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October 12, 2007

Tamiya TRF416 launched

Tamiya have released details about their new 190mm EP Touring car, the TRF416 which we showed you pre production images of previously. Designed for use with control tires and brushless motors, the car is optimised for this configuration and to be easy on the tires. The width of the bulkheads have been adjusted to optimise the roll qualities in the front and rear of the car while the motor was repositioned to help raise traction. The carbon fiber upper deck is now also thicker, up to 2.25mm thick from 2mm, for different cornering characteristics.

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October 11, 2007

Team Losi RC Diaper

More new products from Team Losi with the release of this RC Diaper/Carrier for the racer who likes to keep things clean. The “Diaper” features a rubberized leak proof pouch with an elastic edge that secures itself high around your 1/8 buggy, 1/10 scale truck or sedan, while the natural bag structure that encompasses the model collects and retains any debris or mess that falls off keeping it from messing your car, carpet, or house. Best of all there are sturdy carrying straps attached with a Velcro closure that allows you to carry your model effortlessly while keeping it level, allowing you to carry additional items at the same times without the risk of making a mess accidentally.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

October 11, 2007

Team Losi range of Bags

Team Losi have released a number of new bags for racers of their products including a back pack, duffle bag and a hauler bag. The back pack has been purpose designed and built to use it for mini cars, transmitter, and tires or just about anything that you want to keep secure and easily accessible. The duffle bag is a large utility bag for all your RC equipment such as cars, tires, parts boxes, or about anything you need to haul will fit comfortably into this quality constructed duffle. And finally there is the new Pit Roller bag whose design allows you to categorize and store your RC gear in one of the heavy duty internal boxes for easy transport to and from the track and once there, the bag can either sit on its back rails allowing easy access to all of the internal storage boxes. There are ball bearing equipped wheels to make long hauls easy and security straps that double as handles for loading and unloading into you car.

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October 11, 2007

Team Losi Large Pit Mat

Team Losi have released this new Pit Mat which they say offers unequalled protection for your table top or pit bench while working on your electric or nitro vehicles. The rugged leak resistant nylon material can be easily wiped off and cleaned with normal cleaners. The exclusive non-slip backing helps prevent the Pit Mat from sliding on the table top and the large size allows you to keep your tool box and spare parts safe from dirt and damage.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

October 11, 2007

Ultimate Racing Compak Clutch

Ultimate Racing first introduced its off road clutch system 4 years ago, and it was used by Miguel Matias to win his 1/8 off-road European Championship. Now with the introduction of the Compak, the standard clutch has been improved with a smaller diameter of the flywheel of 34 mm and this allows it to be fitted into nearly all current buggy models, Hong Nor, Mugen, Kyosho, HoBao, Crono and Xray.

Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]

October 11, 2007

Martin Lissau wins 2007 Danish Nats

Xray have a report from their team driver Martin Lissau on the 5th and last race of the Danish 1/10 nitro touring car championship was held in Naestved RC Model Center. “I had to finish in the top 7 to be the National champion. It was hard because I had no tools and no staff with me as all were prepared for Worlds Championship in 1/5 cars that I have attended the day after the final run. After the qualification I was second, just behind Martin Fish, another XRAY driver. The final was without any stress as Martin got interference problems so he had to retire. Jesper Hoh could take the victory in this final as I made some mistakes. I finished on the second place, Dennis Hassing could take third place”.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 11, 2007

JConcepts And-1 insert

JConcepts have released the ‘And-1’ insert, designed for use in any 1/10th scale 2wd rear buggy tire. The ‘And-1’ insert incorporates superior materials with a unique manufacturing process to ensure consistency and insert longevity and is sold in pairs.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 10, 2007

Xtreme Racing RC8 towers

Carbon fibre parts specialists Xtreme Racing have released a number of optional carbon shock towers for the Associated RC8. Made from 4mm thick carbon, the towers are super strong and are a direct replacement for the standard versions. Stylish and strong they are suitable for the front and rear and are also available in silver carbon finish.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]