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September 21, 2013

VBC Racing Lightning12 1/12th kit

VBC Racing have introduced their Lightning12 1/12th scale chassis. A joint development project between VBC Racing and Hiro Factory Japan with extensive testing and feedback from drivers to created this new car. Offset inline battery placement has proven to make the car easier to drive, have better balance and weight transfer and incorporated into their design has been the standard VBC Racing flair. Aesthetics are what we at VBC Racing take pride in so the car looks good on and off the track.

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September 21, 2013

ZZRacing F1 screw kits

ZZRacing have produced this all new series of screw kits for F1 cars. Made from high quality titanium & stainless steel they are available as M3 and M4 flat head and button head screws. The material used increases durability and sheds some weight compared to conventional steel screws. The set contains screws suitable for the Tamiya F104, TRF101, Yokomo YRF, VBC Flash04, Serpent F110, Saxo F1, Speedpassion SP-1 and the TRG112.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]

September 20, 2013

HiroFactory HRF12X pan car – Teaser

Japanese company HiroFactory, known for their HRF10X conversion kit for the Tamiya F103 and F104 chassis are currently working on the HRF12X, the company’s first complete 1/12th scale pan car kit. So far only a handful of teaser shots are available that show some of the car’s details such as highly adjustable front end with aluminium arm mounts and a conventional overall design. The mid section shows the carbon fibre chassis and by the looks of things the 1S battery pack can be place in a longitudinal or traversal position. The rear end again is of a conventional design with a spacious motor pod, link-type suspension and two grease-filled roll dampers. We have no definite information on availability but according to HiroFactory the kit is “coming soon”.

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September 20, 2013

Serpent 747-e – First images

Serpent have released first images of their upcoming 747-e 200mm electric touring car. The vehicle makes use of the suspension components, steering and front and rear bulkheads of the nitro-powered 747 and combines them with a carbon fibre double deck construction in order to create a lightweight yet strong base for 2S to 3S LiPo battery packs and 540-size brushless motors. With the battery and motor technology developing at a fast rate the tough 200mm cars allow the use of 4-pole brushless motors for increased efficiency and power output and the class may come to the rescue for clubs that are faced with noise emission problems. It is understood that the 747-e will be released before the end of this year. We keep you up-to-date with more information as soon as they are available.

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September 19, 2013

Xray RX8 composite lower bulkheads

Xray introduce new composite lower bulkheads for the RX8 on-road car. They are of a clean and lightweight design and moulded in a new hard material making them ideal for the use in high ambient temperatures or on very high grip tracks. They also absorb vibrations created by the engine and make for a more natural flex compared to the stock parts. All four bulkheads are available as separate items.

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September 18, 2013

Xray NT1 graphite 2-speed gears

Xray introduce these graphite reinforced 2-speed gears for the NT1 200mm nitro car. The all-new material is lightweight and extremely strong making for added durability and minimal wear. The gears are marked for easy identification and run ultra true for increased drivetrain efficiency. Available as 57T to 60T 1st gear and 53T to 55T 2nd gear variant.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 17, 2013

More Tamiya news from the Tokyo Hobby Show

Following the release of first images of Tamiya’s upcoming TRF418 touring car tamiyablog.com captured some of the other Tamiya Fall 2013 news. First up is the highly anticipated 2013 Egress, the re-release of the iconic 1989 4WD buggy based on the Avante. The 2013 edition will feature some updated parts in order to improve the rigidity and durability of the drivetrain and suspension allowing to use modern motor and battery technology to power the vehicle. The kit will include updated ball differentials, universal driveshafts, new rear suspension mounts and some other refinements as well as the original Egress body shell and an updated decal sheet. There is no release date yet but expect the kit to hit the shops well before Christmas.

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September 17, 2013

Team C TC10 Ti turnbuckles & alloy wheel nuts

Coming soon from Team C are option parts for the TC10 touring car in the form of titanium turnbuckles and flanged aluminium wheel nuts. Starting with the turnbuckles they are made from titanium and designed to replace the kit’s steel links with lighter and more durable parts. They are available as 30mm version for the camber links and 40mm variant for the steering rods. Also new are M4 flanged wheel nuts. They are made from aluminium, come with a serrated surface that grips into the rim for secure fastening and not only fit the TC10 but all vehicles that use M4 nuts to hold the wheels.

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