Jammin have announced details of their upcoming Mini Truggy, the CRT.5. Developed using the same technology and approach as is very successful bigger brother the X1-CRT, this new off roader will pack a big punch, albeit in a mini package when it is released in February. Available first as a Pro kit (shown above in photo), an RTR will follow soon after.
Source: Buggy-Sport [buggy-sport.info]
We wrote yesterday about the C6 circuit engine combo pack, well today RB Products have released this new ceramic main bearing (14.2 x 25.3mm) for the C6 range that includes both the circuit and buggy version of that engine as well as the Speedline Xenon motor. Benefits of this bearing include quicker acceleration and longer life thanks to a lighter weight and higher strengh of the ceramic balls and of course increased durability.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
Our friend Philip over at Neo Buggy has once again got some scoopage, this time with this picture set from the new Novarossi 21-5K buggy motor. The successor to the massively popular Plus 21-5 engine, the main differences with the 5K are a P5 sleeve and an updated crankcase all meant to produce more power and overall better performance.
Check out the other internal pics here.
UPDATE: Novarossi have now the full information on this engine up on their site here.
Source: Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]
A while back we wrote about the upcoming release of the new 3D12 and the CD12 1/12th pan cars from Diggity Designs. Well the cars still wont be available to the general public for another 2 weeks but the 3D12 has been spotted on RC Tech belonging to owner Sean B. The car features an innovative rear floating system as we mentioned before and the quality of the overall kit appears to be top notch but we hope to bring you more details when the car is released.
Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]
Our Korean partner site RC Forum, once again has the scoop on the latest Much More discharger, the AAAD, which is designed for those racers that take their Mini-Z racing seriously. Made to accept AAA cells the system discharges each individual cell at a rate of 500mAh and cuts off at a preset 0.9v. It comes in this cool blue anodised casing and should look good on your pit table as well as aid performance.
Source: RC Forum [rcforum.co.kr]
CML distribution in the UK have the new SMC matched cells now available and the packs are available in 4, 5 & 6 cells to suit all classes. The batteries themselves are high performance Intellect 4200 mAh matched cells with lower internal resistance and higher average voltage than previous cells.
Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.co.uk]
RB Products have announced the release of this C6 combo pack for 1/8th circuit racers who want to compete at the highest level. Each combo pack comes with the Rody Roem tuned .21 circuit engine, the C6, as well as the 01006-RC exhaust pipe and conical manifold which is the most suitable exhaust combination to get the best from the engine. This set comes packaged in a presentation box and is available now.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
OCM Racing, makers of the Kaos 1/8th scale buggy, have released some cad images of their new truggy, the Kaos DT-19T. The chassis itself looks to have a very standard design for a car in this class with the only stand out feature from the cad images being the Allen key adjusted track rod system that looks like a very neat idea. Expect to see this car in the shops in March.
Source: OCM Racing [ocmracing.com] via Neo-Buggy [neobuggy.net]
