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September 22, 2019

Bittydesign Vision MBX8 Eco body shell

Bittydesign have announced the soon release of their Vision body shell for the Mugen MBX8 Eco 1/8th electric buggy kit. Following the design elements introduced with the Vision MBX8 nitro buggy body, the electric variant will also offer a more balanced feeling while providing an easier to drive car compared to the stock Mugen kit body shell. The lid is moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan polycarbonate, and it comes pre-cut, ensuring swift and easy prepping. Several venting holes, that can be opened if needed, allow to cool down the buggy’s electronics while the overall shape allows ample room for the LiPo battery. The body comes clear, including window masks and a pre-cut decal sheet and it fits the MBX8 Eco as well as the older spec MBX7 Eco buggies.

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September 21, 2019

BMT 801GT Pro 1/8th nitro GT kit

BMT have introduced their new 801GT Pro 1/8th nitro GT kit. Despite the known 801 name the GT Pro is a complete redesign with only the gearboxes and fuel tank taken over from the previous car. Both the chassis and suspension components have been redesigned to suit the needs of competitive GT racing and the kit includes a hard-anodised 7075-T6 alloy main chassis, a carbon fibre radio plate as well as front aluminium CVD axles, steel crown and pinion gears alongside a full set of high-quality ball bearings. 4mm thick aluminium shock towers ensure precise suspension movement while big bore aluminium shock absorbers are keeping the wheels on the ground. Other features include front and rear anti-roll bars, dust-proof RC and receiver boxes, an additional battery box for weight bias adjustment and also a 984-specification 2-speed gearbox for exceptional traction. The kit is rounded out by a lightweight 4-shoe clutch with Nickel-plated Ergal clutch bell.

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September 21, 2019

Mon-Tech Trofeo GT 190mm body shell

Coming from Italian company Mon-Tech Racing is their all-new Trofeo GT body shell for 190mm touring cars. Replicating one of the most prestigious Italian supercars, the body offers exceptional performance with looks to match. The overall design promises excellent traction out of of corners combined with ease of driving. The lid come made of high-quality 0.75mm polycarbonate for a low weight and great durability. Included come a detailed decal sheet that features air intake and lights details, window masks and lightweight wing mounting hardware.

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September 21, 2019

T-Works MP9 series steel CVD sets

T-Works have announced the release of new steel CVD driveshaft sets for Kyosho Inferno MP9 based vehicles. Available for the front of the MP9 TKI4, MP9E Evo and GT3 is a 93mm set while for the rear a 91mm set suits the MP9 TKI3 and GT3 kits. The driveshafts are machined from high-quality steel material, they include precision-ground wheel axles as well as couplers and cup-shaped cross pin retainers. The driveshafts come as pairs and they are available now.

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September 21, 2019

JConcepts Octagons Aqua compound 2.2” buggy tyres

JConcepts have announced the release of their popular Octagons 2.2” buggy tyres in Aqua compound. Developed for high-bite slick tyre racing, the tyre features a heavy X-pattern style inner ribbing for increased support while the continuous thickness carcass is light-weight and utilises the industry standard 2.2” mounting bead. Like the name suggests, the embossed tread which is Octagon-shaped is repeated and overlapped to form a subculture of grippy surface edges for dry or abrasive surfaces. The main surface of the tyre has the reliable slick and smooth surface which grips conditions as expected from a JConcepts tire. The Octagons are available as 2WD front, 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear variant in aqua, green, black, and indoor clay, gold compounds to match just about any racing surface. Each package includes the Dirt-Tech insert.

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September 20, 2019

Samix Enduro aluminium shock hoop stiffener

Made for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks is a new aluminium shock hoop stiffener from Samix. The brace is machined from high-quality aluminium and it was designed to reinforce the kit’s plastic shock mounts, ensuring greater stability, precision and suspension efficiency. The stiffener plate comes black or gun metal grey anodised, with machined silver edge details for looks and it can be mounted in the front or rear but only when using the standard plastic shock mounts.

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September 20, 2019

T-Works MP10 steel centre driveshaft set

T-Works are busy adding more Kyosho Inferno MP10 released optionals to their range with the latest being a steel centre dogbone driveshaft set. It included two high-quality steel 85mm and 119mm centre driveshafts as well as heavy duty couplers for the diff input gears. Using dogbone-style driveshafts can help to free up the drivetrain under load which changes the drivetrain’s behaviour, resulting in improved steering up front and greater traction in the rear.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 20, 2019

Pro-Line X-Maxx Jeep Gladiator Rubicon body shell

Coming for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck is Pro-Line’s new pre-cut Jeep Gladiator Rubicon body shell. The Gladiator combines the iconic and unmistakable Jeep body styling with the utility and ruggedness of a truck that tells everyone that you are ready for adventure. The body is pre-cut specifically for the X-MAXX and designed to work with the stock cage and body mount system. Pro-Line has also included all the scale Jeep Gladiator detail into the body and sticker sheet that will completely transform the look of the truck. The lid comes clear, so owners can customise the look of the truck in any way they desire.

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