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November 15, 2013

Serpent Viper 977 WC limited edition

To celebrate the TQ and IFMAR World Championship title achieved by team driver Tadahiko Sahashi Serpent introduce the Viper 977 WC limited edition 1/8 on-road kit. The kit features a number of optional parts Tadahiko used during the race as are front and rear aluminium wheel axles, rear CVD driveshafts, carbon fibre rim covers, a 38g chassis weight, aluminium throttle and servo saver arms, rear RR hard anti-roll bar, new hard compound suspension parts as well as red L27 shock stings and #700 shock oil. Also included is a limited edition engraved main chassis plate. The first kit with the number 001 will be auctioned through eBay with the winning bid being donated to the Red Cross in order to financially support the organisation’s efforts in the current Philippine post-typhoon situation.

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November 15, 2013

New Xray 1/8 nitro buggy coming soon

Xray have released a first teaser image of what appears to be the 2014 version of the XB9 buggy. As with most preview images it hides more than it shows and so only updated body lines are visible with the new body offering lower, more angled side pods with a raised section in the middle and a steeper section towards the rear wing. Under the hood we expect new suspension parts as the team is running an updated design for some time now with the front likely will be of a “mixed” pivot ball system with horizontal lower and vertical upper balls while the rear end may also receive an update with wider suspension mounts and shorter arms. For now the kit’s new features remain purely speculation with definite information becoming available very soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 11, 2013

Associated RC10 TC6.2 Factory Team kit

Associated RC10TC6.2 Factory Team kit

Seen at the recent ETS Rd1 the RC10 TC6.2 Factory Team kit builds on the very successful ROAR and BRCA national championship-winning TC6 platform and adds many performance-enhancing upgrades which take the chassis to the next level of performance. New for the TC6.2 is the updated bulkhead, top plate and chassis configuration that allow flex to be optimized by disconnecting the drivetrain bulkheads and suspension mounting systems. This new arrangement allows a predictable flex through the entire length of chassis, giving maximum grip on any track surface. At only 88mm wide and 2.25mm thick, the new TC6.2 carbon fiber chassis remains very narrow, resulting in reduced drag during the hardest cornering.

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November 11, 2013

KM Racing K8 1/8th on-road kit

KM Racing K8 1/8 on-road kit

1/10 200mm World Champions KM Racing release the first information on their forthcoming 1/8th nitro on-road car called the “Killer Eight” or K8 in short. The chassis features a super low centre of gravity design with the top deck sitting only 25mm above the main chassis, having all components mounted as low as possible. The carbon fibre upper deck is a slotted design in the steering area for added front end flex while the receiver battery is not located underneath the fuel tank but on the left side for an improved left-to-right chassis balance. Other design cues include a special centre weight system for swift and easy weight distribution and all-up weight changes and the kit includes the option of running a standard blade or wire-type front anti-roll bar. No release date is mentioned yet but KM Racing mentions the kit is “coming soon”.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

November 9, 2013

VBC Racing Ghost scale spec touring car

VBC Racing Ghost spec class touring car

VBC Racing have introduced the Ghost scale spec, an all new platform designed for Scale Spec touring car class. The Ghost is essentially a competition touring car with some different materials to keep the costs down and as such has an ultra low CofG, a FRP 3mm chassis and 2mm upper deck that provide more linear flex response and better weight balance as well as a dual crank steering system with a low CofG design for better handling. In terms of materials there is full aluminium 7075 bulkheads, motor mount, turnbuckles and ball connectors and it comes with a front spool and rear gear differential. The floating aluminium 7075 center servo mount is standard equipment as are front and rear sway bars and aluminium 7075 shocks with TBB shock shaft and springs.

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November 7, 2013

Tamiya TRF418 touring car kit

Following first teaser renderings Tamiya finally release more information on their forthcoming new 4WD touring car contender, the TRF418. Already seen at the recent ETS season opener in Hrotovice, the car features a lot of new parts compared to its successful predecessor as there are 1.5mm higher bulkheads, a redesigned motor and layshaft mount and a new top deck, all made to achieve different chassis flex characteristics and an improved weight distribution. Other new parts include the wishbones, steering components and multiple other sections such as the front spool outdrives and more. The kit will hit stores around mid-December.

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November 6, 2013

WRC GT Due 2WD Classic on-road kit

WRC introduce the GT Due 1/8 nitro on-road classic kit. The car is based on a 3mm carbon fibre chassis with rigid suspension parts that do away with the need to use shock absorbers while still allowing to adjust front toe, camber and castor angles as well as rear toe and camber settings. The drivetrain uses a rear beltdrive system and a large disc brake mounted to the rear differential case. Other features include a single speed gearbox, a low-profile 125cc fuel tank and a carbon fibre radio plate.

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November 5, 2013

Schumacher Cougar KF 2WD buggy

Schumacher introduce their latest 1/10 2WD buggy kit in the form of the Cougar KF. Seen in prototype stages before the buggy is specially designed for the use on high grip surfaces such as carpet and astro turf. It builds on a 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis and top deck and features an unconventional drivetrain setup with a traversal mid motor position and a rear belt drivetrain. The central motor layout is meant to offer exceptional corner speed on high grip surfaces without having to worry about the negative “torque steering” influences often associated with longitudinally mounted motors.

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