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July 18, 2013

Xray XB9E electric buggy announced

Xray introduce the XB9E 1/8th electric off-road buggy. The follow-up model of the long-running XB808E is based on the successful XB9 platform, making use of its gearboxes, drivetrain, suspension parts and shocks. The chassis though is developed from the ground up to create the optimum in weight balance, weight distribution and handling. The vehicle is based on a longer and wider 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with new side guards, a central battery mount and an updated – easy to remove – radio tray with sealed receiver box and carbon fibre servo mount plate. The 7075-T6 aluminium motor mount is of a sliding design and 2mm wider compared to the old variant for improved durability. Also new is the composite battery mount with higher barriers to securely fasten one 4S or two 2S LiPo battery packs while the speed controller finds its home on a large surface plate in-line with the battery.

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July 18, 2013

Tourex 1/10th buggy tyre gluing bands

Tourex 10th tyre gluing bands

Available soon are Tourex’ new tyre gluing bands for 1/10th off-road tyres. They are made from a flexible rubber material and are designed to press the tyre agains the rim while the glue dries in order to achieve perfect bonding between the two. Included in the set are four bands in red colour.

Source: RMV Deutschland [rmv-deutschland.de]

July 18, 2013

RPM B4 series front A-arms & bulkhead

The RPM front A-arms and bulkhead set is designed for all Team Associated B4 series vehicles including the newer B4.1 and B4.2. The wishbones sport an updated design with the hinge pin retaining screws now sitting in-line with the pins to overcome structural weakness issues associated with the original design. The arms are also a lot beefier that the stock items and come moulded in RPM’s genuine nylon compound for added rigidity. They are made to retain the stock geometry and also include a suitable front bulkhead.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

July 18, 2013

ECX Torment & Ruckus brushless RTR trucks

Horizon Hobby introduce the updated ECX Torment SC and Ruckus MT RTR trucks that now feature a Dynamite brushless system. Both trucks are based on 2WD high-lift chassis with huge ground clearance, they feature long suspension arms with oil-filled shock absorbers and an upgraded gearbox with adjustable slipper clutch and metal gears in order to handle the new Dynamite 3300kv brushless motor. The trucks come factory assembled with pre-decorated body shells and including a genuine Spektrum DX2e 2.4GHz radio system, 7-cell 2400mAh NiMH battery and 45A brushless speed controller. Both the ESC and the Dynamite steering servo are splash waterproof to make sure the vehicles withstand all rigours of bashing.

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July 17, 2013

RB introduce new SpeedLine foam tyres

RB introduce their new SpeedLine foam tyre range for 1/12th, 1/10th and 1/8th cars. All rims are made using a special injection process to ensure optimal balancing and true running while the Japanese-made foam is checked, selected and matched in order to create the best possible quality. To create a reliable bonding between the rim and the foam RB keys all rims to make for a perfect surface. Available are six different 1/12th, twelve 1/10th and ten 1/8th compounds with the latter two also include a special ‘Humido’ compound for damp tracks. All wheels are made in Italy and are supplied in an air-tight chrome packaging to keep them fresh even if stored for a longer time.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

July 17, 2013

Serpent Cobra Ready-to-Race nitro buggy

Available now is Serpent’s latest 1/8th nitro buggy in the form of the Novarossi-powered Cobra RTR. The vehicle comes factory assembled, is based on the competition variant and features a 3-diff shaft drivetrain, 16mm aluminium shock absorbers, front and rear anti-roll bars, aluminium shock towers and full RTR spec including metal gear servos and a 2.4GHz pistol grip radio system. The buggy is powered by a genuine Novarossi pullstart engine and comes with Serpent’s latest Avenger design body shell.

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July 17, 2013

Serpent S411 aluminium option parts

Serpent announce new aluminium option parts for the S411 line of electric touring cars. First up is the V3 motor mount that allows for a wider range of pinions to be used, especially in stock and spec racing classes. Also new are front and rear gear box covers for the S411 with an additional hole for the inner ball stud. The updated version now features three mounting positions for the camber link, it is made from 7075-T6 aluminium and comes grey anodised to match with the lower bulkheads. Designed for the S411 Eryx and all previous versions is the hard-anodised aluminium spool. Included with the solid axle come suitable blades that protect the outdrives. Last but not least come new body height adjusters, multi-piece mounts that consist of a threaded part that is being fixed to the body posts and height adjustable plates for the body to rest on. The parts allow virtually infinite and very precise height adjustment of all 1/10th touring car bodies.

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July 17, 2013

Yokomo BD7 Vers.RS touring car kit

Following an announcement some weeks ago Yokomo now released final production images of their upcoming BD7 Ver.RS touring car kit. The club level racer is based on the current BD7 and features a 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis, carbon fibre upper deck, composite material shock towers, front, centre and rear bulkhead as well as composite suspension mounts. Like the top-of-the-foodchain BD7 the RS comes with a front spool, rear gear differential, and fully adjustable suspension parts but plastic shock absorbers to cut costs. Yokomo offer three upgrade packages though for the front and rear bulkheads, the motor mount and steering area giving you the possibility to upgrade the kit according to your needs.

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