April 1, 2015

Protoform PFM-12 lightweight GT12 bodyshell

PFM-12 GT12 Protoform PFM-12 lightweight GT12 bodyshell-road bodyshell

Due to popular demand Protoform are now producing their PFM-12 race body for GT12 racing in light weight .025″ Lexan. Aimed at 1/12th on-road racers  the body is inspired by the supercars that call the esses of Silverstone and Brands Hatch home. The BRCA-approved race body features a low-slung, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics and it now offers an even lower weight thanks to the thinner material uses. Included with the PFM-12 is a comprehensive decal sheet to complete the scale appearance, wing mounting hardware, and paint-then-peel overspray film.

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April 1, 2015

Tekno EB48SL 1/8th ‘Super Light’ Buggy Kit

Tekno EB48SL 1/8th 'Super Light' Buggy Kit

Tekno introduce the new EB48SL Super Light 1/8th scale racing buggy kit. Based on the SCT410.3 1/10th scale short course truck the buggy is a lightweight alternative to the somewhat heavy standard 1/8th buggies and ideal for tight and twisty indoor tracks. The buggy shares around 95 percent of parts with the SCT410.3 with all of the new improvements and features put into the truck are all present in the buggy, along with a couple others specifically for the 1/8th kit. Lightened differentials, a lightened driveline, and lightened aluminium parts are standard and used throughout. 16mm bore, aluminium threaded body, long travel shocks are standard and the updated SCT410.3 suspension geometry is standard as are a split centre diff mount and the lightened chassis. The buggy is designed for the use with Pro4 motors, brushless speed controllers and 2S LiPo battery packs to make for a much lower weight compared to its heavy 4S siblings and thus improved acceleration, corner speed and jump handling.

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March 31, 2015

Insane Carpet Fighter 1/10th SC tyres & foam inserts

Insane-RC Carpet Fighter 1/10th SC tyres & foam inserts

Russian company Insane-RC introduce the new Carpet Fighter 1/10th scale short course truck tyres and a line of foam inserts. Starting with the tyre, it is developed for high-grip indoor carpet racing and it sports specially designed inner ribs for improved carcass stiffness which makes for much better stability especially in high-speed corners as the ribs minimise the gab between the tyre and the wheel. The tyres are made in Russia from 100 percent natural rubber which is meant to stay consistent even in freezing weather conditions which can be important when racing on outdoor carpet or astroturf tracks. Also new are foam inserts for all Carpet Fighter tyres. Available in three different hardness of standard, hard and super hard the cut inserts are ideal for carpet racing.

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March 30, 2015

Matrix Revolver 190mm touring car bodyshell

Matrix Revolver 190mm touring car bodyshell

Following a first teaser image Matrix now officially announce their new Matrix 190mm touring car bodyshell. Offering a flowing design the body is meant to make for a well-balanced handling with exceptional steering response and a stable rear end, resulting in high corner speeds and a unique driving feeling.

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March 28, 2015

MIP 5ive-T Real Brakes Kit

MIP 5ive-T Real Brakes Kit

Introducing a system that looks and works much like disk brakes on motorcycles, bikes, and large cars, MIP’s all new Real Brakes are here for the Losi 5ive-T. Consisting of proper and replaceable brake pads for stopping power and a disk rotor that is sure to last the life of the car, this system is sure to stop Losi’s large scale truck on a dime. With the updated brakes adjusting the pitch of the car in the air is a synch and as the car reacts in the air the brake rotor will not get cocked forward or backward due to special brake guide. This system has been tested for months by MIP’s product development team and is attributed with the 2014 West Coast Nationals Win and 2015 Nitro Challenge wins.

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March 27, 2015

JConcepts green compound Smoothies slick tyres

JConcepts green compound Smoothies slick tyres

JConcept’s Smoothies 1/10th buggy slick tyres are now also available in green compound in addition to the already released gold compound tyres. Released as a 60mm bead mounting diameter, the tyres mount straight to the latest generation wheels. The carefully profiled tyre carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips the speciality surfaces. The tyres include Dirt-Tech 60mm inserts and they are available as 2WD buggy front and 2WD/4WD rear tyre.

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