October 15, 2010

Serpent Cobra-T 1/8th scale truggy

Serpent Cobra-T 1/8th scale truggy

Following yesterdays release of the video showing Billy Easton testing the new Serpent truggy, the Dutch company have released details and CAD images on the new Billy Easton designed Cobra-T. Sharing many of the same parts and design elements of the buggy, the Truggy is different in many aspects and requires quite a selection of specific parts as well. The larger wheel/tyres and different body-type style, together with longer wheel-base do require intensive testing to find again the right balance in the car, as well as the correct level of grip and to be very good on large jumps too. The end result is a very sleek and “low” design, with a perfect left to right and front to back balance, making it a very nimble car and easy to push very hard out on the track. The Serpent Cobra-T will most likely feature CNC machined 7075 T6 shock towers, instead of the carbon ones, as standard. Release of the new truggy is planned for early December 2010.

View more CAD images here


October 14, 2010

Video – Serpent Cobra-T truggy

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Serpent have released this video showing their offroad designer and team driver Billy Easton testing the new Cobra-T truggy. This was the first run for the new car and we can assume it is based on the S811 buggy, but we will bring you more information as we get it.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


September 24, 2010

Hobao Hyper 9 RTR buggy

Hobao Hyper 9 RTR buggy

Hobao have released this race ready RTR Hyper 9 package. Based around the race proven Hyper 9 platform, the this version retains all the required race features to help you be competitive straight from the off. Coming factory assembled with HoBao’s new 2.4ghz radio system for crystal free running and the Hyper 21 3-Port RACE engine for excellent power and speed. The suspension is the ‘B’ type suspension as used on the top spec Pro UK competition kit, the version used by their top team drivers. Race options such as in-line tuned pipe, anti-roll bars and huge 20mm big bore oil filled adjustable shock absorbers all come standard on this race ready RTR.

View the features list here


September 23, 2010

Losi 810 1/8th scale RTR buggy

Losi have introduced their new 810 1/8th scale RTR buggy, a package boasting the most superior power to weight ratio. Featuring a Losi 3.4 nitro engine claims to deliver the most power in its class and interference free Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology. Add in a  lightweight aluminium chassis and the 4-wheel drive 810 Buggy RTR has it all.

View more details here


September 17, 2010

LRP S8 BXR Evo buggy

LRP S8 BXR Evo buggy

The LRP S8 BXR evo is the successor of the extremely successful competition buggy S8 BX Team. It is designed completely from scratch, featuring numerous innovations. The chassis design is completely new, only the well-proven ‘bullet proof’ drive train has been taken over from the “old” team kit. Among the improvements is the completely new, up to date suspension design, new shock towers for even more adjustment possibilities, a completely revised chassis layout and a more centralized centre of gravity.

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September 16, 2010

Kyosho MP9 TKI 2 Spec A

Kyosho MP9 TKI 2 Spec A

Kyosho have introduced a race roller edition of their new MP9 TKI 2 referred to as Spec A. Spec A (ARR), also referred to as a Race Roller, is a semi assembled kit. All Spec A kits are factory assembled by dedicated staff with years of RC experience and thoroughly checked by the designer Yuichi Kanai himself to deliver the best buggy out there. Even the small details such as ride height and alignment are strictly measured and set one by one. All this time and care allow you to receive a race ready chassis.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]


September 10, 2010

Durango DNX408 ready for release

Durango DNX408 ready for first public test

After years of testing with many hand-made test cars, then more than six months of pre-production testing this year, along the way winning the German Nationals, Team Durango are satisfied that the DNX408 is ready for release. If all goes to plan with production then they expect to be shipping late November this year.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]