RB Concept in France have released the new ST, a .28 big block mill using the same design as their RT line-up. The engine features an ABC 3 port liner and comes with the strong, resilient MSC reinforced crankcase. Also a standard feature included is a roto-start system for ease of operation. The adjustable position of the starting nuts allows for the engine to be mounted in practically all chassis’.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
New for the Xray XB808, JConcepts have released the Illuzion – Scoopless body, whose styling presents a smooth yet detailed design while incorporating many of the features from the original Scoopless body for the RC10B4. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make the new Illuzion Xray 808 body stand out from the rest. Made from clear heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate, it comes supplied with protective film, window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.
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Losi have released this Tuned Flex Technology Chassis for the popular 8ight-T truggy, having been previously available for the 8ight buggy. It has been milled at exact points to give more flex to the chassis while not sacrificing chassis flex at the gear mesh, which greatly improved overall traction and stability on all track surfaces and has been vigorously tested worldwide by Losi drivers Adam Drake, Mike Truhe and Yannick Aigoin. This lighter chassis will reduce the vehicle’s overall weight to provide increased acceleration and better handling.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Also new from Pro Line are the Velocity V2 wheels, that are Larger in diameter and width than previous wheels to give your car more traction and stability. The V2’s are 1.3mm wider and 3mm taller than the traditional size 1:8 wheels, which transfers into a stiffer side wall for less side wall flex enhancing stability and connectivity with your 1:8 buggy. This is achieved by using the same size 1:8 tires that you use now. Simply stretch standard tires over the V2 wheels and you’re ready to go. Additional features include an integrated hot runner system when the wheel is produced, which allows the wheel to be moulded to the tightest of tolerances and the ultimate in trueness.
Source: Pro Line [prolineracing.com]
The Crowd Pleazer 2.0 body has proven itself to the highest performing body on the market as a well established performer. Now Pro-Line is continuing the legacy with the release of the Hyper 9 Crowd Pleazer 2.0. Certain to provide racers with the ground breaking design cues they demand in a body, it incorporates ultra-low styling, original body lines, and functionality to bring you the latest in high performance race technology.
Source: Pro Line [prolineracing.com]
Get ready to cool those high voltage brushed or brushless systems in your Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 with the new Vortex body by Pro-Line. Designed to give your car the latest in off-road styling and function, the Vortex was born from today’s top electric racer IFMAR Off-Road World Champion, Ryan Cavalieri. “We need a body that will better cool the brushless systems we are using and looks like it is ready to compete,” says Ryan Cavalieri. So, Ryan, along with Pro-Line’s body moulding experts, set out to create something that improved the overall performance of the car’s electronics and the car’s performance on the track. With 4 unique cooling features (1 on each side of the body, 1 directly underneath the front wind shield, and 1 on top of the cab), the Vortex received it’s name.
Source: Pro Line [prolineracing.com]
French buggy manufacturer Piktor have announced that their are working on an electric version of their 1/8th scale buggy, the Rush 2. Following the current trend, Piktor will enable the use of a brushless motor along with twin LiPo cells, with a kit version as well as an RTR version available in the near future. From the looks of things in the picture, they seem to have done a neat job and it will be interesting to see the final version when it is released.
Source: Piktor [piktor.fr]
The European ‘B’ Championships for 1/8th scale buggy were run last weekend at the USBRC’s track in Bergerac, France. Qualifying saw a close battle between Associated driver Lee Martin and Losi racer Darren Bloomfield, both from the UK, as well as Czech driver Martin Bayer. In the end it was Lee that took an easy pole position ahead of Bayer, who managed to claim the spot from Bloomfield in the last round of qualifying, demoting Darren to the 3rd spot. Following the semi’s, the final saw Lee and Darren immediately shot off into the lead of the 45 minute race. Darren worked his way passed Lee in the early stages, but problems following the first refuelling dropped him down the order and gave Lee some breathing space at the front. Darren would eventually work his way back to the front, managing to come from 10th to take 2nd in the last 5 minutes of the race. Lee Martin took the win, and the European title, ahead of Bloomfield in 2nd, 2 laps back, with French racer Romain Soret in 3rd, 1 lap further back.
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