August 14, 2008

Losi L8ight Model Race Roller

Losi L8ight Model Race Roller

Losi have introduced this 1/8-scale L8ight Model Race Roller, a professionally developed and tuned race roller designed specifically for dirt oval racing. With performance-enhanced features, such as dirt-oval-specific shock towers, big-bore oil-filled shocks, a molded front bumper, oversized body mounts, a Late Model-styled aerodynamic body and Losi/GRP dirt oval racing tires, the L8ight claims to offer superior quality when compared to the competition.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


August 14, 2008

Upgrade RC Pro Comp design

Upgrade RC Pro Comp design

Upgrade RC have released this new design called the Pro Comp. Available in 3 different colours, it can be applied to a large number of products and you can customize the design by adding your favorite logos as well as your name.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgrade-rc.com]


August 13, 2008

HongNor 2-piece Centre Diff mount

HongNor 2-piece Centre Diff mount

HongNor have released this 2 piece centre diff mount set, which is suitable for the company’s X1X buggy series. Designed for ease of maintenance, the set features an efficient off set brake cam design, while not having to use a centre post also saves weight. The set includes all necessary parts, and all the plastic pieces have been made with a high percentage fibre glass nylon for extra strength and durability.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor.com.tw]


August 13, 2008

Losi 14.8V 5000mAh 25C LiPo pack

Losi 14.8V 5000mAh 25C LiPo pack

New from Losi is this 14.8V 5000mAh 4-cell 25C LiPo battery pack with EC5 connector. Mounted in a hard case to keep the expensive cells (over $200) from becoming damaged externally, the high voltage cells feature low internal resistance for unmatched power transfer, while the pre-wired EC5 connector also provides ultra-low resistance.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


August 13, 2008

Reckward Tuning Tourex buggy tires

Reckward Tuning Tourex buggy tires

Reckward Tuning from Germany have been in contact to let us know about their new line of 1/8th scale off-road tires, designed by their technical product designer Renato Vita. Set for a September release, these tires will be available in different profiles called X100,X200,X300 and X400 as well as in soft, medium and hard compounds. Available to buy seperately as rubber & insert foam together with special rims, later RT expect to release pre mounted versions as well as truggy tires by the end of the year.

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August 13, 2008

Team Magic M8JS 1/8th scale buggy

Team Magic M8JS 1/8th scale buggy

Team Magic have released yet another variation of their 1/8th scale buggy, called the M8JS. Available for a low price, TM claim that you will not find a buggy with this quality and workmanship anywhere else for this money. Essentially the same buggy as their M1B, this version comes pre assembled, so you just need to put some radio gear and a power plant and then your ready to go.

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August 12, 2008

Parma 1/10 Mohawk 2 GBS body

Parma 1/10 Mohawk 2 GBS body

Following the success of their Alfa and Mohawk bodies, Parma have released this new design 190mm body shell, which is ROAR approved and meets the new GBS (Global Body Spec) standards. The modified design is claimed to equal or exceed the performance of their earlier 190mm wide lightweight versions. Available in only one standard thickness .030″ clear and includes body, wing, vinyl window masks and decals.

Source: Parma [parmapse.com]


August 12, 2008

Speed Passion LCD Pro Programmer

Speed Passion LCD Pro Programmer

Speed Passion have announced the release of this new LCD Professional Program unit with built in USB / PC Interface tools. Allowing you to have more adjustable features, such as drag brake power by percentage (0 to 100%), it will support the company’s Silver Arrow 1/8 Esc DRRS power adjust, also by percentage. The LCD unit also pre-stores 3 different type of ESC setting, so you can easily load your favourite setting to suit different track condition. Available to purchase at the end of August.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]