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March 2, 2016

Bittydesign Force NB48.3 bodyshell

Bittydesign have introduced the Force design bodyshell for the Tekno NB48.3 nitro off-road buggy. Sporting the company’s distinctive Force design the body features a forward-biased cabin for improved aerodynamics while the rear area is characterised by a flap to allow for better rear end traction and optimised airflow towards the rear wing. A side scoop makes way for the throttle and brake linkage and the roof-top shark fin further improves aerodynamics. The body is made from genuine 1.0mm Lexan material and it will become available by mid-March.

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March 2, 2016

Kyosho reveal full MP9 TKI4 information

Following a series of leaks and more or less unofficial information on the much-awaited MP9 TKI4 1/8th nitro off-road buggy, Kyosho have now officially introduced the successor of the long-running TKI3. Set for a release in April the buggy will feature 22 improvements and refinements such as reinforced lower A-arms that show optimised webbings to allow for the right amount of flex while being super tough at the same time. The updated arms will make shock setup easier and the front wishbones are also 2mm longer, bringing the car close to the maximum allowed width for improved cornering.

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March 1, 2016

Motiv Low CG weight kit

Motiv have introduced their new Low Centre of Gravity weight kit for 2WD buggies, short course trucks and formula cars. The set includes brass plates that are designed to fit the same foot print as a shorty LiPo battery pack with the 0.5mm plate weighing in at 18.5 grams and the 1mm plate weighing in at 37 grams. The combination of both will bring thin LiPo shorty packs to approximately the weight of most 5000mAh shorty batteries on the market. The set can also be used to up the weight of a standard shorty in the desired battery location. The kit includes sticky back foam and ultra thin double sided tape to fit the weights to the battery in any vehicle.

Source: Motiv RC [motivrc.com]

March 1, 2016

Hot Race introduce improved 1/8th on-road rims

Italian company Hot Race Tyres have introduced updated rims for their pre-mounted 1/8th on-road wheels. Offering optimised flex characteristics due to new spoke reinforcements the rims will make for better traction and less strain of the outer wheel portion. This will also lead to a more consistent tyre throughout the run and overall improved performance. On top of this the new wheels will also improve the car’s handling in high traction conditions as it makes for a smoother and faster ride. The new wheels will hit the stores at the end of March.

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March 1, 2016

More Kyosho MP9 TKI4 images leaked

As the release of the much awaited Kyosho MP9 TKI4 1/8th nitro off-road buggy gets closer, more images leaked in addition to a first body off image issued by Kyosho Europe. The successor of the highly successful TKI3 will feature a total of 22 updates and refinements including redesigned steering knuckles, longer and more stable lower A-ams, new aluminium rear hubs as well as an all-new bodyshell and rear wing with optional gurney flaps to name just a few. According to Kyosho the kit will hit the stores this March. Meanwhile you can find more images below.

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March 1, 2016

KO Propo BSx2 One10 Grasper steering servo

KO Propo have introduced their all-new BSx2 One10 Grasper low-profile steering servo. Offering a new case design with complex upper case machining the servo also makes use of a heatsink middle section, hard-anodised aluminium gears, a brushless motor, dual ball bearings, and a black receiver lead with gold-plated contacts. The servo is usable with 6.0V to 7.2V input and it pulls up to 10.8kg-cm at a speed of 0.09s. Although the numbers don’t look too impressive KO Propo states that due to the design of the servo it feels much more powerful and speedy on the track, making the car literally grasping corners.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

March 1, 2016

Bezerk RC TRF102 carbon fibre T-plate

Coming from Bezerk RC is a carbon fibre T-plate for the Tamiya TRF102 formula car. The plate is made from 1.6mm glossy carbon fibre and it has been redesigned to add much needed strength over the standard item. Even though it is cut from less flexible carbon instead of FRP, the slotted design has similar flex characteristics to the Tamiya 1.8mm version. Testing has shown it to offer a more predictable handling with the carbon also showing a better consistency over the race distance.

Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]

March 1, 2016

Exotek introduce new DEX410 option parts

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New from Exotek Racing come three option parts for the Team Durango DEX410 4WD buggy. First up is the Pro Servo Mount set, a heavy duty 2-piece mount and steering brace that makes working on the DEX410 platform much easier. The multi-piece design allows to remove either the servo or the steering cranks from the chassis independently of each other. This makes trackside repairs and adjustments much easier while increasing the strength of the servo mount assembly thanks to the machined 7075 alloy components. The set is usable for all DEX410 vehicles form v1 to v5.

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