The first round of the Thailand Buggy Party championship for 2008 was held last weekend at the R.C. Mania track located in western Bangkok, Thailand. Qualifying saw team PRC Mugen/Titan racer Charlee take the TQ, a pace they he kept up for the 40 minute final, powering his Mugen MBX5R to a 12 second win. Coming home in 2nd spot was Hobao racer Yuthana D., while 3 laps back from the leaders in 3rd was Xray racer Meen V.
Source: Nitro Party [nitroparty.com]
Losi have released this Micro Car Stand, which doubles up as a parts tray. Suitable for working on any Losi, or other brand, micro vehicle, the top tray can be rotated 360 degrees allowing the user to work on either side without have to remove the vehicle. In addition, a molded parts tray base helps keep all those Micro parts in one plac.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Core-RC have released information about these two new, soon to be released, chargers. Both feature durable black anodised aluminium cases with backlit displays and are suitable for many different uses including NiCad/NiMh and Lipo. The UDC20 (above) is also an integrated balance Lipo charger, while the UDC10 is also a low amp discharger. Both chargers come with a multitude of connecting leads that are suitable for almost any charging application.
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Out of their temperature controlled bunker seen by only Schumacher’s highly trained staff come these two new XVS cells. The EP4200 combines excellent runtime with low internal resistance to provide a pack with fantastic power, while the all new Orion SHO ‘EFRA’ Spec cell (above) is designed to meet the new 2008 EFRA regulations concerning size of the cell. These cells are one of the safest on the market and can handle the treatment thrown at them by modern racing conditions. Both cells are available in packs of 4, 5 and 6.
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Team Titan have released these light weight dished off road wheels for use on 1/8th scale buggies. Made from a hard formula plastic they weigh in at 39.5 grams each and are currently only available in white. Sold in a pack of 4.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
As seen on the car of Jimmy Maddison at the DHI Cup, this new Mi3 2008 chassis and top deck have been designed specifically for 5 cell rules in Europe. The new cell layout of the chassis moves the cells weight a further 7mm forward for better on power steering and traction. Also new is the top deck which helps increase flex in critical areas while 2 carbon fibre inserts have also been released to enable the simple mounting of a LiPo pack.
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LRP is have released the 2008 specification of their Non RTR Shark-18 Race Monster Truck. The 08 Spec has many enhancements in detail like the impressively painted bodyshell in an all new airbrush design with metallic and chrome effect. The shining chrome spoiler and chrome v-spoke rims complete the unique and awesome look. In addition, it has all the high-tech features which combine the agility of a 1/18 Buggy with the fun of a genuine Monster Truck such as 4WD shaft all-wheel drive, pivot ball front suspension, 4-spider differential, fully equipped with low-friction ball bearings and much more.
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Nosram have announced the release of 2 new versions of their Storm Evolution brushless modified motor which are designed for maximum power and highest possible top speed in top-level modified racing. The new 3.0T offers incredible power for large touring car tracks while the new 8.5T motor is a great choice for 2wd off road racing with both featuring state of the art components like the all new Xtec X11 competition teardown, neodym magnets, extra-thick copper winding and a special low-resistance design.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
