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November 24, 2007

Travis Amezcua joins Avid RC

Travis Amezcua joins Hot Bodies

Avid RC have announced that Travis Amezcua has joined their team, bringing with him great experience having raced in the top level for over a decade. Having just switching over to Hot Bodies, from Team Losi, to help head up their Team Management and R&D,Avid is very excited to have him on board. Travis has always been the racer that never stops searching for the next level in handling or speed, and will make a great addition to Avid Racing Concepts.

Source: Avid RC [avidrc.com]

November 24, 2007

Greg Hodapp Joins Team Kyosho

World class driver, Greg Hodapp has joined Team Kyosho for the upcoming race season. This return to racing for Greg will also be the second time that he has been able to work with Gil Losi Jr.

I spoke with a few other interested manufacturers, but when given the opportunity to work closely with Gil Losi Jr once again, the choice was simple. Gil has always been able to bring out the best in me and I’m very excited about the direction this team is taking.

Greg will be driving both of Kyosho’s RB5 and ZX5 for the upcoming season. His Kyosho buggies will be powered by Slingshot Batteries and Novak Brushless systems. Look for Greg to be attending major events throughout the 2008 race season.

November 23, 2007

Schumacher 1/8th buggy Wheels & Tires

Schumacher have released a new range of 1/8th scale buggy tires following many months of testing by their team drivers along with their in house R&D team. Based on their extensive competition racing knowledge, they have designed 2 new tires, the Spiral and the more traditional Mini Pin, both available in yellow and silver compounds. The Mini Pin is suitable for degraded surfaces such as grass/soil mix, dirt and astro turf, while the Spiral is designed for surfaces that need more penetration of the ground to gain grip, making it perfect for grass surfaces. All tires are available separately and also pre glued on the company’s new white rally dish wheel. The new wheels are also available separately in white, yellow and black.

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November 22, 2007

DiMonaco DM Bullet Hard pipe

Italian company DiMonaco have released an updated version of their EFRA #2064 3-chamber exhaust pipe, called the DM Bullet Hard. This polished exhaust is designed for use with buggy motors and new revisions including a thicker stinger material, new mounting system, better back pressure nipple placement and the stinger now also sports a reinforcement rib to prevent damage in a collision. DiMonaco also have a number of different manifolds available for this pipe in different lengths and shapes.

Source: Modellismo RC [modellismorc.net]

November 22, 2007

Novak 1/8th-scale BL Conversion Kit

Novak have released this 1/8th-scale Conversion Kit to allow nitro enthusiasts sample the brushless revolution by converting their 1/8th scale nitro buggy to electric powered. Kits are available for various models of Kyosho, Mugen and Ofna vehicles, and include all of the necessary components to convert it to brushless power. Nitro customers who have never run brushless will now experience longer run times, minimal maintenance, low-end torque and control and incredible top speed.

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November 21, 2007

O’Donnell Super Sport .21 Engine

Designed in the USA by master engine tuner Steve O’Donnell, the Super Sport .21 is the pinnacle of 1/8 scale nitro racing. It’s a shining example of the “clean sheet” concept – a fresh look at engine construction and components, with nothing borrowed from existing technology. Only state-of-the-art machining and materials have gone into producing this engine with features including the original O’Donnell-designed “big head” machined aluminum heat sink head, dropped down low for a better CG. Available in February.

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November 21, 2007

JConcepts Illuzion Nitro Rustler body

JConcepts have released their latest design Illuzion “Hi-Speed” style body shell for the Traxxas Rustler. The Illuzion “Hi-Speed” styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical outlets and coves for additional air flow for engine cooling. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make this new body stand out.

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November 21, 2007

Reckward Tuning Symbio for Losi 8ight

Following on from the release of the Symbio truggy body from Reckward Tuning, comes the latest Symbio shell, this time for the Losi 8ight buggy. The body has been made from 1mm thick, high quality, polycarbonate and comes pre cut with the base, tank cap, engine position and antenna all milled out. The front end sports a separate nose piece, while the rear of the shell has a double diffuser and the shell is supplied with Symbio decals and window masks.

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