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October 2, 2020

Xray XB4 2021 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

At this stage we have all seen the in depth video presentation from Xray on the design and production of their new for 2021 XB4 4wd buggy. Now that we know what went into making the car, we finally get to see the final results of all that work. The XB4 is an evolution of their World Championship winning buggy platform and for the first time the car will be available in either carpet or dirt editions. The main focus seems to have been around the front and rear horizontal split design bulkheads, which allow for the adjustment of the differential height in the car. The ability to make this adjustment, necessary for the switch between dirt and carpet, has meant changes needed to be able to be made to the central drivetrain angle and height. Longer front and rear central drive shafts and shortened pinion gears offer up improved drivetrain efficiency and both shafts are connected by an all-new multi-adjustable slipper clutch with independently adjustable front/rear slippage. new shock bodies, shock towers, a tweak free quick battery holder and body shells complete the main areas of focus.

View more detailed information on the new XB4 here

October 1, 2020

Capricorn P10 SR 1/10th 4wd EP pan car

Yet more new products from Capricorn with the release of their P10 SR 1/10th scale 4wd EP pan car, which we showed renderings of back in August. The car will run a 200mm standard width with 45mm wide rear tyres and 30mm front and is designed to accept a shorty pack or standard square style battery with the ability to run up to 3S. While the rear of the car is fixed and with a straight axle there is little to adjust, up front the flex can be adjusted by loosening or tightening the nuts on the front lower carbon plate for a different feeling if needed.

View more images of the P10 SR here

September 30, 2020

Capricorn RC TE05 MDM EP touring car

Coming soon from Capricorn RC is the Italian brand’s new TE05 MDM electric touring car platform. The car will feature longer suspension arms front and rear, the front being +2mm longer and the rear +3mm longer which provides the car with more overall traction and corner speed. In addition to the longer arms there will be a new rear uprights, front c-hub and steering knuckles, with all these parts now being made in house. New shock towers and shocks will also be included in to the updates resulting in a lower CG which makes the car more stable at higher speeds and especially in higher traction conditions. Finally a new mid pulley system will be added with additional bearings for better longevity.

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September 29, 2020

Kyosho Mini-Z Turbo Optima Mid special edition

New from Kyosho in their popular Mini-Z buggy line comes this nostalgic Turbo Optima Mid special edition. Available in both yellow or white versions, this Readyset comes with a FHSS 2.4Ghz transmitter and just requires 6 AAA batteries and you are ready to go. Set upon their proven 4wd Mini-Z buggy platform, it features fully independent suspension, coil over shock absorbers, a slipper clutch, high torque servo, brushed motor, pre cut & painted bodyshell and is supplied with the Synchro KT-531P transmitter.

View more images of the buggy here

September 29, 2020

Axial SMT10 Monster Truck RAW builder’s kit

Experience the thrill of arena monster truck action wherever you bash with the Axial SMT10 Monster Truck RAW builder’s kit. The rugged, straight-axle 4wd chassis provides the perfect platform for your choice of body, tires and electronics. Axial designers went all out when creating the SMT10 monster truck chassis and roll cage. Very similar to a full-size Monster Jam truck chassis, the SMT10 tube frame was developed for maximum strength and has an extremely realistic appearance. It provides a variety of shock mounting points for suspension tuning options, with additional mounting points on the cage and at the axle for moving the shocks to a more scale, vertical position if desired. Mated to the proven Axial AR60 axle, its 4-link suspension soaks up any obstacles in its path. The included AX10 transmission is designed to make the most of your motor’s power. Its Dual Pad slipper system features a pad on each side of the spur gear to increase surface area, resulting in improved tuning precision and holding ability, while strong 32-pitch gearing enhances performance in high-torque applications. Supplied with 2.2 monster truck wheels, a helmet set and chrome zoomie style headers

View more images of the SMT10 here

September 28, 2020

Element RC Enduro Gatekeeper rock crawler kit

Aimed at the serious RC rock crawler enthusiast, the new Enduro Gatekeeper kit from Element RC is packed full of performance features. Sporting the all-new Gatekeeper Suspension package, it consists of rear trailing arms that move the shocks forward, allowing a larger window for shock tuning and providing improved weight bias. The trailing arms are paired with a rear anti-roll bar for a more stable and consistent suspension when crawling on the rocks. An adjustable aluminium track bar mount, firmly bolted to the chassis rail, gives the Enduro GK more reliable and responsive steering without the flex. Our shock mount inserts with multiple mounting positions allow for precise suspension tuning whether it’s moving the shocks up, down, forward, or back.

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September 24, 2020

Losi 1/6 Super Baja Rey 2.0

Losi have introduced the new Super Baja Rey 2.0, a follow up to their popular 1/6th scale 4wd brushless desert truck. The ready to run SBR 2.0 takes it to the next level of performance and scale detail. Taking the Super Rock Rey chassis, Losi have added about an inch to the wheelbase and morphed it with the front end from the Super Baja Rey to give you the all new and improved Super Baja Rey 2.0. Coming fitted with the Spektrum Firma Smart 160 Amp 8S ESC and 750kv Firma 1/6th brushless motor allows you to unlock blazing speeds. The bottom loading chassis makes battery changes a breeze, while the front and rear LED light bars keep everything nice and bright for off-road adventures at night. Controlling this beast is done with the DX3 transmitter combined with a Spektrum 6100AT AVC receiver with steering priority. The officially licensed Method Race wheels and BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tires combined with the new Brenthel Industries Trophy truck body, that is modeled after their actual race truck, complete the aggressive, scale-detailed look.

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September 23, 2020

Xray X12’21 1/12th scale – Coming soon

Xray continue to tease new kits for the 2021 season with the latest being next year‘s variant of their World Championship winning X12 1/12th scale platform. As the image suggests, we can expect this to be an all new platform, however what changes there will be remains to be seen. Complete information, specifications and features should become available soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]