December 14, 2018

BMT 801GT nitro & electric RTR 1/8th GT kits

Coming from BMT are their new 801GT nitro and electric-powered ready-to-run 1/8th scale GT cars. Both build on a hard-anodised 7075 aluminium chassis, they feature shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain with front CVD driveshafts and utilise 17mm big bore shock absorbers to ensure smooth rides even on bumpy tracks. Other features include sturdy alloy shock towers, fully adjustable suspension parts as well as front and rear anti-roll bars. Enclosed radio boxes protect the receiver and receiver battery and the nitro variant comes with Ferodo-clad brake pads for exceptional stopping power. A Hyper 30 pullstarter engine and in-line tuned pipe propels the nitro car while the electric variant comes factory assembled with a Hobbywing-made 2000kV brushless motor and 4S LiPo-compatible ESC. The kits are rounded off by 14kg-cm Savöx steering servos, 2,4GHz radio system and pre-painted body shells.

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November 28, 2018

BMT 801 series nitro & electric RTR buggies

Italian company BMT has introduced the new 801 series nitro and electric ready-to-run buggies. Both utilise hard-anodised 7075 ergal chassis plates and 3-diff shaft drivetrains with front CVA driveshafts for great forward traction and efficiency. The fully adjustable suspension utilises 4mm aluminium shock stays and threaded 17mm aluminium big bore shock absorbers with 4mm shock shafts for exceptional rough track handling while front and rear anti-roll bars ensure crisp handling in high-bite track conditions. The nitro variant includes Ferodo-clad brake pads for best possible stopping performance and sealed receiver boxes ensure the electronics stay dry in wet weather conditions. The 801 nitro buggy comes equipped with a Hyper 21 Turbo nitro engine while the 801EP E-Buggy is propelled by a 2000kV Hobbywing motor and 100A-rated 4S LiPo-compatible speed controller, the latter also includes a programming card. Both cars are controlled by 14kg-cm Savöx steering servos and the sets are rounded off by 2.4GHz radio systems, pre-decorated body shells and grippy buggy tyres.

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November 24, 2018

BMT016 GT kevlar-reinforced belts

Coming from BMT are new kevlar-reinforced belts for the 016 GT car. They offer extreme durability and much improved smoothness all while being 34 percent lighter than the standard kit items.

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November 6, 2018

BMT introduce updated 984 front & rear hubs

Coming from BMT and made for their 984 1/8th on-road kit are updated front and rear hubs. The steering knuckle is of a new 0 degree kin pin design, making the part usable on both the left and right side of the car while offering an optimised pivot ball seat for increased steering angle. Using the part will result in improved overall steering and a more neutral steering feeling. As for the rear hub, the updated part offers two additional positions for the eccentric insert, increasing the setup possibilities even more.

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July 19, 2018

BMT 016GT lightweight rear CV driveshafts

Italian company BMT has introduced a new lightweight CV-style rear driveshaft set for the 016GT 1/8th GT car. Using the set will increase stability while scrubbing weight at the same time as the wheel axles are about 8g lighter per piece.

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July 17, 2018

BMT introduce updated 701 bumper

BMT from Italy have introduced an updated front bumper for the 701 1/10th scale nitro touring car. The redesigned bumper is longer for improved body support while added reinforcing fins increase overall rigidity.

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June 22, 2018

BMT snapback hats

New from BMT are three snapback caps with embroidered logo. They are of a retro-style design with rear size adjuster and will hit stores in black/grey, black/yellow and black/blue colours while the logo comes in BMT’s signature yellow and black colours.

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June 15, 2018

BMT 016GT Ferodo brake pads

Italian company BMT have introduced their new special brake pads for the 016GT 1/8th GT car. The pads are cladded with genuine Ferodo material as known from full scale cars, meaning they will offer greatly improved stopping performance and durability. The pads come in sets of two and they are available now.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]