Our partners Neo Buggy have some images of the prototype O’Donnell truggy as seen at this weekends Nitro Challenge race in Arizona. This particular car was used by Jared Tebo, who managed to qualify in 4th of the truggy A-main and more pictures of it can be found here.
Source: Neo Buggy [neobuggy.net]
Our partners Auto RC in Spain have the first production pictures of the new M8 buggy by Team Magic. The front and rear of the car now sport big bore shock absorbers, mounted to the top instead of the side of the shock cap and the car now sports a more conventional buggy look. There are also new strengthened front and rear wishbones, adjustable rear uprights, new geometry and new CVD’s. Along with new differentials, a new style bodyshell and a lowered centre of gravity, its safe to say that this is another completely new buggy from TM.
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CML have announced that they are selling a BRCA Edition of the Hyper 8.5 in a Ready-To-Run format. This high specification 1/8th scale buggy includes an impressive array of features, many of which made the Hobao Hyper 8.5 Pro a first time winner at the European Championships. CML are including the latest generation HoBao Hyper 21 3-port Race Engine to provide improved power and torque over standard RTR power plants. In addition, this RTR comes with the FR2 extended chassis, big bore shocks for improved rough track handling, 9kg steering servo for heavy duty applications and racing dish wheels.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
We briefly mentioned the new Hyper Mini ST from Hobao when it was first released, but now UK importers CML have gotten their hands on some new larger photos prior to release. This small scale car is in the advanced production stage and sports a tilted engine, front and rear anti roll bars, a hard anodised chassis and blue anodised aluminium parts throughout, proof that this new RTR mini truggy has been engineered for professional racing without forgetting about looking stylish on the track.
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Hot Bodies have announced that the Lightning Stadium 2 Pro will soon be available as a Ready-to-Run kit. The Lightning Stadium 2 Pro RTR will feature nearly all the same features as the loaded Pro version, plus you get a 4.6 Power House engine equipped with Jump Start system, reliable HPI TF-1 radio gear, high-torque steering servo, painted body shell (available in blue or red) and a load of top racing features as standard.
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We brought you pictures and information about the new Xray XB808 from the Toy Fair but Xray also sent us press information and photos which are now putting online. The new car features balanced load distribution that creates outstanding driving dynamics and excellent track stability, making the car super-easy to drive in any racing condition no matter if you drive on flat fast track, bumpy technical track, or sky-high jumps. Loaded and equipped with premium high-tech materials and engineering throughout – all new suspension and geometry; improved oversized shocks; optimized and centralized weight balance; all-new drivetrain concept – the 808 is easy to drive and control, making it a top performer under all racing conditions.
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New RC Company Ishima Racing have contacted us to let us know about their Rave M1.0R 1/8th scale buggy, which will be shown to the public for the first time next week during the Nurnberg Toy Fair. The buggy is designed by Claude Lachat and is fully packed with the latest innovations. Claude Lachat is very well known among the racers as one of the best designers in the world for 1/8 racing buggies, and for more than 1 year has been designing and working exclusively for Ishima Racing.
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Shown for the first time at last years toy fair in Nuremberg, a year later the Rush 2 from Piktor has finally gone on sale. This unique looking 1/8th scale buggy, which was a finalist at last years Euros, features low CG suspension configuration and lay down dampers which achieve high stability on bumpy tracks, precision on fast parts of tracks, fantastic grip on corners and perfect handling on the big jumps. The Rush 2 is easy to set-up because it can adapt to all types of tracks and all types of surfaces.
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