Having brought you the first CAD images of the new CEFX Evolution conversion for the TOP Photon, we have now received the first photos of the final conversion. Designed to improve traction, balance, drivability and ease of maintenance, it will be available as a full conversion set for the Photon, however a lot of the parts work with the Tamiya TRF416 and you can see those parts mounted in the release photos.
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TQ Racing sent us the video above showing some ‘top secret’ testing of their soon to be released SX8 Evo buggy. Following the series of tests they have declared themselves very happy with the progress and feel that they have zeroed in on a strong platform.
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Tamiya have made their race debut with the new prototype electric powered 801X, called the 801Xe. Being driven at the Canadian Indoor Shootout in its maiden race by team drivers Steve Bortolotti and Tom Wright, it performed well amongst fierce competition, leading the way for most of qualifying before electrical problems hampered their progress. In the mains it was again a solid performance, with only some bad luck and race incidents keeping the car out of winners circle. According to those driving the prototype buggy, the design of the car and layout give incredible on-power traction as you exit the corners and is very stable as you accelerate. More information as we get it.
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Having released details on their prototype H-K1 200mm chassis back in the beginning of February, KM Racing have made some big changes since then and will finally go into production. Refined from the previous version we covered, currently in its 4th revision, the latest car now features an extremely low radio tray and fuel tank to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. Other changes compared to the previous prototype include the ability to adjust the wheelbase in both the front and rear, while the aluminum middle shaft bracket now features a mounting point for the exhaust mounting spring. We have been told to expect photos of this new car by the end of April.
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As seen at the toy fair earlier in the year, Kyosho have now released full details on their new Ultima RB5 SP2. The SP2 Edition 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 couple of years by Kyosho International factory drivers like Jared Tebo and legends of the RC world. This biggest change to the RB5 SP2 was the fact that the motor has been shifted left to better improve the balance the car with all components now center and true.
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Team Durango have released some details on the ‘revolutionary’ radio tray from the company’s DNX408. The radio tray is set into the chassis for the lowest centre of gravity, with only five screws holding it in place and is easy to slide the whole assembly out of the side of the car. Both servos are laid down and sit below the surface of the chassis, while the RX battery is also sunk in the chassis and centrally mounted at the rear of the car, resulting in further optimised center of gravity. The receiver itself is the only thing that sits high in the car, above the throttle servo, and the RX box has been fitted with louver type vents to keep the receiver cool in the hottest conditions and there is a removable cover to seal it up again when there’s water about.
Introducing the Bully from RC4wd, which the manufacturers claim is the most advanced MOA (Motor on Axle) competition crawler on the market. Not only is this crawler full metal, it also comes with many innovative features including unique V chassis with delrin skid plate, 40:1 gear radio bully axle, 8mm XVD (Xtreme Velocity Drive), round knuckles for extreme steering angle, clocked gear case, x-lock comp ready tires, 2.4Ghz Radio, comp-ready ESC/BEC, 45T brushed motor and aluminum beadlock wheels.
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Multiple US National Champion Josh Cyrul was in touch to introduce the new CEFX Evolution. This is a radical new approach to electric TC racing from the mind that brought you the TOP Photon. The Evolution improves traction, balance, drivability and ease of maintenance all in one simple yet very effective design. The concept has already proven it’s potential with a 3rd place podium finish at the 2010 Snowbird Nationals as well as a TQ and win at the 2010 ROAR Carpet Nationals.
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