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August 19, 2009

Hot Bodies D8, D8T and Ve8 option parts

Hot Bodies have released a number of new options for the D8, D8T and Ve8. Starting with these durable and lightweight billet aluminium rear hub carriers. They come in the standard 0 degree but with the option of moving the hub forward or backward in the arm with finer shims and a narrower overall width. Also new is the front spindle carriers that come with 10 degree caster. This part gives you more upper link adjustments with more mounting holes and by turning the ball vertical. To further strenthen the front end, these billet aluminum front spindles are almost indestructible without gaining a bunch of weight. A new DCJ center drive shaft smoothes out the harsh angle of the front/center drive shaft, which decreases friction giving you more power and increasing the life of that part. Finally for the Ve8 only are front and rear black anodised aluminium skid plates.

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August 19, 2009

Team Azarashi Cat SX Womoog shell

New for the Schumacher CAT SX, Team Azarashi have released their new Womoog shell. Sporting the same unique shape as seen for other buggies, the new shell has of course been modified to take the cars internals. As with previous versions of this body, these too will offer high levels of stability and a cool new look.

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August 18, 2009

Maifield dominates Futaba/OS Engines Nitro Challenge

Hosted by the St. Louis Dirt Burners, the Futaba/OS Engines Nitro Challenge is one of the largest non-sanctioned events in the Midwest. With over 270 entries competing in seven classes the event offered a skill level for every driver. Team Associated sent recently crowned Truggy National champion, Ryan Maifield and his Reedy Powered Team Associated RC8B & RC8T to compete against some of the fastest drivers in the US including drivers like Josh Wheeler and Taylor James.

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August 17, 2009

Factory Team Bleeder Shock Caps

New from Factory Team are these new bleeder shock caps, a cure for emulsion style (non-bladder) shocks that have been plagued by difficult bleeding procedures since their inception. Consumers, from beginner to pro level, have dealt first hand with the difficulty and mess that these shocks can create. Team Associated has addressed these concerns by creating Factory Team Bleeder Shock Caps to simplify the bleeding process.

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August 16, 2009

Robitronic Off road starter box update

Released back in mid 2008, Robitronic’s truggy and buggy optimised off road starter box has received a small update. The new box will include a longer base plate for a secure support of your vehicle’s chassis plate. The increased, and especially truggy-friendly, dimensions of 33.3 x 12.5cm make sure that your ride doesn’t slip when your firing up your engine.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

August 15, 2009

Marc Rheinard takes European 4wd buggy title

Current Touring car World Champion Marc Rheinard has taken his first major off road title today after winning the 4wd class in Bilbao, Spain. Making the final in the 2wd class earlier in the week, the German faired better with the Tamiya TRF511X by taking the TQ spot after winning the final 3 qualifiers to start ahead of Neil Cragg in 2nd, with Tamiya team mate Viktor Wilck starting 3rd. In the finals Marc would easily win leg 1 ahead of Wilck, who would be later DQ’d for a technical infringement and so it would be Hupo Honigl taking 2nd and Neil Cragg 3rd. Leg 2 went the way of Associated racer Cragg, who finished 4 seconds clear of team mate Lee Martin in 2nd, with Marc Rheinard in 3rd, leaving both he and Cragg on equal points going into the final leg. The 3rd leg saw Rheinard win in the fastest time of the 3 legs, ahead of Wilck in 2nd and Cragg 3rd, giving Marc the overall title, ahead of Cragg in 2nd, with Hupo Honigl backing up his 2wd title earlier in the week with 3rd overall.

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Source: oOple [oople.com]

August 15, 2009

Pro Line 5B/5T Chassis & options

Pro-Line brings a powerful blend of technology, durability, precision and weight savings to the Baja 5B/5T, with the introduction of this carbon fibre chassis. The latest in woven carbon fibre technology has been integrated into the chassis. It’s perfectly formed to stock measurements yet one continuous piece of woven carbon fibre from top to bottom and front to back. Its multi-layered finish creates strength and durability, with hour and hours of running on track, in fields and testing head-on into objects ensure that you have the durability you’ve grown to know and love about your 5B/5T. This new chassis is nearly 10 ounces lighter than the original chassis. Other new carbon option parts include a rear arm brace, front arm brace, rear upper plate set, engine mount brace set, gear plate, front upper plate and rear brace.

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August 15, 2009

JConcepts Illuzion SC10 over tray

When racing on a loamy or top soil track surface the inside of the SC10 chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the JConcepts over-tray these worries are minimized with the simple and functional over-tray. Fitting nicely under the body, it hugs the outside dimension of the SC10 chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing conditions. The over-tray is snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached in the rear with blue anodized thumbscrews and a slide-in fit in the front for easy access. The over-tray is built with extra height and rake to provide extra room for various electrical and battery configurations.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]