Team Magic have released some pictures and details on their slight more conventional looking new buggy;

M8 First Batch Special Part Included (Only For This Batch):
*Machined Lightweight Alum. 7075 Chassis
*Lightweight Front/Rear Alum. 7075 Stiffener
*Lightweight Alum. 7075 Hinge Pin Mount
*K Factory Real Brake Pad & Plate…

Update – Looks like the information coming out about the Hyper 9 was released a bit early!! They have now removed the information from Nitrohouse!!

Hyper 9 Detailed By Its Lead Designer Tim Bump

“The Hyper 9 is a completely new design from the ground up with many new and innovative ideas. Several criteria were set and met in this new design. Weight was number one and always a concern with …

Even though I have had no problems with the original belts Serpent have issues some new ones;

To help improve the durability of the Serpent S400 drive train, the kit will now be supplied with new improved belts. Made using Aramide, a stronger but stiffer material, these new belts are more resistant to the stresses of high …

 
“CML are proud to introduce the future of RC racing fuel, Byron RACE Gen2 Fuel. Gen2 is the fuel everyone is talking about… Whether you are an experienced Byron customer or you are a first time Byron Fuel user, you are about to experience the largest single and most measurable improvement in car fuels in decades! Byron Originals has engineered a unique and revolutionary lubrication package that combines a …

The guys were all over at the Neo 08 race this weekend and Oisin managed to get a picture with the overall winner Adam Drake. Don’t know if they are trying to claim him as an honorary Irishman especially so close to St Patrick day!!

Source: Oople.com

HPI Japan have announced the Cyclone TC, the latest version in a long line of successful touring cars released under the Hot Bodies brand. Instead of being a completely new platform, the TC is just a refined version with better performance, easier adjustment and stronger parts and incorporates a number of parts previously released as optionals in the kit as standard. The new 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis …