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October 8, 2020

WRC SBXE.1 1/8th offroad EP buggy

After thorough testing WRC have introduced the all-new SBXE.1 1/8th electric off-road buggy. Based on SBX.1, the buggy is built on a 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that is designed to adapt the vehicle to a wide range of track conditions. The drivetrain is equipped with CVD driveshafts throughout and is provided with three differentials with hardened lightweight outdrives. WRC adopted a new pivot ball front steering knuckle setup that allows for a wide range of adjustments including caster, camber, upper roll centre, bump steering as well as track width. Front and rear arms are side to side interchangeable, and it is possible to choose three different hardness material for each. The rear hubs are designed to allow a variety of upper camber link positions and allow the adjustment of the upper and lower roll centre, camber gain and more. Other features include the front and rear aluminium 7075-T6 shock towers and the shock absorbers are big bore type.

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October 6, 2020

Team Associated RC10SC6.2 Team Kit

Based on Team Associated’s newly released RC10T6.2 platform, the new RC10SC6.2 Team Kit is the company’s next evolution in the competitive short-course racing class. The RC10SC6.2 began life with the many great advantages already learned through the development of the RC10B6.2 and RC10T6.2. Incorporating updates racers asked for and including more tuning option parts in the box, it has new features such as an integrated fan mount, highly adjustable rear hub assembly, and the speed, durability, and lineage expected of a true champion.

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October 6, 2020

Team Associated RC10T6.2 Team Kit

Based on Team Associated’s RC10B6.2 platform, the new RC10T6.2 Team Kit represents the next step in the evolution of competitive truck racing. The next iteration of the successful RC10T truck platform brings updates to improve adjustability, durability and most importantly, performance. The engineers behind the doors of Team Associated’s Area 51 incorporated the updates racers asked for and included more tuning option parts in the box. New features include new gull wing front and rear arms and shock towers for improved high traction handling as well as B74.1 two-piece rear hubs with aluminium upper caps for fine geometry adjustments. A 1.3mm front anti-roll bar and hardware is included for added high-speed stability as well as both laydown and layback stealth transmissions for tuning weight bias. Other updates include a Factory Team 13g aluminium ESC tray, updated side rails for 30mm motor fan mount shared with B6.2 series buggies, +1 carbon fibre steering block arms and B74 66mm rear axles and 91mm CVA bones. Also included are 8.5mm aluminium rear clamping hexes with laser etching, an updated front body mount for more rigidity to protect the body from cracking and a standard weight 1.0mm Pro-Line Enforcer body.

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October 5, 2020

Tamiya TA07 MSX chassis kit

Coming soon from Tamiya, the TA07 MSX chassis kit is their latest single belt 4wd 1/10th scale chassis. An evolution of the TA07 MS, the car features a new 2.25mm thick carbon fibre chassis and 2.0mm thick aluminium chassis to help dial it in to various track conditions. Using a vertically mounted 2.0mm thick upper deck, it creates improved roll characteristics while ensuring pitching rigidity. In addition, two motor positions with different traction characteristics can be selected and as with the TRF420 the suspension mounts use inserts for fine adjustment. The front and rear pulleys are the same as the TRF420 as are the SSBB dampers and to that end there is new 3mm thick carbon fibre shock towers front and rear.

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October 3, 2020

IGT8 Nitro GT 2021 teaser

IGT8 have shown a first teaser of their upcoming 2021 Nitro GT. The company claims that the new car will include lots of new and unique features and that this release will raise the bar in the GT class. More information as and when we receive it.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

October 2, 2020

Xray XB4 2021 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

At this stage we have all seen the in depth video presentation from Xray on the design and production of their new for 2021 XB4 4wd buggy. Now that we know what went into making the car, we finally get to see the final results of all that work. The XB4 is an evolution of their World Championship winning buggy platform and for the first time the car will be available in either carpet or dirt editions. The main focus seems to have been around the front and rear horizontal split design bulkheads, which allow for the adjustment of the differential height in the car. The ability to make this adjustment, necessary for the switch between dirt and carpet, has meant changes needed to be able to be made to the central drivetrain angle and height. Longer front and rear central drive shafts and shortened pinion gears offer up improved drivetrain efficiency and both shafts are connected by an all-new multi-adjustable slipper clutch with independently adjustable front/rear slippage. new shock bodies, shock towers, a tweak free quick battery holder and body shells complete the main areas of focus.

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October 1, 2020

Capricorn P10 SR 1/10th 4wd EP pan car

Yet more new products from Capricorn with the release of their P10 SR 1/10th scale 4wd EP pan car, which we showed renderings of back in August. The car will run a 200mm standard width with 45mm wide rear tyres and 30mm front and is designed to accept a shorty pack or standard square style battery with the ability to run up to 3S. While the rear of the car is fixed and with a straight axle there is little to adjust, up front the flex can be adjusted by loosening or tightening the nuts on the front lower carbon plate for a different feeling if needed.

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September 30, 2020

Capricorn RC TE05 MDM EP touring car

Coming soon from Capricorn RC is the Italian brand’s new TE05 MDM electric touring car platform. The car will feature longer suspension arms front and rear, the front being +2mm longer and the rear +3mm longer which provides the car with more overall traction and corner speed. In addition to the longer arms there will be a new rear uprights, front c-hub and steering knuckles, with all these parts now being made in house. New shock towers and shocks will also be included in to the updates resulting in a lower CG which makes the car more stable at higher speeds and especially in higher traction conditions. Finally a new mid pulley system will be added with additional bearings for better longevity.

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