November 14, 2018

Tamiya F103GT Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 Hybrid

…FRP T-bar is the centrepiece of the rigid rear suspension setup, working in tandem with the friction plate and coil spring unit to provide a smooth drive. The height adjustable gear case allows a range of ground clearance settings, and contains a high-performance ball differential. Front uprights give a 3 degrees caster angle, and are equipped with 850 ball bearings. The kit is set for a release in January 2019. Features: – 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 418mm, width: 188mm, height: 115mm. Wheelbase: 257mm – Includes multi-piece polycarbonate body with separate body, shark fin, canard, light case and…


September 19, 2018

JConcepts RC8B3.1 Silencer body shell

…stability. The Silencer side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling just in front of the rear tyres. The extended runner features are placed on the rear-end of the body enhancing the force placed on the rear pods during high-speed acceleration. The main pods are heavily chamfered and a more heat-shrink design over the pipe, fuel tank and electrical / linkage make up the main pods. The body is capped off with a cockpit shark fin for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness and it comes including window masks and a decal sheet. Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]…


June 29, 2018

Kyosho tease updated MP9 E-buggy

Kyosho have released a first official teaser image of their forthcoming new Inferno MP9-based 1/8th electric buggy kit. Currently in use at this week’s 2018 Alabama Manufacturer Shootout race in Cullman, Alabama, in the hands of Jared Tebo, the buggy is expected be fully unveiled next week. While sporting a new radical body shell design with a rear shark fin, the buggy is also expected to feature a totally new weight distribution. We bring you more details on the kit as they become available. Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]…


April 4, 2018

RSRC 56 compartment storage box

Coming from Renaud Savoya’s own RSRC brand is a 56 compartment hardware storage box. With outer dimensions of 253x205x50mm the box is pretty compact, however the 56 inner boxes allow to store a wide range of hardware from bolts, nuts and washer up to larger items as the box utilises 36 mini storage boxes of 40x40x15mm, 18 mini boxes of 32x35x15mm and also two larger containers of 65x120x22mm. The semi-transparent box is finished with Renaud’s signature shark design and it is available now. Source: RSRC [rsrc.biz]…


March 2, 2018

Blitz 919 & TSE040E 1/8th on-road body shells

Blitz have introduced two new 1/8th on-road body shells in the form of the 919 for nitro classes and the TSE040E for the growing electric category. Starting with the nitro body, the 919 offers a well balanced steering feeling going in and coming out of corners while retaining great rear end stability. The EFRA-homologated body is available in 0.8mm standard and 0.7mm lightweight variants and including window masks and stiffeners. Designed especially for the 1/8th electric classes is the TSE040E body that offers a centre shark fin for optimised high-speed handling and a cooling opening above the cockpit area for…


January 15, 2018

JConcepts YZ4-SF S1 body shell

…access. The end result has the body looking extremely low-profile with heavy JConcepts edginess and appeal. The Silencer is capped off with a cockpit shark fin for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness. The package includes two S-Type wings pre-marked for the Yokomo YZ2 and YZ4-SF for the easiest application. Also the body has two cut lines to choose from. The most open cut line can change the performance or aide in the cooling inside the body. The more aggressive (larger opening) cut line is preferred on outdoor tracks or where ambient temperatures are really warm. Source: JConcepts…


July 20, 2017

VP-Pro SRX8E body shell

Coming from VP-Pro and made for the Serpent SRX8E is a high-downforce body shell. It features a roof-top shark fin, a medium cab forward design and its rear flaps make for improved aerodynamics especially at higher speeds. The body comes clear, including overspray film and window masks. Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]…


June 24, 2017

VP-Pro SRX8 buggy body shell

VP-Pro have introduced their new body shell for the Serpent SRX8 buggy. The lid offers a high-downforce design with sculptured side pods, a roof top shark fin and increased airflow around the engine head. The body is best suited for small to medium size tracks and it comes made from clear 1mm high-quality polycarbonate and includes window masks. Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]…


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