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March 12, 2014

Capricorn LAB 801 Black Edition kit

Capricorn introduce the LAB 801 Black Edition 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Following the success of the C02 Black Edition the chassis features black instead of red anodised aluminium parts along many improvements and refinements such as a new narrow main chassis, a redesigned radio plate for increased flex and corner speed, new V2 shock absorbers, an updated spring combination, front aluminium bearing holders, a new front shock tower, and a new reverse type clutch with aluminium clutch bell. Also included are several option parts such as two different design front anti-roll bars, 29T/423T and 30T/435T pulley/belt combos and white plastic ball cups, a new servo saver for finer Ackermann angle adjustments as well as a redesigned engine mount. The Black Edition kit is available now.

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March 11, 2014

Serpent 748 200mm nitro on-road kit – Teaser

Serpent have just released a teaser regarding their forthcoming 748 200mm nitro on-road kit. Called the Natrix the car builds on a completely new platform but no other details are known as of yet. We bring you more information as soon as we get them.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 9, 2014

VBC Racing LightningF Formula kit

VBC Racing have released their next generation 1/10 formula car, the LightningF. Sharing some important features from their race winning Lightning12 pan car this helps provides a competitive edge over the other Formula cars in the market, the LightningF recently taking the TQ spot at the 2014 TITC. Some of the features include a 2.5mm carbon fiber chassis, adjustable battery placement with the capability to mount different types of battery, the choice of lay down or vertical servo configuration as well as carbon fibre front arms with 7075 aerodynamic front end mounts to increase front end stiffness, precise building and adjustments.

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March 5, 2014

Tamiya TA06-R chassis kit

Tamiya introduce the limited edition TA06-R 4WD touring car kit. The intermediate level belt-driven car features option parts taken over from the TRF line such as the TRF418 A-arms and uprights and TRF417 front and rear driveshafts. The “R” version also received some one-off parts to make the TRF parts fit while graphite reinforced A, J, T and N parts make for higher chassis rigidity. Other options included in the kit are front and rear anti-roll bars as well as TA06MS aluminium centre pulleys. The kit is scheduled for a late March release.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

February 28, 2014

Kyosho MP9e TKI ReadySet

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Coming in April is Kyosho’s MP9e TKI ReadySet 1/8th electric off-road buggy. Building on the proven MP9 platform, the buggy features an aluminium chassis and shock towers, threaded aluminium big bore shock absorbers, machined suspension plates, front universal driveshafts and moulded chassis braces. The factory assembled vehicle comes with a 2.4GHz radio system, a newly developed high response KT-401 steering servo and a genuine Team Orion Vortex 8 waterproof speed controller and Neon8 2100kv brushless motor. The package is rounded out by a pre-finished bodyshell and grippy pin tyres on white disc rims.

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February 27, 2014

Schumacher Mi1v2 electric touring car kit

Schumacher introduce the Mi1v2 electric touring car kit. The car offers an updated chassis and top deck to easily accept a wide rage of LiPo batteries, it offers a 4WD belt drive transmission with ball differentials, a widely adjustable suspension and front and rear anti-roll bars. The entry to intermediate level car also comes with a full set of ball bearings, front in-board toe-out options and a purple anodized motor mount for optimized heat dissipation. The package is rounded out by aluminium body shock absorbers.

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February 21, 2014

OFNA X3-GT 1/8th on-road kit

OFNA presents the X3-GT 1/8th 4WD nitro on-road kit. Based around a sturdy, hard-anodised aluminium chassis with 2-diff drivetrain and 2-speed gearbox the vehicle also features low-profile aluminium shock towers and shocks, a 1-piece radio tray for easy servicing and maintenance, as well as a .28 recoil starter nitro engine with a tuned pipe for added performance. Included in the kit are strong steering and throttle servos, a 2.4GHZ radio system and also semi-slick tyres on black multi-spoke rims along mean looking GT bodyshell.

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February 20, 2014

Team Durango DEX210v2 2WD buggy

Team Durango introduce the new DEX210v2 2WD electric off-road buggy. Building on the popular DEX210 platform the updated v2 version features a good amount of new features and updated parts such as an 8mm longer chassis for improved stability, new straight design front wishbones for increased ground clearance and redesigned front and rear shock towers for added crash stability, additional setup options and better stability when landing jumps. In addition to the new front lower A-arms the kit also received new rear arms, longer differential outdrives, updated driveshafts and also new gearbox halves with added camber link mounts. Team Durango also worked on the durability by adding an aluminium steering link plate, new DIMEC X ball cups and an aluminium RR -2mm low roll centre suspension mount. Included with the kit, that allows to build your choice of a mid or rear motor buggy straight from the box, are also a redesigned bodyshell and a new rear wing.

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