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December 8, 2015

SWorkz S12-1M Carpet Edition 2WD buggy kit

Around for some time in prototype stages SWorkz have now introduced the production version of the S12-1M 1/10th scale 2WD buggy kit. The mid motor carpet spec buggy builds on a 3mm 7075 aluminium chassis that allows for four different battery configurations including shorty, saddle and square packs. The gearbox is of the latest low-profile design with a front-mounted motor, centre layshaft and rear gear differential while the suspension utilises bladder-less large volume big bore shock absorbers, a front aluminium and rear carbon fibre shock tower. The rear aluminium suspension mounts make use of a composite insert system to adjust the toe and anti-squat settings and the buggy is usable with standard 12mm hex wheels or SWorkz’ own “1/8th-style” rear wheels.

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November 18, 2015

SWorkz S104 aluminium hubs, hexes & wheel nuts

SWorkz have new aluminium option parts for the S104 1/10th scale 4WD buggy available in the form of rear aluminium hub carriers, wider wheel hexes and closed wheel nuts. Starting with the hub carriers, the CNC-machined parts replace the standard plastic uprights, they come made from high-quality aluminium and sport a gun metal anodised finish. The parts feature three horizontal mounting positions for the outer camber links ball studs.

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November 11, 2015

SWorkz S104 Evo Series centre slipper clutch set

New from SWorkz and made for the S104 Evo 1/10th 4WD buggy is a slipper clutch set to replace the centre differential. It brings a tuning aid that is particularly welcome on high-grip surfaces and the slipper setup also gives better feel to the car when applying power out of turns on high-grip tracks allowing to shave those lap times down. The slipper is a three pad design giving super consistent performance throughout a run due to improved heat dissipation and surface area. Using hard coated slipper plates ensures long life and reduced maintenance. Included with the set come three different main gears, making gear ratio adaptions a breeze.

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October 30, 2015

Atsushi Hara announces SWorkz departure

Multiple World and National Champion, Atsushi Hara has announced his departure from off-road chassis sponsor SWorkz. Having joined Speedmaster Hobby Company, parent brand of SWorkz, at the beginning of 2014 and having a three year contract, Atsushi has terminated the contract effectively of October 31st. The reasons remain in the darkness and Hara so far left open what his next move will be. Atsushi states:

I have to announcement about terminate contract for SWorkz in between myself on 31st October 2015. I’d like to thank SWorkz owner Scott Yang and SWorkz USA team manager Marty Korn. It was great opportunities to start build for new brand SWorkz with them. I have such a great time to working with them and I had a lot of experience for many things. I never forget over my life those are great time for me. Also, Thanks to all of SWorkz distributors and SWorkz fans are great support! It will make me a big motivation for all time.

July 26, 2015

SWorkz S104 Evo 1/10th 4WD buggy

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Following first S104 Evo prototype images that surfaced back in January SWorkz now have more photos of their forthcoming 1/10th 4WD electric off-road buggy available. Information on the kit are still vague with the only definite features announced yet being the FCSS aluminium chassis, new big bore shock absorbers and a 3-diff drivetrain. Looking at the images the buggy will also sport a floating servo mount, semi-gloss carbon fibre parts and a dedicated electronic layout for shorty LiPo battery packs. More information and images should become available in time for the release in mid-August.

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February 17, 2015

SWorkz S350 & MBX7 steel skid plate

New from SWorkz and made to fit the S350 EvoII, FCSS chassis converted standard S350’s as well as Mugen’s MBX7 is a stainless steel skid plate. The plate protects the rear end of the chassis on abrasive surfaces from excessive wear while the slightly wider design keeps harm away from the rear suspension hanger. Countersunk holes allow for precise positioning of the plate on new or nearly new chassis plates.

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February 2, 2015

SWorkz S102 Pro 2WD buggy kit

SWorkz S102 Pro 2WD buggy

SWorkz introduce their latest 1/10th scale off-road project in the form of the S102 Pro 2WD buggy kit. The vehicle, that was designed as a cost-effective platform for both club and top-level racers alike, builds on a 3mm 7075 aluminium chassis with composite side rails that allows of up to ten different battery configurations and positions in order to fine-tune the weight distribution according to personal preferences and track conditions. The gearbox is designed in a way that a simple gear insert is all that is needed to use the same transmission case for mid and rear motor configurations. Also included in the package will be SWorkz’ Pure Oil System bladder-free emulsion shock absorbers and the Eaglet body that can be used for mid and rear motor converted buggies. There are no information when the buggy will hit the stores but we keep you up to date as soon as more information become available.

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January 16, 2015

SWorkz Concept S104 Evo 1/10th buggy

SWorkz introduce the Concept S104 Evo 4WD 1/10th scale buggy. Sporting a revised design with updated suspension geometry and shock absorbers the buggy makes also use of the FCSS and Evo 2 systems known from the company’s 1/8th scale buggies. The new stronger suspension arms also add durability and performance as does the standard centre differential that is easily replaced by a slipper clutch if conditions call for it. The buggy is meant to make a first appearance in the hands of SWorkz’s Atsushi Hara at the upcoming Reedy Race of Champions.

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