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July 15, 2015

Serpent Viper 977 Evo 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Following a recent teaser Serpent have now released more information and images of the forthcoming Viper 977 Evo 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit. The latest incarnation of Serpent’s World Championship winning 977 platform will feature the SL8 XLi super-low inertia 2-speed gearbox, new 0.8 pitch composite gears, hardened 0.8 pitch clutch gears as well as an optimised 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with improved flex characteristics and weight slide system. Also included in the Evo kit is a new 2.5mm carbon fibre radio plate with ball-raced central flex system, a new front bumper with inserts and an improved rear body mount. The kit will ship in the third week of July.

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July 10, 2015

Tamiya TT-02B MS buggy kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the TT-02B MS 1/10th scale 4WD kit. Based off of the entry level TT-02 chassis the buggy also received the MS treatment with FRP shock towers, aluminium centre driveshaft, front and rear metal cup joints, rear aluminium hubs and white CVA shock absorbers. Other features include adjustable camber and steering links, fluorescent orange rims and a special bodyshell and rear wing.

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July 9, 2015

TLR 8ight-T E 3.0 electric truggy kit

Horizon Hobby have introduced the Team Losi Racing 8ight-T E 3.0 1/8th scale electric truggy kit. The latest incarnation of TLR’s popular 8ight-T platform features an all-new chassis that has been widened and balanced specifically for electric power. It is milled from lightweight, 4mm 7075-T6 aluminium and has been hard anodised for maximum durability. The chassis gives racers multiple ESC and battery mounting locations which makes it possible to easily relocate components when tuning the vehicle’s balance for varying track conditions. Specific suspension components such as springs, shock pistons and sway bars have also been updated to better complement electric power systems. Included in the 3.0 kit are also new CNC-machined aluminium shock towers, tapered shock springs for improved clearance and less chances of spring cup ejection during extreme impacts. The kit is rounded out by a special electric version bodyshell which shares many of the same lines with the nitro version body but extends the rear stabilisation fin so that it meets the rear of the cab. The adjustable rear wing includes a .250 and .500 inch spacer that let the wing move back for extra stability on high-speed tracks.

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July 9, 2015

Serpent Viper 977 Evo – Teaser

Serpent have released a first “body on” teaser image of the forthcoming Viper 977 1/8th nitro on-road car. The follow-up model of the 2013/14 IFMAR World Champion will feature a new aluminium chassis plate with optimised flex, a 2.5mm carbon fibre upper deck with aluminium mid-flex system, a new front end geometry for a more narrow track width and the SL8 XLi 2-speed gear box with 0.9 pitch gears. More information and images should surface in time for the release which is planned for the end of July.

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July 6, 2015

Tamiya TT-02 Petronas Tom’s RC F kit

Tamiya TT-02 Petronas Tom's RC F kit

Tamiya soon have a new bodyshell variant of their versatile TT-02 4WD entry-level chassis available in the form of the Petronas Tom’s RC F. The 1/10th kit features a highly detailed bodyshell with comprehensive decal sheet, a black plastic rear wing and black multi-spoke rims to make for a scale appearance. As for the chassis underneath, the TT-02 is a 4WD shaft-driven vehicle with simple yet sturdy suspension components, a plastic tub chassis and sealed gear differentials. The Petronas Tom’s RC F will become available by end of August.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

July 3, 2015

WRC STX 015 1/10th electric touring car

Italian company WRC have announced the forthcoming release of the STX 015 1/10th electric touring car kit. The vehicle will feature several improvements such as a new servo mount, reinforced suspension holders, a DSR called rail-type steering system, a redesigned aluminium front spool, a lightweight, reinforced rear gear differential and ball-raced anti-roll bars. The chassis is designed to offer several flex characteristic settings and all carbon fibre parts are made of a new graphite material. More information and images should become available in time for the release.

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July 3, 2015

Tamiya DB01RRR 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Tamiya have introduced the latest incarnation of the DB01 1/10th scale 4WD buggy in the form of the DB01RRR. The bolstered-up version of the RR is a limited edition item with the belt-driven buggy featuring a new 12 degree aluminium front caster block, 3 degree rear aluminium suspension mounts and an aluminium heatsink for the motor that also helps with dust and dirt protection. All included aluminium parts come in anodised black colour and the kit is rounded out by fluorescent yellow 12mm hex wheels. The kit will become available in August.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

July 3, 2015

VBC Racing FireboltRM 2WD rear motor buggy

VBC Racing have released first images and information on the forthcoming FireboltRM 2WD rear motor off-road buggy. Based off of the mid motor FireboltDM buggy the rear motor variant sports several performance enhancing improvements that also help with easier maintenance. Building on a lightweight 7075 aluminium chassis the buggy features 12mm big bore shock absorbers, a flex adjustment graphite upper deck, full carbon fibre front and rear shock towers as well as improved V2 composite parts. The transmission is a 3-gear affair, also made up from V2 composite parts and gears. The buggy accepts a range of battery configurations including stick, inline and transversal shorty as well as saddle packs, and the kit is rounded out by a high-torque ball differential, a low-profile bodyshell and a high-downforce wing. The kit will become availably by mid-July.

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