March 14, 2016

Tamiya TRF419X – Coming soon

Tamiya TRF419X – Coming soon

Rumours about a possible new Tamiya 1/10th electric touring car are around for some time and with the TRF factory team trying to hide their prototype cars with negligible success during the recent races, things now start to materialise. Since the weekend first official information is available about the features of the TRF419X named kit that will include newly designed parts such as super short shock absorbers and a new aluminium 05G front suspension mount that offers a 0.5mm lower setting that the previous 1XD-F part for improved cornering stability. Other parts included are redesigned suspension arms, front and rear bulkheads, a new carbon fibre and aluminium servo mount, new rear uprights, damper stays and battery holders. More information should become available in time for the release which is schedule for May.

View the New Features list here


March 14, 2016

Vigor RC BD7 44mm rear dual joint driveshafts

Vigor RC BD7 44mm rear dual joint driveshafts

Vigor RC have introduced a set of 44mm rear dual joint driveshafts for the Yokomo BD7 touring car. Made from high-quality spring steel and featuring 1.8mm diameter cross pins the driveshafts are meant to offer a significantly higher durability while the included thin 3mm bearings make the driveshaft longer for smoother cornering at higher speeds. The rear shafts can also be used in the front of the car for fine-tuning purposes.

Source: Vigor RC [vigorrc.com]


March 13, 2016

VIP Performance VPL V2 Pro10 bodyshell

VIP Performance VPL V2 Pro10 bodyshell

German company VIP Performance have introduced the new VPL V2 Pro10 bodyshell. The redesigned version 2 features a 5mm lower rear end, a refined cockpit shape and new front stiffeners for improved corner speed. The body is made from clear polycarbonate, it fits most “wide” 1/10th scale Pro10 pan car chassis and it is available now.

Source: VIP Performance [vip-rc.com]


March 13, 2016

Framega Fenix YR-10 aluminium main chassis plate

Framega Fenix YR-10 aluminium main chassis plate

Framega in cooperation with Fenix Racing have introduced an aluminium main chassis plate for the Yokomo YR-10 formula car. Developed and manufactured in Italy the 2mm chassis is made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and made to replace the standard carbon fibre part with a stiffer solution for improved car performance especially on high-bite surfaces or when using high-grip tyres. The part is available for pre-order now and it should become available around mid-March.

Source: Framega [framega.com]


March 11, 2016

Bittydesign 1/10th formula bodyshell – Teaser

Bittydesign 1/10th formula bodyshell – Teaser

Italian company Bittydesign have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1/10th scale formula bodyshell. The body will fit most of today’s formula chassis and all information along with proper images will become available in the 15th of March.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]


March 11, 2016

Serpent Cobra SRX8 1/8th nitro buggy – Coming soon

Serpent Cobra SRX8 – Coming soon

Serpent have released a first teaser for their forthcoming Cobra SRX8 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. Doing away with the former S811 name in favour of calling the buggy the SRX8 suggests that the vehicle had undergone a certain redesign. Detailled information will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for late March/early April but getting a first taste of the new buggy will be possible at the upcoming Silver State and Neo16 race events.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


March 11, 2016

TWT Team Edition acrylic setup boards

TWT Team Edition acrylic setup boards

TWT have introduced new versions of their acrylic setup boards with updated layouts. Developed in cooperation with their team drivers such as Jilles Groskamp and Meen Vejrak the boards offer different pocket locations for small parts and also TWT’s acrylic car stand, making for a more convenient and ergonomic use. All boards feature a white upper plate with measurement grid and coloured bottom sides with foam-cladded pockets with the blue board being the Groskamp edition, the red one being the Surikarn board and the black one the Meen edition.

View the other team boards here


March 11, 2016

Sanwa Exzes ZZ stick radio system

Sanwa Exzes ZZ stick radio system

Sanwa have introduced their new Exzes ZZ 2.4GHz stick radio system. Offering the same transmitting technology and high response rate as the M12S, the radio also sports a number of new features compared to the previous Exzes Z such as telemetry mixing, vibration, a slow throttle function, LiFe battery compatibility, an earphone jack, enhanced race mode, enhanced timer functions and more. Included with the transmitter comes the RX-472 receiver and Sanwa has yet to announce a definite release date.

Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.com]


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