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June 28, 2007

BMI Racing Prototype rear end

Back in February, we showed you pictures of the then soon to be released DB12R 1/12th scale chassis from BMI Racing. Well yesterday the guys from BMI showed of some pictures of the all new prototype rear end for their car, that they are currently testing.

It is designed around the brushless motors. We are using our standard lower plate on this prototype for testing but we will be spreading the pod plates 2mm for more clearance for production without a sacrifice in rear track width adjustment.

UPDATE: Added pictures showing mounted BL motor.

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June 26, 2007

X-Factory announce the X-5 Squared

X-Factory announce the X-5 squared

X-Factory have released detailed information on the sequel to the companies competitive X-5 4wd buggy platform, called the X-5 Squared. The changes are to the cars molded tub chassis which receives 15 little tweaks for extra strength and better durability and all round fine tuning while the material for the chassis has also been changed to make the overall car stiffer. These changes came about from listening to their team drivers experiences and if you look in the pictures below you can see the changes to the tub highlighted in blue.

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June 23, 2007

DuraTrax Raze ST RTR Stadium Truck

Duratrax Raze ST RTR Stadium Truck

DuraTrax have announced the release of the new Raze ST RTR stadium truck, which is based on the companies popular Raze nitro buggy. This 1/8th scale 4wd truck boasts lots of upgrades included as standard that make it a terrific value with plenty of option parts for even greater performance. The Raze ST includes a SuperTigre G-27CS 4.4cc racing engine with adjustable engine mount, race-legal (150cc) fuel tank with flip-top and built-in filter, heavy-duty 4mm aluminum shock towers, pre-glued soft off-road tires with foam inserts, molded chassis side guards and an aluminum racing tuned pipe.

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June 21, 2007

Associated RC18R Niteline RTR

Last weekend we told you about the Niteline RC18R from Team Associated, and now they have released a large action shot of the car as well as a studio picture to give a better look at this cartoon style Nissan Skyline body. The Niteline is the latest addition to a large range of RC18 chassis’, following on from the multi terrain rally versions and the previous buggy, stadium truck and monster truck versions.

Just like its cousins the 18T, 18B and 18MT, everything is included-the car, transmitter, motor, battery and charger are all in the box at no extra cost. All you’ll need to do is charge the included race pack and add eight double A batteries and you are racing!

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June 20, 2007

Team Magic 2007 G4+ LE Auction

We were contacted by Team Magic to let us know that they are auctioning off two of their most special new G4+ 1/10th 200mm kit on EBay. Limited to only 999 kits worldwide you have the opportunity to own the kit numbers 999/001 or 999/999 which are currently opening for bidding on EBay and will be there for the next 4 days. These 2 exclusive G4+ packages will also include a limited edition G4+ t-shirt and a G4+ certificate signed by 2006 European Champion Dario Balestri. At the time of writing this, both kits are over $700 with the #999 being the most expensive, strangely enough.
Check out the auction here.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]

June 19, 2007

HoBao Hyper ST Truggy Pro

HoBao have announced on their brand new site, the introduction of the new Pro version of their Hyper ST Truggy. The new Pro version features improved, stronger, lighter materials for the demands of heavy racing, coupled with a more streamlined and racy profile, to set the ST Truggy apart. The aggressive, unique body styling has been further refined for a truly stand alone look.

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June 16, 2007

Associated RC18R Niteline 4WD TC

Team Associated RC18R Niteline 4WD TC

According to our friends at Xtreme RC Magazine, Team Associated are working on a touring car version of their popular RC18R rally cars, called the Niteline. The Niteline 18R packs big-time 4WD on road performance into a mini-sized package. Based on the original RC18T platform, the 18R features an Associated Niteline body, 7-spoke wheels and optimized onroad suspension for superior handling and traction. No word yet on release dates.

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Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]

June 15, 2007

Crono RS7 Testing – Video

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Here are two videos that our partners Neo Buggy found on YouTube of 2 time European Champion Davide Tortorici testing the new Crono RS7 on the super fast Monsummano track in Italy ahead of the this weekends international Offroad meeting. According to NB, Davide will be competing at this event due to the birth of his child.

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