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January 25, 2021

Schumacher Eclipse 4 LMP12 racing chassis kit

Schumacher scored sensational wins in both the modified and stock classes at the 2020 LMP12 IFMAR World Championships with Marc Rheinard and Andy Murray. Now Andy and the Schumacher Engineering team have applied their race winning knowledge to create the new Eclipse 4. The Eclipse 4 includes proven World Championship winning features such as an alloy chassis and a lightweight rear spool as well as new innovations such as big bore damper tubes and single nut rear wheel fixing, make the Eclipse 4 even faster, lighter, and easier to maintain.

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January 13, 2021

SWorkz S35-T2 1/8 nitro truggy

SWorkz have introduced their new S35-T2 1/8 nitro truggy. The geometry of the car aims to provide great corner speed with exceptional traction and improved control. Featuring a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis, this wide layout has been tested by their team driers to guarantee the best performance. The newly developed Truggy HET differentials are included and provide traction that was not possible before. The new S35-T2 also comes with a longer shock layout in the front and rear, the construction of which is adapted to that new optimised layout. The steering geometry, with new Ackerman and steering plates, gives the driver a feeling of total control and with the new toe-in plates, which now contain square inserts, you can easily adjust the geometry to fit every track layout and track condition.

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January 13, 2021

BMT 984 1/8th scale onroad chassis

BMT have announced the latest version of their 984 1/8th scale Nitro onroad chassis. Following many months of work, in collaboration with Italian designer Andrea Contarini, BMT are pleased to introduce this latest product. The car is completely new, with several new solutions such as new suspensions geometry, easy access to change belts, optional adjustable weights and a new lighter transmission. Other changes include updated Ackermann, as well as new plastic parts, such as the arms and the front bumper.

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January 12, 2021

Schumacher tease their Eclipse 4 1/12th scale

Schumacher are teasing the upcoming release of the Eclipse 4, the follow up to the car that Marc Rheinard used to win the 2020 1/12th scale World Championships. The British company saying ‘We are pleased to announce the new Eclipse 4 LMP12 car is coming soon. Improving on the 2 x IFMAR World Championship Winning chassis with further innovation.’ More details to follow.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 11, 2021

Serpent Viper 989E 1/8th scale EP chassis

Serpent have released their new Viper 989E, the latest electric version of their 989 1/8th scale chassis. Electric racing has developed big time and the 989E is designed to take care of that power and put it down as effectively as possible. Based on the successful 989 gas racer and sharing it’s suspension, shocks and quite a lot of other features like the chassis plate and drivetrain, there are many EP specific parts on this car as well. They have made room for serious power with the batteries mounted on a 2.5mm thick carbon plate, the variety of packs can be mounted in 3 different positions, changing the CG to alter the cars behaviour. The elevated speedo mounting plate gives stiffness for the battery plates and creates also room for oversized speedos with even 1/5th scale speedos possible. A large range of motors can also be accommodated and the area around the motor has been stiffened to remove any unwanted flex. Other features include a wider 10mm rear belt and module 1 steel gears for durable power delivery.

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January 9, 2021

Destiny RX-10F 2.0 FWD 1/10th scale chassis

Destiny have introduced their new RX-10F 2.0 FWD 1/10th scale chassis. Utilising a new mid motor platform design, the motor mount and centre layshaft are combined in a single bulkhead. Up front there is a new clamp design single bell-crank steering system, with 4 different Ackermann positions, that features two large ball bearing for improved reliability and precision. Integrated into the bumper is the ability to mount up to two pieces of 40g weights to easily help balance out the chassis for different conditions. The new 2.25mm slim main chassis, 2.0mm multi-flex design upper deck and 3.0mm front and rear lower shock towers are all made from high grade USA graphite as are the all new graphite front and rear chassis braces. Other changes include a new single piece floating servo mount. updated high quality hard coated short dampers with POM pistons and 20mm damper springs, new front and rear 7075 aluminium upper bulkhead and linkage mounts, new aluminium rear bulkheads, new aluminium battery brackets and completing the updates, front spring steel double CVD are included as standard for smoother cornering.

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January 7, 2021

Axial 1/10 scale RBX10 Ryft 4WD

Axial have introduced another first with the 1/10 scale RBX10 Ryft 4WD. This ready-to-run vehicle lets any RC driver experience the thrills of rock bouncer off-road action. Full-size rock bouncers refuse to stop, or even back down on the throttle, when facing steep climbs and massive rocks. So does the RBX10 Ryft 4WD. The robust, custom tube chassis is engineered from a high-strength composite plastic that withstands the hard knocks of RC off-roading, even while moving at the high speeds produced by a strong powertrain featuring a 4S-capable, 2200Kv brushless motor. Both the front and rear axles boast a rugged two-piece, solid axle design. Licensed Interco TSL Bogger tires on Raceline wheels, aided by long travel front and rear shocks, do their part to tame wild off-road tracks. These features, along with a full-time 4WD transmission, make the RBX10 Ryft a fun vehicle to send over the trails at full throttle.

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December 23, 2020

Serpent Medius X20 Mini 1/10 EP chassis

Serpent have entered the M-chassis segment with their Medius X20 Mini 1/10 EP chassis. Taking elements, design features and parts from the its bigger brother, Serpent claim this is the most configurable Mini chassis ever. There are 3 different configurations possible, FWD (Front Wheel Drive), RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) and 4WD, the motor mounting is also adjustable with mid or rear motor positions available. Continuing the crossover of parts from the X20 range, the Mini utilises the V3 composite diff, keeping rolling mass to a minimum whilst maintaining reliability. The single belt 4WD configuration incorporates a CNC aluminium Medius style motor mount giving ultimate adjustment of weight distribution. The wheelbase is also adjustable, in 210mm or 225mm, allowing it to suit the large range of bodyshells available in the class.

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