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January 6, 2008

Motonica P8.0R WC 2008 Upgrade set

Our site sponsors, the Border, has got the first information on the new 2008 Motonica P8.0R, as used by Dario Balestri at the World Championships in Argentina. The upgrade set isnt yet available but pre orders are being taken and it includes quite a few major new parts including an updated chassis plate, radio plate, fuel tank, front bulkheads, rear body mount and front shock tower. The upgrade set is supplied with a CD that contains the instruction manual.

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January 6, 2008

KM Racing blocks & NT1/MTX4 parts

KM Racing have released a number of optional parts for the Mugen MTX-4 and Xray NT1 as well as these universal droop blocks. The chassis droop support blocks, which sport the KM Racing logo have been precision machined from aluminium and red anodised and work with the previously released droop gauge. For the MTX-4, KM have created some lightweight aluminium pulleys in both 23T and 18T and their construction prevents the build up of dirt on the teeth, while a new lightweight pulley adaptor works with the original plastic pullies on the MTX3 and 4. For the Xray NT1 is a new lightweight 2nd gear carrier and 2 piece lightweight front solid axle which has been made from delrin to help reduce weight, while the design allows for replaceable ball cups.

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January 6, 2008

Novak Mongoose Micro Brushless System

Novak has released their latest line of micro brushless systems, with the announcement of the release of the Mongoose Micro Brushless System. This system includes the new Novak Mongoose Brushless/Brush ESC factory-wired to one of three, new Novak Three-80 Micro Pro Brushless Motors. The Three-80 Micro Pro is the first sensor-based brushless motor that is specifically designed for 1/18 and 1/16-scale cars. Because it is sensored and lightweight, it gives micro scale cars the ability to manouver at high speeds in extremely tight spaces, all with unsurpassed low speed and braking control. The Mongoose’s Brushless/Brush ESC and sensored brushless motor are perfectly matched to maximize performance and handle with the agility and speed of a mongoose.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

January 5, 2008

SH Engines Z-Car 1/8 scale Buggy

Back in September, we mentioned the new Z-car buggy from engine maker SH Engines in China and recently it was announced that Greg Degani would race this car. Now the manufacturer has placed lots of images on their website of the new car and it looks good, with some neat looking features, the most notable of which is the leaned motor that places the engines weight more over the center line. The front of the chassis has a “twin” kickup, the rear suspension has unique semi-trailing/double wishbone configuration and there are 2 braking systems in the car, in the traditional center position but als on another rear brake system mounted on the rear gearbox.

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January 5, 2008

Losi Mini-Sliders for Chili Bowl

Losi were in touch to tell us about their involvement in the 22nd Annual Dodge Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, that will take place on January 8th – 12th on the famed 1/4 mile oval inside the QuikTrip Center in Tulsa, OK. This annual winter speedfest, which is witnessed by more than 20,000 fans, will see over 300 of the best Midget, Sprint, Late Model, NASCAR, and NHRA drivers from across the country compete for the coveted Golden Driller Trophy. For the first time ever, RC racing will be a part of the Chili Bowl festivities in the adjacent Mustang arena, with the NSCS dirt oval racing organization hosting more than 200 Nitro and Electric racers for three days of R/C dirt oval competition. Losi team members will be on hand to participate in the trade show and display their extensive product line which includes the enormously popular 1/18 scale Ready-to-Run Mini-Slider Sprint Cars. In addition at 2:30pm on January 9th, 10th and 11th six celebrity drivers will compete using factory-prepared Losi Sliders with Tracy Hines, Cory Kruseman, Gary Selzi, Jerry Coons, Jr. and Matt Westfall confirmed so far.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

January 5, 2008

GO 5-port Buggy motor by iModel

GO 5 port Buggy motor by IModel

IModel in France have contacted us to inform us of their own hand tuned version of the GO B21.5P buggy motor. This 3.5cc 5 port engine features work done to the main components of the engine that increase performance and longevity. The crankshaft has been lightened while there has been work done to the crank bell, which has been polished and lightened for better acceleration. The liner has also received some attention with the ports getting the teardrop treatment, while for more tuning possibilities the engine is supplied with 4 different venturies.

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January 4, 2008

Joseph Quagraine – Interview

Joseph Quagraine - Interview

More interviews with our partners Neo Buggy having an exclusive chat with Joseph Quagraine to talk about his new venture JQ Products, that he is doing together with Himoto Racing.

I have been working on my own 1:8 buggy design for nearly two years now, and at the time I started talking with Himoto, it was already done. When I finally showed them my prototype they were impressed, and basically things took off from there. The opportunity of being part of a new RC-car company was just too good to miss. It is a great challenge to pull this off, and establish a new top level racing brand, but its one I am looking forward too. We will start with a 1:8 buggy, and various nitro racing accessories, but the intention is to expand from there and produce other cars also, both gas and electric, on and offroad.

Read the full interview here.

Source: Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]

January 4, 2008

Jilles Groskamp joins Tamiya – Interview

Jilles Groskamp joins Tamiya

After much speculation about the future of top Dutch International electric racer Jilles Groskamp, we can confirm to you that he has signed to Tamiya. Jilles, who has raced for Xray for the past 6 years, leaves behind a succesful term at the Slovakian manufacturer that has seen him win many major races as well as make the final for multiple European and World Championships. We caught up with Jilles recently and put a few questions to him about this exciting new deal.

UPDATE: We have some pictures below the interview from Fridays test in the Netherlands thanks to our sponsors, the Border.

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