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November 3, 2007

Radical RC Z8 1/8th scale buggy

Introducing the new Z8 from Radical RC, a 1/8th scale buggy that is said to feature some new and innovative design features. However, this buggy is very much the same of all others on the market, sporting CVD’s on all 4 corners, 5mm thick alu shock towers, carbon fibre radio tray, alu chassis braces, big bore shocks etc., and while it has a good spec the only outstanding, or innovative, feature is that this Pro Kit comes with a Lifetime Replacement Warranty on all plastic chassis parts. While it wont make you go around the track any faster, it will help you in the learning process of going quickly, and is a good selling point for beginners to this class. This warranty will also be available on the RTR version of the Z8 Buggy when it comes out.

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November 1, 2007

Team Losi HD Brake Disk Set

Team Losi have announced the release of this HD vented brake disk set, for their 8ight and 8ight T. Machined from special high-thermal mass material, they can withstand very high temperatures for extended periods of time without failure. With brake disk life increased by 250% over the stock set, they offer consistent braking even after long run times, while slots in the disks eliminate caliper float caused by material gassing and the slots also help cool the braking components.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

October 31, 2007

Edit RC 1/10th Off Road Race Wing

Edit RC have released this ‘E-wing’ for 1/10th scale off road buggies that claims to offer huge downforce with minimal drag. The wing sits very low on the rear shock tower and has a large kick-up area for extra rear downforce and has been made from tough polycarbonate for extra durability and strength. Used by British and European Champion Neil Cragg, it is sold clear and comes supplied with overspray film.

Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]

October 30, 2007

RMV Symbio Truggy shell

We wrote about the new Symbio body shell from RMV back in the beginning of August when it was spotted at the NRW-Cup in Dormagen. Well the T1 version of this shell is now available to buy and is suitable for the Kyosho ST-RR, Xray XT8, Robitronic Mantis long and other similar cars, while in November RMV plan to launch the T2 version which features some adjustments to mounting positions and will be suitable for the Mugen MBX-5T and Jammin X1 CRT.

Source: RMV [rmv-deutschland.de]

October 30, 2007

Team AJ Servo horn plate

Japanese company Team AJ have released this carbon fibre servo horn plate for use on 1/8th off road buggies and other similar car. Made from lightweight carbon fibre, the set includes 2 screws to mount it to the standard Sanwa /Airtronics servo horn, and helps strengthen up this part as well as add extra cool factor to your car.

Source: Team AJ [teamaj.jp]

October 30, 2007

1/8 Off-road Texas State Championship

Xray are reporting on the recent 1/8 Off-road Texas State Championship race held at the Toys for Big Boys track in San Antonio. The event was open for both 1/8th scale buggy and truggy and going into the event it was Jason Branham that headed the series points in Expert 1/8 buggy and Jimmy Matsler in Expert Arena truck. Qualifying saw no surprises at the top with Branham and Matsler heading their respective classes going into the finals. The Expert Arena Truck main final saw no mercy from TQ Jimmy Matsler who had a couple of bobbles early but quickly regained form and took control to win the Final, and Texas State Championship title, while Xray team mates Joe Mireless and Wayne Mann finished in 2nd and 3rd. The Expert 1/8th buggy final saw a close battle early on between Xray driver Branham and Caster Racing’s Mike Battaile as well as area local Dave Mangelsdorf driving a Losi 8ight, the former having problems and dropping down the order. Eventually Branham could get his head down and pull out a small gap to take the win, and the State title, in front of Mangelsdorf in 2nd and Hunter Kinsey in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 29, 2007

X-Factory X-5 Dual Pulley Upgrade Kit

X-Factory X5 Dual Pulley Upgrade Kit

Inspired by team drivers, this great new kit installs a second, larger idler pulley on your X-Factory X-5 Squared to reduce belt skip while maintaining complete driveline freedom. Your Squared idler bar is pre-drilled and tapped with holes for the Upgrade system, so installation is easy. The larger pulley mounts closer to the drive gear, increasing belt wrap and that reduces skip both on acceleration and braking. The normal idler is moved further back and slightly down on the idler bar, and the bar installs in the X-5 Squared just as it always did. This pulley arrangement allows the belt angles to be less than with just one, so driveline freedom is maintained.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

October 29, 2007

Tamiya TRF501X body shell V2

As seen on the team cars at the World Championships in Japan, Tamiya have released the 2nd version of the TRF501X body shell. Featuring more space around the electronics and motor, to aid cooling and allow more possible electronics layout options, this body was spotted on the Tamiya stand at the recent Tokyo Hobby show in Japan.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]