February 2, 2015

HPI Racing WR8 3.0 Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST RX43

HPI Racing WR8 3.0 Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST RX43

HPI’s latest Ken Block car is the Gymkhana GRiD Ford Fiesta ST RX43, featuring the jaw-dropping “Digital Zebra” look, and it’s available first with HPI nitro power. The kit is based on the WR8 3.0 1/8th scale rally chassis and powered by a 3.0cc nitro engine for awesome speeds and a sound to match. The WR8 3.0 is also fitted with a 2.4GHz radio system, waterproof servo and enclosed receiver case for all-terrain fun. No information on availability yet but we keep you posted.

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February 2, 2015

SWorkz S102 Pro 2WD buggy kit

SWorkz S102 Pro 2WD buggy

SWorkz introduce their latest 1/10th scale off-road project in the form of the S102 Pro 2WD buggy kit. The vehicle, that was designed as a cost-effective platform for both club and top-level racers alike, builds on a 3mm 7075 aluminium chassis with composite side rails that allows of up to ten different battery configurations and positions in order to fine-tune the weight distribution according to personal preferences and track conditions. The gearbox is designed in a way that a simple gear insert is all that is needed to use the same transmission case for mid and rear motor configurations. Also included in the package will be SWorkz’ Pure Oil System bladder-free emulsion shock absorbers and the Eaglet body that can be used for mid and rear motor converted buggies. There are no information when the buggy will hit the stores but we keep you up to date as soon as more information become available.

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January 30, 2015

HPI RS4 Sport 3 RTR kits

HPI RS4 Sport 3 RTR kits

HPI Racing introduce the all-new RS4 Sport 3 1/10th 4WD electric touring car. The club racing chassis features a completely sealed and highly efficient shaft drivetrain, coil-over shock absorbers plus waterproof electronics. The fully contained drivetrain means there are no exposed gears, belts or drivetrain parts to get stuck with rocks or dirt. Finally, the RS4 Sport 3 is finished with realistic tyres plus a range of licensed replica body and wheels for an authentic look that will grab the attention of all RC and motorsport enthusiasts. The range will include a BMW M3 E30 fifteen52, a Subaru BRZ with drift tyres and a Falken Tire Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in Flux specifications with a powerful brushless motor and speed controller.

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January 29, 2015

Team Associated B5M Factory Lite kit

Team Associated B5M Factory Lite kit

Team Associated introduce the B5M Factory Lite, a special version of the B5M that would optimise the platform to excel in classes requiring spec motors and for certain track conditions that allow the racer to take full advantage of the performance offered from reduced weight. Shedding over 75 grams of weight, the B5M Factory Lite includes a 3-gear transmission for lower rotational mass, a lightened hard-anodised aluminium chassis, titanium turnbuckles, and aluminium front axles.

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January 29, 2015

Tamiya TB Evo.6 Black Version chassis kit

Tamiya TB Evo.6 Black Version chassis kit

Tamiya’s TB Evo.6 4WD shaft driven touring car kit will soon also become available in a limited edition Black Version. It is understood that the car, that features a pretty unique layout with a shaft drivetrain but a transversally mounted motor – as seen on belt-driven cars – is unchanged from the standard “blue” version apart from the black aluminium parts for the bulkheads, turnbuckles and damper parts.

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January 28, 2015

Tamiya TT-02R electric touring car kit

Tamiya TT-02R electric touring car kit

Tamiya introduce the TT-02R electric touring car kit featuring some valuable optional parts such as a aluminium main shaft parts, aluminium steering turnbuckles, lock nuts and ball joints as well as new grey colour CVA shock absorbers and black springs. Also included will be 3 degree toe-in rear uprights, a blue aluminium motor mount, a ball bearing set and more.

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January 28, 2015

Schumacher Cougar KF2 2WD buggy kit

Schumacher Cougar KF2 2WD buggy kit

The new Schumacher Cougar KF2 is a professional, high performance 1/10th scale 2WD racing buggy, based upon the multiple national championship winning Cougar KF. The KF2 includes an adjustable motor position for optimum weight distribution on high or low grip tracks. Among the KF2’s many other refinements is an all new black alloy chassis, new bodyshell, alloy chassis stiffeners, new lightweight side gears and new quad pad vented slipper unit. These and other features make the KF2 more reliable, easier to work on and above all, faster. The buggy is also equipped with industry standard 12mm hex front and rear wheels, big bore shock absorbers to soak up the bumps and it becomes availably by end of January.

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January 28, 2015

Tamiya Honda City Turbo WR-02C

Tamiya Honda City Turbo WR-02C

Tamiya introduce the “re-release” of the iconic Honda City Turbo kit on a WR-02C wheeler chassis. Sporting a 1980’s re-release bodyshell with period correct tyres and wheels the car is based on the simple yet sturdy WR-02 C 2WD mid motor chassis to allow the use of more modern motors and electronics as back in the days. Tamiya have yet to announce a release date but we keep you up to date as soon as more information become available.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]