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November 21, 2017

Tamiya TRF419XR electric touring car kit

Tamiya have released a first official image of their forthcoming TRF49XR 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit. The latest incarnation of the popular 419 platform was introduced back in August but it took the Japanese manufacturer until now to finally release a proper body-off image. Changes from the previous 419X platform are updated front and rear bulkheads with ball-raced anti-roll bars, super-short shocks and shock towers, a new centre chassis stiffener for reduced pitch flex and an updated motor mount with more flex setting points. Back in August the vehicle was announced as a full kit for the Japanese market and as a conversion kit for all countries outside of Japan, however this information is missing in Tamiya’s product announcement so you might be able to buy a full kit too even if you are not visiting Japan. The kit is set for a release in mid-December.

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November 21, 2017

Tamiya CC-01 Landfreeder matte black special

Coming in December is Tamiya’s new CC-01 based Landfreeder 1/10th 4WD pickup truck kit. It features an upgraded CC-01 chassis with chrome-plated rear axle housing and it comes with a pre-painted, matte black 1980’s style pickup truck body shell. The highly detailed kit also includes a chrome-plated grille guard and roll bar for added looks.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

November 20, 2017

Roche P12-2017 USA Spec 1/12th pan car kit

Roche have introduced the P12-2017 USA Spec 1/12th scale pan car kit. The USA Spec kit is based on the standard P12-2017 and includes an alloy chassis plate, hard front end parts, lowered rear axle height adjusters and a full range of optional centre shock springs to create a package that is ready to tackle the highest grip carpet surfaces. The kit has already proven its performance by taking a podium spot at the recent IIC and the TQ at the Halloween Classic race.

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November 19, 2017

Destiny RX-10SR electric touring car – Teaser

Destiny have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming RX-10SR electric touring car kit. The vehicle builds on the Reedy-Race-winning RX-10S and looking at the image the kit will include several refined parts such as an updated motor mount and alloy suspension mounts with composite inserts. The kit will ship in December and all information and images should surface soon.

Source: Destiny [destinyracing.jp]

November 15, 2017

Kyosho TF7.7 electric touring car kit

The latest evolution of Kyosho’s TF7 touring car is the TF7.7 that will hit stores soon. The kit features some subtle updates compared to the TF7 such as low-profile big bore shock absorbers, a centre stiffener for improved pitching rigidity, a 2-height motor mount that allows to mount the motor in a high and a low position, and also Active Rear Toe Control System compatible rear suspension holders. Also new are multi-functional front spool cups for pin or blade-equipped universal joints, as well as a rear diff gear with closing sleeve.

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November 14, 2017

Team Magic B8ER 6S 1/8th electric RTR buggy

HRC Distribution have introduced the 6S LiPo-compatible version of their popular B8ER 1/8th electric off-road buggy. It is based on the race-proven B8RS competition buggy and features a waterproof HARD brushless system, a powerful 16kg-cm metal gear servo and it is equipped with aluminium shock towers, high-quality CVD driveshafts as well as HRC longline high-traction tyres. With its 150A-rated speed controller, 2250kV brushless motor and and optional 6S LiPo battery the buggy is capable of a top speed of up to 110km/h.

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November 13, 2017

JQRacing Black Edition Spec-Q 1/8th nitro buggy

JQRacing have introduced their factory-built Black Edition Spec-Q nitro buggy. The vehicle has the same specifications and features as the Black Edition kit, but instead of packaging the parts in the familiar bags for assembly by the customer, JQRacing build the car at the factory, to the proven August 2017 stock setup. The only thing left for the racer to do is to install an engine and pipe, and the electronics, and paint the pre-cut body. Even the throttle and brake linkages are built and ready to go. The Spec-Q car is intended to be ready to race, so thread lock has been applied, and camber, toe, and droop have been set correctly. The diffs and shocks are pre-built with the correct oils, getting racers on the track quickly.

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November 13, 2017

MTS FFV3 FWD chassis – Coming soon

Race Opt International have introduced the MTS FFV3 1/10th front wheel drive touring car. The vehicle makes use of the proven FFV2 base and features a new, more backwards motor position to allow for more balanced steering throw while the top deck has been raised by 1mm to increase chassis flex for improved traction and steering. In addition the raised deck allows to use thicker batteries. Other features include a new front pulley holder for easier and faster gear diff access, dual joint driveshafts come as standard and redesigned shocks will do away with oil leakage issues. The graphite suspension arms feature a new design with membrane absorbers to allow for quicker left/right rolling rebound movement and the new front shock tower with wire holes helps to bundle the motor and sensor wires for tidier wiring. Last but not least comes a new 30mm/40mm laydown motor fan mount, new design front spindle mounts allow for easy caster adjustment and updated swaybars with 1.6mm, 1.8mm and 2.0mm hardness allow easy suspension roll adjustment.

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