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June 5, 2013

Tamiya Novafox, Neo Scorcher & TT-02 news

During the recent Shizuoka Hobby Show Tamiya introduced two new 1/10th electric buggies and also body shell variants for their TT-02 entry-level touring car chassis. Starting with the buggies, first up is the re-release of the late 1980’s Fox 2WD buggy that is now called the Novafox. The vehicle is pretty much a full replica of the iconic Fox buggy and features a plastic monocoque chassis, front and rear double wishbone suspension, front mono shock CVA damper and front anti-roll bar. Also included in the kit are gold-plated wheels, front rib and rear spike/block tread tyres and also a clear body shell with comprehensive decal sheet.

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June 5, 2013

Kawada M500WGT kit

Kawada introduce the M500WGT kit, a 200mm World GT pan car chassis. The kit includes a full carbon fibre chassis with a quick release battery mount that allows for quick and easy longitudinal weight distribution changes. Also included are carbon fibre battery retainers, upper plate and power pod parts along aluminium motor mount and wheel adapter parts. The link-type chassis features two rear tube-style side dampers and comes with a fully adjustable ‘US’-style front suspension that allows for toe, camber, caster and reactive caster adjustments. The kit will hit the stores this June.

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June 5, 2013

Team C T8 V3 buggy kit

After releasing the T8 V3 conversion kit Team C now also introduce the full T8 V3 pro buggy kit. The buggy will include all of the latest option parts such as a new chassis plate, an updated radio box with a forward positioned receiver battery, rear aluminium suspension mounts with plastic inserts for easy toe and anti-squat adjustments as well as a new cab forward body shell along a redesigned Hi-Force rear wing.

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June 3, 2013

Tekno RC NB48 1/8th nitro buggy

Tekno RC have introduced the NB48, a completely new 1/8th nitro buggy built on their EB48 and SCT410 platform. The chassis has ideal weight distribution side-to-side due to creating an all new mid-offset rear bulkhead and ring gear which moves the engine closer to the centre without overloading the right side. It also minimizes drive angles and wear on the center dog bones so the drivetrain is as free as can be without sacrificing chassis layout and weight balance on the very narrow 4mm 7075 CNC hard anodized aluminum chassis. The engine can be mounted in two positions, a front position and an 18mm offset rear position. Under most conditions the motor forward produces the fastest cornering and subsequent lap times while in very bumpy or very loose conditions testing shows the rear engine position can be easier to drive.

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June 2, 2013

Associated to re-release RC10 Classic buggy

For those people who were too young to own one the first time round or had one back in the day, Associated have announced that they are going to release a limited number of the original Classic RC10 buggies. Designed originally back in the 1980’s and winning the first title for the US company at the hands of Jammin Jay Hasley in 1985, this design is a classic and paved the way in terms of design for the buggies we race today. The released version will be modernised slightly to be able to accept LiPo packs and will become available this Summer.

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May 31, 2013

Shepherd debut new Velox V10 Pro at ENS

Shepherd are this weekend debuting their new 1:10 nitro touring car at the opening race of the Euro Nitro Series ‘Pilot Series’ in Germany. Featuring 70 percent new parts over its predecessor, Red RC have an exclusive feature on the new Velox V10 Pro as the first of its Chassis Focus reports from the ENS Race at the Hockenheimring.

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May 30, 2013

Vaterra Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 RTR

Vaterra Nissan GT-R GT3 RTR

Horizon Hobby introduce the Vaterra Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ready-to-run touring car. The 1/10th scale electric racer builds on a 4WD shaft-driven chassis with sealed gear differentials, double wishbone suspension, friction dampers and moulded front splitter with a rear diffusor. The car comes ready-to-run with a genuine Spektrum DX2E radio set, waterproof electronics, powerful brushed motor and realistic on-road tyres on multi-spoke rims. The highly detailed GT-R body comes pre-painted and pre-decorated. Also included is a 1800mAh NiMH battery and a 2A main chargers.

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May 30, 2013

Losi XX-SCT Tuff Country 2wd SCT RTR

The new Losi Tuff Country SCT is based on Losi’s evergreen XXX platform that has stood the tests of time and is ideally suited for taking the knocks and scrapes that comes with SCT racing. Its 3-gear rear motor transmission features a fluid-fillable gear differential and is protected by an adjustable twin disk slipper clutch mechanism. Awesome horsepower is assured courtesy of Dynamite’s 4-pole 3300Kv sensorless brushless motor, which combines optimum efficiency with brute strength and torque to endow the Tuff Country XXX-SCT with incredible acceleration and high top speed capability. Matched with Dynamite’s 45 Amp Fuze Waterproof Sensorless brushless ESC, the Tuff Country XXX-SCT is able to cope with the demands of running is less than ideal weather conditions – making it the perfect companion for anyone eager to explore the RC car hobby for the first time.

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