September 9, 2016

Team Associated TC7.1 Factory Team

Team Associated TC7.1 Factory Team

Team Associated have announced the release of the TC7.1 Factory Team, the latest in their line of 1:10th scale 4WD electric touring car kits. An evolution of its successful predecessor, the TC7 FT, the primary focus for the TC7.1 FT was to allow for a lower center of mass to take advantage of the higher grip levels. Starting with the ultra-smooth short FOX shocks with Genuine Kashima Coat mounted low on the chassis, and rounding out with DCV drive shafts for the front end, no corners were left untouched to make the smoothest power delivery and optimal load transfer. Other key features include a narrow chassis with optimized flex characteristics, one-piece motor mount, floating servo mount, and rear gear diff for maximum performance and minimal maintenance.

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September 9, 2016

Beta aluminium rear wing buttons

Beta aluminium rear wing buttons

Available soon from Nemo Racing are the Beta aluminum wing buttons. Made from aluminium and coming black anodized and with white laser-etched markings the buttons are usable for screw-type 1/8th off-road buggy and truck wing mounts and they help to improve wing fitment and mounting security over conventional plastic buttons.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]


September 9, 2016

Showgame MXZ1 micro racing chassis

Showgame MXZ1 micro racing chassis

Showgame have released a first image of their forthcoming MXZ1 micro racing chassis. Made in Italy the chassis features an innovative vertical front damper setup, a multi-piece chassis, adjustable rear axle droop and all parts are made of a special resin material for exceptional stiffness and a low weight. The kit is available for pre-order now.

Source: Showgame [showgameshop.com]


September 9, 2016

Serpent Viper 977 Evo-2 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit

Serpent Viper 977 Evo-2 1/8th scale kit

Serpent have introduced the latest incarnation of their popular Viper 977 1/8th nitro on-road kit, the Evo-2. The vehicle is an evolution rather than a revolution with the focus set on refined details such as the revised rear suspension to obtain more steering and overall traction. The rear lower pivot pins now sit closer together to create overall longer A-arms thanks to longer pivot balls and upper links. Also included are new big bore shock absorbers taken over from the 411 4.0 and 748-WE kits. The short shocks feature new machined pistons, a new seal package as well as machined spacers and coated aluminium parts along hardened steel piston rods. The rear shocks also feature longer shafts for improved traction. The key features of the 977 remain the same though as are the 2-speed Xli gearbox, fine-pitch gears, ball-raced front and rear anti-roll bars and the aluminium mid-flex system with bearings to name just a few. The 977 Evo-2 will hit the stores by mid-September.

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September 9, 2016

Xtreme Racing Monster Beetle carbon option parts

Xtreme Racing Monster Beetle carbon option parts

Coming from Xtreme Racing and made for Tamiya’s Monster Beetle and Blackfoot re-release 2WD trucks are several carbon fibre option parts. First up are carbon fibre rear shock mounts. Cut from high-quality material the parts are designed to replace the standard shock mounts with stiffer and cooler looking parts. The set included two shock mount brackets and shock mounting hardware.

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September 9, 2016

Team Corally FSX-10 formula kit – Coming soon

Team Corally FSX-10 formula kit – Coming soon

Roughly a year ago Team Corally officially introduced their 1/10th scale formula pan car kit and now things seem to materialise as the Belgium company issued a first image of the pre-production car. The vehicle will utilise a class-standard carbon fibre arm front suspension, a slim 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis that seems to allow for inline and transversal battery configuration and it sports a link-type rear end with dual roll dampers, a lightweight centre shock and carbon fibre rear axle. Also part of the package are a high-torque ball differential, adjustable rear wing and a long nose front bumper. More information and images will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for this Fall.

Source: Team Corally [corally.com]


September 9, 2016

BMT 701 Nickel-plated clutch bell & yellow clutch shoe

BMT 701 Nickel-plated clutch bell & yellow clutch shoe

Italian company BMT have introduced new optional parts for their 701 1/10th scale 200mm nitro on-road kit. First up is a Nickel-plated aluminium clutch bell. Scrubbing a good amount of weight, with the original steel part weighing in at 10g and the alloy part being 6g lighter, using the part makes for reduced rotational mass which equals faster acceleration and thus improved on-track performance. Also new is the yellow colour high-grip clutch shoe. The part makes for a more crisp clutch engagement.

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September 8, 2016

HB Racing RGT8 1/8th nitro GT kit

HB Racing RGT8 1/8th nitro GT kit

HB Racing have introduced their new RGT8 1/8th nitro GT kit. Based off of the World Championship winning D815 buggy, both kits share many similarities and parts such as the heavy-duty drivetrain components with the RGT8 featuring a 2-speed transmission, monocoque suspension arms, suspension mounts with inserts and 16mm big bore shock absorbers. Other features include lightweight diff gears, rubber CVD boots, steel turnbuckles, machined engine mount and a 3mm 7075 chassis. The kit is rounded out by machined aluminium caster blocks, steering blocks and rear uprights. The steering system features an alloy servo saver arm, aluminium drag link, steel turnbuckles and woven carbon fibber steering arms on the steering blocks. Alternate arm mounts, steering blocks, caster blocks, steering arms, rear hub carrier arms and sway bars are all available to tune the RGT8 to any track or driving style. The vehicle comes in kit form, so racers can choose their own wheels, tyres, body, engine and electronics.

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