January 28, 2016

HPI Racing Venture Toyota FJ Cruiser RTR

HPI Racing Venture Toyota FJ Cruiser RTR

HPI Racing’s forthcoming Venture Toyota FJ Cruiser makes use of an all-new platform for scale crawling fanatics. The Venture combines a realistic front-motor position, metal chassis rails and realistic drivetrain with a licensed replica body that includes front and rear bumpers, mirrors, roof rack and rear tyre mount. Underneath the body, the metal chassis rails support a front-mounted motor, central transfer case, telescoping driveshafts and solid axles with metal suspension pieces. Authentically scaled oil-filled shock absorbers and full-time locked differentials work with the tyres for go-everywhere capabilities.

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January 28, 2016

HPI Racing Jumpshot SC & Jumpshot ST trucks

HPI Racing Jumpshot SC & Jumpshot ST trucks

HPI Racing have introduced the Jumpshot SC and Jumpshot ST 2WD off-road trucks. Both are based on simple, TVP design chassis with oil-filled shock absorbers, “basher” bumpers and efficient yet tough 2WD drivetrains. All-terrain tyres and waterproof electronics make for go-everywhere capabilities. The trucks also include LiPo-ready electronics with a brushed motor, a standard NiMH battery and suitable charger. The Jumpshot SC is rounded out by a sleek short course bodyshell while the Jumpshot ST comes with a stadium truck bodyshell.

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January 28, 2016

Team Magic E4D-MF R35 RTR drift car

Team Magic E4D-MF R35 RTR drift car

Coming from Team Magic is the E4D-MF RTR drift car with R35 bodyshell. Based on a middle-front motor position 4WD chassis the car features silver-finish Eco-graphite parts such as the chassis plate, upper deck, shock towers and bumper upper plate and it comes with racing components like a counter steer transmission and front one-way. The kit will become available ready-to-run as either brushed or brushless version.

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January 27, 2016

HB 1/8th scale nitro GT kit

HB 1/8th scale nitro GT kit

Coming soon from HB is a D815 based 1/8th scale nitro GT kit. Designed for the growing GT category the car is based off of the World Championship winning D815 nitro off-road buggy, sharing many parts such as the front and rear lower A-arms, and bulkheads, steering, the radio plate assembly and more. New to the on-road racer is the aluminium chassis with reduced front kick-up and the centre drivetrain with 2-speed gearbox. More information about the car will become available soon.

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January 27, 2016

Team Magic E5 1/10th scale electric monster truck

Team Magic E5 1/10th scale electric monster truck

Team Magic have introduced their forthcoming E5 1/10th scale electric monster truck. The vehicle features a fully ball-raced 4WD transmission, fully adjustable pivot ball suspension, big bore shock absorbers and it is designed for the use with 2S to 3S LiPo battery packs. Also included are a genuine Hobbywing speed controller, Savöx steering servo and an LED light system along a clear polycarbonate bodyshell. The truck will become available as brushed or brushless variant in April.

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January 27, 2016

TLR 8ight-E 4.0 1/8th E-Buggy kit

TLR 8ight-E 4.0 1/8th E-Buggy kit

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new 8ight-E 4.0 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. The fourth generation of TLR’s successful buggy builds on a proven platform with updates to the suspension geometry and drivetrain layout that make it easier to drive while further boosting performance. The new suspension geometry makes it easier for drivers of all experience levels to turn faster lap times with fewer mistakes, particularly when harnessing the power of a high-output brushless motor system.

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January 27, 2016

WRC GTX EP 1/8th electric on-road kit

WRC GTX EP 1/8th electric on-road kit

Italian company WRC have introduced the GTX EP 1/8th electric on-road kit. Based off of the nitro-powered GTX the car utilises the same proven front and rear end components while the chassis was designed to allow multiple battery and motor configurations. The car uses a redesigned aluminium chassis, a new radio plate and new motor support all of which were developed with the weight gain due to the batteries and motor in mind.

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January 26, 2016

LRP S10 Twister 2 Extreme 100 brushless truck

LRP S10 Twister 2 Extreme 100 brushless truck

LRP have introduced the S10 Twister 2 Extreme 100 brushless 2WD off-road truck. Based off of the standard S10 Twister the truck is equipped with a Vector X12L 4.5T 4700kv brushless motor, a LRP SPX Bullet Reverse controller, a tough metal transmission and metal differential as well as a 4.5kg-cm splash waterproof steering servo. According to LRP the truck is capable of speedd of up to 100km/h with an optional 7.6V outlaw LiHV battery pack. A matte black bodyshell and flashy fluorescent green stickers round out the package.

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