handy container. To make the most out of the company’s line of shock parts Avid also released a comprehensive piston table, a 1 page reference and setup help. The goal of the piston table is to provide recommendation on what pistons/oil to use as a standard setup, and then to dictate which pistons to use in order to change setup for grip, large jumps, and smooth or bumpy conditions. Download the printable PDF by clicking here.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]


February 9, 2013

TLR 22 & 22T aluminium driveshafts

TLR 22 & 22T aluminium driveshafts

TLR introduce new option parts for the 22 line of vehicles. Newly available for the TLR 22 and 22T are aluminium CVA driveshafts that reduce weight in the most critical area of any vehicle, the driveline. Available are complete sets with the axles, couplers, pins, set screws, thread lock and black grease, or you can purchase just the CVA bones.

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January 30, 2013

Team Losi Racing 8ight 3.0 buggy

Team Losi Racing 8ight 3.0 buggy

Team Losi Racing have introduced the 8ight 3.0, a buggy which has been honed and tuned to provide new found levels of drivability, consistency and performance with only one thing in mind- to make you faster as a driver.  The Team Losi Racing team of engineers, designers and racers have looked critically at the 2.0 platform and tuned it in areas to make it more forgiving to drive, more consistent through the bumps, more tractable on acceleration and overall more stable without having to sacrifice any of the legendary reliability, robustness or that all important factor, Speed.

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January 13, 2013

MIP 22T & 22SCT CVD drivers

MIP 22T & 22SCT CVD drivers

MIP have extended their line of famous aftermarket CVDs for the TLR 22T and 22SCT vehicles. Made from high quality steel for excellent wear resistance and toughness, they are a direct replacement for the stock drives, and require no modifications to fit them.

View the 22SCT CVDs here


January 9, 2013

Dominic Bauer joins TLR

Dominic Bauer joins TLR

Horizon Hobby Germany have announced that Austrian youngster and rising star Dominic Bauer has made the move from Mugen to Team Losi Racing. The reigning National Champion will be using high performance products from TLR, Spektrum and Dynamite. Dominic had also made the move from Novarossi to Alpha engines for the new season.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.de]