King Headz have released these new front steering knuckles for the Team Associated RC8 buggy. Made from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium, they have been anodised and featured the KHZ logo laser engraved into the body. Sold in a pair, they add extra strength to your steering system and only weigh in at 13.8 grams each.
Source: King Headz [kingheadz.com]
After an eventful 2007 with his HoBao Hyper 8.5 Graham Alsop finished the year in style with a 3rd round win at the CML Nitro Winter Championships at Frankley. A thrilling 20 minute A Final saw Graham hold off challenges from CML/HoBao teammates John Holmes and John Howells to clinch a well deserved victory, 3 seconds ahead of 2nd placed Simon Willetts, with John Holmes having to settle for 3rd a further 10 seconds back.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Speed Passion have released 2 new competition off road brushless motors, suitable for 1/10th EP and EP truck racing, under the name Endless. The new motor can design, combined with the new rotor design, provides more consistent performance and a highly efficienct power band. These motors are available in 7.5R and 8.5R and work great with the Speed Passion Feigao brushless ESC, providing smooth power and lots of punch.
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Experience the muscle and exhilaration of full-size monster truck performance anywhere you want, with Losi’s 1/18-scale Dodge replica Rammunition Monster Truck. For realistic looks, along with the bodyshell, this licensed mini-monster truck includes built to scale two-tone wheels and monster truck tires. Featuring Losi’s proven, rock-solid mini four wheel drive chassis and drive train, ball bearings throughout ensure smooth operation with twin steering servos making for razor-sharp handling. The durable dual-deck aluminum chassis and wide-track suspension make the 1/18 MT incredibly stable, while oil-filled composite shocks, at all four corners, help smooth out the rough stuff. Power comes from a high-torque Frenzy motor, which you can upgrade to a dual motor setup for even more torque on tap.
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Neo Buggy are reporting that Finland’s most famous offroad driver Joseph Quagraine has announced his departure from long time sponsors HoBao. After 5 years together, JQ has developed into one of the most exciting and fast drivers in the current crop of top class European drivers. He had this to say about the announcement:
I would like to thank HoBao for their great support during the last five years. HoBao was my very first sponsor back in 2003, and they helped me make a name for myself on the international racing scene. I will never forget that! But now the time is right for me to move on, and I wish them all the best for the future. As for me, I am now looking forward to a new challenge.
Source: Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]
Losi have announced 2 new compounds in their 1/8th scale XBT buggy tire range with the release of a red and silver compound. Sold complete with foam inserts they should be available soon.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
oOple have one of their great reviews online for the new Tamiya Durga DB01, the latest budget-priced four-wheel-drive buggy from Tamiya. The latest ‘DB01’ chassis uses suspension geometry and drive train parts borrowed from its European Championship winning big-brother, the 501X so its starting out with the best genes possible.
Read the full review here.
Source: oOple [oople.com]
Hot Bodies have announced details on the new Worlds Edition of the Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 buggy. Featuring a number of new optionals now as standard, there are new aluminium front steering blocks and rear uprights now included as standard and for added strength there are new stronger ball joints also included. The Worlds Edition also includes a new lower rear wing mount, smoother front and rear shock absorbers, new rear lower wishbones and rear anti roll bar. A middle one way way set is also available for the buggy.
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