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August 16, 2012

Vega Elite B4.1 2nd Gen conversion

Following in the steps of the successful Vega Elite Conversions Team Xtreme have announced the release of the B4.1 2nd Gen. New features include a new thicker kick up section, reinforced with a high quality weld for dramatically improved strength. The front sidewalls have been thickened to 2.6mm to increase strength while the gearbox has been raised 2.0mm, following in the steps of the highly successful 201 Gen2 conversion. New Gen2 rear carbon tower give virtually unlimited tuning options and a multi-position cell layout allows for enhanced weight distribution changes. Finally there is a newly designed carbon battery strap and to top it off a Gen 2 body shell designed for increased stability and to produce more down force.

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August 14, 2012

Yokomo BD7 EP touring car

Yokomo have released official images and details of their new BD7, which was run in the latter part of this year’s ETS in the lead up to the World championships in The Netherlands. Optimum weight balance has been achieved by moving the motor 9.5mm further inward, while the chassis features symmetrical construction for optimal chassis flex. Other new items include the floating steering servo mount and the split aluminium suspension mounts.

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August 10, 2012

Team Durango DEX210 Race Ready RTR

Team Durango introduce the DEX210 Race Spec RTR 2WD 1/10th electric off-road buggy. The car is based on the full-blown competition kit and comes factory-assembled with a composite plastic chassis, the patent pending 3-/4-gear gearbox for mid and rear motor layout, threaded aluminium body oil-filled shock absorbers, fully adjustable suspension parts with inserts for caster and toe angle adjustment as well as competition tyres and wheels. Included with the Race Spec buggy comes a 2.4GHz radio set, Speed Passion 13.5T brushless motor and speed controller as well as a pre-painted body shell.

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August 9, 2012

Serpent Cobra GT-e kit

Serpent introduce the electric version of the World Championship winning Cobra GT 1/8th nitro chassis. The car makes use of a 7075-T6 3mm aluminium chassis, oversized lower suspension arms, aluminium suspension mounts with plastic inserts, 4.5mm carbon fibre shock towers, 16mm big bore shock absorbers, CVD-type driveshafts, front and rear anti-roll bars and the light and compact radio tray with vertically mounted steering servo that was introduced with the Cobra-e buggy. Not included in the kit are electronics, body, and wheels.

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August 7, 2012

Team Associated RC12R5.2 Factory Team kit

Team Associated introduce the RC12R5.2 Factory Team kit. Based on the R5.1 the kit features the well known dynamic strut front end with symmetrical components with updated lower suspension arms with more accurate mounting for a more precise build every time. The 12R5.2 continues to use the wide three-point rear pod optimized for fitting brushless motors, with beefed up rear blue aluminum bulkheads to maximize rigidity and durability. Tying the two bulkheads together is the new carbon fiber motor mount cross-brace to gain further rear end rigidity and durability. Also included in the kit is a 2.5mm woven carbon fibre chassis, pivot-ball link rear suspension, refined aluminum side spring retainers and a center shock with through-shaft design.

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August 6, 2012

Intech BR-6 buggy announced

Intech have just announced the BR-6 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. The successor of the BR-5 kit features many refinements compared to the previous kit in the form of redesigned carbon fibre shock towers, upper steering plate and steering brace, all of which replacing the aluminium parts seen on the BR-5. Also the radio tray received a major make-over as with the BR-6 the battery box is placed in a forward position, a common sight on many of the current nitro buggies. Other new parts include composite plastic chassis braces, updated shock absorbers, centre universal shafts and drive train parts.

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August 1, 2012

Mugen MBX-6 Eco USA race edition

Mugen USA have released this special race edition MBX-6 Eco. The 1/8th brushless buggy sports new silver graphite throughout and comes with a number of optional part as standard. Included are the aluminium front upper arm mount, rear arm mount, front & rear axle shaft and joint cups. Also wide offset wheel hubs in 1 and 2mm, S5 silicone o-rings and front and rear shock springs in 1.5/7/75T & 1.5/8.25T respectively.

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July 31, 2012

Kyosho Ultima RB6 2wd buggy

The new Ultima RB6 is the latest in the Ultima line of vehicles, which is a further development of the breed, and it includes all the enhancements that have been designed by Kyosho engineers and tested over the last year by Kyosho International factory drivers like Jared Tebo and legends of the RC world. This type of development, along with the uncompromising manufacturing standards and the vast experience that can only be gained from decades of high-level competition, makes the Ultima RB6 a strong choice as the car to beat for the 2013 season.

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