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January 13, 2021

BMT 984 1/8th scale onroad chassis

BMT have announced the latest version of their 984 1/8th scale Nitro onroad chassis. Following many months of work, in collaboration with Italian designer Andrea Contarini, BMT are pleased to introduce this latest product. The car is completely new, with several new solutions such as new suspensions geometry, easy access to change belts, optional adjustable weights and a new lighter transmission. Other changes include updated Ackermann, as well as new plastic parts, such as the arms and the front bumper.

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January 12, 2021

Schumacher tease their Eclipse 4 1/12th scale

Schumacher are teasing the upcoming release of the Eclipse 4, the follow up to the car that Marc Rheinard used to win the 2020 1/12th scale World Championships. The British company saying ‘We are pleased to announce the new Eclipse 4 LMP12 car is coming soon. Improving on the 2 x IFMAR World Championship Winning chassis with further innovation.’ More details to follow.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 11, 2021

Serpent Viper 989E 1/8th scale EP chassis

Serpent have released their new Viper 989E, the latest electric version of their 989 1/8th scale chassis. Electric racing has developed big time and the 989E is designed to take care of that power and put it down as effectively as possible. Based on the successful 989 gas racer and sharing it’s suspension, shocks and quite a lot of other features like the chassis plate and drivetrain, there are many EP specific parts on this car as well. They have made room for serious power with the batteries mounted on a 2.5mm thick carbon plate, the variety of packs can be mounted in 3 different positions, changing the CG to alter the cars behaviour. The elevated speedo mounting plate gives stiffness for the battery plates and creates also room for oversized speedos with even 1/5th scale speedos possible. A large range of motors can also be accommodated and the area around the motor has been stiffened to remove any unwanted flex. Other features include a wider 10mm rear belt and module 1 steel gears for durable power delivery.

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January 9, 2021

Destiny RX-10F 2.0 FWD 1/10th scale chassis

Destiny have introduced their new RX-10F 2.0 FWD 1/10th scale chassis. Utilising a new mid motor platform design, the motor mount and centre layshaft are combined in a single bulkhead. Up front there is a new clamp design single bell-crank steering system, with 4 different Ackermann positions, that features two large ball bearing for improved reliability and precision. Integrated into the bumper is the ability to mount up to two pieces of 40g weights to easily help balance out the chassis for different conditions. The new 2.25mm slim main chassis, 2.0mm multi-flex design upper deck and 3.0mm front and rear lower shock towers are all made from high grade USA graphite as are the all new graphite front and rear chassis braces. Other changes include a new single piece floating servo mount. updated high quality hard coated short dampers with POM pistons and 20mm damper springs, new front and rear 7075 aluminium upper bulkhead and linkage mounts, new aluminium rear bulkheads, new aluminium battery brackets and completing the updates, front spring steel double CVD are included as standard for smoother cornering.

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January 7, 2021

Axial 1/10 scale RBX10 Ryft 4WD

Axial have introduced another first with the 1/10 scale RBX10 Ryft 4WD. This ready-to-run vehicle lets any RC driver experience the thrills of rock bouncer off-road action. Full-size rock bouncers refuse to stop, or even back down on the throttle, when facing steep climbs and massive rocks. So does the RBX10 Ryft 4WD. The robust, custom tube chassis is engineered from a high-strength composite plastic that withstands the hard knocks of RC off-roading, even while moving at the high speeds produced by a strong powertrain featuring a 4S-capable, 2200Kv brushless motor. Both the front and rear axles boast a rugged two-piece, solid axle design. Licensed Interco TSL Bogger tires on Raceline wheels, aided by long travel front and rear shocks, do their part to tame wild off-road tracks. These features, along with a full-time 4WD transmission, make the RBX10 Ryft a fun vehicle to send over the trails at full throttle.

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December 23, 2020

Serpent Medius X20 Mini 1/10 EP chassis

Serpent have entered the M-chassis segment with their Medius X20 Mini 1/10 EP chassis. Taking elements, design features and parts from the its bigger brother, Serpent claim this is the most configurable Mini chassis ever. There are 3 different configurations possible, FWD (Front Wheel Drive), RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) and 4WD, the motor mounting is also adjustable with mid or rear motor positions available. Continuing the crossover of parts from the X20 range, the Mini utilises the V3 composite diff, keeping rolling mass to a minimum whilst maintaining reliability. The single belt 4WD configuration incorporates a CNC aluminium Medius style motor mount giving ultimate adjustment of weight distribution. The wheelbase is also adjustable, in 210mm or 225mm, allowing it to suit the large range of bodyshells available in the class.

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December 22, 2020

Xray XT2’21 1/10th 2wd Stadium truck

Xray have presented their new for 2021 XT2’21 2wd stadium truck. An evolution on their ROAR national winning truck, the car sports an all new chassis plate, side guards and incorporated graphite side guard braces for more stability and improved predictability. The all-new tweak-free battery holder allows for fast battery position adjustment and no negative effects on chassis flex or traction, while the new super-narrow ultra-low CG gearboxes offers quick & easy diff access. Other new parts include the LCG gearbox, diff height adjustment, new supper narrow ball diff or large volume gear diff depending on the version you choose, dirt or carpet edition.

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December 20, 2020

Kyosho announce Inferno MP10 TKI2

Kyosho have announced the latest version of their race winning Inferno line of 1/8th buggies with the release of the MP10 TKI2. The most visible change is a newly designed body that takes the high-level aerodynamic characteristics of the MP10 body in a more aggressive direction. The feeling of lightness through the corners is enhanced, which greatly contributes to faster lap times, especially on more technical circuits. Revised gearing results in changes to the number of teeth of the differential gear and bevel gear to reduce the secondary reduction ratio from the MP10’s 3.31:1 to the TKI2’s 3.5:1. This delivers improved acceleration characteristics and response to the driver’s throttle inputs for superior manoeuvrability. With changes to the secondary reduction ratio, the standard 46T spur gear in the MP10 kit has been changed to 45T. The final reduction ratio is 12.1:1, which places a greater emphasis on acceleration and achieves improved pickup. The front and rear shocks are 3mm longer than the standard MP10 with 4mm longer front shafts and 3mm longer rear shafts. Springs have been lengthened accordingly. Front length of 78 mm and the rear length of 95 mm provide superior shock absorption through the full suspension stroke.

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