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December 8, 2014

SWorkz S350 Evo II kit features & detailed photos

SWorkz have more images and detailed features of their soon-to-be-released S350 Evo II 1/8th nitro buggy kit available. The latest incarnation of the S350 buggy features several improvements such as new 16mm BBS shock absorbers with new soft springs, updated lower A-arms with a new shock geometry as well as Lightened Drive System driveshafts throughout. Included are also LDS compatible front steering knuckles and rear hubs, PSP aluminium upper steering bellcranks, a PSP aluminium throttle linkage set, aluminium upper arm mounts as well an updated fuel tank and an aluminium rear chassis brace mount. Included with the kit also comes the new Falcon II bodyshell.

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December 1, 2014

Shin Adachi joins SWorkz nitro team

SWorkz announce the signing of Japanese frontrunner Shin Adachi to their nitro racing team. Shin will be racing the national nitro series in 2015, starting his new endeavour in Pattaya this coming weekend joining fellow SWorkz racer Atsushi Hara. Shin said “I am very excited to be given this chance to race with SWorkz. Thank you SWorkz and Scott. I will do my best”

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

November 25, 2014

SWorkz S350 Falcon II bodyshell

SWorkz introduce the new Falcon II bodyshell for the S350 1/8th scale buggy. Standard with the forthcoming S350 Evo II buggy kit the body will also fit older spec S350 platform buggies. Design-wise the Falcon II is a cab forward offering with a highly angled windscreen, roof-top airflow ribbing and a very contoured section around the engine head. As usual the body will come clear allowing to realise your own paint schemes.

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November 12, 2014

SWorkz S350 Evo II Pro kit – Coming soon

Following a first teaser SWorkz now have more information about the forthcoming S350 Evo II Pro 1/8th buggy available. Developed with the help of multiple World Champion Atsushi Hara, the buggy will feature an optimised suspension geometry, a refined shock system, more options and higher quality parts compared to its predecessor. Final specifications and features as well as detailed photos will become available in time for the kit release.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

October 30, 2014

SWorkz S350 series aluminium option parts

SWorkz have new aluminium option parts for the S350 series of 1/8th scale vehicles available. First up are rear hub carriers with various mounting positions for the upper camber links and the lower hinge pins. Coming as pair the hubs include reduction bushings for the ball bearings and they are gun metal anodised. The second new part is an upper steering bellcrank lever for the PSP system. Adding some visual impact the lever also increased the stability for improved steering input and precision. Last but not least are closed Pro Series wheel nuts. They not only look the part but also protect the wheel axle threads from the influence of dust, dirt and moisture. Again coming gun metal anodised they match the remainder of SWorkz’ alloy option parts.

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September 11, 2014

SWorkz S350T 1/8th scale nitro truggy kit

Following a first teaser image SWorkz now release more photos and first information on their forthcoming S350T 1/8th nitro truggy kit. The vehicle is based on a black hard-coated 7075-T6 aluminium chassis and features a sealed front and rear arm design, a newly designed rear lower plastic insert toe-in system, as well as hex-cell shock bladders and dampers with 4mm shock shafts. The shock towers are made from lightweight 7075 aluminium with the drivetrain sporting full CVD driveshafts, 2.0 metal brake callipers and ultra-durable crown and pinion gears. The package is rounded out by the Power Steering Package radio tray system and a “Speed Rhinocero” bodyshell.

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September 3, 2014

SWorkz S350T 1/8th nitro truggy kit

SWorkz have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th nitro truggy kit, the S350T. The vehicle will come with a range of option parts from stock for improved strength, performance and a high value. More information are available soon.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

August 21, 2014

PSM S350 BK1 Evo shock towers

PSM have released a new front and rear shock tower for the S-Workz S350 BK1 Evo buggy. Both front and rear tower features a refined rollcenter and suspension geometry to improve the overall handling, off-power steering and rear traction. Made from 5mm carbon, the front version weighs only 19grams while the rear 25grams.

View the front shock tower here