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March 22, 2019

Xray GTX8 1/8th Nitro GT chassis

Xray have introduced the GTX8, the latest evolution of their 1/8th GT platform based off their successful XB8 1/8th offroad buggy. Featuring a whole wrath of changes that includes all new front & rear diffs with increased oil capacity to increase traction & consistency, other changes include new front upper arms with reduced caster to improve the steering characteristics and decreases tire wear. Harder lower front arms aim to increase response and corner speed, while car’s backbone, the chassis fits soft & hard radio trays to adjust flex for various track conditions. In the back of the car there is new rear uprights with 8x16x5mm outer ball-bearings for increased reliability and lifespan, all new narrower rear suspension arm holders and longer rear arms for increased stability & grip. There is a new 4-shoe clutch with significantly improved gear-shifting, better engagement, improved acceleration & reduced wear, while on all 4 corners there is updated shock membranes with reduced air gap and an all-new shock cap with 4 vent holes to compliment the new shock membrane. A longer rear camber link and the inclusion of 2.8mm front and 3.0mm rear anti-roll bars complete the changes.

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March 22, 2019

Yokomo general purpose chassis bag

Yokomo have announced their new general purpose chassis bag. The bag has been made from a sturdy, thick canvas material that is resistant to rubbing, tearing and of course protects from unexpected knocks and bangs yet is soft enough to protect your precious chassis/body shell or transmitter from scratches whilst in transit to the track. The size is around 51cm × 31cm which is large enough to fit a 1/10 scale RC car chassis and body and is printed with the latest Yokomo factory team logo.

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March 22, 2019

Mugen Seiki MBX8 Worlds Edition Nitro Buggy kit

Mugen Seiki have released the MBX8 Worlds Edition Nitro Buggy kit. It includes many of option parts used by Mugen Seiki drivers at the 2018 IFMAR World Championship where the Japanese brand had four MBX8’s in the 60 Minute final with Ryan Maifield finishing on the podium. The MBX8 Worlds Edition includes inline front uprights that have smoother steering compared to the stock trailing front uprights and work great in high traction conditions. The -3mm front upright arms are also included and improve the initial steering response and make the vehicle more stable through the middle and exit of the corner. Different transmission parts are also supplied such as the 46 tooth HTD spur gear, 12T bevel gear, 42T conical gear, front and rear-centre dogbones and finally the +15mm wing mount.

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March 21, 2019

Reds Racing 721 S Scuderia engine

Having teased their new release on social media, Reds Racing have finally introduced their new generation of nitro off-road engines called S Line, the first of which is a 7 ports 3.5cc off-road engine called the 721 S Scuderia. The new 721 S Scuderia features high reliability, tuning stability and great fuel mileage which combined with specific technical changes in the porting and new materials, give this 7 port engine higher power and better fuel efficiency compared to previous Reds engine. Testing has show the new engine is able to provide 10% more torque, making it suitable for both Buggy and Truggy and has proved to guarantee over 9 minutes runtime in recent competitions and tests thanks to new materials and coatings.

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March 21, 2019

Rebellion-RC IF11 Option parts

New from Rebellion RC comes several option parts for Infinity IF11 formula chassis. The new parts include harder front swing arms with several offsets (+2/+3/+4/+5/+6/+8/+10mm total width), with the offset engraved into the parts, the extra stiffness providing additional stability. A new rear wing mount design allows the wing to be fitted in front of the holder for more steering while retaining rear end stability. A chassis with 4 silicone-dots under the battery helps improve flex-characteristics and anti-slide effect to the battery, with a battery backstop for fine adjusting the battery position completing the releases. All parts are available in 12 different colours of carbon.

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March 21, 2019

Montech Racer 2 Touring bodyshell

Montech have introduced the follow up to their successful Racer body with the all new Racer 2. The Racer 2 has come about as a combination of experience in design by Alberto Montecchi and extensive testing by team drivers Bruno Coelho and Alexander Hagberg. Suitable for indoor and outdoor tracks, the very pronounced front end with accentuated profiles guarantee great corner entry while the rear end gives huge traction without compromising smoothness when cornering.

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March 20, 2019

RSRC 8ight-X/XE wing shim

Fresh from Renaud Savoya’s RSRC line of options parts comes this plastic wing shim for the TLR 8ight-X / XE. Used by the A team, this 10mm wing shim will give a more natural feeling and stability to the car, also allowing more rotation in the 180° corners. It comes supplied with 2 M3x25mm screws for a direct mounting.

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March 20, 2019

Ninja JX21-B05 offroad buggy engine

Mugen Racing have introduced their all new Ninja JX21-B05 offroad buggy engine. Featuring a 3-port long-stroke design that offers smooth low-end power and exceptional mid to top-end power, the crankcase, backplate and carburettor feature a new design. The new DLC-coated crankshaft is silicone filled and has two tungsten counterweights for smooth rotation and better balancing. The new fuel-efficient 22E carburettor is easy to tune and provides great throttle response and smooth acceleration. The B05 comes with a lightweight cooling head to provide exceptional cooling and stable operating temperatures. An o-ring between the cooling head and the combustion camber creates a better seal and reduces vibration.

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