Mugen have announced the release of a new range of team caps. Featuring the latest Mugen logo embroidered on the front, the hat is suitable for all size heads thanks to its flex fit system and to suit all tastes, it is available in black, blue and grey colours.
Source: Mugen [mid-mugen.eu]
New from Losi is their Team Checklist t-shirt. Made from a high quality dark grey material, the front of the shirt sports both the Team Losi Racing and Nitrotane fuel logos, while on the sleeves are both the GRP and Spektrum logos. To complete the design, the rear features the Losi.com URL along with a TQ checklist. Available in the usual range of sizes.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Last weekend saw the JMRCA Japanese electric buggy Nationals take place at the indoor Yatabe Arena track. With 220 drivers in attendance, the competition was going to be hot and in the 2wd class it was current 4wd National Champion Naoto Matsukura that took the top spot for Yokomo, having started from pole position, to win ahead of Satoshi Maezumi, racing and X-Factory X-6, in 2nd and Shin Adachi with the Kyosho Ultima RB5 in 3rd. In the 4wd class it was again Matsukura that took the win, to complete a dominant performance in recent events for the new B-Max4 buggy, finishing in front of Shin Adachi with the Lazer ZX-5 in 2nd, with Tamiya rounding out the podium.
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Caster Racing have released these new gun metal grey anodized aluminium big bore shock kits. Sold as a pair, the front and rear have different part numbers for buggy. Also supplied with blue springs, they claim to be unbelieveable quality for the price. These should also work on various other manufacturers chassis’ with little or no modification necessary and everything is included except shock oil, which is sold separately.
Source: Caster Racing [casterracingusa.com]
VP-Pro Racing have released this new air filter set for the Xray 808 buggy. A proven product that has worked with Losi and Mugen buggies, VP-Pro are now releasing their foam filters for the popular Xray buggy. Available in packs of 10.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Fresh from winning his third National Championships, British off-road racer Ellis Stafford is proud to announce four new products in the E-Speed line of parts. These new CNC machined parts are made from 3mm carbon fibre and fit both the X Factory X–5 and the Losi XX-4 for both improved performance and increased durability.
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LRP have announced the release of a completely new line of high-quality, temperature resistance 100% silicone oil for gear differentials. With this new line of diff oils you are able to fine tune the balance of your car for any surface and track conditions. In off road it’s also extremely important to continuously update the car’s setup to the always changing track conditions and so LRP offers the diff oils in 10 different thickness from 1,000 to 50,000.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Korean company Much More have released a new line of heavy duty, high grade, high quality silicone fuel tubing. Many unidentified nitro engine issues can often be caused by cracks or leaks in the tubing. Much More’s fuel tubing resolves this issue as it flexes easily to prevent cracks, yet is thicker and more durable than standard fuel tube. Available in natural blue or black colour, it is sold in 1m lengths.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
