PROTOform is unveiling it’s latest in a line of winning sedan bodies at the 2008 RCX Show. The all-new “R9-F” is a Global Body Spec ready race body specifically for Carpet/foam racing. It features a low center of gravity even at the legal 115mm height. For those club racers that like to run their bodies low – it’s designed to be quite “slam-able” without clearance issues. In pre-production testing, champion driver Paul Lemieux has given it a big “thumbs up”.

As usual the “R9-F” is pulled in genuine lexan and comes with protective film, decals and wing mounting hardware. We think it’s going to be a winner!

Features :

• Made with Genuine GE .030 lexan
• Great handling and balance on the high traction surfaces
• ROAR legal and conforms to all IFMAR specs
• Fits 190mm electric TC chassis, and includes decal sheet, window mask and mounting hardware

Source : Protoform

Pro-Line is proud to announce their all-new Rock Crawling and/or all-terrain tire for 2.2” standard wheels or bead-loc wheels – called Flat Iron.

For the Rock Crawler – Big slats of slanted rock – this is typically what is referred to as Flat Iron. In the case of the Flat Iron tire, it is made to do just that – climb up anything that you challenge it with. “Simply put, they were the best slick rock tire we tested and were completely surprised by this outcome. The super aggressive tread pattern was superior on the steepest ascents that we could throw at them. Our conclusion is that the Flat Iron is a champion,” says Pete Bach, self-proclaimed rock crawler extraordinaire.
The tire has been designed for complete terrain diversity while maintaining a true rock crawling look. The large lug pattern combined with siping allows the tire to have the perfect amount of flex under throttle acceleration. In fact, in our testing, the Flat Iron’s response to throttle acceleration was unmatched.

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Get ready to cool those high voltage brushed or brushless systems in your RC10 B44 with the new Vortex body by Pro-Line. Designed to give your car the latest in off-road styling and function, the Vortex was born from today’s top electric racer IFMAR Off-Road World Champion, Ryan Cavalieri.

“We need a body that will better cool the brushless systems we are using and looks like it is ready to compete,” says Ryan Cavalieri. So, Ryan, along with Pro-Line’s body molding expert, set out to create something that improve the overall performance of the car’s electronics and the car’s performance on the track.

Vortex for Associated RC10 B44
4 scoops for Maximum air flow.   With 4 unique cooling features (1 on each side of the body and 1 directly underneath the front windshield), the Vortex received it’s name. Vor-Tex 1. a whirling mass of air, especially one in the form of a visible column or spiral, as a tornado. This is exactly what is created with such ventilation as the Vortex.

Vortex for Associated RC10 B4
3 scoops for Maximum air flow

Source : Proline

Pro-Line’s proprietary design, the Desert Rat, has been taking the monster truck market by storm. Now, Pro-Line offers a smaller version for the ever popular Traxxas® Electric Rustler®.

The Desert Rat body is the epitome of bold designs. It’s extremely pronounced fenders offer more clearance for those oversized tires, low profile styling make for fast straight line speed, and it’s equipped with simulated side mirrors just like the full-scale Trophy trucks. And not too worry it’s made from .040 thick lexan, the toughest on the market; so it’s as durable as the punishment you throw at it.

Source : Proline

At last Pro-Line’s pit apron is ready for all you guys and gals that want that professional pitman experience. Easy access front compartments are user friendly with Fuel guns, temp guns, screw drivers and glow igniters. Stylish Pro-Line logo stands out making all eyes on you during those intense refueling moments. Combine that with an easy to use one strap system and your read to start being organized in the pits and keep your clothes clean all at the same time

Features :

• Huge Pro-Line logo
• Easy to access front pockets
• Easy to use one strap system
• No more spills on your clothes

Source : Proline

For serious racers that are conscious of weight savings, XRAY’s new optional lightweight 2-speed layshaft is precision ground, heat-treated and polished for smooth operation, extra strength, and long life, and has been strategically lightened by 50% compared to the standard XR335510 2-speed layshaft. Rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability.

Source : Mirage Racing

Last weekend the Portuguese 1:10 200mm Nationals continued with the second round at the Algarve track where as usual very nice weather welcomed the drivers and their machines. Similar to the 1:8 National event held there a week prior, Saturday would prove difficult for the drivers as a dirty track made it hard to find the perfect setup. Also for this race the organisers decided to use the slower layout of the circuit, a layout never raced before.

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German 1:8 Regionals Race 3 at Sinzig

New SDD signing Tobias Hepp was in action over the weekend and was showing why the youngster is a man to watch in 1:8. Racing in the third of the German regional races, Hepp showed great talent and maturity qualifying his Mega powered 960 ‘08 in second position ahead of veteran team-mate Karl Heinz Meister and a host of other leading drivers including former Euro B Champion Steven Cuypers from Belgium and multiple 235mm European Champion Alain Levy of France.

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T2 front anti-roll bars, black colour. Optional bars for #302401 T2 Front Anti-Roll Bar Set. Marked with laser-engraved lines for easy identification.

302483 T2 Anti-Roll Bar Front 1.3mm
302485 T2 Anti-Roll Bar Front 1.5mm
302488 T2 Anti-Roll Bar Front 1.8mm

Fits: XRAY T2, T2R, T2′007 and T2′008.

T2 rear anti-roll bars, black colour. Optional bars for #303401 T2 Rear Anti-Roll Bar Set. Marked with laser-engraved lines for easy identification.

303481 T2 Anti-Roll Bar Rear 1.1mm
303483 T2 Anti-Roll Bar Rear 1.3mm
303485 T2 Anti-Roll Bar Rear 1.5mm

Fits: XRAY T2, T2R, T2′007 and T2′008.

Source : XRAY

Xray’s Italian team has started the season with a strong showing! At the 1st nationals in Messina Simone Mencarelli with XRAY NT1 powered by Max Power won the final of the F2 class after the qualifying 3rd.

Class F2
1. Mencarelli Simone XRAY NT1
2. Giacalone Andrea
3. Cuce Francesco

In F1 there were 4 Xray NT1 in the final and after an hard battle with top drivers, Barbera Guido finished 2nd with Calce Domenico in 3rd place. The NT1 was perforning great and allowed the Xray drivers to adopt a no-tire change strategy.

Class F1
1. Spinello Mario
2. Barbera Guido XRAY NT1
3. Calce Domenico XRAY NT1
4. De Felici Giorgio XRAY NT1
5. Gentile Umberto
6. Gaggiola Stefano XRAY NT1
7. Colombini Stefano
8. Strukul Daniele
9. Stefanizzi Davide
10.Schepis Antonio

Source : XRAY