F.V.S.S. Racing Team have released this Pirani Motor Sport kit for the Mugen MRX-4. Developed and tested by Andrea Pirani it is composed of superior front upper support brackets and rear wishbone support brackets. This kit claims to provide better steering and greater traction and is available in front or rear parts and for the best performance, as a complete set.
More information: www.fvssshop.it
VP Pro have released two new air filter foams for the Xray XB808 in both 2008 and 2009 versions. Made from high quality dense foam and shaped for ultimate high flow, they come with one outer and one inner foam element. Micro density foam helps achieve high performance while providing maximum air filtration for extended engine life even in dirty and dusty conditions. Sold in packs of 10 for the 2008 version and 15 for the 2009 version.
More information: www.vp-racing.com
Team Epic are promoting this two new LiPo battery packs from Intellect. The first is a hard case 1 cell pack for serious 1/12th scale on-road, 1/12th and 1/10th scale oval racing and World GT and is 3.7 volts, 5000mAh, 40C and comes pre-wired with a Deans plug. The second pack from Intellect is perfect for 1/8th scale off-road buggy and is 14.8 volts, 5400mAh and 35C rated. Both packs are approved and legal for ROAR racing.
More information: www.teamepiconline.com
Team Azarashi have released their Fantas buggy front wing. Designed for use with various 2WD buggies such as the AE B4 and Kyosho Ultima RB5, it allows the steering feel to be adjusted by changing the cutting line of the unique nose part and the gurney flap. For sharp steering at corner entry, cut out the bottom half of the nose, while for high speed stability, leave the bottom half of the nose. Expected to be finalised by the beginning of September.
More information: www.team-azarashi.com
We will have to wait another day to find out who will be crowned the 16th 1:8 Onroad World Champion after IFMAR was left with no choice but to postpone the Main Final when the heavens opened up over the Lostallo track as the Top 10 drivers made their way onto the rostrum for the 1 hour race. Race Director Franky Noens has annouced that the rescheduled race will now take place at 10:00 tomorrow (Sunday) morning.
Team Associated have introduced the Factory Team SC10 carbon fibre battery strap. This lightweight strap replaces the plastic battery strap to increase battery placement options, with the battery now able to be mounted as far back as the rear shock tower while maintaining the SC10’s innovative quick-release battery feature. As an added bonus, the first 1000 will be produced in eye-catching blue carbon fibre.
More information: www.rc10.com
Released back in mid 2008, Robitronic’s truggy and buggy optimised off road starter box has received a small update. The new box will include a longer base plate for a secure support of your vehicle’s chassis plate. The increased, and especially truggy-friendly, dimensions of 33.3 x 12.5cm make sure that your ride doesn’t slip when your firing up your engine.
More information: www.robitronic.com
When racing on a loamy or top soil track surface the inside of the SC10 chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the JConcepts over-tray these worries are minimized with the simple and functional over-tray. Fitting nicely under the body, it hugs the outside dimension of the SC10 chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing conditions. The over-tray is snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached in the rear with blue anodized thumbscrews and a slide-in fit in the front for easy access. The over-tray is built with extra height and rake to provide extra room for various electrical and battery configurations.
More information: www.jconcepts.net
Xceed have released their new blue off-road air filter oil. Supplied in a 50ml bottle, this high quality and very sticky oil is perfect for buggy air filters. Sticky enough to stop the dirt and dust getting into the engine, at the same time it allows enough air to flow through so there is no loss of performance. The bottle has a handy tip for applying the oil to the filter and the oil can also be used for on road, if used on very dirty and dusty tracks.
More information: www.xceedrc.com
Last weekend the Stock and Modified German Electric Off-Road Truck Nationals were hosted in Trier by the Team Turtles Trier club, the same club that hosted the 2008 German Electric Off-Road 4WD Nationals. Team Losi Racing’s factory driver and worlds A-finalist Marcus Luebke set the pace in the modified class and secured the pole position in the finals with five consecutive qualifying wins with his XXX-T CR Truck. The modified A-final saw a 1-2-3 line-up of Losi drivers Marcus Luebke, Kim Sitensky (2004, 2005 & 2008 German Truck Champion) and Juergen Kropp (2006 German Truck Champion & Swiss Truck Champion). The finals were run on Sunday in rainy conditions and Marcus won all three A-finals to secure his 6th German Electric Off-Road National title.
More information: www.losi.com
