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November 1, 2013

Xray XB4 2WD buggy kit

Seen as teaser image some days ago Xray now introduce the XB4 2WD mid-motor buggy kit. Based on the European Championship winning XB4 4WD buggy the 2WD kit makes use of around 95 percent of the parts of the all-wheel kit including the main chassis frame and the rear end. The only real difference compared to the XB4 are the aluminium backbone chassis that sports increased kick-up to make for a 2WD-ish castor angle and the front bulkhead including shock tower. The chassis weight distribution with a saddle pack battery mounted in the rear of the chassis combined with front-located electronics and motor is what appears to be the holy grail for 2WD buggy when run on medium to high grip clay, astro and carpet surfaces.

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October 28, 2013

Tamiya Egress 2013 – details

Tamiyablog.com have some additional images and information of Tamiya’s forthcoming Egrees re-release available. The 2013 model of Tamiya’s 1988 high performance buggy incorporates some improvements and modifications to allow the use of modern day equipment such as LiPo batteries and mild brushless motors. The shaft driven drivetrain is fully equipped with ball bearings and a torque splitter option, allowing to run the buggy with a one way or full-time 4WD while the chassis layout and all suspension parts are taken over from the 1988 variant. The chassis layout is known from Tamiya’s iconic Avante buggy with a 15mm longer wheelbase variant being used in the Egrees model. The front and the rear of the buggy is equipped with high-torque ball differentials and the vehicle comes with anti-roll bars and large capacity titanium-colour aluminium body shock absorbers. While the original kit features some titanium parts the ’13 model sees the use of carbon fibre or aluminium instead. Some areas are also beefed-up such as the steering with a 2mm carbon fibre steering link or the S-shaped alloy braces that reinforce the inner mounting points of the rear wishbones. The kit is available from December and will come as rolling chassis without electronics, controller or motor.

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October 25, 2013

Axial AX10 Deadbolt RTR crawler

The Axial AX10 Deadbolt 1/10 Electric 4WD RTR packs all of the speed and versatile crawling capabilities as its original AX10 counterpart and adds a custom body with a moulded driver figure, three interchangeable heads and officially licensed Maxxis 2.2 Trepador tyres giving the vehicle a more aggressive and scale look. Power is provided by a 20T brushed motor and AE-2 ESC that is mounted vertically to help shield it from dust and debris. The AX-3 2.4GHz radio system and AS-3 metal gear servo gives you secure and precise control.

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October 25, 2013

Team Durango DEX408V2 kit

Team Durango introduce the new DEX408v2 1/8th electric buggy kit. Building on the winning heritage of the DEX408 the v2 version incorporates some subtle refinements in order to take 1/8th buggy racing to the next level. The kit is based on a new hard-anodised 3mm aluminium chassis with composite side pods and it features a redesigned rear end that is based around a new bulkhead assembly and a new geometry shock tower. The rear shock absorbers are now located behind the shock stay for an improved weight distribution and smoother and more efficient shock action. Part of the updated package are also new rear suspension arms for improved bump handling and also new ultra low rear roll-centre setting to complement the redesigned geometry. The new arms allow for two outer hinge pin positions helping to adjust rear traction characteristics to a variety of surfaces.

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October 24, 2013

More Team Durango DEX408v2 photos

Team Durango keep releasing more images of their upcoming DEX408v2 1/8th E-buggy. No detailed information are available yet but it is understood that the kit will include a host of new tuning options and platform refinements. According to Team Durango the v2 will become available World-wide next month.

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October 23, 2013

Scorpion XXL 1/7 scale EP/GP kit

Kyosho introduce the Scorpion XXL EP and GP kit. Both the electric and the gas powered variant are based on the ReadySet vehicles and feature a 3mm aluminium chassis, a ball-raced heavy duty drive train with adjustable slipper clutch, and a widely adjustable suspension with large volume shock absorbers. Included in the kits are also some bonus parts such as high grip tyres, universal driveshafts, steel main gear, aluminium servo steering servohorn and as well as limited edition parts in fluorescent blue colour such as rims, air intakes, front A-arms, chassis side pods and small parts. Not included in the kit, that will hit stores at the end of November, are the radio, electric and electronic components or the nitro engine.

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October 22, 2013

JQ Products THE White Edition

During the last couple of weeks JQ Products released a 3-part video series of their upcoming THE White Edition 1/8th nitro buggy and now also have first photos available. The forthcoming evolution step of THECar features a new front end with long lower arms and a conventional C-hub suspension that, according to JQ Products mastermind Joseph Quagraine, offers the best compromise in nearly all track conditions making THE White Edition easy to set-up and to run for intermediate and pro level drivers alike. Beside a new front end the buggy also received revamped rear end components such as aluminium hubs that allow for outboard toe-in settings in order to maximise traction. In order to make maximum use of the new geometry JQ included 16mm shock pistons and the kit comes with a large range of option parts such as front aluminium knuckles, aluminium centre bulkhead and reinforced shock towers. To find out more about the buggy feel free to have a look at the 3-part video series after the break.

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October 22, 2013

Team Durango DEX408v2 – Teaser

Team Durango today released a first teaser image of their upcoming DEX408v2 electric 1/8 off-road buggy. Looking at the photo the most apparent change from the current car are the relocated rear shock absorbers that now sit behind the shock tower with this also meaning a new wing mount and possibly a new rear bulkhead and shock tower assembly. The new rear end may also receive updated lower A-arms and by the looks of things the shocks themselves received a slight make-over with new shock caps. Other charges are hard to spot so we have to wait until the official press release later this week.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]