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May 21, 2010

Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 FS2 buggy

With its heritage built at the top of the racing world, the Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 chassis has undergone a complete regeneration. This model is based on the FS conversion kit and not the SP competition kit held in high regard by many competition drivers. The new layout features a 10mm longer wheelbase and the motor and spur gear are positioned as far forward as possible. This combines with the 3 by 3 battery layout to produce optimal weight distribution and results in ideal surface pressure from the tires for effective traction and sure-footed turning. The new Lazer ZX5 FS2 is the latest in the Lazer line of vehicles, which is a further development on this platform and should be available in June.

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May 20, 2010

Yokomo B-Max4 Factory kit

The Yokomo B-Max4 has received the factory treatment, upping performance and beefing up the car against crash damage. Included in this new package is the big bore X shock set, aluminium servo saver mount, aluminium center link, special front brace, aluminium main gear cover, special motor mount, advanced stabilizer set, aluminium rear hub carrier (0 degrees), aluminium shock cap ball, aluminium shock ended ball, carbon battery plate & rear X shock springs (Orange/software). This new version was used successfully to clinch the Japanese Championships although driver of the regular B-Max will need no convincing of it’s fantastic capabilities.

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May 19, 2010

Associated SC10 Brushless RTR

Team Associated’s Brushless SC10, modeled after the trucks racing in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, now comes loaded with new features for this season. Coming pre-fitted with the XP/Reedy 3300 KV Brushless system and is controlled by a XP3-SS 2.4GHz 3-channel radio system. Based on the 7-time R.O.A.R. Nationals-winning RC10T4, the SC10 brushless comes ready-to-run with a factory-finished short-course race truck body, short-course-style wheels, and aggressive tread multi-terrain tires, all which have been designed to look just like the full-size race trucks that run in short-course off-road series around the country. Available in Lucas Oil, Speed Tech, Pro Comp and Rockstar-Makita versions.

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May 18, 2010

Kyosho Ultima SC-R race kit

Kyosho have Introduced the SC-R race kit complete with proven parts from the Ultima RT5 and RB-5SP. Since its arrival to the SC scene the Kyosho SC Readyset has proven itself by winning every major race across the U.S. since its release, winning the Silver State, Cactus Classic and most recently the SC Showdown. Kyosho has produced a 100% race kit with a ton of high performance components. The Ultima SC-R is equipped with some of the best option parts that Kyosho has to offer like velvet coated shocks, ball differential, universal swing shafts, steel suspension bushings, adjustable hard-rod ends and teflon shielded bearings. Available in late July.

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May 17, 2010

Tamiya TRF201 2wd buggy

Having covered the new TRF201 1/10 scale electric powered 2WD buggy in detail before, Tamiya America have sent us full details along with photos of the new car, which was recently shown to the public at the Shizuoka Toy fair in Japan. The tub chassis has been made from fiberglass reinforced nylon resin and features a longitudinal battery position with the rear section designed for optimized chassis roll balance. Overall the chassis shape is designed for an improved center of gravity whilst providing sufficient ground clearance. The aeration dampers feature new coil springs with the suspension designed to achieve excellent handling performance. Front axles are compatible with wheels using metric size ball bearings. The body’s aerodynamics will assist in providing superior control over your machine and features a beautiful flowing design and the separately available wing set comes with 2 kinds of wings to further customize your settings. For the US, the chassis will be bundled with the body and wing, unlike in the rest of the World where it will need to be purchased separately. Expect a late June release, the release date having slipped due to a bearing issue.

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May 15, 2010

X-Factory SCX-60 short course truck

X-Factory are showing off images of the new hand made SCX-60 short course truck which team driver Brian Kinwald has been busy developing. They are made one at a time by Speedy Dad in Phoenix, who is X-Factory Teamer Alex Krieg’s father. He cuts 2 X-60 chassis’ apart and glues them back together to make one longer scx – 60 short course chassis, adding CF reinforcements. The chassis’ come out just as stiff as the originals and no Speedy Dad chassis has broken so far where it was put together. X-Factory got the idea to make these because Speedy Dad had put together numerous chassies for Team testing on various projects, so this was easy for him, the technique was already perfected. Of course Alex had the first one, and he set fastest lap at the 2009 ROAR Nationals with it. They are expensive, the customer must either start with an X-60 donor truck or buy both the chassis and an X-60 Conversion Kit to convert either a T4 or an SC10. Available only from X Factory by e-mail (chazz@4wdrc.com).

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May 15, 2010

CRC Losi XXX-T Short Course conversion

CRC are offering a conversion for the Losi XXX-T to turn them into a SC Truck. The set converts most all XXX-T truck kits from Team Losi, including the Desert Truck & XXX-T CR utilizing carbon fiber chassis extensions that allow you to use your stock rear bottom plate. Using the stock rear bottom plate makes converting any XXX-T a breeze because there will be no complications with the rear arm mounts, transmissions, etc not matching up. RTR’s, MF 1’s, MF 2’s, Desert Trucks, and the newest XXX-T CR’s can all be converted using this setup, however the CR will require you to replace the quick change hubs and axles over to standard type axles.

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April 30, 2010

TQ Racing SX10 SC truck

TQ Racing are teasing their latest product, the new SX10 SC short course truck. Wanting to get a piece of the growing SC market, they will be releasing pictures and information over the next month in the build up to the launch of this new car in what they feel will be their biggest product release to date.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]