Coming from VP Pro is the new GT01 body shell for 1/8th GT on-road kits. Moulded from tough 1.2mm polycarbonate the body is of a very aerodynamic design, it features a long front section, short rear overhang, a large wing and it fits all cars with a wheelbase of around 333mm.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Coming from Capricorn and made for the TE-03 electric touring car is the EXF aluminium chassis. The chassis shares its design with the V4 chassis that comes with the Power Light Kit and it allows for the use of the new bulkheads brackets and both the slim and the standard motor mount enabling multiple flex options.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC10F6 formula car are white tyre decals. Printed on rubberised, high-strength, adhesive-backed material, these decals give tyres a finished and scale look. They are sold in individual sheets featuring enough decals for two complete sets of tyres.
WRC Racing from Italy have introduced their GTX 1.3 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Based on the previous GTX the 2017 version has received some subtle updates such as an aerodynamically shaped front bumper, a new floating radio plate system and a redesigned fuel tank, the latter making for a lowered overall centre of gravity. Also part of the 1.3 package is a new rear diffusor for improved rear end protection and downforce.
Coming from Highest is the new DLP650 “X” orange low-profile digital servo. The high-voltage compatible servo features a black all-aluminium case with orange edge details, it utilises an all-metal geartrain, 25T servo spline and it comes including an aluminium servo arm and a 170mm all-black receiver wire.
The next company to hit the market with an 1/8th GT kit is SWorkz. The Asian brand has released a first teaser image of their forthcoming S35-GTE electric kit and given the name the vehicle is based off of the company’s S35-series off-road buggy kit. More information will become available soon.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Blaze Racing from Poland have introduced their new 235mm wide Longsword 235 Pro10 pan car kit. The car utilises a conventional link-type rear end design and a CRC front end in combination with a 3mm carbon fibre chassis and front suspension plate. The rear roll damper plate, designed to also protect the rear axle, as well as the centre shock plate, are cut from even thicker 3.5mm carbon fibre for outstanding rigidity. The power pod is of a sliding axle mount design for virtually step-less ride height adjustments while the rear brace also allows to mount a motor cooling fan from stock. The main chassis accepts a variety of battery configurations including dual 96mm 2S LiPo shorty packs, 2S inline, 1S and 2S shorty transversal as well as front or rear mounted 2S shorty packs to name just a few. The kit is rounded out by a wide 3mm fibre glass front bumper that protects the front suspension from heavy impacts. The kit is available from now on.
Following a couple of teaser images Xray have finally unveiled their all-new GTX8 1/8th nitro GT car kit. Developed for the ever-growing 1/8th GT class the car is based off of the European Championship winning XB8 off-road buggy and it sports several on-road specific features to adapt the car to the requirements of competition on-road racing. The kit is based on a hard-coated 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that features strategically machined sections for a reduced weight and lower centre of gravity of the components such as the engine, fuel tank and differentials. The composite side guards can be equipped with optional carbon fibre braces to adjust the overall chassis stiffness.
