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June 15, 2015

Tamiya TRF211XM 1/10th 2WD buggy kit

Tamiya have released official information about their forthcoming TRF211X 1/10th 2WD buggy kit. Information about the vehicle have floated around for some time but now the Japanese manufacturer has issued proper information about the successor of the TRF201 kit. The buggy will come in a mid-motor-only configuration using the TRF201’s suspension components and a resin material main tub chassis that was specially produced to offer a highly-balanced blend of rigidity and flexibility that suits it to any surface. Rear rigidity is further enhanced by fastening the rear stiffener to the carbon fibre battery stiffener. The aluminium gearbox can be fitted with ball or gear diff units to further adapt the chassis to the surface and included in the kit comes a lightweight bodyshell and rear wing.

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June 11, 2015

Team Associated B4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo

Hot on the heels of the refurbished Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo kit comes its successful buggy sibling, the B4.2. Based on the legendary B4 platform the vehicle includes the Team Associated XP 2.4GHz radio system and XP metal-gear steering servo. Power is supplied by a Reedy 3300kV brushless motor while the water-resistant Reedy brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff and high current T-connector provides smooth throttle control. The new LiPo Combo package includes all the features of the popular B4.2 RTR along with the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack LiPo 3300mAh 30C 7.4V battery.

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June 11, 2015

Serpent Natrix 748-e 200mm electric on-road car

Available now from Serpent is the Natrix 748-e 1/10th 200mm electric on-road car. Based off of the successful 748 nitro on-road car the electric variant features a specially designed 2-belt drivetrain with double gear differentials, machined motor and layshaft mounts, a carbon fibre chassis as well as the fully adjustable suspension components of the gas-powered variant. Other features include RCCX SS shocks, carbon fibre shock mounts and top deck, carbon battery mounts as well as spring steel transmission parts, ball races anti-roll bars and an ultra low centre of gravity steering and servo mount system.

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June 11, 2015

Tamiya TRF102 1/10th formula chassis kit

Following a first official image some time ago Tamiya have now released more images of their forthcoming TRF1021 1/10th formula chassis kit. The successor of the TRF101 is based on a newly designed 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis that incorporates platforms for the receiver and speed controller instead of utilising attachable plates. Also new are cutouts on both sides to allow for optimised torsional flex in order to gain more grip from rubber tyres. The most noticeable new feature on the car is the rear suspension though as it does away from the odd link-type design in favour of a somewhat old school T-bar setup that is meant to improve traction on low grip surfaces while also helping to smooth out the suspension action over bumpy parts of the track.

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June 11, 2015

Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo combo

Team Associated recently started to bolstered up their range of ready-to-run vehicles with the LiPo Combo treatment and the latest vehicle to receive the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack 3300mAh 30C LiPo battery pack is the proved T4.2 1/10th 2WD stadium truck. The ROAR Nationals winning vehicle comes factory assembled and includes a powerful 3300kv sensorless brushless motor, a water-resistant speed controller and the XP 2.4GHZ radio system for glitch-free operation. Chassis-wise the T4.2 has a tough gearbox with sealed gear differential, V2 coil-over shock absorbers and a widely adjustable suspension to offer. The kit is rounded out by grippy truck tyres and your choice of two bodyshell designs.

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June 10, 2015

JQ Racing THEeCar White Edition coming soon

Available soon from JQ Racing is the White Edition THEeCar 1/8th electric buggy kit. The 2015 kit will include the suspension geometry of the White Edition nitro buggy but with a chassis that is ready to take your choice of 1/8th scale brushless electronics. More images and information about the buggy, with whom JQ Racing’s own Joseph Quagraine recently achieved a 2nd place finish at the 2015 Euro Contest, should be available soon.

Source: JQ Racing [jqracing.com]

June 9, 2015

Teamsaxo GT-300W 1/12th pan car kit

Teamsaxo have introduced their all-new GT-300W 1/12th scale competition pan car kit. The car is based on a high-quality carbon fibre chassis and features an industry-standard link-type rear suspension, it offers a transversal battery placement and a single bellcrank steering assembly with a longitudinally mounted steering servo. Dual roll dampers and a large volume centre shock absorber ensure a smooth ride as does the high-torque yet sensitive ball differential. The kit is rounded out by several blue anodised aluminium parts such as the front suspension arm mounts, the steering bellcrank, servo mounts, centre shock mount and the rear motor pod parts.

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June 8, 2015

Reflex Racing RSD RR10 World GT kit

Reflex Racing now have the RR10 World GT 1/10th pan car kit available. Designed from scratch and with customer feedback Reflex Racing tried to make a World GT that has more steering and less traction roll while maintaining the versatile nature of the RSD line of cars. The car is based on a narrow chassis with a 1.5mm pocket for the battery pack, making for a super low centre of gravity while the floating servo mount does away with tweak issues associated with the off-set servo position found in pan cars. The kit is also fitted with a lot of go fast, premium goodies such as the Xenon front end, IRS diff, Team Prime shocks and an array of RSD springs and shims are included in the kit to fine-tune your car out of the box.

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