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July 14, 2016

Kyosho release more RB6.6 images

Following first teaser images released yesterday, Kyosho have issued more detailed photos of the forthcoming RB6.6 1/10th 2WD off-road buggy. Based off of a longer wheelbase chassis the car’s most important feature is the very versatile gearbox layout with a rear motor and a total of three mid motor configurations, – including 3-gear, 4-gear, and laydown – being usable right out of the box. Beside the changeable transmission design the buggy also allows for a range of battery configurations to be run as are inline or transversally mounted shorty LiPos in mid motor as well as straight and saddle packs for the mid and rear motor layouts. The suspension components are taken over from the previous RB6 by the looks of things and the kit comes with a new high-downforce body to fit the 13mm longer chassis.

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July 13, 2016

JConcepts release new B6-series Shapeways items

JConcepts has added two Team Associated B6 and B6D items to their Shapeways store. The first being a lower front wing mount which is popular in certain conditions and configures perfectly with the JConcepts lower front wing. The second is a rear body mount flange which assists in maintaining rear body height while running the vehicle in the front shock configuration on the B6 lay-down transmission vehicle. Both parts are available through JConcepts’ Shapeways store here.

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July 13, 2016

Axial SCX10 II 2000 Jeep Cherokee RTR

Axial’s all-new SCX10 II 1/10th 4WD off-road vehicle is now also available in an RTR variant including the 2000 Jeep Cherokee bodyshell. Coming fully assembled and loaded with features such as the AR44 hi-pinion axles, all-steel suspension links, universal axles, and 1.9 Method mesh wheels the truck also includes a 2.4GHz radio system, 3-channel receiver, waterproof AE-5 speed controller and water resistant metal gear steering servo. All that is topped of by a pre-painted Jeep Cherokee bodyshell.

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July 13, 2016

Kyosho Ultima RB6.6 – Teaser

Kyosho have released first information on the forthcoming Ultima RB6.6 1/10th 2WD buggy. The follow-up version of the World Championship winning RB6 will feature a new wide 7075 aluminium chassis in a long wheelbase configuration, adding 13mm on length compared to the standard RB6, making for improved stability. Right out of the package the 6.6 comes with a total of four gearbox configurations: rear motor and three mid motor layouts including stand-up 3-gear, stand-up 4-gear and low rider 3-gear. The battery tray system is usable with a range of battery configurations including straight type, shorty and saddle packs batteries. Also part of the package is a new steering crank design, Velvet-coated shock absorbers, front straight and rear gull-wing A-arms as well as a new high downforce cab forward bodyshell. We bring you more information and images on the car as soon as they become available.

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July 13, 2016

Serpent SRX8 optional 13 & 17 degree alloy C-hubs

Coming from Serpent and made for the SRX8 1/8th buggy are optional aluminium C-hubs. In addition to the standard 15 degree castor hubs Serpent now also have 13 degree and 17 degree variants available, allowing to fine-tune the steering characteristics going in and coming out of corners. The CNC-machined aluminium parts come dark anodised and laser-etched for easy identification while allowing to use a 2.5x6mm steering limiter screw. Generally the 13 degree variant is best used on low-grip tracks to gain off-throttle steering into a corner while the 17 degree variant reduces off-power steering on bumpy and high-grip tracks.

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July 13, 2016

Joe Tramontana wins E-Truggy at Novarossi Challenge

The 2016 Novarossi Challenge was held this past weekend in Chester, New York. The annual event was held in several classes and attracted both local talent and national front runners. In 1/8th E-Truggy, the double 8-minute A-mains saw Joe Tramontana coming out in front after David Hemmenway won A1 and Joe took the win in A2 after David suffered an unfortunate racing incident. David Hemmenway would finish on the overall runner-up spot though while Ryan Fields completed the top 3 result.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

July 13, 2016

Sweep MP9 Muzzle buggy bodyshell

Sweep Racing have introduced the Muzzle design bodyshell for the Kyosho MP9 1/8th off-road buggy. Sporting the ever popular cab forward design the body is meant to improve steering reactions while the distinctive rear wing provides improved traction in low-grip track conditions and on bumpy surfaces. The body is made from thick 1mm polycarbonate and it comes clear, ready for your favourite paint job.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

July 13, 2016

Imbue V3 brass shock pistons

Coming from Imbue are the new V3 brass shock pistons, now featuring thicker O-rings and an overall increase in body thickness. The new O-rings provide increased piston stability under loading, better sealing and more consistency lap after lap, while the increased body thickness boosts piston weight by 15 percent. Offered in four hole configurations, including 5, 6, 8 and 10-hole variants, the 16mm V3 pistons are available now.

Source: Imbue [raceimbue.com]