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January 19, 2008

HongNor Racing X1CR FT BB Buggy

The British importer for HongNor, SMD, has shown details of the newly released X1CR FT BB Special Edition buggy on their website. In addition to the standard F.T. SE spec, the X1CR FT BB now includes 16mm Big Bore shocks and springs for simply awesome bumpy track stability. Further highlights include CNC machined centre diff mount, front knuckles, front plate and front & rear multi position shock towers. There is also a carbon fibre radio plate and centre diff plate and Universal joints are included all around.
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January 18, 2008

Motonica P8.0R 2008 Version

A while ago we showed you pictures of the upgrade set for the Motonica P8.0R that brought the original car up to 2008 spec. Well now Motonica have been kind enough to send us on pictures of the complete car for our visitors to look at. As we know from the previous post, the 2008 version includes quite a few major new parts including an updated chassis plate, radio plate, fuel tank, front bulkheads, rear body mount and front shock tower.

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January 17, 2008

Losi 1/10th Speed-T RTR

Losi have introduced their new 1/10 Speed-T RTR, which is the only electric choice for serious drivers in need of serious speed. Based on Losi’s proven, durable chassis design and agile suspension setup, the Speed-T can handle serious acceleration better than any other RC electric truck. Losi’s revolutionary brushless power system, including a potent Xcelorin motor and programmable ESC, sends the Speed-T to top speeds in excess of 65 mph.

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January 15, 2008

Greyscale Racing MRCG chassis

Back in July we showed you a CAD image of the Greyscale Racing MRCG project which was intended from the very beginning to create the most effective chassis to ever compete in 1/28 RC car racing as well as to be a user-friendly, versatile machine that maximizes the driver’s potential on any given track. Greyscale have now released the first images of the prototype which is based on Kyosho’s proven Mini-Z MR02 platform, and it is a completely new chassis from the ground up that combines smart engineering with specially-chosen materials to gain an edge in the budding market of 1/28 open-class competition.

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January 15, 2008

Team Magic G4JS Gas Touring Car

Team Magic have released their latest version of their G4 chassis, the G4JS, which is targeted at the racer who is interested in getting into gas race racing but is conscious of his or her budget. The total cost of getting into on road gas racing can be quite frightening for many so the new G4JS is giving many the opportunity to race a championship winning chassis for minimal cost. The carbon fiber and alloy parts have been stripped from the car, but what really matters is what is still included, great suspension geometry, super low center of gravity and a unique chassis design which gives the G4 its two time European Championship winning feel.

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January 9, 2008

Tamiya TamTech Buggy Champ – oOple

Tamiya TamTech Buggy Champ - oOple

Not something we would normally write about but as oOple have raced this car last weekend, that makes it suitable for Red RC. Called the Buggy Champ, the mini rough rider from Tamiya is based on its bigger 10th scale cousin from around 1979 or so. The overall look of the original rough rider has been kept much more so than in the previously released mini frog’s case. The main distinct feature of the Buggy Champ being the trailing front suspension which is really the only difference that separates this, the newly-designated GB02 chassis, from the GB01 used on all the other current range.

Read the full review here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

January 9, 2008

LRP S8 BX Team buggy

LRP has announced the release of their own 1/8th scale buggy called the S8 BX. Similar to the Z-car from SH Engines, it features an angled engine mount, that combined with centrally mounted radio components guarantees optimum weight distribution. Due to this centred chassis layout the S8 BX is easy to handle and the cornering ability is outstanding, especially through chicanes it will amaze you! The revolutionary rear suspension design with active caster gives the car an improved shock absorbing characteristic and makes stability and agility a standard feature. The new system results in smoother and better handling even under roughest track conditions. The S8 BX is completely realised in no e-clip design.

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January 8, 2008

Atomic Carbon S2 buggy pics

Jimmy over at oOple managed to get some first pictures of the new Atomic Carbon S2, a car that has been around all year in various guises, gradually evolving until a layout that worked was arrived at. This, the pre-production car, is a work of art – losing any rough edges the prototypes might have had and with a swish new carbon laminate tub chassis specially made for this car. A new 4-gear gearbox and cell layout distinguish this car from the prototypes and the car should be available as a conversion for the popular RC10B4 from Associated. Also spotted was the new 4wd chassis from Atomic Carbon, that sports donor parts from the Associated B44 and a newly designed front end, but he unfortunately wasnt allowed to take any pictures of it.

Go to oOple to get more close up pictures of the S2.

Source: oOple [oople.com]