Coming from Tamiya is the Mazda RX-7 FD3S drift car kit on the proved TT-02D 4WD chassis. Made for entry-level drifting or as a base for further customising, the shaft-driven car features a clear, highly detailed RX-7 body shell, it comes with multi-spoke chrome rims, special drift tyres and the kit will hit stores in early July.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Kyosho have released first information on their forthcoming Inferno GT3 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Developed for the ever growing 1/8th GT class, the vehicle is based off of the successful Inferno MP9 TKI4 off-road platform and it is the follow-up model to the long-running and ageing GT2 kit. The kit will feature aluminium big bore shock absorbers and alloy shock stays for improved handling while significantly lighter differential make for quicker acceleration and improved mileage. The suspension components are understood to be taken over from the TKI4 as well while the proven 2-speed gearbox is a reminiscence to the GT2. Also new is a large yet light bumper assembly while the body mounts allow for forward or rearward mounting positions. All that is attached to a redesigned chassis with optimise flex characteristics and weight distribution. The car can be outfitted with select MP9-series option parts and it will hit stores in July.
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Following first teaser images Traxxas have released more information on their new TRX-4 1/10th 4WD scale and trail crawler. The vehicle will utilise a rigid steel frame chassis for minimised chassis flex while front and rear portal axles maximise ground clearance and minimise unwanted torque twist. The portal axles also raise the axle link mounts and centre driveshafts for even greater clearance and they are equipped with remote locking differentials that are controllable via the transmitter. Part of the drivetrain is a hi/low range transmission, again controllable via the transmitter, while a metal gear digital steering servo and full waterproof treatment of the whole vehicle make for go everywhere capabilities. The kit will be rounded out by a replica Land Rover Defender bodyshell and 1.9″ Canyon trail tyres and it will hit stores about mid-May.
Speed Passion have introduced the latest incarnation of their SP1 1/10th formula car kit, the SP1.1. The revised kit will include several improvements such as a new carbon fibre caster block, a new upper deck with in-line stiffener for increased longitudinal chassis stiffness and it comes with a new aluminium 7075 servo mount and a big bore centre shock absorber. Other features include a new centre friction tube, pure carbon fibre chassis and upper deck, aircraft-grade 7075-T6 alloy parts and carbon-reinforced composite parts. Included with the kit are also several option parts such as a 30mm high-speed motor cooling fan, a front and rear wing set, a Speed Passion Mk1 body shell, and also a motor heatsink. The kit is available separately or as a combo set including a Speed Passion Competition 3.0 21.5T brushless motor and a Reventon Stock Club Race speed controller.
Another day, another piece in the puzzle of Tamiya’s forthcoming all-new M-07 Concept M-chassis kit. Tamiyablog have released a first image of what appears to be the production ready car with the photo making it easy to spot the new exoframe design that also made the company’s TA-07 touring car famous. No news so far on an exact release date but expect the kit to hit stores about end of June.
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HB Racing have released a first teaser image of their soon-to-be-released D817T 1/8th scale nitro truggy. Based off of the World Championship winning D817 buggy the truggy is expected to taking over many design ideas of its buggy sibling such as a symmetrical chassis design, improved differential access, a new rear hub design, redesigned engine mount and more. All details and images are expected to surface in time for the release.
Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]
Xpress have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming all-new 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit. An iconic brand back in the 1990’s and 2000’s, Xpress have recently made the step back into the market with a range of M-sized cars and are now on the verge of presenting their first competition kit in years. The teaser gives a first taste of what to expect with the company seemingly having taken a somewhat different design approach on details such as the bulkheads, anti-roll bar and suspension mounts. As all parts look pretty much production ready so we expect the kit to hit the market shortly.
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Losi have introduced their new entry-level 8ight-E RTR 1/8th scale E-buggy. Based off of the successful 8ight-E platform the vehicle uses a 4mm 6061 aluminium chassis, a tough 4WD drivetrain with three fluid-filled metal gear differentials, its durable suspension components are equipped with fixed suspension links and the buggy is powered by a 4S LiPo-compatible 130A Dynamite power system and a 2500kv brushless motor. Also part of the package are a Spektrum DX2E transmitter, a waterproof 9kg-cm steering servo and it comes with a pre-painted and pre-decorated 4.0 cab forward body shell. From stock the buggy is also equipped with front and rear swaybars and it is upgradable using select TLR option parts. The RTR kit will hit stores in late May.
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