Losi have released their new 8 in 1 hex wrench kit, one tool for all of your hex driving needs. This kit comes with the most popular hex sizes in RC, with tips that securely store within the anodized aluminium handle for compact storage and convenience. The set includes .050 in, 1/16 in, 1/5 mm, 5/64 in, 2.0 mm, 3/32 in ball end and 2.5 mm hex sizes.
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Also new from Losi are the 320 Series Eclipse and Kingpin tires in red compound. Supplied with the insert, the tires are ideal for use with the Losi 1/10 Speed-T, 1/10 Speed-NT, 1/10 Desert Truck and the all new 1/10 TEN-T. The patterns will give you the performance and traction you desire, while the red compound provide exceptional bite and tread life. This compound is commonly used on dry hard-packed outdoor racetracks, but is a very safe compound for all conditions.
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Losi have released this new DC Nitro Peak 3-Way charger. The all-in-one design of this charger offers the convenience of carrying a single charger to service every type of rechargeable NiMH battery used for surface nitro running. The charger offers fast charging with peak detection, eliminating the need to wait overnight for charging. The auto-detect circuitry provides accurate voltage/type recognition and voltage charge cut-off. Polarity protection restricts the charger from powering up when connected to a power source incorrectly, while the unique circuit breaker feature for overload protection prevents damage to the electronics due to potential misuse or incorrect connections.
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The 1/10-scale Ten-T Truggy RTR packs all the innovation and performance of Losi’s groundbreaking 1/8-scale nitro platform into a 1/10-scale truggy. Built to take on any terrain or track, this fierce machine includes a ton of features in a compact, agile design, including a chassis with the engineering characteristics of the 8ight-T. And to give you intense acceleration and top speed, power from the Losi 3.4 performance small-block engine is routed through a 2-shoe clutch and a bulletproof 4-wheel drive system.
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Following on from the news earlier in the week in which Mike Truhe was spotted running a new black headed motor in recent testing, Losi have announced the release of the Truhe Edition 21 ceramic buggy engine. Designed by renowned engine expert Adrien Bertin with feedback from Losi driver Mike Truhe, the Team Orion CRF .21 Mike Truhe Edition motor delivers the ultimate combination of speed, torque and fuel economy. This high-performance competition-level engine for 1/8-scale buggies and truggies features a patented CRF crankshaft, a 5-port ABC piston and cylinder, a custom-machined and lightened cylinder head, an aluminum twin-needle, a slide-valve carburetor with replaceable venturi inserts and an aerospace-quality ceramic rear bearing.
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Tekno RC have announced some hot new products for the Losi 8 and Hot Bodies D8 line of 1/8th scale vehicles. First up is the new adjustable wing mount for the Losi 8B/8T (and D8/D8T/Ve8). A direct fit for the Losi it is made from an extremely durable plastic composite and has adjustable angle and height. No more body clips to hold on the wing, instead screws take up this task for a tightly fitted wing. The new wing mount is also designed to fit the Hot Bodies D8/D8T/Ve8/Vorza line using of one of their 3 new shock towers. The new rear shock towers are machined from 5mm thick 7075 T6 aluminium and are lighter and stronger than stock and are hard anodized for a sleek appearance. By using the bulkhead as an attachment point for the wing rather than simply attaching it only to the shock tower, the new wing mount and shock tower combo is far more durable than stock. Finally there are two separate towers for the D8/Ve8/Vorza buggies, a standard stock replacement and one for the optional 112mm shocks. All of these shock towers accommodate the new Tekno RC Adjustable Wing Mount, the stock wing mount, or the Losi 8 wing mount.
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We have received word out of California that former ROAR National Champion Mike Truhe was recently spotted testing a new power plant in his Losi buggy. The new motor was seen being used in his 8ight chassis and is a departure from the usual Alpha unit that the Team Orion driver normally uses, for starters sporting a black cooling head in place of the familiar red unit. The test was part of Mike’s preparations for this week’s Nitrocross race in Arizona where our source believes he will debut the new engine. Having lost their previous GRP engine tie up, when the Italian company ceased production earlier this year, this new motor could be the result of a bigger plan by US company Horizon Hobby, who own Losi, to once again link up with a major competition engine manufacturer. We will keep you informed as we know more.
Team Losi have released 4 new sets of 17mm aluminium covered wheel nuts, which are now available for 8ight 2.0 buggies, 8ight-T 2.0 truggies and the LST XXL monster truck. These wheel nuts will also fit any other 1/8-scale off-road buggy or truggy that uses a traditional 17mm wheel nut/axle design. The covered design of the wheel nuts eliminates dirt from getting into the axle and are available in aluminium, red, black or blue.
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