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August 20, 2007

Tamiya TRF415 MSXX Rheinard Edition ’07

Tamiya TRF415 MSXX Rheinard Edition '07

Tamiya have added another car to their TRF range of with the introduction of their latest kit, the TRF415 MSXX Marc Rheinard Edition 2007. This chassis is essentially the MSXX but with the same specs and optional parts as the one used by team driver Marc Rheinard to win this years Reedy Touring Car race in California. Those changes include updates to the double deck carbon fiber chassis which now features a brand new 2mm upper deck, which is designed to help convert chassis roll into cornering speed, and a 2.5mm lower deck.

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August 20, 2007

Jammin CRT X2 truggy

RC Car Action managed to get some up close pictures of the new prototype truggy from Jammin, unofficially called the CRT X2. The new car features large bore shocks, will use larger diameter wheels, has the heavy parts of the car more centrally positioned, has a new chassis and other new changes. This car belongs to Chad Bradley and it was his team mate Taylor James, with the same car, that took the truggy class win at last weekends ROAR 1/8th truggy Nationals held at the Farm 2 track in Charlotte, N.Carolina.

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August 19, 2007

Robitronic Mantis TXS truggy

Robitronic have released their new entry level 1/8th scale truggy, the Mantis TXS, which is based on the companys competition truggy, the Mantis. The TXS was designed to bring high performance to beginners and racers and comes pre-built as RTR with the only thing needed are batteries for your radio and car, as well as fuel.

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August 15, 2007

TM M1B Turbo – Full details

TM M1B Turbo - Full details

Team Magic have released the, pretty extensive, run down of improvements on their M1B Turbo buggy, the follow up to their troubled entry into the 1/8th scale buggy market, the M1B. Most of the changes are for improving durability with the inclusion of some previously released K-Factory parts, while some changes are to aid performance such as given the car a longer wheelbase, lower C of G and a stiffer chassis through the use of better bracing.

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August 14, 2007

Xray T2008 EP Touring car

More from Xray who have confirmed the impending release of their newest chassis, the T2008, which was seen and used at the Euros in France 2 weeks ago. No official information was given by Xray on the new car, but spy shots taken in Montbrison and talk from people who have seen it confirm that it is quite different from the T2007. The car will now sport the front and rear belts on opposite sides of the centre spur gear, as opposed to both on one side, which allows the motor to be moved more to the center of the chassis. The chassis will also be different with a new top deck and other changes, all of which of course will be confirmed in time.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 14, 2007

XRAY Column – Bling-bling Mentality

XRAY Column - Bling-bling Mentality

The 11th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about after market parts and goes about justifying the use of genuine performance enhancing parts from Xray as opposed to those anodised bling bling parts from other companies.

After the huge initial success of the NT1 worldwide, aftermarket companies jumped right in and introduced plenty of aftermarket “bling-bling” option parts for the NT1. Looking at the parts I just can only say one thing: “You get what you pay for.” Of course anybody is free to produce any parts they want and every customer is free to purchase any product they want, but here are my tips and explanations why Authentic XRAY Products are the best products for your XRAY car.

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Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 11, 2007

Team Associated Mini MGT 3.0 RTR

Inspired by the overwhelming popularity and success of Team Associated’s original MGT, the Mini MGT 3.0 packs all the same dirt-kicking performance into a compact 1:10 scale package. The Mini MGT 3.0 brings with it all of the features: a 2-speed automatic transmission with reverse, eight coil-over oil-filled shocks, full precision ball bearings, and specially designed Team Associated all-terrain tires and more. The Mini MGT comes factory assembled with a painted body, ready for you to fire up and rip up the road.

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August 10, 2007

TM M1B Turbo – The Hype begins

Team Magic M1B Turbo - Hype begins

Team Magic have announced that the 5th of September will be the release date for the M1B Turbo, the replacement for their under performing M1B 1/8th scale buggy.

It’s here, the revolutionary buggy just got lighter, stronger and faster. Team Magic presents to you, the M1B Turbo, features a numerous of advanced upgrades worth over US$ 300. Include the advanced front & rear gear box, bevel gears, steering block carriers, flying wing suspensions arms, ST Steel universal joints…and more. Many K Factory parts will also be included in this new kit, including the water resistant air filter, ST Steel differential outdrives, Alum. 7075 steering linkage set and the Alum. front chassis stiffener rod set. … Available Sept. 5th, 2007.

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