JConcepts has your apparel needs covered with the introduction of their new stretch fit hat. Available in S/M and X/XL sizes, this hat has a great look, sporting a splatter JConcepts logo embroidered on the front and IFMAR World Champion logo embroidered on the rear. Made from a durable 100% cotton material ensuring it can survive even the roughest days outdoors
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Seen for the first time at the toy fair earlier this month, Hudy have released their innovative new pit bag. The first purpose-designed pit bag, it is super lightweight, easy to assemble/disassemble, and is very easy to transport within the outer pockets of your hauler bag (or stored in any regular bag or box). Smartly designed and laid out with open side pockets for items you need to access quickly, tool pockets for engine & carburetor tools (among others), and still more closable pockets for more “expensive” items like thermometers and stop watches. With one large storage compartment designed to precisely fit a 1/8 or 1/10 starter box, the other large storage compartment can be used for spare tires, equipment, and much more. There is even an extra pocket specially designed for a fuel bottle. Another great and unique feature is the adjustable side holder for a quick-fill fuel gun. Being positioned outside the bag interior, there is no more worry about fuel leakage inside the pit bag. The holder can be adjusted to accommodate any type of fuel gun.
Reedy have released all-new 2400mAh and 3400mAh rounded stick pack profile LiPo batteries, meaning they are a perfect fit in cars that accept stick packs exclusively such as Tamiya M-chassis vehicles. However, their universal size means that they can fit in any electric vehicle that accepts 7.2V NiMH stick battery packs. An additional design characteristic is the single cell ‘humps’ that key into chassis’ that accept NiMH batteries in a side-by-side configuration. Economically priced, both packs are perfect for spec class competitions due to the fitment in a wide variety of cars. A Tamiya-style connector with 12AWG wire comes standard, but the connector is easily changed to accommodate individual requirements.
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Hudy have presented their all-new team T-shirts. Made from 100% cotton and featuring unique and stylish graphics, the design features a large Hudy logo with complementary artistic graphics on the front & rear, as well as www.hudy.net printed on the rear & sleeve. Available in white, sky blue, or black fabrics in standard sizes all the way up to XXXL.
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Edit RC have added a number of new products to their range including this pure silicone shock oil. This race proven shock oil will not thicken at low temperatures or thin at high temperatures, making it ideal for every racing application from indoor 1/12th and micro to 1/8th buggy and touring car. Supplied in convenient 60cc bottles, they are available in a wide range of weights. New for the Hot Bodies D8 clutch bell, are these high quality ABEC 5 (ISO Class 5) rated 5 x 11 x 4mm bearings which have tighter tolerances for fit than the ABEC 3 bearings, but not too tight so as to reduce bearing rpm. These bearings come in too versions, one equipped with steel balls and the other with ceramic balls, for extended life and resistance to heat.
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As seen at the toy fair on the HPI Racing stand, the Japanese company has released this special machined lightweight 4mm thick chassis for the World Champion Hot Bodies D8 1/8th scale buggy. Strategically milled out to reduce weight in non-critical areas, you can drop some serious weight exactly where you need it while maintaining the integrity required for a stiff racing chassis.
Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]
Serpent have released the full details on their new 1/8th scale chassis, the 966. As we know from previous releases, and from our coverage at the toy fair, the car sports a most alloy rear end for precise alignment of everything and most of the changes focus around this area. The car also of course has a new chassis plate to cater for the new rear end, as well as new braking system which sees the mechanism as low as possible in the car, as well as other small improvements including updated RCC shock absorbers.
Traxxas have announced that the company will be the 2009-2011 series title sponsor of TORC, The Off-Road Championship Series. The series will be referred to as The Traxxas TORC Series or The Traxxas Off-Road Championship Series, and will feature the best drivers and most competitive teams in short-course racing on tracks across America. Race fans will be able to enjoy the action at home with national network television coverage beginning in June 2009. This is a big deal, not just for Traxxas, but the RC car industry as a whole who will benefit from the huge exposure that sponsoring a series of this scale brings.
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