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August 1, 2019

Serpent 988e Taipan 1/8th electric pan car kit

Coming soon from Serpent is the 988e Taipan 1/8th electric pan car kit. The “rigid” pan car chassis features an innovative 2-belt drivetrain, flexible battery configurations and a lightweight overall design for less stress on motor, speed controller and batteries. Other features include easily interchangeable spur gears, adjustable body mount height, 988 steering blocks for leading or trailing axles, adjustable upper arm mounts, adjustable tube angles, front flex adjustments as well as easy ride height adjustments using shims. The car will accept standard 1/8th tyres and bodies and full information will become available in time for the official release that is scheduled for end of August.

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August 1, 2019

TLR 22 5.0 DC Elite Race Kit 2WD buggy

Coming soon from Team Losi Racing is the 22 5.0 DC Elite Race Kit 2WD dirt/clay buggy. Taking the successful 22 5.0 platform as a base and including all of the key option parts that TLR’s factory race team uses to win across the world, the 22 5.0 DC Elite is pro level ready right out of the box. Option parts coming with the kit include carbon fibre, black anodised aluminium and titanium turnbuckles. The specification list starts with +2mm front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, an electronics mounting plate as well as a rear wing washer. The alloy options include the steering bell cranks, drag link, servo mount, outer front bearing inserts, rear camber block, C and D pivots, and aluminium nuts throughout. The kit includes inner rear pivots with roll centre, track width, anti-squat and toe adjustment paired with the Variable Height Axle (VHA) rear hubs which also give more roll centre and axle height adjustment. Included are also titanium turnbuckles throughout the buggy to save weight and increase performance. The included G3 shocks give the 22 5.0 the handling of the Gen II shocks, but with long-anticipated ease of use improvements. Other features include the super heavy duty slipper assembly, a ball differential, a lightweight 0.8mm body shell, a low front wing as well as Stiffezel front suspension arms, mud guards, and waterfall and soft rear suspension arms. The kit will hit stores by the end of August.

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July 31, 2019

Kyosho MP10T 1/8th nitro truggy kit – Coming soon

Kyosho have revealed first images and information on their forthcoming new MP10T 1/8th scale nitro truggy kit that will hit stores by the end of August. The main chassis is a 3mm 7075 aluminium plate with hard anodising and improved flex characteristics. Engine/fuel tank, servos, RX box and battery box have move forward for optimal weight balance. The MP10 radio plate design features a revised servo position and increased strength with 3.0mm thickness, increased from 2.5mm while side guards – by reducing thickness and height – are a lot lighter than the previous parts while and looking sharp as they narrow from the centre of the chassis towards the rear. Also included is a new updated fuel tank design for more durability and reliability while the new engine mount increases rigidity for a more balanced flex and pitch. The trucks new steering plate further improves cornering speed through optimisation of the Ackermann ratio. A new reversible steering plate enables eight different settings to match the specific characteristics of the racing surface and personal preferences. The optimised Ackermann in the MP10T delivers an increase in lock-to-lock steering travel. The design of the new reinforced tie rod ends doesn’t interfere with the inside of the tyre and wheel when steering is at maximum angle.

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July 30, 2019

Roche Rapide P12G Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit

Roche have announced the release of their new Rapide P12G Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit. The latest evolution step of the World Championship winning car features a new 2.5mm USA-made carbon fibre chassis and rear power pod plate, a redesigned 7075 aluminium low centre of gravity motor mount as well as a redesigned top and lower pod plate that allows to add weight when running a gear differential. New to the P12G Evo is also a 3.0mm carbon fibre rear chassis brace. Other features include an updated centre shock position, a mini and micro servo compatible floating servo mount, new design graphite lower front arms, as well as a wheelbase adjustment alloy front lower bulkhead. A new bellcrank steering system, graphite front bumper mount, Urethane front bumper and a black 16-ball spur gear round out the package.

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July 25, 2019

Axial SCX10 II UMG10 6×6 Rock Crawler RTR

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Axial SCX10 II UMG10 6×6 Rock Crawler RTR that delivers realistic performance with an authentic military feel. It features the unrelenting SCX10 II chassis for exciting fun on trails, dirt, gravel, and similar surfaces. For extreme off-roading with more “Get me out of here!” grip, six wheels are better than four. Built around the proven SCX10 II chassis, the UMG10 6X6 delivers exceptional crawler performance in a convenient, ready-to-run package — only a battery and charger are required. The military-style body captures the look of full-size 6X6 trucks, with scale features that include 1.9 military-spec wheels and tires, a working spare, and built-in mounting positions for front and rear LED lights. Waterproof electronics keep the action alive over snow, mud, and more. With its durable SCX10 II metal-geared transmission, rugged AR44 axles, full ball bearings, and more, the 6X6 truck lets even first-time RC drivers keep on going when the going gets tough. For realism that continues when the sun goes down, the truck can be outfitted with lights — a total of eight mounting locations are built-in for easy LED installation. Four LED lights are included – two white LED lights are mounted in the front bumper, and two red LED tail lights are mounted in the rear of the bed. The realistic moulded plastic grille features details such as a radiator, an embossed Axial logo, two clear marker lenses, and two headlight lenses. Additional scale details can be found throughout the body for an authentic military look.

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July 22, 2019

Serpent SRX8 Pro 1/8th nitro buggy

Serpent have introduced their new SRX8 Pro 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. Based on the popular SRX8 Evo, the included updates will improve overall traction while offering an easier to drive car. The car received a couple of upgrades staring with redesigned differentials that offer larger internal gears and more volume, ensuring they will not fade or loose performance even in longs main finals. Also in the driveline area the Pro went back to captured centre driveshafts, doing away with the previous doggone system for a rubber-booted construction that is easier to maintain, that lasts longer and offers less friction.

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July 20, 2019

WRC Racing SBX1 1/8th scale nitro buggy – Coming soon

Italian company WRC Racing, known for their popular on-road kits, have released two teaser images of their first ever nitro off-road kit, the SBX1 buggy. The images show a conventional pivot ball front end design, lightweight alloy shock towers as well as big bore shock absorbers. Full details of the 1/8th nitro kit will become available in time for the release which is expected this Summer.

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July 19, 2019

Xray XT8E 1/8th electric truggy kit

Xray have introduced the latest incarnation of their popular XT8E 1/8th electric truggy kit. The vehicles utilises an all-new front suspension geometry featuring new C-hubs and steering blocks along with new zero king pin steering blocks with exchangeable steering plates for Ackermann adjustment. The drivetrain is equipped with new front and rear CVD drive shafts and the new rear uprights use 8x16x5mm outer ball-bearings for increased reliability and lifespan. The rear shock tower was redesigned to fit the new 40 percent lighter wing mount and the new gearbox brace while a 2.6mm front anti-roll bar improves corner speed. The kit is rounded out by new softer ribbed shock membranes. All that is mounted to a redesigned chassis that is now fully compatible between the XT8 and XT8E platforms.

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