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September 4, 2009

Pro-Line E-Revo Slipstream & Tires

Pro-Line Racing have released a number of new items for the Traxxas E-Revo VXL. First off is the new Slipstream body shell, a dedicated body designed to maximize performance and airflow to keep your 1:16 Revo running fast and cool. Sporting an extremely high flow air intake directed straight at the endbell of the motor, with an in-and-out airflow design, it is extremely low profile making high speed passes a breeze. Also new for the car is the Dirt Hawg and Road Rage mounted on Titus 2.2” wheels. The Dirt Hawg’s bring the element of control, agility and overall performance to the car with Pro-Line proprietary all-terrain design and high performance M2 rubber compound, while the Road Rage has an aggressive street v-tread made to carve through dust and water while holding dry surfaces with ease.

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September 2, 2009

Sweep Racing EXP-36E 1/10 tires

Sweep Racing have released their new high traction type EXP-36E 1/10 on road rubber racing tire, which feature superior traction levels compared to the company’s successful Sweep ‘R’ and ‘QTS’ series tires. Using a new rubber compound to gain maximum traction, the diameter is in between the ‘R’ (65.5mm) and the ‘QTS’ (63.5mm), which is 64.5mm to work well on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. These tires, the first in their new EXP series, are designed for best use in track temperatures starting from 33 degrees celcius.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

August 24, 2009

Sweep Racing Record Break buggy tires

Sweep Racing have introduced their new 1/8th scale buggy tire, called the Record Break. A very unique and versatile tire, it works in a large variety of conditions, from loose to high traction. Due to the split hammer pin design, the tire claims to provide great forward traction as well as quicker cornering speeds. Available pre mounted or loose, in sets of 4, they come in the red soft compound and blue extra soft compound.

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August 13, 2009

Tourex X500 1/8th buggy tires

RMV Deutschland have announced that their lineup of 1/8th Tourex X500 buggy tires are now available in soft, medium and hard compounds. These new X500 tires are available unmounted and also glued on either white or yellow Tourex rims. At last month’s European Championships in Wölbling, Austria top German driver Daniel Reckward used these new tires to claim 8th spot in the final on their race debut.

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August 10, 2009

Sweep Racing X2 & X3 Tire formula

New from Sweep Racing is their X2 and X3 tire formula, which join the previously released X1 tire formula released last month. The X2 tire traction compound is great for indoor asphalt tracks and carpet tracks, while the X3 works best on outdoor asphalt tracks with the best performance coming with new tires. Both tire formulas have minimum odour and are supplied in 40ml bottles.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

August 6, 2009

JConcepts Firm Profiled 1/8th buggy insert

JConcepts have released this pair of firm profiled inserts for use with 1/8th scale buggy tires. Having the proper density insert for track conditions pays equal dividends to the racer and especially toward the end of races. Starting on too firm an insert the driver feels ‘on edge’ during the first run or subsequent runs on a set of inserts. Starting on too soft an insert the driver’s vehicle is not responsive enough or runs the risk of too much insert breakdown during long races which creates a squirmy or inconsistent feel. Having the feel that is just right requires a bit of balance of durability and hardness.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 31, 2009

SpeedWorld SJ-R black pre-mounts

SpeedWorld / Sorex USA have been in touch to tell us about their new SJ-R black pre-mounted tires/wheel. Working closely with JACO, they have produced a black version of the company’s popular Prism wheel which will be available in 24, 28, 32 and 36R versions. Another new produc is the set of 12 rubber tire holders, each holding a full set of rubber tires, and which comes supplied in a handy carrying case that holds them all in one place.

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July 30, 2009

Losi Buggy tires now available in Green

Losi have announced that their lineup of 1/8th buggy tures are now available in Green compound. This new compound is the softest available from Losi and provides provides increased traction and consistency. Very comparable with some of the top-tire compounds available, it should be used when maximum grip is required. Green works best in cool/damp conditions, but is versatile enough to work well in dusty conditions too. The specially designed inserts are lightweight, provide a consistent firmness and have a better balance.

Source: Losi [losi.com]