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October 14, 2020

Schumacher Mission FT FWD chassis

The new Mission FT from Schumacher is an ideal introduction to the popular front wheel drive class. Based on the company’s fast, durable and race proven Mission platform, it features a forward motor position for maximum traction and fully adjustable suspension with alloy threaded shocks to handle the toughest carpet or asphalt tracks. The strong driveshafts can cope with the rigours of FWD class racing, even with powerful modified motors. Should you want try your hand at 4WD the Mission FT can easily be converted into a great handling 4WD touring car.

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October 13, 2020

Team Associated DR10 Purple RTR drag race car

Increasing the number of colour options available for their popular DR10 drag race car, Team Associated have now introduced a purple version. Joining the previously available orange and green editions, this new colurway features the same chassis and configuration as the others meaning it can be purchased as an RTR as well as a LiPo combo version which includes LiPo battery and charger.

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October 8, 2020

Team Associated CR12 Tioga white & blue

Team Associated have announced the release of another colourway for their RTR CR12 Tioga scale crawler. This new version adds some flair over the standard white previously available with white and blue graphics. The CR12 chassis and shell itself remains exactly the same as what was previously available

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

October 8, 2020

WRC SBXE.1 1/8th offroad EP buggy

After thorough testing WRC have introduced the all-new SBXE.1 1/8th electric off-road buggy. Based on SBX.1, the buggy is built on a 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that is designed to adapt the vehicle to a wide range of track conditions. The drivetrain is equipped with CVD driveshafts throughout and is provided with three differentials with hardened lightweight outdrives. WRC adopted a new pivot ball front steering knuckle setup that allows for a wide range of adjustments including caster, camber, upper roll centre, bump steering as well as track width. Front and rear arms are side to side interchangeable, and it is possible to choose three different hardness material for each. The rear hubs are designed to allow a variety of upper camber link positions and allow the adjustment of the upper and lower roll centre, camber gain and more. Other features include the front and rear aluminium 7075-T6 shock towers and the shock absorbers are big bore type.

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October 6, 2020

Team Associated RC10SC6.2 Team Kit

Based on Team Associated’s newly released RC10T6.2 platform, the new RC10SC6.2 Team Kit is the company’s next evolution in the competitive short-course racing class. The RC10SC6.2 began life with the many great advantages already learned through the development of the RC10B6.2 and RC10T6.2. Incorporating updates racers asked for and including more tuning option parts in the box, it has new features such as an integrated fan mount, highly adjustable rear hub assembly, and the speed, durability, and lineage expected of a true champion.

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October 6, 2020

Team Associated RC10T6.2 Team Kit

Based on Team Associated’s RC10B6.2 platform, the new RC10T6.2 Team Kit represents the next step in the evolution of competitive truck racing. The next iteration of the successful RC10T truck platform brings updates to improve adjustability, durability and most importantly, performance. The engineers behind the doors of Team Associated’s Area 51 incorporated the updates racers asked for and included more tuning option parts in the box. New features include new gull wing front and rear arms and shock towers for improved high traction handling as well as B74.1 two-piece rear hubs with aluminium upper caps for fine geometry adjustments. A 1.3mm front anti-roll bar and hardware is included for added high-speed stability as well as both laydown and layback stealth transmissions for tuning weight bias. Other updates include a Factory Team 13g aluminium ESC tray, updated side rails for 30mm motor fan mount shared with B6.2 series buggies, +1 carbon fibre steering block arms and B74 66mm rear axles and 91mm CVA bones. Also included are 8.5mm aluminium rear clamping hexes with laser etching, an updated front body mount for more rigidity to protect the body from cracking and a standard weight 1.0mm Pro-Line Enforcer body.

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October 5, 2020

Tamiya TA07 MSX chassis kit

Coming soon from Tamiya, the TA07 MSX chassis kit is their latest single belt 4wd 1/10th scale chassis. An evolution of the TA07 MS, the car features a new 2.25mm thick carbon fibre chassis and 2.0mm thick aluminium chassis to help dial it in to various track conditions. Using a vertically mounted 2.0mm thick upper deck, it creates improved roll characteristics while ensuring pitching rigidity. In addition, two motor positions with different traction characteristics can be selected and as with the TRF420 the suspension mounts use inserts for fine adjustment. The front and rear pulleys are the same as the TRF420 as are the SSBB dampers and to that end there is new 3mm thick carbon fibre shock towers front and rear.

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October 3, 2020

IGT8 Nitro GT 2021 teaser

IGT8 have shown a first teaser of their upcoming 2021 Nitro GT. The company claims that the new car will include lots of new and unique features and that this release will raise the bar in the GT class. More information as and when we receive it.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]