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February 5, 2009

Toy Fair 2009 – Team Losi

Horizon Hobby, under the Losi brand were showing off their new 8ight E 2.0 electric powered 1/8th scale buggy. The car, as with the previous 8ight E, is based on their nitro powered version of the buggy. Sporting lightweight shock towers, boots on the transmission, beefier upper suspension links and new chassis plate, the car is identical to the 8ight 2.0, but fitted with their electric conversion kit. Elsewhere on the stand was the 8ight T 2.0, which will see an electric version soon, and of course the Nitro 8ight 2.0 buggy.

February 1, 2009

Losi Nitrotane Race 30% fuel

Team Losi have made their 30% Race blend Nitrotane fuel available in a new quart container. By teaming with VP Racing Fuels, premier nitromethane manufacturer for top fuel and funny car drag racing, they are able to harness the pure power of full-scale drag racing competition and bring it straight to your nitro vehicle. 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.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

January 29, 2009

Losi 8ight Rear aluminium hub carriers

Losi have released a set of aluminum rear hub carriers for the 8ight B and 8ight T 2.0. Machined from high quality aluminum and coated, they replace the plastic kit versions, offering much more strength and rigidity to this area of the car and also making them more resistant to impact. Available from early February.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

January 28, 2009

Losi 1/8 Reptile Buggy tire Silver

Losi have released their Reptile buggy tire in Silver compound. The Reptile features a tread pattern that offers drivers consistent handling on hard-packed outdoor racetracks, while the firm silver compound provides great durability and versatility on a range of surfaces. Available in both mounted and unmounted versions, they are sold in a pair and supplied with foam inserts.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

January 23, 2009

JConcepts Illuzion 8ight 2.0 bodyshell

JConcepts have released their new Illuzion Hi Flow 2.0 body for the Losi 8ight 2.0 buggy. Special consideration has been made for the Hi-Flow 2.0 body in regards to the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and brake linkage, and thanks to JConcepts, the Illuzion body is also a drop fit and requires no hassles when installing or removing the body. In addition, JConcepts has taken the frustration out of the stock body design and has eliminated the front nose piece for extra durability and functionality around the front body mount. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make this new body stand out.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 22, 2009

King Headz 8ight 2.0 front tower

King Headz, the metal optional parts specialists, have created a new CNC machined front shock tower for the Losi 8ight 2.0. These shock towers have been machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and then anodised, which offers a huge increase in strength and rigidity over the original parts.

Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]

January 8, 2009

Team Losi 8ight-T 2.0 Race Roller

Team Losi Racing 8ight-T 2.0

Losi have released their 8ight-T 2.0 Truggy race roller. Professionally dialed and assembled in a race-ready configuration, the 8ight-T 2.0 builds upon the innovation of its predecessor by offering 37 newly engineered features and design elements, including an extended-length chassis with Tuned Flex Technology (TFT) 2.0, longer front and rear arms, updated suspension geometry, lightened shock towers, revised radio tray design, and much more.

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December 27, 2008

Trishbits Losi shock collars

Our friends at oOple are reporting on some new shock collars from Trishbits, designed to replace the stock collars on Losi off road dampers. ‘The Losi collars have long been hated by racers for being hard to adjust and stiff, especially with oily fingers. TrishBits addressed this by going for a slightly deeper design with a more aggressive pattern for those oily fingers, making them much easier to adjust and with better support for the spring with a deeper shoulder. The Collars come as a set of 4 ready to be fitted with o-rings installed.’

Source: oOple [oople.com]