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November 11, 2014

Kyosho Beetle 2014 2WD buggy kit

Coming this December is Kyosho’s re-release Beetle 2WD buggy kit. The 2014 version of Kyosho’s 1983 kit externally may look like the original Beetle with its semi-trailing suspension arms, but the advanced 6061-T6 forged aluminium material delivers futuristic levels of strength, rigidity and durability to cope with the power of modern day electronics. Following the original design, the kit features a new two-piece die-cast aluminium gearbox with differential gears and in addition, the included slipper clutch protects the transmission as well as delivers efficient traction. Precision 48 pitch gears reduce traction pulsation for direct driving control characteristics while the flat under surface of the countersunk chassis has no protruding screw heads for minimal contact resistance and scraping, resulting in higher durability. Stainless shafts combine with aluminium shock bodies on the oil shocks for smooth stroke from top to bottom and running performance worthy of a true racing buggy. Like the original Beetle, the 2014 version is packaged as an unassembled kit, but nearly all tapping screws and nuts have been replaced with the improved lightweight and security of hex screws. Included with the kit also comes a replica bodyshell and period-correct wheels and tyres.

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November 11, 2014

New Bittydesign 190mm carpet TC body coming soon

Italian company Bittydesign are currently working on a new 190mm electric touring car bodyshell specially designed for carpet racing. By the looks of things the body will sport a BMW-ish double kidney front grille design making this the second “scale” body following the company’s MC10 “Camaro” body. More information and photos will become available by end of November.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]

November 11, 2014

New MR-03 Sports bodyshell variants

Kyosho soon have three new bodyshell variants of the Mini-Z MR-03 Sports chassis available. Coming as McLaren 12C GT3 2013, Porsche 962C and Aston Martin DB9R, all MR-03S chassis feature a re-designed front suspension geometry, a high-resolution digital servo with coreless motor and an integrated FET speed controller. An optional lighting set improves reality thanks to working head- and brakelights. Included with the cars comes a 2.4GHz Perfex radio system.

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November 11, 2014

New VBC Lightning series option parts

VBC Racing have new option parts available for the Lightning series of pan cars such as the Lightning12, Lightning10 and LightningF. First up is an aluminium centre shock and antenna mount. The CNC-machined part comes black anodised and with machined silver edges for improved looks. Also new is a range of titanium-nitride coated shafts such as 2mm upper suspension pins, kingpins and a TBX shock shaft. The slick yet hard-wearing surface makes for improved suspension smoothness and longer intervals between rebuilds. Last but not least are 3x15mm steel turnbuckles for the front camber settings as well as inline front axles. Click here to view the other new parts

November 11, 2014

Tanner Stees renews with HB-HPI

Team HB announce that Tanner Stees has extended his contract to drive for their off-road racing team through to 2015. Arizona racer Tanner Stees has been racing off-road RC cars for over 10 years, competing in electric and nitro-powered racing classes throughout North America, from California to Canada. A regular fixture in A-Main races at major racing events, Tanner’s skills continue to improve with the help of his HB teammates, especially World Champion Ty Tessmann. This is what Tanner has to say about the deal:

I’m very excited to continue racing with HB-HPI Racing for 2015! The cars are great, my teammates are awesome and I look forward to much success next year.

Source: HB [hpiracing.com]

November 11, 2014

PSM B44.3 Shorty Conversion chassis with AirMount

German carbon fibre specialists PSM introduce a shorty conversion carbon fibre main chassis kit for the Team Associated B44.3 4WD buggy. The set was designed with the goal to bring back a slightly softer chassis to the buggy in order to improve performance especially on low to medium-bite surfaces thanks to higher torsional flex compared to the standard aluminium chassis. Included with the 2.5mm main chassis comes PSM’s AirMount battery location system that keeps the shorty LiPo pack in place without disrupting equal left to right flex while being light of weight at the same time. An optional battery tray set for saddle pack LiPos is available also for those who opt to run a more conventional layout. Overall the chassis set scrubs around 60g of weight allowing to add balancing weights where needed. Included with the set comes the main chassis with centre brace, left and right hand shorty LiPo braces, the AirMount system as well as threaded inserts and all needed hardware.

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November 10, 2014

STRC Axial Yeti aluminium option parts

ST Racing Concepts have a load of aluminium option parts available for Axial’s Yeti off-road vehicle. First up are an aluminium centre motor mount and motor cam combo that is ideal when running high performance brushless motors. The parts replace the stock plastic pieces, they help with heat dissipation and add rigidity where it is needed. The motor mount parts are available in black, gun metal, green, silver and web-only limited edition red anodising.

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November 10, 2014

Robert Batlle leaves Yokomo

In a short statement on his Facebook page Spanish ace Robert Batlle has announced his departure from 1/10th electric chassis sponsor Yokomo. The 2012 1/8th Buggy World Champion looks back on a pretty successful 2-year campaign with the Japanese manufacturer with individual race wins as well as the electric National off-road championship titles and he has the following to say about the spilt:

I would like to thank all Yokomo crew, specially Masami San, Shin Adachi and Robert Itoh for this two years together, also to teach me on electric races. Now it is time to get different ways.