JConcepts have a first teaser image of the forthcoming Silencer bodyshell for the Mugen MBX7 Eco available. Like the other Silencer design bodies the Mugen variant is especially made for high-speed tracks where straightline stability and airflow around the wing and the electronics is critical. All information about the release will become available soon.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
RPM soon have dedicated front A-arms for the Traxxas Summit truck available. RPM’s front right A-arms for the Traxxas Revo are already compatible with the Summit but due to the extended T-Lock differential on the left side, the Revo front left A-arms would not fit. That is no longer an issue with these A-arms that feature a revamped cross-brace to clear the T-Lock differential. The arms are moulded from a virtually indestructible blend of high-grade nylons and they come in standard black or blue colour.
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Sylveris RC is a new after market company from France and the first products to appear are front and rear aluminium driveshaft axles for the Tekno EB48/48.2 and NB48 line of vehicles. The shafts are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, come hard-anodised and they are made to replace the standard steel axles with a lightweight yet durable solution. Using the alloy parts scrubs about 20 gram of rotation mass and unsprung weight from the buggy making for quicker acceleration and better braking action.
Source: Sylveris RC [sylveris-rc.fr]
French Serpent distributor Racing Experience have made the first images of Serpent’s SRX2 Spyder mid motor buggy available. The MM version follows the rear motor RM version that is available for some time now and the kit targets drivers who race on high-grip carpet and astro turf surfaces. The buggy builds on what appears to be a composite material chassis, it sports the standard SRX2 front suspension but a dedicated rear end with 4-gear transmission and a revised rear bulkhead and shock tower. By the look of things the buggy accepts both saddle and shorty type battery packs and it comes with a cab forward body shell. More photos, information and the complete features and specification list should be available shortly.
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Xray have announced that the young talented European Junior Champion Mikael Johansson has joined the Xray team. The former Kyosho driver is 1/10 2WD & 4WD European Junior Champion as well multiple Swedish cup winner and has finished on the podium at various Nordic Championships. Mikael will race all the off-road classes with the XB8, XB4, XB4 2WD, XB9E & XT9. He had this to say:
I am so happy that I got this possibility to work with a great company like Xray and to work with superstars like Bayer and Savoya. Xray has a strong team both in Sweden and around the world and I am very glad to be part of it and I am looking forward this new challenge. Thanks to Henrik Gustafsson, Mario & Martin Hudy and of course my dad for letting me to have this opportunity, I will do all my best.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Schumacher introduce the new Cat K1 Aero 1/10 4WD buggy kit. Schumacher’s design team have taken the Cat K1 and added a new aerodynamic wing and body combination. New to the Aero are also nut guards, an aerospace carbon fibre chassis and geared diffs. Along with a top deck that promotes controlled flex the Cat K1 Aero features an improved steering geometry for millimetre perfect control. All other features such as the efficient twin belt transmission with optimised motor position and belt length remain the same. The kit will hit stores mid to end of December.
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Gravity RC’s G12 line of 1/12th scale tyres is now complete with the addition of GRC:102 super soft rear tyre. Now the tyre line boasts new tuning capabilities still without being too complicated, three rear and three front compounds all selected by GRC complete the working range of both the front and rear for any 12th racing application. The tyres come packaged in multi-purpose storage tubes and the rears include instructions and decal sheet.
Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]
JConcepts introduce their new line of tyres and wheels for the Team Associated RC10 Classic buggy. First up is the Rips front tyre that is modelled after the kit tyres but offers more steering for an increased fun factor. The rounded edges of the Rips peak out and return to the base exposing the deep Ripped ribs which tile out as an evenly spaced 5-rib tire. The Rips fit a classic style 1.9″ sized wheel giving the buggy an era correct appearance in size and proportion and they are produced in JConcepts sticky green super soft compound and include And-1 open cell inserts for increased support.
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