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September 24, 2018

SWorkz S14-3 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy kit

Following a first teaser SWorkz have officially introduced their new S14-3 1/10th scale 4WD off-road buggy kit. The kit takes the S14-2 as a base and features a load of redesigned and improved areas such as the suspension that did away with the front pivot ball design in favour of a standard C-hub and steering knuckle assembly which will greatly improve performance especially when racing on high-bite carpet tracks. All suspension components, including the new front and rear A-arms are moulded from a strong nylon composite material. Also new to the S14-3 is an improved shock absorber system as is the redesigned 7075 aluminium chassis that, in combination with the new carbon fibre upper decks, will improve rear traction. Another area of improvement are the new and unique 5mm axle universal cross driveshafts that are made using the same high-grade steel material SWorkz uses for their 1/8th off-road vehicles. The buggy already prove its competitiveness in the hands of factory driver Micha Widmaier and it will hit stores around mid-October.

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September 24, 2018

T-Works introduce new T6.1 titanium hardware

Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated T6.1 racing truck are several new option parts such as titanium turnbuckles, titanium ball ends and a screw kit. The turnbuckle kit includes six 64 grade links that are direct replacements for the standard items. Their lightweight yet durable construction will ensure low unsprung masses and high corrosion resistance while adding visual impact. Also new are a 14-piece 64 grade titanium ball end set and a 94-piece 64 grade titanium UFO head screw kit all of which will greatly reduce overall weight compared to the standard steel items while improving the bling factor of your ride.

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September 24, 2018

Speedzone Silicon Graphene competition LiPo packs

Speedzone have released two new hardcase silicon graphene LiPo competition battery packs. The standard 2S pack is a 6500mAh 120C variant with dimensions of 138.5x47x25mm and it weighs in at 296g. The shorty batterie is a 5000mAh 120C pack that measures 96x47x24.8mm and weighs 208g. Both packs have 5mm bullet connectors and come with the battery leads and standard JST-XH balance plug.

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September 23, 2018

Pro-Line Invader 1/8th buggy tyre

Pro-Line have introduced their new Invader tyre for 1/8th off-road buggies. The next step forward in extreme wear while still providing the fast lap performance, the unique interlocking cross-shaped Invader pins down the centre of the tyre deliver exceptional tread life, while the small, flexible pins on the side provide optimised grip on a variety of surfaces. The tyre is meant to feel super smooth and accelerate and brake incredibly straight, giving an advantage in close racing conditions. The tyre comes as pair including blue closed cell inserts and it is available in soft M3, super soft M4, medium S2 and soft S3 compounds.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

September 23, 2018

Pro-Line 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor truck body shell

Coming from Pro-Line and made for 12.3” wheelbase scale crawlers is the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor truck body shell. This body will completely transform any 313mm wheelbase truck into an Ultra Scale aggressive Raptor rig perfect for rock crawling. The details from the full-size 2017 Raptor have been faithfully recreated and will give scale rigs truck a unique look compared to the sea of old-school classic trucks that have been dominating the crawling scene. The single piece body is very light for a lower centre of gravity and improved crawling performance. Window masks, paint-then-peel overspray film and fully licensed detailed stickers are included to finish off the look.

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September 21, 2018

Spektrum S6340BL HV low-profile aluminium servo

Spektrum have introduced their new top-of-the-foodchain low-profile servo for 1/10th scale applications. It offers a quick 0.07s of transit time and a torque of 17.4kg-cm at 8.4V input and finely tuned electronics and software integrate with powerful brushless motor technology to offer ultra performance. Heavy-duty servo lead-wire includes the convenience of a quick-release cable connection. The all-aluminium case provides durability and heat dissipation while precision metal gears ensure hassle-free control. Over-current and over-temperature protection round out the package.

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September 21, 2018

Team Associated B6.1 alloy diff height inserts

Team Associated have introduced the new aluminium differential height inserts for the B6.1 series of off-road kits. They are a direct replacement for the standard composite items and are a lot more durable while offering exceptional precision. Orientation numbers are etched onto the inserts, making them easy to read. The 4-piece set is compatible with RC10B6.1, RC10B6.1D, RC10B6.1 FL, RC10T6.1, and RC10SC6.1 kits.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

September 20, 2018

ECX Micro Roost 1/28 2WD RTR buggy

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new ECX Micro Roost 1/28th scale 2WD ready-to-run buggy. The factory-assembled, palm-sized vehicle comes fully ready to run out of the box with nothing to add prior to turning every office space, living room or other small-sized places into full-breed racing tracks. Grippy all-terrain rubber tyres ensure exceptional handling characteristics as does the locked drivetrain that makes for better low speed off-road use. A full range transmitter is included in the package as is a removable 200mAh 1S LiPo battery pack. The Micro Roost is available in two liveries from November.

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