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September 9, 2010

Exotek JRX-S Type R LiPo top plate

In news that is really only of interest to our friend Lucas Urbain from France, Exotek Racing have released this LiPo top plate for the Losi JRX-S Type R. Made from 2.3mm carbon fibre, it is designed to enhance rubber tire performance by generating similar chassis flex traits of the current generation of sedans giving slightly more flex, but not too much. It also allows the use of bullet connector type batteries. The set includes self threading battery plate screw down tabs to eliminate the need for the stock alloy versions.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

September 2, 2010

Losi Ultra Digits G2 Red compound

Losi’s 1/8 Ultra Digits G2 buggy tires feature a multi-level clustered pin design that has the pins grouped very closely providing incredible traction on hard packed tracks. The closeness of the pins enable the tire to have minimal lug flex which provides superior grip. The tall pins are supported by a base pin which aids in support. Also the closeness of the pins enables the tire to easily survive hour long mains on high bite surfaces. Having written about the green compound versions last week Losi have released their red compound versions which work excellent on medium to high grip outdoor blue groove tracks.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

August 29, 2010

Losi Ultra Digit & Green compounds

Losi have announced the September release of their all new Ultra Digit thread pattern. No information is available on the Losi site regarding the characteristics of this new thread but we do know that they have been in testing for quite a while and are based on the company’s previously available Digit pattern but with a more dense spread of pin clusters. Losi have also announced that their King Pin G2 and Digits G2 tires are now available for trucks in green compound, and also that the same threads are also available in green for buggies.

View the Ultra Digit thread here

August 12, 2010

Losi Mini Rock Crawler Pro

Losi’s new Mini Rock Crawler Pro is just the answer that many rock crawling fans have been looking for. From the World Championship winning Blue compound mini rock claw tyres to the Comp Crawler inspired upper shock bracket geometry, this 1.9inch class crawler has what it takes to own the rocks. Based upon the award winning Mini Rock Crawler, widely accredited as being the catalyst for the growing 1.9inch class, the Mini Rock Crawler Pro has been extensively tweaked and fettled by Losi’s experienced Rock Crawling designers whose brief was clearly to deliver the most complete Mini Crawler to once again, lift the bar of expectation a further notch or two.

View more information here

August 1, 2010

Losi 4wd Micro Rally car

Losi have released this awesome looking Micro Rally car. An agile 4WD drivetrain and powerful micro motor hooked up with a rugged chassis, extended suspension travel and oil filled shocks make the Micro Rally Car a blast to drive on a myriad of different surfaces. Ready to run straight out of the box all that‘s needed to get up and running is to charge the 220 mAh battery and the rally car can hit the dirt. It features a scale rally style body with a choice of four trim colours based on two basic types of livery. The traditional type of rally/SCT livery is complimented with a style more in-line with the looks of popular rally/SCT liveries seen in the US today. Scale wheels and tyres finish off the scale appearance. The built in combined receiver and speed controller keep weight to a minimum but still offer fully proportional control both in forward and reverse and nerf bars incorporated into the design of the chassis also allow a level of protection for the electronics as well as the suspension.

View full details here

July 16, 2010

JConcepts Punisher for Losi 8ight

New from JConcepts for the Losi 8ight, the radical new Punisher body stares you down like a trained fighter. The slight cab-forward treatment is amongst the most aggressive in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. Blended wing / body design gives additional down-force to the side-pods and windshield which increases drivability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/8th buggy racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape.

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July 7, 2010

Losi Digit, King Pin G2 and BK bar tires

New from Losi is their Digit pattern for 1/8th buggy which is now available in Losi’s exclusive red compound. The new multi-level pin design is a two stage square pin design that is supported by a large base pin and provides excellent wear. The tire is highly versatile as it works on multiple track conditions from loose and loamy conditions to hard pack blue groove tracks. Losi molded inserts are provided and known for their perfect balance and are very lightweight. The new Losi King Pin G2 is now also available in Losi’s exclusive red compound which works excellent on medium to high grip tracks and provides excellent wear. The new small square pin design provides immense traction on hard packed tracks, while the new center bar design provides increased forward traction. No pin is located between the center bar designs which allows for great forward drive, making out-of-the corner jumps much easier. Losi’s BK Bar proved to have incredible forward traction while maintaining great side bite with tremendous longevity and is now available for the 1/10th Off-road Truck class in pink, red, and silver compounds. The tire can be used on the front and rear of truck for optimum traction on hard packed surfaces. It is also available as a 1/10th 4wd front tire in red and pink compounds and has proven to smooth out steering going into the turn while offering improved forward traction on corner exit on hard packed surfaces.

View the BK Bar tires here

June 24, 2010

Answer RC Black Losi 8ight CVD axles

Answer RC have now made available a black version of their popular Losi 8 CVD Axles for both centre and wheel hubs. Specially hard coated in a tough black anodising to suit the EU Edition of the Losi 8 2.0, these CNC machined 7075 Aero grade aluminium CVD axles massively reduce rotating mass in the drive train of your vehicle, giving quicker spool up, reduced braking time and sharper handling. The Answer-RC CVD axles have been specially machined with additional CVD pin holes meaning that as the fit becomes sloppy they can simply be rotated round to the next set of holes.

Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]