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March 18, 2015

Team Durango DNX8 & DEX8 1/8th off-road buggies

Following a couple of teasers Team Durango now officially introduce the DNX8 1/8th nitro and the DEX8 1/8th electric off-road buggy. Both kits are designed from the ground up and have nothing in common with their respective predecessors, the DNX408 and DEX408. Starting with the DNX8, the buggy is based on a class-standard hard-anodised aluminium chassis and it features a front pivot ball suspension, sturdy aluminium shock towers and several other alloy parts such as suspension hangers with composite inserts and more. Many of the parts come as factory-assembled pre-built items such as gear diffs, the 16mm oil-filled shock absorbers, the front steering knuckles, camber and steering links and more which not only greatly reduces build time but also possible errors. The buggy features several service time saving features such as an easy to remove radio tray, easy access linkages and more. Highly stressed parts such as driveshafts, turnbuckles and diff outdrives are made from high quality steel while the chassis braces are made from tough composite plastic. Included with the kit comes a pre-cut bodyshell with advanced aero design for improved handling.

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March 18, 2015

Shepherd Velox E8 carbon fibre chassis

Shepherd introduce a carbon fibre main chassis plate, one of the first option parts especially developed for the Velox E8 1/8 electric on-road kit. Made from premium carbon material the chassis plate is nearly 50 percent lighter than the standard aluminium part and it creates a small raise of the centre of gravity combined with a different flex characteristic which leads to improved site bite. This results in better handling and agility of the car while the acceleration is improved at the same time because of the reduced weight overall weight. A direct replacement for the aluminium chassis the extra stiff carbon chassis is also a true eye catcher and available from now on.

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March 18, 2015

Bruno Coelho wins at Portuguese Indoor Series

Brubo Coelho wins at Portuguese Indoor Series

The final round of the Portuguese Indoor Series was held in Barreiro last weekend. Bruno Coelho dominated the qualifying and finals, taking a strong TQ position and finishing all three A-mains more than 3 laps ahead of the runner-up spot. Behind Bruno Goncalo Alves came in 2nd and while Joao Martinho rounded out the top 3 result.

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March 18, 2015

Asuka Create on-road spring storage box

Japanese company Asuka Create introduce a dedicated storage box for on-road shock springs. Measuring 213x118x47mm the semitransparent box features a carbon fibre insert with transparent bolts that take up to 24 1/8th or 1/10th on-road springs of up to 35mm length. The design makes for secure storage and transportation without having to worry the springs are mixing up.

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March 18, 2015

LMR 1/10th Off-Road Car Protection Bag

New from Lee Martin’s LMR brand comes a car protection bag for 1/10th off-road buggies. The bag is made from black fabric, it sports the proud LMR logo and it not only protects the buggy from dirt and grime when stored away on the track but it also keeps the trunk of your road car clean as the bag is also ideal to transport dirt soaked vehicles in.

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March 18, 2015

Sebastian Johansson wins at Mini-Prix 2015

The Minicars indoor track in Sweden recently hosted the Mini-Prix 2015 for 1/10th Formula cars. It was the first race in a very long time in the central parts of Sweden so most drivers had never attended a Formula race before nor had very much practice. Running the race very similar to the ETS Formula class rules made for some tight and interesting racing both for the drivers and the spectators trackside. In the A-main Sebastian Johansson came out successful in front of fellow Xray racers Mattias Trotte and Alex Hofvander.

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March 18, 2015

Kyosho Plazma LM Carbon Edition kits

Kyosho’s line of Plazma LM 1/12th scale racers sees the addition of two new kits in the form of the Carbon Edition Porsche 962C Coupe 1989 Joest-Racing and the Carbon Edition Toyota GT-One TS-020 1998. Both offer upgraded chassis compared to the standard kits with the main chassis and rear lower pod plate as well as the chassis brace being made from high-quality carbon fibre instead of black fibre glass sheets. The included motor mount is compatible with 540-size motors and the kits also include an alloy adapter plate to run smaller 380-class brushless motors. Part of the rolling chassis packages are also 9 ball races, foam tyres on scale rims and last but not least replica bodyshells including comprehensive decal sheets and moulded details.

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March 18, 2015

Schelle 22-4 & ZX6 shorty LiPo battery straps

SSchelle 22-4 & ZX6 shorty LiPo battery straps

Schelle Racing Innovations introduce new optional battery hold downs for the TLR 22-4 and the Kyosho ZX6 buggy. Starting with the part for Team Losi Racing’s 4WD buggy, the 22-4 carbon shorty battery strap is made from high-quality 2.5mm carbon fibre and allows for three possible battery positions to fine-tune balance while keeping weight to a minimum. Weighing in at 7g the part offers extra clearance for centre mounting the ESC in front of the battery and a slotted rear battery stop makes weight adjustment possible.

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