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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Following the Facebook announcement of Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai to stick with their tried and tested 1/8th buggy platform (for the 2014 IFMAR Worlds in Italy) now also SWorkz announce that there will be no new buggy for 2014 despite the good tradition of many manufacturers to introduce new platforms ahead of important races. However the Asian company will have several new option parts such as the “LDS” Lightened Drive System with new driveshafts, bearings, gears and more, along other new upgrades to make the buggy “Worlds ready”. More information will become available in the near future.
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Answer RC re-release their own line of aluminium CVD axles for the S-Workz S350, Mugen MBX6 and MBX7. Available as wheel or centre CVD axle, the parts are CNC machined from 7075 aerospace quality aluminium, they come red anodised and offer multiple holes for the drive pin meaning that as the fit becomes sloppy they can simply be rotated round to the next set of holes. The axles are made for reduce the overall rotational mass of the drivetrain resulting in quicker spool up, reduced braking time and sharper handling.
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