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January 31, 2018

Traxxas introduce new VXL 2WD vehicles

Traxxas have introduced their updated range of brushless-powered VXL 1/10th 2WD off-road vehicles such as the Bandit VXL, Rustler VXL and Stampede VXL. All based off of their respective predecessors and come with the powerful Velineon Brushless Power System that is good for speeds of up to 112km/h. To ensure maximum car control the Traxxas Stability Management will make for arrow-straight acceleration and sure-footed stopping power. Other features include steel transmission gears and precision steel turnbuckles and heavy duty rod ends for great durability as well as factory-installed electronics such as a digital high-torque waterproof steering servo, waterproof electronics and a TQi 2.4GHz transmitter. The kits are rounded out by body shells with all-new graphics.

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January 29, 2018

MCD tease RR5-Max Pro & 2-speed gearbox

MCD Racing have announced the soon release of the RR5-Max Pro 1/5th scale buggy and a 2-speed gearbox. As for the buggy, the kit will include a new long wheelbase chassis as well as some of the most useful option parts to make the kit race-ready from the get go while the new 2-speed gearbox improves both acceleration and top speed of MCD’s on-road and off-road kits. Both products will be on show during this week’s Nuremberg International Toy Fair and more information should become available soon.

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January 26, 2018

Serpent SRX2 HT Team 2WD buggy kit

Serpent’s popular SRX2 1/10th 2WD buggy platform is now also available in the HT Team edition. HT stands for High Traction with the transmission layout and included options making the kit ideal for all high traction conditions such as carpet, astroturf and prepped clay. Based off of the laydown mid motor SRX2 MHT configuration the HT Team variant included option parts such as a narrow 7075-T6 lightweight aluminium chassis with separate aluminium front kick-up plate, titanium-nitride-coated shock shafts, 3.7lbs rated front and 2.1lbs rear springs, machined 2×1.3mm shock pistons as well as a smooth gear differential, a low cab forward MH body shell and aluminium battery plate nuts. The kit is shipping now and will hit stores very soon.

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January 25, 2018

Kyosho Mini-Z MB-010VE 2.0 chassis set

Coming soon from Kyosho is the Mini-Z MB-010VE 2.0 chassis set. The second generation Mini-Z buggy is equipped with a powerful brushless motor and a new speed controller that improves drive feeling. With tyres and wheels sold separately, the chassis set has been optimised as a racing platform thanks to the capable brushless motor. The other significant change is the newly designed ESC circuit board that delivers vastly improved throttle control, enabling the posture to be controlled through jumps for a distinct racing advantage. In addition to the throttle and brake parameter settings possible with the previous model ESC, with an optional setup cable and free software download, this new circuit board features motor drive frequency and electronic timing settings in the future.

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January 25, 2018

Team Associated Reflex DB10 & Trophy Rat RTR kits

Team Associated have introduced their new Reflex DB10 buggy and Trophy Rat 1/10th scale RTR truck. Both are based on AE’s 9-time R.O.A.R. Short Course National Championship-winning truck platform. They feature some major upgrades not normally found in RTRs, such as a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control and 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system as well as AE’s all-new DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control) receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro which allows vehicle stability to be adjusted to flow with the terrain. A Reedy metal-gear digital high-torque servo and LED lights front and rear round out both packages. The suspension also received an upgrade with the addition of adjustable blue anodised aluminium V2 12mm big bore coil-over shocks. The gearbox now comes with a heavy-duty sealed-gear differential and externally adjustable V2 slipper clutch. 81mm CVA driveshafts increase traction and chassis support. Hex-drive, realistic off road wheels and tyres, to keep the vehicles gripping the ground, come standard. The Reflex DB10 comes finished with a pre-painted buggy body shell while the Trophy Rat utilises a customised and weathered truck body.

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January 22, 2018

MCD Racing XR5 Max 1/5th rally cross kit

MCD Racing from Turkey have introduced their new XR5 Max Factory Team Spec 1/5th scale gas-powered rally cross kit. A long wheelbase variant of the existing XR5, the Max offers an extended wheelbase, a wider track and an all-new body shell. Other newly introduced features include reinforced rear stiffeners, an alloy layshaft carrier, new alloy shock bodies and shock towers as well as the aforementioned redesigned LWB chassis.

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January 22, 2018

Xray NT1 2018 200mm kit – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of their forthcoming NT1 2018 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. No official information about the new features and specifications are available yet but racers can expect wisely made changes to the double IFMAR World Championship platform.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 19, 2018

WRC GT Due 1.4 EP electric 1/8th on-road kit

WRC Racing from Italy have introduced their new GT Due EP 1.4 1/8th electric on-road kit. The car is based off of the nitro-powered GT Due 1.4 and features a belt-driven 2WD drivetrain and rigid suspension components that still allow to adjust parameters such as toe, caster and camber. The car utilises a tough aluminium main chassis plate, a carbon fibre upper deck and speed controller mount and it was designed for the use with up to three shorty LiPo battery packs.

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