DE Racing have released a much anticipated wide track Trinidad wheel for the Team Associated SC10 RS and 4×4. These wheels feature a performance improving +3mm per side offset for maximum corner speed and stability while still maintaining ROAR legal widths for both your 2wd and 4×4 SC10’s.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
TLR have announced the signing of JR Mitch to the TLR team, Spektrum, Orion and Horizon Hobby. With JR’s lively attitude on and off the track and long history of racing experience makes JR a perfect fit at TLR. JR will be a key driver in the Florida area along with the east coast racing scene. JR will attend both electric and nitro races for TLR throughout the year with his first big event being the upcoming Neo Race in England. JR will also attend the 1/8th Off-Road World Championship in Argentina later this year. JR Mitch had this to say:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank AE/Reedy for more than ten years of support and guidance in racing. There are a few people who stand out to me for making a significant impact during my time with this company. I would like to give special recognition to: Cliff Lett, Brent Thielke, Richard Saxton, and Rick Hohwart. At this point in time, I am not leaving AE/Reedy with any hard feelings. I just feel that it is time for a change and look forward to the opportunities that await for me racing with TLR. Once again, thank you for the many years I have spent racing with you.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
Expanding their body range, JConcepts have introduced the MP9 and RC8.2 Finnisher shells. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while the forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have a strong and chiseled look, including a recessed area in the rear which allows another option for air-escape. The chassis side-guard to body fit has been tightened up which helps eliminate large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The area behind the cab has been greatly lowered exposing more of the engine heat-sink allowing more heat-escape while the V-stepped feature which is a highlighted styling cue of the Finnisher buggy bodies has been incorporated toward the rear and allows an additional area that can be trimmed to allow air-flow through the body.
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Kyosho is pleased to announce the release of the updated TF6 touring car, called the TF6 SP. Featuring a narrowed front and rear chassis design to optimise traction the kit also includes a new upper deck, newly designed steering unit with optimised Ackermann geometry for a more linear steering feel, aluminium spool joint cup for improved durability, longer suspension arms and a rear gear differential to make use of the latest high-power brushless and LiPo set-ups. The kit, that has just won the recent third round of the Euro Touring series will become available soon.
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Bitty Design have released their 8.2 Force body shell for the Associated RC8.2. Different from their other cab forward they focussed on making a good looking shell that fits the chassis well and makes the car easy to drive. Their tests revealed a balanced body which give better feeling while driving, the lap times are not better but the handling was more consistent in long runs. The body is sold complete with windows masks, decal and protective film and has been produced with high quality 1mm Lexan.
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Serpent announce the release of the S411 Team Edition kit. Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair the TE variant comes with the new RCM shocks, 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis and 2.0mm top deck, carbon LiPo retainers, an improved gear differential with new gears and updated internal shafts, a larger front bumper, longer anti-roll bars, aluminium ball-raced steering place with adjustable Ackermann, thicker body posts and updated manual. The new kit is available now.
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Serpent introduce two new option parts the for Cobra 811-Be buggy in the form of front and rear aluminium chassis braces. The parts replace the stock plastic items for more rigid ones to stiffen the chassis assembly a bit for the use on flat high-grip surfaces. The parts come with gun metal coloured anodising and laser-etched Serpent logo.
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TOP Racing have released more information on their new 2012 Photon EX touring car kit. The latest incarnation of the Photon line of 1/10 scale touring cars will be available from the end of March and incorporates new features such as an updated motor mount that sports a lowered design, new independent suspension holders, redesigned dual post steering with vertically mounted steering servo, anti-roll bar holders with centring option as well as a highly adjustable battery mounting system that allows to move the battery in X and Y positions for weight distribution changes.
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