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March 19, 2018

Capricorn LAB C8SR 1/8th electric kit – Coming soon

Coming soon from Italian company Capricorn is the LAB C8SR 1/8th 4WD electric on-road kit. The manufacturer’s first 1/8th scale electric-powered pan car was developed for the new 1/8th stock class and it features rigid suspension components and a single speed transmission. The car is currently under development with more details being announced once things near completion but for now the kit seems to stand out for its very narrow chassis design and the in-line dual 2S shorty LiPo battery mount.

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March 16, 2018

Capricorn TE-03 USA version touring car kit

Capricorn have introduced their new TE-03 USA version electric touring car kit. Intended especially for racing in high to very high traction conditions, the kit comes including a stiffer aluminium chassis for improved stability, traction and drivability on US carpet.

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March 15, 2018

Xray teasing electric-powered RX8 1/8th EP kit

Xray’s own Martin Hudy has shared the image of a prototype RX8E 1/8th electric on-road car on social media. The car is based off of the nitro-propelled RX8 and seems to use a drop fit electric conversion consisting of an updated radio tray assembly that takes two 2S shorty LiPo batteries and the speed controller while the motor mount houses an 1/8th-class motor with incorporated fan mount. We bring you more information on the subject as it surfaces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 15, 2018

Serpent Project 4X Evo 1/10th touring car kit

Following extensive testing and several teasers, Serpent have officially announced the release of their new Project 4X Evo 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit. The car makes use of the proven 4X platform but features several updates and improvements to further improve durability, performance and ease of maintenance. On the chassis side of things the Evo variant comes with a vertical top deck for less tweak issues, the chassis received an update to make for better flex characteristics and the new motor mount offers improved flex control. The suspension compartment features bigger heave dampers that hold more oil and utilise larger springs while fixed length moulded pull rods make setup more precise and convenient. New to the Evo are also lower mounting positions foe the RRS links, updated front and rear brackets improve durability, a blade-less front spool makes for better performance as do improved centre shaft holders. Last but not least come an updated steering system for a more linear feel, as well as new front and rear bumpers for easier access and improved performance. The kit will hit stores by end of March.

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March 15, 2018

Shepherd Velox E8 4S 1/8th electric on-road kit

Shepherd have introduced the new Velox E8 4S 1/8th electric on-road kit. Based on the Velox E8 platform, the car was developed to meet the demand for a cost-efficient and high-performance electric car that complies with the regulations of the newly created EFRA 1/8th electric on-road class. The updated radio-plate now takes two shorty-LiPos as well as the speed controller. The batteries are centred in the middle of the vehicle allowing for optimal balance. By positioning them as far backward as possible the traction was improved significantly, which is required when using high-torque electric motors. The speed controller is mounted directly on the chassis for easy access and good cooling efficiency. The redesigned motor mount accommodates a variety of different 1/8 electric motors and a built-in carbon fibre fan mount allows the installation of a large 40mm fan. The symmetrical chassis plate is characterised by ventilation openings and supports the cooling of the electronic components. The kit will hit stores very soon.

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March 14, 2018

Yokomo YZ-2caL2 2WD high-grip spec buggy kit

Yokomo have introduced their new YZ-2caL2 2WD buggy kit that was designed especially for high-grip carpet and astroturf surfaces. The fully equipped kit uses the DNA of the successful YZ-2CA with subtle updates further increasing performance and durability on high to very high traction tracks. The kit will hit stores by end of March and will include parts such as front gullwing and rear S4 suspension arms, new 5.5mm HD ball ends, a aluminium centre link, alloy bellcranks, a 3-gear laydown gearbox with 3-pad slipper clutch, a high-capacity gear differential as well as a graphite battery plate and a new gearbox support. The kit is topped off by a JConcepts YZ-2 lightweight body shell and a LMR rear wing.

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March 14, 2018

Awesomatix A800FX FWD touring car – Prototype images

Awesomatix’s Max Mächler has released a couple of images of the company’s A800FX touring FWD prototype. The car builds on the A800X 4WD tourer, however a new chassis layout and belt-driven front wheel drive gearbox greatly change the appearance compared to the previous prototype that saw an unconventional “behind the front wheels” motor position. The new prototype is now a lot more up to date with current designs in terms of weight balance while the Awesomatix’s signature rotation dampers make for the very low overall centre of gravity that the original 4WD tourer takes profit of. The car is still in prototype stages with a lot of ideas still in the pipeline.

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March 13, 2018

Yokomo YD-2EXII RWD Drift chassis

Having taken top honours at the D1-10 World Championship in the Netherlands twice, the high-end RWD chassis kit YD-2EX has been improved for use on low traction surfaces and the Yokomo YD-2EXII will be released at the end of this month. The key feature of YD-2E series is the low centre of gravity for performing high speed drifting in any type of surface condition. Wanting to improve further Team Yokomo developed and tested new front steering blocks for more steering angle and wider tread and shorter lower arms for amazing traction on all surfaces and now these new parts come as standard. Also featuring new low friction shocks and graphite main chassis which enables the use any type of batteries released for 1/10 scale RC cars in a variety position.

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