SOAR Racing have revealed first detail images of the new 998 TD1 1/8th nitro off-road kit. The updated buggy will hit the stores soon with more information and images should become available in time for the release.
Following yesterday’s introduction of the forthcoming Inferno MP9e TKI4 1/8th E-Buggy, Kyosho today released more detailed images of the company’s top-of-the-foodchain kit. The version 4 will include some subtle updates and changes previously available only with the nitro-powered TKI4 kit but now also EP racers can benefit of 2mm longer front A-arms, the updated +2mm roll centre front shock stay and upper arm mounts as well as an updated wing mount that allows to shift the wing up and down, forth and back. The kit is rounded out by an adjustable rear wing with additional wickerbill and it is set for a release this November.
Kyosho have released first information on the forthcoming Inferno MP9e TKI4 1/8th E-buggy kit. Based off of the MP9e TKI the version 4 kit features many parts already utilised by the TKI4 nitro buggy such as longer front A-arms, an H-S front shock tower and +2mm front upper arm mounts, as well as an updated rear wing stay and rear wing. Other parts include 1.5×5 shock pistons, aluminium steering knuckles, a reinforced servo saver and a 2-piece motor mount. The kit will become available by November.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
German TOP Racing distributors RC-Kleinkram have issued first preview images of a forthcoming single belt 1/10th electric touring car. Available from end of October will be a conversion kit for the Sabre S4 with full kits following in the very near future. The conversion is based on a carbon fibre main chassis with extensive machining around the centre line while the upper deck is of a pretty slim appearance. The drivetrain utilises dual aluminium belt pulleys and the steering system can be built as chassis mounted or floating assembly. More information and images become available in time for the release.
Serpent have introduced the SRX2 MidHybrid 2WD buggy kit. Designed to excel on a multitude of surfaces such as astro turf, carpet and also clay and dirt, the buggy comes with two different gearboxes, a stand-up transmission for low to medium traction tracks and a laydown gearbox for medium to high-bite tracks. The buggy utilises a hard-anodised 2mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with a separate aluminium pickup plate and included with the kit also comes a high-torque ball differential, a redesigned carbon fibre battery plate and chassis stiffener as well as a new MidHybrid bodyshell. The suspension components were taken over from the previous SRX2 and also the proven 4-gear stand-up and 4-gear laydown gearboxes will fit the kit for even greater versatility. The MidHybrid, runner-up at this year’s EFRA Euros in the hands of Jörn Neumann, will become available by end of October with upgrade sets for the transmission and chassis, to update older spec buggies, to follow soon.
Following first teaser images VBC Racing have now officially introduced their forthcoming Wildfire D09 1/10th scale 4WD electric touring car kit. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the car utilises a newly designed carbon fibre main chassis and top deck with optimised flex characteristics. A new motor mount offers five adjustable flex configurations and the Center Isoflex Linkage system allows for improved torsional flex while keeping the chassis stiffness in longitudinal direction.
HRC Distribution have released first images of the Team Magic E5 RTR Silver Edition 1/10th scale electric monster truck. The vehicle is based off of the standard E5 RTR, released a couple of month ago, but it features a silver pre-painted bodyshell instead of a clear body and black wheels instead of fluorescent orange ones. The Silver Edition becomes available in a brushless or brushed motor version soon.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Xray have introduced the 2017 edition of their successful XB2 Carpet Edition kit. The buggy received some subtle updates with the most visible being the new “right hand” motor position and new 3-gear transmission to increase traction, steering and high-speed stability. The redesigned gearbox houses a new, large 36T idler gear moulded from high-quality graphite material that ensures a minimal weight and highest strength. To match with the new transmission housing and motor position the ’17 kit comes with an all-new 7075-T6 aluminium heavy duty motor plate.
