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January 25, 2017

Team Magic E5 stainless steel skid plates

HRC Distribution have introduced new stainless steel skid plates for the Team Magic E5 monster truck. Machined from high-quality material and coming with a natural silver finish, the plates not only reduce the chance of damaging the chassis during those demanding bashing sessions but they also lower the truck’s overall centre of gravity for a more planted feeling. Available are a front and a rear chassis guard with both including the needed mounting hardware.

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January 25, 2017

Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4 Spec A nitro buggy roller

Coming soon from Kyosho is the Inferno MP9 TKI4 Spec A 1/8th nitro buggy roller. The pre-assembled kit out of Kyosho’s Spec A range is built by experienced staff and the kits are individually checked by Inferno designer Yuichi Kanai. Areas such as shock absorbers and diffs are built to very high standards to guarantee best performances as are details such as ride height and suspension geometry that all come pre-set and race-ready. On top of this the bodyshell is pre-cut, reducing preparation time significantly. As for the specifications the Spec A kit comes with the same features as the standard TKI4 kit and it will hit the stores beginning of March.

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January 24, 2017

JConcepts Reflex, Detox & Triple Dees double dot tyres

JConcepts release three popular 1/8th off-road tyre tread patterns in the long-wear, warm weather double dot compounds. The “2” compounds made popular during events such as the Silver State Nitro Challenge and ROAR Fuel Nationals give racers an option that provides better wear characteristics, less rolling resistance and performance during warm weather or long main events. The R2 compound labelled as medium soft is the first long-wear option a racer will turn to as the track conditions groove out and heat up. Next in the compound line-up, the O2, labelled as the medium compound is the next selection as weather continues to get warmer and the track gets more abrasive. Finally, the Y2, the medium hard compound is the favourite for the most outrageous track temperature range and more importantly, the most abrasive. All double dot compounds are intended for more demanding conditions and work well when paired to the appropriate track.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 24, 2017

Tamiya set for re-re-release galore at Nuremberg fair

Tamiya is set for some re-release galore at the forthcoming 2017 International Toy Fair in Germany with the official introduction of the 2017 Bigwig 4WD re-release buggy being only the peak of the iceberg. The iconic Japanese company will also present the re-release of the Candy Green Grasshopper, which is a re-re-release if you will as the green hopper was already a re-release of the original – white – 1984 Grasshopper. Also coming are the CC-01-based Mitsubishi Pajero Metaltop Wide, the GF-01 Metal Dump Truck will make a return as does the XV-01 longer damper chassis kit. Just in is also the unofficial announcement of the (re-)re-release of the already re-released (back in 2005) 1991 Top Force 4WD buggy.

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January 24, 2017

HPI Savage XL Flux 1/8th electric monster truck

Coming from HPI Racing is the new Savage XL Flux 1/8th scale ready-to-run electric-powered monster truck. Building on the proven Savage truck backbone, the XL Flux features a long wheelbase 2.5mm aluminium TVP chassis, a sturdy all-metal 4WD drivetrain with super heavy-duty dogbones, quick release front and rear differentials, a long-travel suspension with multiple shock mounting positions as well as 17 wheel hex hubs. To this add a 2200kv brushless motor, a 6S LiPo-compatible speed controller and a 2.4GHz radio system. The kit is rounded out by grippy all-terrain tyres on chrome wheels and a pre-painted and pre-decorated pick-up truck body.

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January 24, 2017

Xray XT2 stadium truck wheels

Coming from Xray and made for the XT2 stadium truck are white Aerodisc wheels. Moulded using a flexible yet durable material the rims are a direct fit for the XT2 truck and they are usable with all current stadium truck tyres. Inner reinforcing ribs make for a sturdy construction and the 12mm rims, that comes as pairs, are also usable with other brand’s trucks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 24, 2017

Muchmore Fleta ZX V2 Super Smooth rotor

Muchmore have the new V2 Super Smooth rotor for the Fleta ZX range of brushless motors available. The rotor measures 12.0×7.25×25.3mm and it will allow for smooth power characteristics and braking, making it ideal for large tracks. The rotor comes marked for easy identification and it fits all 540-size Fleta ZX motors.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

January 24, 2017

Samix SCX10 aluminium spring cups

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 and SCX10 II trucks are aluminium spring cups. Machined from high-quality alloy and sporting a grey or black anodised finish the spring perches are much stronger than the standard composite parts, meaning a more securely guided spring and thus improved durability and reliability when the going gets touch. The spring cups come in sets of four and they will hit stores soon.

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