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November 19, 2015

Losi Mini 8ight-T 4WD truggy RTR

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Maifield and Phend edition 1/14th scale Mini 8ight-T RTR truggies. The latest incarnation of the mini 8ight-T features a customised driver-edition trim scheme and a signature series motor signed by either driver. The truck builds on an aluminium chassis with 4WD shaft-driven drivetrain, allowing to thrash across dirt, gravel and asphalt with confidence. The Active Vehicle Control technology system also comes included to help deliver better handling and optimal power management over the 4500KV signature-edition brushless motor. The kits are rounded out by matching disc rims with grippy rubber tyres and a 7.2V 1200mAh NiMH battery pack.

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November 18, 2015

SWorkz S104 aluminium hubs, hexes & wheel nuts

SWorkz have new aluminium option parts for the S104 1/10th scale 4WD buggy available in the form of rear aluminium hub carriers, wider wheel hexes and closed wheel nuts. Starting with the hub carriers, the CNC-machined parts replace the standard plastic uprights, they come made from high-quality aluminium and sport a gun metal anodised finish. The parts feature three horizontal mounting positions for the outer camber links ball studs.

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November 18, 2015

Kyosho Inferno Neo 2.0 1/8th RTR buggy

Kyosho America have introduced the Inferno Neo 2.0 1/8th scale nitro ready-to-run buggy. Features including the front and rear shock stays of the MP777 provide rigidity and strength with precision off set to produce a high amount of traction, even over the rough surfaces. Combined with big bore shocks equipped with dial-adjustable tension, the effective damping force delivers on-track stability and easy control for beginners with the sharper response required by serious racers. In addition, universal swing shafts on the front provide reliability under severe racing conditions. A new aerodynamic cab forward body design produces stable posture through the air and reinforces its competitive edge with frontal down force. The proven KE21R engine offers a balance of power, torque and stability and fitted with a recoil starter, the 21-class engine is fast and simple to start. The Readyset is equipped with the 2.4GHz Syncro KT-231P RC system and KS4031-06W servos and the kit is topped off by a bodyshell available in two colour variations.

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November 18, 2015

STRC B5M 3-gear aluminium motor plate

New from STRC comes the 3-gear aluminium motor plate for Team Associated fifth generation vehicles that use this specific gearbox setup. The CNC-machined motor plate features milled heat-sink fins to help dissipate heat from the motor and also elongated motor screw hole slots to allow for larger pinion gear to be installed without having to change out a spur gear, making it great for 17.5T stock racing. The motor plate is available in anodised blue, stealth black, gun metal and natural silver.

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November 17, 2015

Exotek 22T Flite titanium front axles

Exotek have introduced the Flite titanium front axle set for the TLR 22T series racing truck. Precision machined, the axles weight in at only 3.6g per piece and they help to reduce the rotational mass as well as unsprung weight. The corrosion resistant titanium material is ideal for racing on damp track conditions and the axles are usable both on the original 22T and the newer 2.0 kits. Included is suitable inner mounting hardware.

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November 17, 2015

Samix aluminium servo arm for Axial vehicles

Coming from Samix and made for Axial’s SCX10, XR10, AX10 and Exo off-road vehicles is a clamping design aluminium servo arm. Made from aluminium and coming in a 23T and 25T spline variant the arm offers 16mm and 20mm spaced, threaded mounting holes while the clamping design makes for a secure mounting even in high-stress applications. They come in four different colours and sport etched size markings for easy identification.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

November 17, 2015

Sweep Racing Square Armor 2.4″ buggy tyres

Sweep Racing Square Armor 2.4" buggy tyres

New from Sweep Racing come the Square Armor 2.4″ 1/10th scale buggy tyres. Designed to fit the company’s 61mm rims with 2.4″ inserts the tyres are specially developed for racing on dusty outdoor conditions where maximum traction is needed. They come in ultra soft, extra soft, soft and medium compound as tyres only or pre-glued on 12mm hex rims.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

November 17, 2015

Intech ER-12M 2.0 1/10th 2WD buggy kit

Following a first teaser image Intech have now released more photos and information on the forthcoming ER-12M 2.0 mid-motor buggy kit. The follow-up model of the ER-12 is of a simple to work on design and based on a black anodised aluminium chassis with alloy side rails that also act as battery mounts for square, saddle or shorty pack batteries. The battery mount is made of two carbon fibre strips and alloy thumbs nuts. In the front of the very narrow chassis sit aluminium braces for the alloy upper steering plate and a lightweight composite frame acts as the steering servo mount . Part of the package is also a 4-gear mid motor gearbox with ball differential and also included are standard bore yet large volume alloy shock absorbers. The kit is set for a release early in December.

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