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February 23, 2010

Kyosho Evolva M3 Evo conversion set

Kyosho have announced that the Evolva M3 Evo conversion set, based on the Lamberto Callari winning car of 2009, is now available. The Kyosho Evolva Series is now the three-time consecutive IFMAR 1/8 I.C. On-Road World Champion and the new M3 Evo claims to be simply the best race car with added benefits such as increased durability, more adjustability and improved performance. The set includes all parts required to upgrade your standard Evolva M3 to the M3 Evo spec, including new chassis pate, front & rear bulkheads, rear wishbones, 2-speed gearbox, rear anti-roll bar and more.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

February 23, 2010

HPI Pulse RTR 1/8th scale buggy

Fitted with the extremely powerful K4.6 high output engine from the Savage X 4.6, full racing suspension and a complete set of grey-anodized aluminium parts, HPI introduces the Pulse RTR buggy. Completely outfitted with all the specifications, parts and tuning capabilities of much more expensive racing buggies, but it’s available to you at a competitive price, completely assembled and ready to go. The Pulse buggy was designed from the start to bridge the gap between entry-level RTR kits and the crazy expensive full racing kits that include no running gear and must be built to precise specifications. What that means is you get a fantastic Premium RTR buggy with top-quality materials and the ability to race with the big dogs, all with RTR convenience and a great price. Every part in the car was designed to be the highest quality and give the best performance on the track.

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February 22, 2010

Associated RC18T2/B2 – 2 Choices, 1 Kit

Team Associated have announced some great news for those who are having difficulty deciding on whether to build a RC18T2 truck kit or RC18B2 buggy kit. The RC18T2/B2 kit will include all the parts required to assemble either vehicle. If you change your mind later, simply use the extra parts to create the other vehicle.

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February 18, 2010

X-Factory to release complete X-6 Squared kit

X-Factory have announced that they will soon release their first complete kit, a giant step forward for the company that will remove the need for a donor car to assemble a X-6 Squared chassis. X-Factory’s distributors and many dealers have already placed orders and the kit should be on its way to fine model shops all over the world early in March. Kit price will be lower than a new B4FT kit + X-6 Squared Conversion, and the Kit contains many hop-up items most drivers would normally buy extra. X-Factory will continue to make and sell the X-6 Squared Conversion Kit for those who prefer to convert a B4.

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February 15, 2010

Team Associated 1/8th Brushless combos

Team Associated have released their range of 1/8th scale off road brushless converted chassis’ in a combo with high tech brushless systems from LRP. The RC8Te Truggy kit, RC8e Buggy kit and SC8e short course truck can now be bought with the SPX8 speedo and Vector 8 motor, which are the perfect fit for the different cars. The SPX8 features special 1/8th power profiles with a capacitor optimized for this larger scale, while the Vector 8 motor is available in both the 2500kv and 2800kv versions.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

February 12, 2010

HPI Blitz ESE Short course truck

Last week we saw the new Blitz ESE from HPI Racing for the first time and today they have release full information on this no compromise short course truck. Outfitted with a ton of premium upgrades, high grade materials and tuned performance parts, it comes as a kit allowing you to customize your truck and top it off with your choice of electronics, high performance wheels, tires and batteries. The high performance parts are color coded white, cool gray, and warm grey. Not only does this enhance the style of the truck, it lets you know at a glance which part is the high response performance part. Featuring a stiffer composite main chassis that quickens the overall response of the truck as well as firm front arms for a more precise steering feel, while the rear arms help free up the truck in corners. Other new parts include firm shock towers, firmer skid plates and firmer bumpers.

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February 11, 2010

Ansmann Racing V8 1/8th scale buggy

Ansmann Racing are showing off the first pictures of their new 1/8th scale buggy platform, the V8. A full competition car to follow the success their previous cars, this new buggy is the result of 2 years testing and design. The goal of the car’s design was to get a perfectly balanced lightweight car with awesome track performance, with the manufacturer providing no further information at this stage. The first prototypes are expected to hit the tracks in April this year.

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February 8, 2010

Schumacher Cat SX2 4wd buggy

Following on from the successful Cat SX, Schumacher introduces the new Cat SX2. Now even stronger and more durable than ever before the new 4wd buggy is fitted with all new large capacity 13mm big bore shocks and high downforce max sized rear wing. Claiming to be the best balanced car in its class, with optimum weight distribution due to its new stick pack lipo layout chassis and near centre motor position. An ultra efficient transmission makes the CAT SX2 incredibly quick off the line and offers awesome straight line speeds.

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