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April 18, 2017

Infinity IF14 1/10th scale electric touring car kit

Infinity have officially introduced their new IF14 1/10th scale electric touring car kit. Originally based off of the SMJ CX11, the kit was refined with the help of Infinity’s factory on-road team that includes World Champions such as Marc Rheinard, Jilles Groskamp, Naoto Matsukura and Andy Moore to name just a few. The car makes use of a new, fully symmetrical chassis and topdeck design for precise steering action and equal traction characteristics while the somewhat unconventional suspension mount design has the lower arms attached to the front and rear aluminium bulkheads rather than the chassis as it is standard for most of today’s electric touring cars which results in a more natural chassis flex. Composite bushings make for swift and easy suspension geometry changes, such as toe and anti-squat, without the need for additional suspension brackets.

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April 13, 2017

Xray 1/8th GT on-road kit – Coming soon

Xray have released a first official teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th GT kit. No details of the car, that is likely based off of Xray’s successful XB8 platform, are known as of yet but expect full details and more images to surface soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 11, 2017

WRC F-One 017 1/10th formula car kit

Italian company WRC Racing have introduced the F-One 017 1/10th formula car kit. The latest incarnation of the platform features new, adjustable carbon battery stops for both the inline and transversal battery positions, it comes with a new main chassis that allows for short and long wheelbase settings by simply relocating the front end, while the rear supension assembly now allows for increased suspension travel and thus improved side bite. Last but not least come new, reinforced front lower arms that are more crash-proof than the previous parts.

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April 11, 2017

Tamiya M-07 Concept chassis kit – Coming soon

Tamiya have officially announced the forthcoming release of the all-new M-07 M-chassis kit. Although there are still no images available, Tamiya USA have released information on all features of the kit that was designed by the same designer who brought the TA-07 Pro Touring Car Chassis to life. The chassis takes a number of design cues from Tamiya’s touring car models and features a largely changed design from its numeric predecessors. The goal set forth with this new platform; ease of maintenance and responsive drive characteristics, all of which were attained during its development. The kit is set for a release at the end of June and it will be accompanied by 13 hop-up parts that will become available at that time too.

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April 6, 2017

Tamiya TT-02 Ferrari F12tdf 1/10th on-road kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Ferrari F12tdf based on the TT-02 entry-level 4WD chassis kit. Resembling Ferrari’s limited edition F12tdf super sportscar, the kit makes use of the proven shaft-driven TT-02 platform and it comes including a highly detailed body shell, silver multi-spoke rims and semi-slick high-grip tyres. The kit will hit stores by end of May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 6, 2017

Losi Tenacity SCT RTR 1/10th 4WD short course truck

Losi have introduced their new Tenacity SCT RTR 1/10th scale 4WD short course truck. The vehicle takes design features of the proven TEN platform with the kit being actually based off of the TEN MT truck, sporting a tough 4WD drivetrain, 12mm shock absorbers with plastic bodies and a fixed link suspension. The truck is powered by a 3S LiPo-compatible 550-class 4-pole 3800kv motor and a 130A speed controller, its electronic components are waterproof for go-everywhere ability and the truck is rounded out by MAXXIS Razr MT tyres and a pre-decorated bodyshell which is available in two colour schemes. Also included in the package is a genuine Spektrum DX2e Active radio system with Active Vehicle Control technology with the transmitter being usable with optional telemetry features like the Spektrum Dashboard app or an LED speedometer.

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April 5, 2017

Kyosho V-One R4sII 1/10th nitro kit – Coming soon

Kyosho have released first preview images of their forthcoming V-One R4sII club-level 1/10th nitro on-road kit. The vehicle will sport some subtle revisions such new 2mm shorter shock absorbers whose updated design and 1mm increased diameter still offers increased volume for improved damping characteristics while the updated shock towers lower the overall centre of gravity for increased corner speeds. Also new is a redesigned receiver box that protects the receiver from spilled fuel. The car is meant to make a first official appearance soon and we bring you more information as soon as we get them.

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April 4, 2017

Serpent F110 SF3 1/10th formula car kit

Serpent have introduced the latest incarnation of their successful F110 platform, the SF3. The car is based on a new, black anodised 2.5mm aluminium main chassis plate that sports carbon fibre extensions for the electronics such as receiver and speed controller. The battery is placed in a longitudinal position that, in combination with the slightly backwards mounted electronics, makes for an agile handling and a responsive car. Up front the previous 2-part lower wishbones have been replaced by a single carbon fibre plate. Included with the kit comes with realistic front and rear wings that have been updated by using a more flexible yet stronger composite material. The kit, that does not include body, tyres, gears and electronics, will hit stores very soon.

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