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November 20, 2008

Xceed RC Lubricants & Body accessories

Xceed RC have been in touch to tell us about their recent releases which include a new range of oils and some body accessories. Sold separately or in a set of all 3, there is one way lube, premium lube and bearing oil. The one way lube works, as the name suggests, very well on one way bearings such as those in the 2-speed gearbox and 4wd front axle, while the premium lube is a good all round lubricant for use in the cars transmission and can even be used as after run oil. Finally, the bearing oil contains very high quality oil that is perfect for maintaining free movement of your bearings. Also new from Xceed is some lexan 1/8th body stiffeners and rear trim tab.

Source: Xceed RC [xceedrc.com]

November 19, 2008

Axial Stepped Body Reamer

Axial Racing have released this new stepped reamer with dimension marks, which makes making holes in lexan easier than ever. Featuring a lightweight hard anodized handle together with an aluminium tip protector, the measurements are shown in imperial and metric and it can cut holes 0-14mm (0-9/16”).

Source: Axial [axialracing.com]

November 19, 2008

The Dirt Nitro Challenge – Announcement

The Dirt Nitro Challenge - Announcement

The Dirt were in touch to tell us about their upcoming Dirt Nitro Challenge race. Now in its 10th year, the race will take place from the 18th – 22nd of February on the Nitro Pit track in Arizona. The race is one of the biggest of its kind, and will feature multiple classes for buggy and truggy as well as stock class for the Traxxas Slash chassis.

More details can be found on the flyer here (PDF).

November 19, 2008

LRP Shark-18 Carbon Chassis conversion

LRP have announced the release of this upgrade kit for their Shark-18 line, which helps improves the performance of the car. The carbon plate chassis conversion kit converts all Shark-18 models from the standard plastic tub chassis to a high-performance platform of carbon plate chassis and top deck. Featuring cut-out battery positions and a significant lower weight than normal plastic tub chassis, this carbon chassis increases precision handling and traction on all surfaces. The kit is supplied with the carbon chassis, upper deck and battery mount, as well as blue anodized motor mounts and battery posts and all the required hardware.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

November 19, 2008

Speedzone 5400 & 5000 LiPo packs

Speedzone 5400 & 5000 LiPo Packs

Speedzone have released two new 7.4v LiPo Packs, a 5400 mAh 30C pack and a 5000 mAh 32C pack. Both packs feature a hard case and great run time with low resistance. The 5400 pack have shown run time in excess of 550 seconds, voltage of 7.30+ and resistance in the low 8 range at 35amps. Banana style connectors come as standard along with a standard balancing port. The 5000 pack have shown run time in excess of 520 seconds, voltage of 7.35+ and resistance in the low 7 range at 35amps. Wires are top mounted directly to the cells and come with a standard balancing port, with Deans style connectors available as an option.

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November 19, 2008

Drake & Johnson take JBRL Series wins

We already told you of Cody King’s success in Truggy at the final round of the JBRL series held at Hot Rod Hobbies, but Adam Drake has filled us in on the other classes. In the Pro Buggy class it was Losi driver Mike Truhe that took the TQ spot and went on to win the race in front of his team mate Adam Drake, with Hobao driver Jeremy Kortz in 3rd. This result gave The Drake the series win, with Truhe taking the runner up spot. The Open Buggy and Open Truggy class saw a clean sweep for another Losi racer Kyle Johnson, who TQ’d both classes and went on to win both finals to also wrap up the series in both classes.

November 19, 2008

Much More True Balance 8

Much More have released the True Balance 8, suitable for 1/8th buggy and truggy wheels. It allows you to quickly and easily balance car tires by identifying the heaviest part of the wheel so that proper balancing aids can be applied. The high quality, high precision 4 ball bearings are lightly oiled for ultra fine wheel rotation, helping to identify even the smallest inaccuracies of the tire balance, while the tire is mounted to the fine finished stainless steel shaft, ensuring it rotates freely.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

November 19, 2008

Pro-Line Pit bag and Tools

Pro-Line have released some more new items, including this new pit bag, which is made to resist wear and endure all those trips to and from the track and beyond. The cover itself is made from a durable nylon, while corrugated plastic storage boxes keep your stuff secure and resist tearing and warping under the most extreme conditions. Each storage box includes an injection molded plastic handle insert and injection molded leading edge insert for easy sliding in and out of each box. Internal storage includes one extra-large compartment is at the top of the bag, one large compartment is located in the middle of the bag, and two medium compartments are located at the base of the bag. A retractable handle slides in-and-out for easy towing of your bag and heavy-duty wheels are located on the opposite side for effortless ease of towing as well. Also new is company’s range of tools, super durable, the tips are made from high strength steel and finished off with a titanium color finish. The handles are made of lightweight aluminium and are complete with a hard anodized finish. Available in a wide range of tip sizes and are sold individually or in kits.

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