T.O.P. Racing have shown off photos of the production Rebel R-F01 Formula One chassis which is due for release early next month. It features full adjustable front suspension geometry, link type rear suspension, super lightweight chassis and is 7.4V 2S LiPo and shorty LiPo compatible. Compatible with Tamiya F1 front suspension and the kit will require a Tamiya compatible F1 front spoiler and rear wing.
Durango have released full details on their all new DNX408T 1/8th scale truggy. Based heavily on their successful DNX408, the truggy features heavy duty machined alloy suspension hangers front and rear, as well as bulkheads to hold the gearboxes securely in position. The machined alloy parts as standard continue to the brake bulkheads and shock towers, perfect for supporting the 15mm big bore shock absorbers. The all-new, spiral design, machine-cut gears for the DNX408T, have been extensively tested for performance and reliability. Full details can be found on the car’s product page (link below).
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Hiro Factory have announced the release of their new F103/F104/F104W conversion called the HRF10X. Designed by Japanese driver Hiro Nakatani using his extensive race experience the chassis has already won the 4th round of F1RCGP in Japan as well as the Futasan Cup. The conversion is equipped with a 7075 aluminium motor plate with ball-style rear link suspension similar to that used in direct drive chassis’ and adopts a carbon W-style chassis for ideal chassis roll. A side spring & aluminium roll damper control ensure stability and ease of setup.
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Litemodz have announced the forthcoming release of their first 1/10th scale Touring car the LM4-12. The newly innovated chassis features ‘TRS Technology’ which is combined with a directional biased carbon fibre main chassis and an ultra long top deck for more consistent and controlled flex pathways enhancing traction levels at all speeds. The newly designed steering rack system provides linear steering and accurate ackermann across the whole of the steering arc. Belt tension is achieved not only with cams but also layshaft adjustment allowing for front and rear drive pick up balance. Other features include full chassis mounted split block suspension pick up points and fully adjustable camber cradles allowing for maximum adjustment of camber link length and height for real tune ability.
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Following the success of the original VM-II 1/10th 4wd Mini-TC, Atomic RC has released a highly anticipated updated version of the high performance 4WD Mini Touring Car. The most notable features of the new chassis are redesigned upper deck with flex adjustment and .5mm thickness reduction and the new main chassis is now 11mm narrower for faster response. Most of the M-Chassis bodies will now fit the chassis due to redesigned shock towers and the new car features carbon reinforced plastic material for all the major suspension components. Due to the popularity of Gear Diff, one Spec-R gear differential is now included in the kit.
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HPI have released the Desert-Trophy with an officially authorized, vintage style Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart Toyota pick-up truck body. Of all the drivers that have tried to tame the desert, Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart is one of the most legendary drivers in American motorsport. From his first win in 1973, the Ironman went on to a hugely successful partnership with Toyota trucks and conquered the off-road racing scene, garnering 17 Baja 500 wins, 8 Mint 400 wins, 4 Parker 400s, 3 Baja 1000s and 4 SCORE World Championships. Ivan is an inductee into the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, alongside such legendary figures as Mickey Thompson, Walker Evans, Parnelli Jones and Dick Cepek. The Desert-Trophy truck is topped with a scale replica of a vintage Toyota racing truck and finished in the iconic color slashes that identified Ivan Stewart’s racing team to all his fans.
JQ Products have introduced THECar ‘Yellow Edition’ the follow up to their popular first buggy release. During the end of last year JQ was hard at work testing a lot of new ideas and able to improve the handling enough they felt they had to release a new car, the Yellow Edition. The changes have mostly been made in an effort to make THECar both faster, and easier to drive and include a new narrower more flexible chassis, new body shell, improved shocks and will come supplied with a number of extra tuning parts.
Rudebits are proud to introduce the DB1 Kyosho 2WD buggy conversion kit. Designed by David Burton, an experienced engineer and former BRCA nationals winner, the kit combined the front end of Kyosho’s Ultima series buggies with the rear end of the Lazer ZX-5 line of cars. The result is a low centre of gravity buggy with front motor and rearward placed saddle packs, driven by an inertia propshaft to overcome the disadvantages often associated with an inline motor placement. The kit includes seven carbon fibre parts such as the 2.6mm chassis, top deck, U-shaped support, LiPo battery braces and LiPo retaining straps. Also included is 20g a brass LiPo centre weight, under LiPo weights, alloy battery posts, weighted inertia propshaft, Shadow body shell, front alloy posts, decal sheet and setup sheet. Not included are the front and rear end of the Ultima and Lazer, motor mount etc. The buggy that required a low-profile servo is available for pre-order now.
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