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February 1, 2007

Motonica P8.0 Base

Yesterday we showed you a preview of the new cars from Motonica which included the R version of the original P8.0 as well as a Classic class pan car. Well now we get a closer look at the P8.0 base, which i couldnt figure out yesterday, and apparently this car is a cheaper starter car based on the original P8.0 4wd car. Although this car is also 4wd from the pictures it appears to have no suspension and no radio plate and must qualify as one of the strangest concepts for a car that i’ve seen in a while.

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February 1, 2007

The BX-1 from Blade Racing

Blade Racing BX-1

Last week we told you about the Italian company Blade and that they were about to introduce a new 1/8th scale buggy, well here it is. If it looks familiar well thats because it is a re branded Jammin X1-CR but with some different material specifications, which should actually make it pretty handy on the dirty stuff. I dont know anything more than that but when i find something out i’ll let you know.

UPDATE: We now have some close up detail shots of the car

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February 1, 2007

Tamiya introduces the new TAO5-R

Tamiya TAO5-R

Tamiya have released some details about their upcoming electric chassis, the TAO5-R. Based on the TAO5, the new R version is a specially-tuned race version kit loaded with option parts for the circuit, and it is packed full of options a list of which you can see below.

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February 1, 2007

RC Atomic Mini-Z setup tools

RC Atomic, who we have written about before, have released these great setup tools for those Mini-Z racers who really take their racing seriously. First off there is this rather wicked looking carbon fiber setup board which has been mounted onto a very nice anodised aluminium base which comes in 4 different colours. They have also released a set of droop blocks, droop gauge and a ride height gauge to check the settings of your car.

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February 1, 2007

Team Orion CRF Constant Pressure Device

Team Orion have shown this unique and rather innovative constant pressure device (CPD) on their stand at this weeks show in Germany. Created to solve engine tuning problems that arise when you switch from full throttle to low speed, high pressure generated from running at full throttle is still present and it is pushing fuel to the carburettor inlet even though the carburettor is closed. Because of this the mixture will become too rich, causing slower acceleration and wasting fuel. This device solves that.

The CRF CPD acting as a pressure valve system, effectively resolves this problem by regulating the amount of pressure going to the fuel tank. The valve allows a constant amount of pressure to be sent to the fuel tank, by opening or closing itself depending on the engine’s rotation speed.

The eagled eyed amongst you would have noticed this device on Adrien Bertins Kyosho from our photos yesterday.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

February 1, 2007

Novarossi release bum bag

Novarossi bum bag

Novarossi make great engines but they also make some really cool merchandising too, some of which we have featured before. This new bum bag, or fanny pack for our US readers, comes in this very striking Novarossi blue and features the Novarossi logo on the front with red detailing around the mant storage pockets and thats pretty much it.

Source: The Border [the-border.com]

February 1, 2007

Kyosho Mini Inferno ST-09

Kyosho have shown the all new Mini Inferno ST-09 at this years NÃ¼rnberg toy fair. The stadium truck version of the very popular Mini Inferno, the ST-09 is just a small truggy and if the Mini Inferno 09 buggy is anything to go by it should be very quick and great fun to drive. The car comes in 2 versions, the Readyset version with starter box and radio gear included and the Almost Ready to Race verison without radio and starter box, with both versions supplied with the Sirio 1.5ccm motor.

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February 1, 2007

The new Crono RS7 buggy

Crono RS7

Last week we confused a spy shot of this new car for the new Associated RC8, but quickly retracted that conclusion after we realised it was actually a new Crono and so here it is, the new RS7. A pretty conventional 1/8th scale buggy from the looks of things but it does use ball joint suspension up front and this particular car has CVDs on all 4 corners.

Check out the full image set here and here to make up your own conclusions.

Source: Radio Control [radiocontrol.gr]