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March 10, 2017

Atomic BZ 2017 Evo 1/28th 4WD chassis kit

Atomic have released first information on the BZ 2017 Evo 1/28th scale 4WD competition chassis kit. The belt-driven micro touring car received a number of upgrades and improvements such as adjustable front and rear camber angles and link positions, adjustable caster, rear roll centre, anti-squat and pro-squat adjustments and the servo mount moved 2mm towards the centre line while also being of a more rigid design that is less prone to moving after a crash. Also new for the 2017 version are double flange diff pulleys to avoid belt jumps, the chassis is 1mm narrower for improved ground clearance during cornering and the top deck is of a more rigid design. Last but not least come the option of running longer rear shocks for improved traction and a tailor-made screw for the plastic bulkhead ensures that the screw holes won’t break any more. Proper images as well an official release date should become available soon.

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March 9, 2017

SWorks S35-3E 1/8th electric buggy kit

SWorkz have introduced the new S35-3E 1/8th electric buggy kit. The vehicle utilises many of the new parts introduced with the S35-3 nitro buggy, such as newly designed suspension arms with optional carbon fibre covers for the front upper arms, a new steering system with optimised Ackermann geometry as well as new shock towers to accommodate the larger L-BBS shocks. Other features include 6mm shaft universal driveshafts for improved drivetrain efficiency, and the hard-coated Lower Friction Coefficient L.F.C. 7075-T6 aluminium chassis can utilise a balance weight system for quick weight bias adjustments. The kit also comes standard with a couple of factory team option parts and it is rounded out by a refined shock system for a more planted ride. The kit will hit the stores very soon.

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March 8, 2017

Tamiya MB 190E 2.5-16 Evo.II Team Zakspeed TT-01E kit

Available soon from Tamiya is the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo.II Team Zackspeed “Diebels Alt” TT-01E touring car kit. Bringing back the good old days of motorsport, the kit resembles the 1992 spec car the Zakspeed team campaigned in the German Touring Car Championship. Tamiya’s replica makes use of the entry-level TT-01E shaft-driven 4WD chassis and it features a highly detailed bodyshell including moulded plastic rear-view mirrors, rear wing as well as 6-spoke rims and slick tyres. The kit will hit stores in April.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

March 6, 2017

Yokomo YD-2TC RWD touring car kit

Yokomo have introduced their new YD-2TC rear wheel drive touring car kit. The vehicle is based on a composite main chassis with composite top deck with the flexible design improving traction and side bite while the sealed 4-gear transmission with gear differential ensures a smooth power supply. Other features include a newly designed H-shaped steering system with aluminium centre link for a nimble handling, the kit includes threaded high-performance shock absorbers, an aluminium motor plate and an adjustable battery mount that can accommodate standard and shorty LiPo battery packs. Also included is a newly designed Yokomo touring car bodyshell and grippy slick tyres. The kit will become available by end of March.

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March 6, 2017

Tamiya TRF419X WS touring car kit

Already all over the internet before the recent Nuremberg International Toyfair but officially announced only now is Tamiya’s forthcoming TRF419X WS 1/10th electric touring car. The kit is based off of the standard 419X but it includes a 2.0mm aluminium main chassis and a 1.75mm carbon fibre upper deck, aiming it towards racing on high-grip surfaces such as carpet and prepped asphalt tracks. Apart from the chassis and topdeck the features of the kit remain the same as found on the 419X and it will hit stores by the end of April.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

March 2, 2017

Kyosho Inferno GT2 Audi R8 LMS Red Race Spec RTR kit

Kyosho have updated the Inferno GT2 1/8th nitro on-road kit that is now called the Inferno GT2 Race Spec 1/8 GP 4WD RS. The vehicle has been tuned up for even greater performance to deliver speeds over 70km/h. While keeping all the main chassis components unchanged, the adoption of the front-mounted radio box from the MP9 uses optimal weight balance to increase grip and improve overall running performance. With aluminium parts anodised in Kyosho’s signature gun metal the new version stand out from its predecessor and the included Syncro 2.4GHz KT-331P transmitter automatically manages frequency bands and features LCD screen, jog dials, model selection, endpoint adjustment, dual-rate and exponential settings. New servos deliver both high-torque and high-speed and the set is rounded out by a red Audi R8 LMS bodyshell.

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March 2, 2017

TLR 22 4.0 1/10th 2WD buggy kit

TLR have introduced their new TLR 22 4.0 1/10th 2WD off-road buggy kit. Building on the successful 3.0 kit, that was introduced back in November 2015, the 4.0 variant was developed with maximised versatility in mind. The kit builds on a new lightweight 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that has been revised to accommodate a variety of battery configurations while machined pockets take optional weights to fine-tune the buggy’s weight bias. Included are also two transmission options, a standup gearbox for low to medium-bite tracks as well as a laydown option that moves the motor about 20mm towards the centre which is helpful especially on high-bite surfaces.

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March 2, 2017

BMT 016GT 1/8th nitro GT kit

Italian company BMT has revealed full details on their all-new 016GT 1/8th nitro GT car. Building on the success of the 011, the kit was developed to provide an ultra low centre of gravity which was achieved by a newly shaped fuel tank and a laydown servo configuration. A specially designed electronics support allows for a swift release after undoing only three screws. Also new is the lightweight transmission with 2-speed gearbox being as light as possible for improved acceleration, braking and mileage while also utilising 0.8 module gears for greater overall drivetrain efficiency.

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