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January 4, 2016

Agama A215E 1/8th electric buggy kit

Coming soon from Agama is the A215E 1/8th E-buggy kit. The A215E has been developed throughout the year to produce the best possible performance and ease of use kit possible while being a dedicated platform and not just a converted nitro buggy. Using the already proven suspension geometry of the A215, the E version has been optimised for the weight distribution of the electric equipment and the torque characteristics of the motors. More information and images will become available soon.

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January 4, 2016

Team Durango DEX410v5 – Coming soon

Coming in February is Team Durango’s latest incarnation of the popular DEX410 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy. The v5 kit will receive a redesigned, wider chassis with longer wheelbase for improved stability in all racing conditions. A revised rear end geometry adds rear grip which translate into more forgiveness while the chassis design allows to use saddle or shorty LiPo batteries in multiple configurations. Also included is the Easy Mesh motor mount system that allows to reposition the motor without optional parts and also included are Team Durango’s new Multi-Axle driveshafts that first round their way into the recently released DEX210v3 2WD buggy. The different length driveshafts help to adjust how the vehicles “squares up” on power. The kit is rounded out by a combined slipper clutch and centre differential as well as a new bodyshell and the 410v5 will become available by February.

Source: Hobbico [hobbico.com]

December 29, 2015

ARC R11 1/10th electric touring car kit – Coming soon

Coming in late January is ARC’s all-new R11 1/10th electric touring car kit. Carrying over the proven suspension and drivetrain components of the R10 2015, the R11 will feature a more centred and lower centre of gravity design in order to further improve the on-track performance. More details and first images should become available soon.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

December 29, 2015

JQRacing THECar Factory White Edition kit

JQRacing have introduced the Factory White Edition of the THECar 1/8th nitro buggy. The kit is exactly the same car that the team runs and it includes a bunch of option parts such as 90.5mm WE front driveshafts, hard front and rear arms, a CNC-machined servo saver top, as well as wing mounts, the Even Smoother Gearing set and also some yet to be released 2016 parts. Also included are a personalised Factory Edition chassis logo, a 2016 Factory Team Hat, Factory Team (wing) sticker sheet, and a full set of AKA tyres of your choice. The kit is available separately or as combo set including Savöx 1272 servos, a Reds Racing R7 engine and 2104 pipe or as servo plus engine and pipe combo. Furthermore, racers buying any version of the Factory Edition kit will have the right to purchase future prototype parts during 2016, used for testing and improving the car for the World Championships in October. This includes unique prototype 3mm chassis, as well as upper arms. More information about the kit and how to purchase it can be found here.

Source: JQRacing [jqracing.com]

December 29, 2015

Yokomo YD-4 1/10th drift car chassis kit

Available soon from Yokomo is the all-new YD-4 1/10th scale 4WD drift car chassis kit. Designed by Matsuzaki Hayato the car builds on a low centre of gravity double deck carbon fibre chassis with enclosed shaft drivetrain and a special front motor layout. The steering servo, receiver and speed controller find their place in the centre to rear part of the chassis while the battery compartment for shorty or standard-type LiPos is placed in the front to centre part of the chassis. This very centralised weight distribution greatly improves drift angle stability and initial responsiveness of the car while a specially designed slide rack steering combined with a narrow scrub front king-pin angle allows for high steering angles of up to 55 degree with optimised Ackermann settings. Also included are highly rigid H-arms that further help to create large steering angles. Newly designed and 2mm lower differential cases allow the use of Drift Package Series diffs while the new position makes for an overall lower centre of gravity as do the low-profile carbon fibre shock towers with multiple shock mounting positions. Special spring cups allow the use of long-type shock springs for a sharp yet predictable driving performance. The kit, that will become available in January, is rounded out by a moulded rear diffusor.

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December 24, 2015

SWorkz S350 EvoII Limited 1/8th nitro buggy kit

SWorkz have released first images of their forthcoming S350 EvoII Limited 1/8th nitro buggy kit. So far no details in terms of specifications and features are known but the kit is set for a release in the second half of January 2016 so detailed information should become available soon. For now you can find more images after the break.

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December 18, 2015

Traxxas Slash 2WD Arie Luyendyk Jr. Edition

Traxxas’ long-running Slash 2WD short course truck is now available in a new bodyshell variant, resembling the truck of former Indy driver and now off-road racer, Arie Luyendyk Jr. His GUNK-sponsored truck features a very recognisable blue, orange, and white paint scheme that sets it apart from the crowd. The truck itself comes with a 12T 550-size brushed motor, watertight and sealed electronics as well as a 2.4GHz radio system, 4-amp DC fast charger and a 7-cell 3000mAh NiMH battery pack.

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December 18, 2015

HPI Racing 2015 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5

New from HPI Racing comes the 2015 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 Sport 3 ready-to-run kit. The 1/10th scale replica of Vaughn Gittin Jr’s RTR Spec 5 features a super realistic body and a set of replica HRE Tech 7 wheels for scale realism. Under the hood, the Mustang is equipped with the latest HPI Racing Touring Car chassis, the RS4 Sport 3. With full time shaft driven 4WD, a fully sealed drivetrain, waterproof 2.4 GHz electronics/radio gear, fully independent double wishbone suspension and adjustable oil filled shocks the car is Ready to Rock in any condition.

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