October 13, 2007

Hot Bodies Lightning 10 Sport

 Hot Bodies Lightning 10 Sport

Hot Bodies has introduced the RTR Lightning 10 Sport a 4WD nitro-powered buggy that is perfect for anyone looking for hours of fun and excitement. With nearly all of the details of the top-level Lightning kits, the RTR Lightning 10 Sport is a great stepping stone to the all-out 1/8 rallycross buggy class, making it ideal for young racers and beginners. It comes pre-assembled and only requires just a few minutes of preparation out of the box, the Lightning 10 Sport features a powerful 2.5cm3 (.15in3) size engine with pullstarter and tuned pipe, strong dual disc brake system, laydown steering servo, sealed receiver box, long-stroke oil-filled coilover shocks, front and rear chassis braces, turnbuckles for adjusting camber and front toe, and plastic chassis side guards.

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October 12, 2007

Elliot Boots joins Team Associated

Elliot Boots joins Team Associated

Team Associated and CML Distribution have announced that European Junior Champion, and winner of this years Kyosho Masters, Elliott Boots has signed to race the RC8 in 2008. Elliott has a long standing association with CML and this is an extension of that relationship. When Elliott arrived at CML today to sign his contract he had this to say.

I cant wait to get racing the RC8, I have seen Neil Cragg take the title this year and new I had to get my hands on one!

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]


October 11, 2007

Team Losi RC Diaper

Team Losi RC Diaper

More new products from Team Losi with the release of this RC Diaper/Carrier for the racer who likes to keep things clean. The “Diaper” features a rubberized leak proof pouch with an elastic edge that secures itself high around your 1/8 buggy, 1/10 scale truck or sedan, while the natural bag structure that encompasses the model collects and retains any debris or mess that falls off keeping it from messing your car, carpet, or house. Best of all there are sturdy carrying straps attached with a Velcro closure that allows you to carry your model effortlessly while keeping it level, allowing you to carry additional items at the same times without the risk of making a mess accidentally.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]


October 11, 2007

Ultimate Racing Compak Clutch

Ultimate Racing Compak Clutch

Ultimate Racing first introduced its off road clutch system 4 years ago, and it was used by Miguel Matias to win his 1/8 off-road European Championship. Now with the introduction of the Compak, the standard clutch has been improved with a smaller diameter of the flywheel of 34 mm and this allows it to be fitted into nearly all current buggy models, Hong Nor, Mugen, Kyosho, HoBao, Crono and Xray.

Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]


October 11, 2007

JConcepts And-1 insert

JConcepts And-1 insert

JConcepts have released the ‘And-1’ insert, designed for use in any 1/10th scale 2wd rear buggy tire. The ‘And-1’ insert incorporates superior materials with a unique manufacturing process to ensure consistency and insert longevity and is sold in pairs.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


October 10, 2007

Xtreme Racing RC8 towers

Xtreme Racing RC8 towers

Carbon fibre parts specialists Xtreme Racing have released a number of optional carbon shock towers for the Associated RC8. Made from 4mm thick carbon, the towers are super strong and are a direct replacement for the standard versions. Stylish and strong they are suitable for the front and rear and are also available in silver carbon finish.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]


October 10, 2007

Ultimate Racing Silicone tube connector

Ultimate Racing Silicone tube connector

Ultimate Racing have announced the introduction of their latest accessory, this new silicone tube connector. It is their experience that constantly removing and re mounting the fuel tubing that it can get get damaged or cracked. This tube connector allows the user to take their tank or exhaust out of the car without having to take the tubing off the nipple on both parts, thus avoiding the damage. The size of the tube connector and the UR silicone fuel tube is exactly the same, maintaining exactly the same fuel flow when the fuel goes through the tube connector.

Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]


October 10, 2007

King & Lutz win at RC Pro Series West

 King & Lutz win at RC Pro Series West

Kyosho have been in touch to let us know that their team drivers Cody King and Ryan Lutz won the 1/8 Truggy and 1/8 buggy classes respectively, at the RC Nitro Pit in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend. Cody King, driving a Sirio-powered Kyosho ST-RR, TQ’ed the truggy class and then drove to a convincing win during the final. Lutz, also running a Sirio-powered ST-RR, was leading the Truggy final when he ran out of fuel, dropping back more than two laps, but he still managed to make it back to third to capture the final podium position. The 1/8 buggy class was a 1-2-3 sweep for the Kyosho Inferno 777 WC and Sirio. Ryan Lutz took top honors with Cody kind taking second and Trevor Clement in third.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]