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September 24, 2007

Team Azarashi Tateego body

Japanese company Team Azarashi have released pictures of their new 1/10th scale buggy body, called the Tateego, due for release in October. With over 8 months of development, this body, which is shown above mounted on the Tamiya TRF501X, features a very unique shape and very aggressive look. The body features 2 large air scoops up front for cooling of the cars electronics while the curved sides, low roof and narrow rear improve air flow to the rear wing making it very stable in the air.

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September 24, 2007

All Mod Support Spacers & Clutch plate

German after market parts maker All Mod have released 2 new products to their range of general and Mugen parts. First up are these engine support spacers for 1/8th scale buggies that when mounted lift your .21 motor by 1mm and this allows you to run the All Mod MSS 28 heavy-load clutch normally meant for use on .28 motors. Also new from All Mod is an aluminium clutch plate for use with the Mugen MTX and MRX range of cars that aids the engagement of the clutch for better power delivery.

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September 24, 2007

2008 Neo Race – Entry details

Announcement - 2008 Neo Race

Our partners Neo Buggy have announced that entries for next years Neo08 indoor race will open on Thursday the 27th of September. The 3rd edition of the Neo Race returns to the Harper Adams indoor venue for Easter 2008. After the very successful 2006 race, DXR and Neo-Buggy will once again join together to organise and run Neo08.

Source: Neo08 [neo08.net]

September 24, 2007

JConcepts Illuzion Hi-Flow B4 Body

JConcepts have released the first of the new Illuzion bodies for their Fall lineup with the body which made its debut at the IFMAR Worlds in Japan, finishing 2nd and 3rd. The B4 Illuzion was designed for the Team Associated B4 stealth buggy and comes complete with window mask and 2 6″ V-wings. The lluzion Hi-Flow body features hard edge side pod styling with runners on the sides designed to move the air more efficiently to the wing while the roof of the body having been dramatically wedged and Illuzionized for that aggressive look.

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September 24, 2007

Upgrade RC Asso RC8 graphic kits

Upgrade RC have announced that they have made their popular Flame 2, XR and Torch graphic kits suitable for use on the Team Associated RC8. Now the car has finally been released to the public, racers can fully customise the look of their buggy with the base graphic kit of their choice and with additional Team Associated logo kits, as shown in the image above.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgrade-rc.com]

September 23, 2007

Atomic Carbon Kevlar chassis

The picture above and below is that of a new kevlar / carbon fibre tub chassis for the Atomic Carbon S4 which UK driver Mat Dodd is currently testing. The chassis has a outer layer of kevlar and the normal inner layers of carbon fibre with the purpose of the kevlar to help reduce any wear to a minimum on the chassis. Depending on how testing goes it might be introduced on the company’s S2 and S4.

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September 23, 2007

Almeida is Portuguese Champion ’07

Almeida Portuguese National Champion 2007

Xray have a report from the the fifth and final round of the Portuguese 1:8 National Championship that was held at the Vizela track, and saw the crowning of Xray driver Fernando Almeida as the new National Champion. Kyosho racer Miguel Matias was TQ followed by Fernando Almeida and each of the two drivers won their semi-final and with this result Fernando was already the new Portuguese Champion, having 3 wins and one 2nd place. In the final, Matias used his no.1 starting position to his advantage, pulling away from the field and getting a 4-lap lead by the end over 2nd place finisher Carlos Duraes with Tiago Almeida in 3rd. Fernando was 2nd in the race until he was hit by another driver, breaking his right rear lower suspension arm and putting him out of the race.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 22, 2007

Eagle Racing Pit Mat & 501X parts

Eagle Racing have released a number of new products this week with the first being this new pit mat. Made from a high quality rubber material, it is 40 x 60cm in size and weighs 325grams, and is supplied with a velcro strap to allow you to roll it up for transportation. Also new from Eagle Racing are some option parts for the Tamiya TRF 501X 4wd buggy, the first option being a blue anodised aluminium steering linkage which adds extra strength to this assembly. Also new for the 501X are a range of lightweight and strong titanium turnbuckles in various selections as well as titanium screw sets, also available in different amounts.

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