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April 26, 2017

IGT8 2017 1/8th nitro GT car kit

IGT8 have announce the release of the 2017 version of their high-performance IFMAR spec 1/8th nitro GT chassis. Updates include an optimised suspension geometry for less roll and more traction, harder suspension arms for less flex and increased response as well as a lighter and smaller transmission with 0.8 pitch. Also included in the kit are a lightweight high performance clutch bell for better acceleration and all features that were previously part of the IGT8 Red. The new car, a successor of the proven and aforementioned IGT8 Red, is expected to hit the market in May 2017.

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April 24, 2017

Tamyia M-07 Concept – Teaser image

Tamiya recently released information on their forthcoming all-new M-07 Concept M-chassis kit and now a first rendering of the chassis became available. The car will adapt the chassis frame design introduced with the TA-07 Pro touring car for an easier to work on platform while long front and rear suspension arms improve overall performance. A gear differential in combination with universal driveshafts and ball bearings make for an efficient and durable drivetrain and the car usable with standard and shorty LiPo batteries without any modification. The kit is set for a release at the end of June.

Image: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]

April 22, 2017

Traxxas TRX-4 1/10th scale trail crawler – Teaser images

Traxxas have released first images of their forthcoming TRX-4 1/10th scale trail crawler. No information on specifications and features are available yet but full details are expected to surface in time for the official release which is set for around mid-May.

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April 21, 2017

Team C TC02CST 1/10th mid motor racing truck

Team C Racing have released first information on their forthcoming TC02CST 1/10th 2WD mid motor racing truck kit. Based off of the TC02C platform, the truck will come with 12mm big bore shock absorbers, a CNC-machined lightweight motor plate and it seems to utilise a composite tub chassis. More information will become available in time for the release.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]

April 20, 2017

Losi Mini 8ight DB 1/14 4WD RTR buggy

Losi have introduced their new Mini 8ight DB 1/14th scale 4WD RTR buggy. Based off of the iconic Mini 8ight, the vehicle utilises a shaft-driven 4WD chassis with alloy main plate, metal gear differentials, full ball bearings and 48 pitch gears. A realistic bodyshell and grippy all-terrain tyres on multi-spoke rims as well as a large rear wing make the buggy stand out while granting mud-shredding performance. The vehicle is powered by a Dynamite 3800kv brushless power system that is good for speeds of over 45km/h with an optional 3S LiPo battery. Also included in the package are a Spektrum STX2 transmitter and a SRX200 2-channel waterproof receiver. The Mini 8ight DB comes in two bodyshell colour variants and it will hit stores in early June.

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April 19, 2017

Mugen MTC1 1/10th electric touring car – Teaser

Mugen Seiki have released a first teaser of their forthcoming MTC1 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit. No information are given yet on the company’s first try in this ultra-competitive class, but by the looks of things the kit will utilise at least a new suspension design with the upper arms being made up using moulded composite parts rather than turnbuckles which could be a hint towards a pivot ball suspension over the conventional C-hub design. We bring you more information on the project as soon as they become available.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

April 18, 2017

Infinity IF14 1/10th scale electric touring car kit

Infinity have officially introduced their new IF14 1/10th scale electric touring car kit. Originally based off of the SMJ CX11, the kit was refined with the help of Infinity’s factory on-road team that includes World Champions such as Marc Rheinard, Jilles Groskamp, Naoto Matsukura and Andy Moore to name just a few. The car makes use of a new, fully symmetrical chassis and topdeck design for precise steering action and equal traction characteristics while the somewhat unconventional suspension mount design has the lower arms attached to the front and rear aluminium bulkheads rather than the chassis as it is standard for most of today’s electric touring cars which results in a more natural chassis flex. Composite bushings make for swift and easy suspension geometry changes, such as toe and anti-squat, without the need for additional suspension brackets.

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April 13, 2017

Xray 1/8th GT on-road kit – Coming soon

Xray have released a first official teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th GT kit. No details of the car, that is likely based off of Xray’s successful XB8 platform, are known as of yet but expect full details and more images to surface soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]