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August 15, 2013

Duratrax 835B/E carbon options & spring sets

Duratrax have new option parts for the club-level 835 1/8th buggy platform available. Designed both for the 835B nitro and 835E e-buggy is the carbon fibre front brace that adds rigidity and a cool look to the chassis. Made for the nitro variant only is the second new graphite part, a brace for the centre differential. Again the parts scrubs some weight and adds durability. Mmade for both types of buggies are the new optional springs. Available as soft 4-piece set as well as separate front and rear packs in medium/yellow and hard/cyan the springs help to fine-tune the suspension to various track conditions and driving styles.

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August 15, 2013

Arrowmax Honeycomb metric & inch nut drivers

Arrowmax expand their honeycomb design tool line by several metric and inch size nut driver sets. The 2-piece metric set includes 5.5mm and 7mm variants while the imperial set comes with 3/16″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 11/32″ and 3/8″ drivers. All sport Arrowmax’ distinctive honeycomb design aluminium handles and high quality 100mm long tool tips.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 15, 2013

Vaterra Glamis Fear 1/8th 2WD 4-seater buggy

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Horizon Hobby introduce the Vaterra Glamis Fear 1/8th 2WD 4-Seater Buggy. Named after the World-famous Glamis site, the El Dorado for all buggy speed junkies, the Glamis Fear resembles a 4-seat tuber-style sand rail buggy. It builds on a tough long wheelbase 2WD chassis and features race inspired suspension components with long-travel shock absorbers, a gear drivetrain with viscous ring differential that avoids tyre spin in corners and an enclosed RC compartment for all-weather drivability. The buggy is powered by a Dynamite 3300kv 4-pole brushless motor and a heavy duty 3S compatible speed controller. Included is a 2S LiPo battery pack with 3S packs being available separately to further up the top speed. The buggy comes factory assembled, including a scale body shell with cockpit and driver figure and a genuine Spektrum DX2L 2.4GHz DSM transmitter.

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August 15, 2013

Protoform announce Pontiac Firebird VTA body

Protoform today released a teaser image of an upcoming sports car body for the Vintage TransAm class. By the looks of things the body resembles a second generation Pontiac Firebird but we have no official confirmation yet. More details to follow soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

August 15, 2013

Mugen MBX7 Eco M-Spec 1/8th buggy

Mugen Seiki Europe today released first images of the upcoming MBX7 Eco M-Spec 1/8th electric off-road buggy. The follow-up model of the successful MBX6 will become available in September and makes use of the design cues introduced with the World Championship winning MBX7 nitro buggy. Included in the pre-mounted M-Spec kit is a purpose designed aluminium chassis plate, a revised heavy-duty sliding motor mount, a redesigned battery tray, receiver and servo mount as well as a new cab forward body shell.

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August 14, 2013

RB One R V2 2013 buggy kit

German RB distributor RMV Deutschland have information of the updated RB One R V2 2013 kit available. The new V2 version comes with a load of redesigned parts such as a new hardcoated 7075-T6 aluminium chassis plate, new differential cases, a new rear gearbox with redesigned aluminium suspension mounts and a longer rear centre driveshaft. Complementing the upgraded rear section is a new carbon fibre shock tower with updated mounting points. The steering also received a make over and now features a revised geometry, new servo saver and new Ackermann plate while the centre bulkhead is equipped with a new brake eccentric, linkage and discs. The updated variant of the EFRA Euro B winning car is available soon.

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August 14, 2013

Smokem Racing TC6MX carbon chassis

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Smokem Racing introduce this optional carbon fibre chassis for the Team Associated TC6 and TC6.1 touring car. Called the TC6MX the chassis offers additional flex, delivering more grip and a wider tuning window. This allows the driver to dial-in the car over a wider range of temperature and track conditions. The 2.25mm thick chassis features distinctive curved shoulders that enhances the flex characteristics of the chassis compared to the stock TC6 and TC6.1 designs. As a result, the TC6MX delivers unparalleled handling response during quick direction changes and turn-in, while maintaining maximum stability on corner exit.

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August 14, 2013

Serpent Cobra 811-E radio tray & battery straps

Serpent release new option parts for the Cobra S811-E line of electric buggies on the form of a light radio tray set and optional carbon fibre battery straps. Starting with the radio tray, the set is made from CNC-machined aluminium and carbon fibre and targets the hardcore racer who wants to reduce the vehicle’s weight and add an amount of rigidity while having easier access to the electronics. The set includes a machined aluminium steering servo mount, carbon fibre speedo mount plate, carbon fibre diff cover with aluminium top-spacer, and two 2.25mm carbon fibre battery-braces, which allow the use of slightly thicker LiPo packs. An aluminium antenna mount is rounding out the package. The parts are designed to fit all electric 811-series vehicles including the competition and RTR variants. The included carbon fibre battery braces are also available separately to upgrade existing kits.

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