Serpent announce the forthcoming release of an updated Cobra B kit in the form of the 2.1. The new version of the 1/8th nitro buggy will hit the stores very soon with the first kits shipping April 4th, but Serpent is still silent about the new features and specifications. Expect all details to surface very soon.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Coming as specific Mugen, Kyosho and Losi/TLR variant are these new air filter foams from Maxima. They are made from a specially developed foam to maximise airflow while offering exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture. Included with each set comes a 30ml bottle of air filter oil.
Source: Chiratech Europe [chiratech-europe.com]
Available soon from nVision are four new high-performance LiPo hardcase battery packs. Coming as 7.4V 7200mAh standard type, 4500mAh shorty, 5800mAh saddle and 3.7V 7200mAh 1/12th scale pack, the rechargeable power sources are made using the latest 100C cells making them ideal for all power-hungry applications. All packs feature 4mm connector tubes while the standard-size 2S packs comes with dual tubes for a lower resistance and improved power load when needed.
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Coming soon from Kyosho is the Fazer VE Ferrari FXX ReadySet 4WD touring car. Based on the entry-level shaft-driven Fazer chassis the kit offers a slim composite tub main frame, a sealed drivetrain with gear differentials, single-structure lower suspension arms and a sealed receiver box. Other features include aluminium shock absorbers, fixed suspension links and the car comes factory assembled and equipped with a waterproof Team Orion R10 One brushless speed controller, Neon One 2400kv motor, waterproof steering servo and a 2.4GHz FHSS radio system. The package is rounded our by a pre-finished Ferrari FXX bodyshell.
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Yeah Racing now have this aluminium rear axle lock-out set for the Axial SCX10 truck available. Machined from aluminium and coming blue anodised the parts come as pair and not only offer increased strength and durability but also extra ground clearance to prevent hang-ups on the rear axle.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Last weekend’s Psycho Nitro Blast saw Adam Drake (TLR/Novarossi) walking away with the win in the Pro Truck class. Drake came in 1st after the 45 minute final on the huge and very demanding indoor track in front of Cody King (Kyosho/reds) and Carson Wernimont (Mugen/O.S.) who all finished on the same lap.
Thanks to Adam Drake for sending the report.
X Factory UK introduce the X-6S shaft driven 2WD mid motor buggy, a special edition aimed towards the use on astro turf and carpet tracks. The X-6S is based on the popular X-Factory X-6 Cubed front end but utilises the rear suspension and drivetrain from the B44.2 platform. Featuring a lightweight CarbonFlex chassis for both rigid construction and strength whilst retaining the all important controlled flex for consistent bump handling. A carbon fibre multi-layer front top deck system is combined with a new carbon fibre rear top deck designed to optimise flex and to provide easy access for slipper adjustment. The vehicle makes use of the popular shorty LiPo battery packs for improved weight balance while two servo mounting positions and rear mounting locations for added ballast enable easy weight distribution tuning.
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Active Hobby Products from Japan soon have a line of 1/12th scale foam tyres available. Coming first as 35 shore front and 30 shore or 35 shore rear tyre the donuts are already cut to a low profile diameter making excessive truing unnecessary. Each set will contain 3 pairs and the tyres are designed to fit most of today’s 1/12th wheels. Designed for carpet and high-grip asphalt tracks the foams will become available by end of April.
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