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April 14, 2014

Kyosho to re-release the 1980’s Scorpion 2WD buggy

Kyosho to re-release the 1980's Scorpion 2WD buggy

German news platform RC-News.de report that Kyosho is planning to re-release the iconic 1982 Scorpion 2WD buggy. Designed by Akira Kogawa, who was also responsible for the Kyosho Beetle, Tomahawk and Optima, the buggy marked the beginning of Kyosho’s successful line of 2WD buggies that later became the Ultima, a kit that won the 1987 World Championships in the hands of Joel “Magic” Johnson. It is understood that the re-release Scorpion buggy will be on show at this year’s Shizuoka Hobby Show that will kick-off at the 15th of May. We bring you more information on the kit as soon as they become available.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

April 9, 2014

RPM Torment, Ruckus & Circuit front A-arms

RPM introduce front A-arms for ECX’s Torment, Ruckus and Circuit vehicles. Moulded in RPM’s renown nylon material the suspension arms are of an updated design to make them beefier than the kit arms in order to further improve durability and survivability. Offering tighter tolerances at the same time they also make for improved precision. The arms are a direct replacement and available from end of April.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

April 3, 2014

Yeah Racing SCX10 rear axle lock-out set

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]

March 27, 2014

RPM Summit, Revo & E-Revo extended rear A-arms

RPM introduce extended rear A-arm sets for the Traxxas Summit, Revo and E-Revo trucks to complement the company’s already existing standard A-arm sets. The ultra lightweight parts allow to run the trucks in stock geometry or with 10mm or 19mm extension for added on-track stability. Moulded from RPM’s renown nylon material the suspension arms are available as separate left and right hand items and in black or blue colour with each set containing one upper and one lower rear arm.

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March 24, 2014

Kyosho Scorpion B-XXL VE & Nitro ReadySet kit

Kyosho Scorpion B-XXL VE & Nitro

Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg Toyfair and available now is Kyosho’s gnarly looking Scorpion B-XXL VE 2WD large scale buggy. The 640mm long vehicle is based off the Scorpion XXL dune buggy and features a 3mm aluminium chassis with sturdy, reinforcing side frames, long A-arms with large volume oil-filled shock absorbers, adjustable suspension components, and a fully ball-raced drivetrain with adjustable slipper clutch and fluid-filled gear differential. The buggy is powered by a genuine Team Orion drive set in the form of a water-protected Vortex XXL brushless speed controller and a Vortex Seven Monster brushless motor. The factory assembled buggy also comes with a KT-201 2.4GHz radio system, pre-installed high-performance steering servo, pre-finished buggy body with inner mud and splash guards as well as grippy off-road tyres on headlock rims. Not included is a 4S LiPo battery pack, batteries for the radio and a charger. From April the vehicle also comes in a nitro-powered version with a 5.4cc engine and a large volume 200ml fuel tank that allows for a running time of around 15 minutes per tank.

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January 17, 2014

JConcepts G-Locs SCT tire

JConcepts’ new G-Locs SCT tire is a super low-profile, aggressively treaded tire which is purpose built for those aggressive speed-runs and specifically for vehicles capable of high-voltage or high-horsepower fun. Deep G-Loc tread-depth and style provides the healthy footing for maximum durability and ground pounding asphalt traction while a thick, reinforced tire carcass, with internal overlapping X-braced ribbing provides unparalleled support, reducing unwanted tire expansion, for gained high-speed control. G-Locs, are manufactured using the exclusive ROAR National Championship winning yellow compound for the best gripping performance. Supplied with profiled closed cell inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 2, 2013

LRP 30C 3400mAh hardcase LiPo battery

LRP introduce the new Power Pack 3400 hardcase LiPo battery. Build from 30C cells the battery mimics the dimensions of a NiMH racing pack making it ideal not only for a wide range of RTR vehicles but also nitro starter boxes and many other applications that need “racing pack”-style batteries. The pack comes in a protective hardcase and is pre-wired with a Tamiya-type connector and an EHR balancer port.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

November 21, 2013

Losi 1/5 Desert Buggy XL RTR

Horizon Hobby introduce the Losi Desert Buggy XL, a large scale 4WD RTR buggy. Based around the popular 5ive-T platform the nearly 800mm long 1/5 scale vehicle features a 4WD shaft drivetrain with fluid-filled differentials, a 4mm aluminium chassis, dual brake discs, huge aluminium threaded shock absorbers and a 23cc recoil starter gas engine. A detachable roll cage makes maintenance easy while waterproof electronics throughout make for go-everywhere-ability. Included in the set is a genuine Spektrum DX2E radio system with DSMR technology.

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