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September 11, 2014

SWorkz S350T 1/8th scale nitro truggy kit

Following a first teaser image SWorkz now release more photos and first information on their forthcoming S350T 1/8th nitro truggy kit. The vehicle is based on a black hard-coated 7075-T6 aluminium chassis and features a sealed front and rear arm design, a newly designed rear lower plastic insert toe-in system, as well as hex-cell shock bladders and dampers with 4mm shock shafts. The shock towers are made from lightweight 7075 aluminium with the drivetrain sporting full CVD driveshafts, 2.0 metal brake callipers and ultra-durable crown and pinion gears. The package is rounded out by the Power Steering Package radio tray system and a “Speed Rhinocero” bodyshell.

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September 3, 2014

SWorkz S350T 1/8th nitro truggy kit

SWorkz have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th nitro truggy kit, the S350T. The vehicle will come with a range of option parts from stock for improved strength, performance and a high value. More information are available soon.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

August 21, 2014

PSM S350 BK1 Evo shock towers

PSM have released a new front and rear shock tower for the S-Workz S350 BK1 Evo buggy. Both front and rear tower features a refined rollcenter and suspension geometry to improve the overall handling, off-power steering and rear traction. Made from 5mm carbon, the front version weighs only 19grams while the rear 25grams.

View the front shock tower here

June 29, 2014

No new 1/8th buggy but upgrades from SWorkz

Following the Facebook announcement of Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai to stick with their tried and tested 1/8th buggy platform (for the 2014 IFMAR Worlds in Italy) now also SWorkz announce that there will be no new buggy for 2014 despite the good tradition of many manufacturers to introduce new platforms ahead of important races. However the Asian company will have several new option parts such as the “LDS” Lightened Drive System with new driveshafts, bearings, gears and more, along other new upgrades to make the buggy “Worlds ready”. More information will become available in the near future.

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June 6, 2014

Answer RC S350 & MBX6/7 alloy CVD axles

Answer RC re-release their own line of aluminium CVD axles for the S-Workz S350, Mugen MBX6 and MBX7. Available as wheel or centre CVD axle, the parts are CNC machined from 7075 aerospace quality aluminium, they come red anodised and offer multiple holes for the drive pin meaning that as the fit becomes sloppy they can simply be rotated round to the next set of holes. The axles are made for reduce the overall rotational mass of the drivetrain resulting in quicker spool up, reduced braking time and sharper handling.

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March 21, 2014

New SWorkz S104 A-arms & S350 options

SWorkz S104 & S350 options

Following yesterday’s introduction of the Performance chassis conversion kit for the S104 EK1, SWorkz has more options for the 1/10th scale 4WD buggy as well as their S350 line of 1/8th vehicles to offer. Starting with the S104 parts, available soon are new wider front and rear arms for increased trackwidth and improved drivability. The suspension arms are also of an updated design with additional webbing and made from a harder compound for increased strength and reduced flex. For the S350 series of buggies comes a new alloy rear toe plate with adjustable inserts to make for a wider tuning range of toe-in settings and available now is a wheel hub weight set including different add-on weight for the steering knuckles and rear hubs.

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March 20, 2014

SWorkz S104 EK1 Performance chassis kit

Available from end of March is SWorkz’ new Performance chassis conversion kit for the S104 EK1 1/10th scale buggy. The kit will include a new aluminium lower chassis plate with venting holes in the motor area, it comes with a new motor and centre drivetrain mount, new saddle pack locators to relocate the battery to a side-by-side configuration and the kit will also include a new rear topdeck and new front and rear arms. Also supplied are several new plastic parts and a new bodyshell.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

February 27, 2014

SWorkz S350 series wheel hub balance weight set

SWorkz introduce this wheel hub weight balance set for the S350 series of 1/8th buggies. Included in the set are 10g weights for each front steering knuckle as well as 5g and 8g weights for the rear hubs. Adding unsprung weight may sound strange at first but can add traction on a variety of surfaces in order to get better laptimes out of the buggy.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]