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December 2, 2011

Motonica P81 RS2 on road chassis

Motonica have released the P81 RS2, the next evolution of their 1/8th scale on road chassis. Based off the racing experience gained this year, Motonica takes a further step forward to improve upon the already top performance of their race winning chassis. The new version retains the features already developed in the previous version, keeping the technical features and all the components of the RS version untouched. The most important innovation of the RS2 is the new front hub set that allows the adjustment of the King Pin angle, which can have a considerable effect on the cars performance.

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November 16, 2011

Capricorn LAB C02 upgrade kit

Capricorn have announced that the LAB C02 upgrade kit will be available from retailers this week. The set includes lots of new and updated parts such as upper and lower aluminium front bulkheads with differential inserts, an updated upper carbon fibre radio plate, redesigned rear upper wishbone holders, new rear upper arm linkages, suspension inserts as well as all the necessary fasteners to make the upgrade.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

October 26, 2011

Motonica P8F Club Race Kit

Motonica have introduced their P8F Club Race Kit, a further step towards a structured product offering for those approaching this hobby for the first time, allowing them to find in a single package everything they need to get the car complete. The kit includes the P8F, suspension-free 1:8 scale with four wheels drive chassis, a VOX Otto V1 Rally Tech engine with exhaust, a set of Motonica tires, a RX battery pack and finally an unpainted GT body shell.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]

August 14, 2011

Mugen MTX-5 of Robert Pietsch

With World Champion on road racer Robert Pietsch visiting the offroad Euros last week in Germany, he brought along with him the all new MTX-5 1/10th 200mm chassis for us to take a look at. Having written about the car previously there is no need to go into details about its unique features other than to say that the whole package looks pretty good in the flesh. We are told that the car is close to hitting the shops and for next week’s European Championships in Ettlingen, Germany the car will make its international race debut in the hands of Pietsch, the car in the photos is his race car, Rick V and Francesco Tironi. You can follow our coverage of this race and follow the progress of the new car on our Events page from Wednesday the 17th onwards.

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July 27, 2011

Serpent 966 Team Edition

Serpent have released their new 966 Team Edition, which includes all the individual parts released for the car since they made their debut at the World Championships in Miami back in April. It includes the new rear upper suspension-set, which uses a ball-link system in place of a wishbone, combined with a new carbon camber bracket improving rear end grip. Also included is the new SL8 2-speed gearbox with very low inertia and 8mm shaft, aluminium side-pulley, new brake disk and 3-pin adapter system. A carbon fibre extension set for the lower rear shock absorber mount moves the lower shock mount more outside and needs a longer lower ball-joint. New front upper suspension moves the pivot-point of the upper arm more to the outside, with a very short upper arm creating a better steering feeling and an even easier to control front end. A new split-type carbon fibre radio plate and front carbon stiffener are connected by a rod so when releasing the 2 front screws of the radio plate, the flex is thus controlled. Finally there is the new version sorter aerodynamic design bumper and updated fuel tank with improved cap, spring and seal.

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July 26, 2011

Mugen MTX-5 1/10th 200mm chassis

Mugen Seiki Japan have released the first photos and specs for their all new 1/10th 200mm chassis, the MTX-5. Shown in CAD form for the first time at last February’s Toy Fair in Germany, the Robert Pietsch designed car looks close to release, however no date has yet been set.

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July 22, 2011

Mugen MRX5 WC Limited Edition

To celebrate the winning of their latest World Title, Mugen Seiki have announced the release of the MRX5 WC Limited Edition. Only 180 kits will be available around the globe and the future owners will have the chance to get this exclusive kit, DNA of European & World Champion’s Robert Pietsch winning car. This World Edition kit features the latest and finest parts used at this in Florida such as the new clutch system and new lightweight front axles. And to bring out the true potential of this car, it comes also supplied with steel engine mounts, brass battery holder and radio tray holder all made in Germany. The chassis plates will be numbered and it comes with a certificate when it goes on sale from the end of July.

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April 30, 2011

DXF Premium 2wd Classic chassis

New from French company DXF Competition is their latest 2wd classic chassis, the Premium. This car features an all new 2mm 7075 aluminium chassis, replacing the previous carbon fibre version, while retaining the innovative fuel tank from the last car that was specially created for this class. The fully adjustable rear upright now comes in red anodised aluminium instead of plastic and the handling of the car can be further tweaked with the floating front steering assembly. To top off the high spec of the car a lot of the other parts come in carbon fibre such as the front and rear body mounts, battery plate, radio plate and front pod plate.

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