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November 28, 2019

HB Racing D819RS 1/8th nitro buggy kit – Coming soon

HB Racing have released first renderings and information on their forthcoming new D819RS 1/8th scale nitro buggy kit. Using the popular and successful D819 as a base, the RS variant will feature a new 2mm shorter chassis, a refined rear suspension geometry utilising a V3 shock tower that allows to adjust wing and body height while new rear shock shafts and lower shock mounting ball cups offer improved durability. The front of the buggy sees the addition of new 17.5 degree caster blocks as well as 2 degree included kingpins. Other features include a heavy-duty servo saver, new directional screw-type shock pins as well as revised diff output gears. Full information will become available in time of the release that is scheduled for early January 2020.

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November 28, 2019

Traxxas TRX-6 MB G 63 AMG 6×6 trail truck

Traxxas have introduced the new metallic white edition of their monstrous Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 trail truck. The 6-wheeler Merc truck represents a singular vision to create the boldest and toughest all-terrain vehicle ever. Traxxas captures the spirit and no-compromise approach of the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 with an officially licensed detailed scale replica built on the new TRX-6 platform. Six drive wheels, three T-Lock remote-locking differentials, portal axles, high/low transmission, six aluminium long-travel shocks, and a stunningly accurate body with brilliant LED lighting make this truck one of the most advanced and capable RC crawler ever to hit the trail. In time for the holidays Traxxas now issues the new metallic white body edition, making it a nice stockings filler.

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November 28, 2019

Xray X1 2020 formula car kit – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of their new X1 2020 1/10th formula pan car. No official details on next year‘s variant of Xray‘s popular and very successful X1 platform are available yet but they should surface just in time for the release.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 28, 2019

Serpent SRX8e Pro 1/8th E-Buggy kit – Coming soon

Serpent have released first information on their forthcoming new SRX8e Pro 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Based on the SRX8 Pro nitro buggy, the electric-powered variant will make use of its nitro sibling’s large volume differentials for consistency, an updated steering system for a more progressive steering feeling, as well as updated inclined C-hubs and steering spindles. The kit is rounded out by a new +15mm wing mount for improved overall downforce. The SRX8e Pro is set for a release in early December.

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November 26, 2019

Xray XB4 2020 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Xray have introduced the 2020 variant of their IFMAR World Championship winning XB4 1/10th 4WD electric buggy kit. The popular vehicle underwent some sort of a redesign for the new season with a longer chassis making for improved stability while a more narrow design in the bulkhead area allows the use of optional longer arms. The gearboxes also saw an update, making them more narrow to make way for the new narrow suspension mounts and thus updated arm positions. A rear gearbox raiser plate improved the gearbox’s position when running in high-bite track conditions and inside the bulkheads operate redesigned gear differentials with larger oil volume, resulting in more consistent performance over a run. Part of the new diff package are also separate new-module crown gears and composite diff covers for better serviceability and a lower weight. Also new in the driveline area are new module crown gears for more efficient operation as well as centre driveshafts with larger 2.5mm cross pins. New, longer front and rear outer driveshafts, an updated motor mount for easier pinion gear access as well as an all-new centre upper graphite brace and a shorter slipper assembly with a wider adjustment range round out the drivetrain package. Other features include new aluminium roll centre mounts on rear uprights with updated roll centre positions, a revised rear graphite shock tower can be mounted from both sides of the gearbox to fine-tune the shock setup weight balance, and reinforced servo saver stands make for improved steering precision while a new shape improves clearance. The kit is rounded out by an improved servo mount system to optimise steering consistency in high traction conditions. The kit has already shipped and should be available by the time you read this.

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November 25, 2019

Destiny RX-10SR 2.0 4WD electric touring car kit

Destiny have officially unveiled their new RX-10SR 2.0 4WD electric touring car kit. The car makes use of a redesigned chassis, top deck and motor mount with a new layout shifting the motor further towards the front while retaining a somewhat rear positioned layshaft and main gear. The result of the updated weight balance are better steering response and cornering speeds. Also new for the 2.0 is an updated battery position and mount that allows to let the battery sit at an angle, further optimising the car’s overall balance. Other new features include ultra low profile shock absorbers with hard-coated aluminium shock bodies, updated front and rear carbon fibre shock towers to make use of the shorter shock absorbers as well as redesigned 7075 aluminium upper bulkhead covers with updated camber link positions. Also part of the package are high-grade suspension parts made by Xenon Racing and also front double joint spring steel driveshafts for chatter-free steering action. The kit comes including a 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis and it will hit stores very soon with an aluminium chassis variant also being on the horizon.

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November 24, 2019

Awesomatix A800MMX 1/10th electric touring car kit

Awesomatix have introduced their new A800MMX 1/10th scale mid motor electric touring car kit. Further pushing the standard within the industry, Awesomatix created the MMCX mid-motor platform back in 2018, previously only available as conversion kit, featuring a farther forward centre pulley, equal length belts, and a longer suspension arm design. These features also characterise the new MMX full car kit and yield significant performance enhancements for all types of racing surfaces and grip levels. The primary improvements are the motor mount and top deck design, which offers fully symmetrical flex and a multitude of flex possibilities. By using special ST019 top deck screws to secure the top decks to the motor mount, there are several flex settings and combinations possible from very stiff to very soft, from aggressive to calm, and even from “fixed” to “moving” action. Additionally, the two piece design provides increased stability and longevity of the top deck itself. To further improve on the flex characteristics of the car, the designers created the new AM08-3 shock holder for the front end of the car. This shock holder is no longer connected to the bulkheads and allows more caster flex, and thus a more rigid damper position. The newly designed motor mount remains in the centre of the car, but a new design moves the motor 0.5mm further inwards to improve the left/right balance with today’s modern lightweight batteries. This also further reduces the polar moment of inertia. In addition to the new AT120XB 20T alloy pulley, Awesomatix added an advanced ball bearing anti-skip unit into the motor mount, directly under the pulley, to reduce the risk of belt skip. New for the MMX kit is an update to the pulley securing bolt that has been changed to M2.5 size and will use a 1.5mm hex driver.

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November 21, 2019

Arrma 1/5 Kraton 4×4 8S BLX RTR speed monster truck

Arrma have announced the soon release of their all-new 1/5th scale Kraton 4×4 8S BLX ready-to-run speed monster truck. Its metal-reinforced design lets drovers blast up, over, and through bruising obstacles without worry. Metal shafts, turnbuckles and outdrives, plus all-metal internal gears, give the drivetrain and suspension system unstoppable strength. The anodised aluminium chassis plate features composite side pods and a triangular centre brace for maximum durability. Ultra-thick composite front and rear shock towers hold massive 20mm bore, oil-filled adjustable shocks that soak-up bumps and jolts. The power that sends the Speed Monster Truck charging easily over challenging terrain comes from its 1250Kv Spektrum Firma brushless motor. For quick access, the motor is mounted with three bolts onto a sliding aluminium mount.

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