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June 21, 2011

STRC Slash 4×4 GT-8/rally cross conversion kit

We showed you first pictures of STRC’s GT-8 rally cross conversion kit for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 before and now it is here. Designed to keep the general layout of the Slash and retaining a certain ground clearance the converted truck is able to run both in the parking lot and backyard, given the correct tyre choice. Due to the lightweight design the GT-8 offers a huge weight saving compared to a converted 1/8 scale buggy as the STRC converted vehicle weights at around 2320g to 2440g depending on the battery whereas a converted buggy easily breaks the 3600g mark. The kit contains a CNC-machined aluminium HD front bumper, bumper posts, front and rear lower hinge-pin block, bumper/gearbox brace, 17mm wheel adapters and nuts, as well as a 3mm graphite upper bumper hold down plate as well as all needed screws and hardware. Additionally needed are 1/8 scale GT/Rally Cross tyres and a suitable body shell. The conversion kit is available in blue, gun metal, silver and red anodising. Also available is a graphite low profile front body mount for bodies that have a lower profile front nose. The plate drops the front body mounting height by 6mm and using Traxxas Rustler/Stampede battery hold down posts by more than 10mm.

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June 15, 2011

Kyosho Inferno Neo ST Race Spec type 1

Available from August 2011 is Kyosho’s new Inferno ST Neo 1/8 scale RTR race truggy. A total of 15 newly designed components have been integrated into the Inferno Neo ST Race Spec ReadySet such as the large capacity big bore oil shocks, front & rear stabilisers, front universal joints and the special Race Spec hard chassis. Also included is the KE25 engine that is both easy to start and adjust. Included in the set is the Perfex 2.4GHz KT-201 RC system that automatically manages its own frequencies and features dual-rate function and a failsafe that throttles down in the event the radio signal is lost or interrupted.

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June 8, 2011

Serpent releases the S411

As mentioned back in January, Serpent have re-entered the competitive electric touring car market with the S411, which like their previous cars, has been designed to win straight out of the box. Featuring an ultra low centre of gravity, optimized weight distribution, high performance geometry and top quality materials throughout, the S411 should see you in the winner’s circle in no time. Everything associated with this car is of the highest quality, from the packaging and supplied manuals, right through to the product and race support.

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June 8, 2011

Huge RC FF11 FF03 conversion

Over 6 months in development by former World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya, Huge RC have release the FF11 FF03 conversion. The prototype was used to win this year’s FWD class at the TITC in Thailand, with the design aimed at making the car more rigid, tunable and reliable on the track. The kit features a narrow 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis allowing it to rip through corners as well as a 2mm carbon fibre top deck held in place by 8 screws which can be removed to adjust flex. A new battery mounting system, utilizing an o-ring and aluminium mounts keeps it in place while tape slots allow it to be secured further. Other features include 3mm carbon fibre front and rear shock towers, one piece aluminium front motor mount and blue anodised aluminium lower bulkheads, which are symmetrical in design allowing the bulkhead to be interchangeable front and rear.

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May 24, 2011

STRC Slash 4×4 GT-8/Rally cross conversion

STRC have released images of their upcoming Slash 4×4 GT-8/Rally Cross Conversion kit. Some Slash 4×4 owners might be bored with bashing around or racing their Slash, and with this conversion kit, Slash 4×4 owners have a whole new dimension to enjoy their Slash. Keeping the ground clearance of the Slash 4×4, this conversion makes it perfect for Rally racing as well. We can can expect more details when it is released later this week.

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May 13, 2011

Yokomo 2wd buggy prototype

Seen at this year’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan that is taking place this week, is the new prototype Yokomo 2wd buggy. Currently just made from prototyping material there was little details available so we contacted Yokomo who told us that the car’s design is not yet finalized and that it will not be ready for this year’s Worlds. Their team drivers will once again run the B4.1 in 2wd.

Image: Tresrey [tresrey.com]

May 5, 2011

Traxxas Kyle Busch RTR Nascar truck

Officially licensed and Ready-To-Race, the winning number 18 Toyota Tundra of Kyle Busch is now available in 1/16 scale exclusively from Traxxas. During the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Kyle raced Chicagoland, Talladega and Homestead with Traxxas sponsorship and took the checkered flag every time he flew Traxxas colors. At season’s end, Kyle Busch Motorsports won the Owners’ Championship. To commemorate the exciting 2010 season and a new run at the Championship with Traxxas in 2011, Traxxas is proud to offer the new 1/16 Kyle Busch Camping World Race Replica truck. This high-performance model features the Velineon Brushless Power System for class-leading speed, coupled with full-time 4WD that makes it easy to drive like a pro. The drivetrain rides on full ball-bearings and delivers smooth, efficient power through Traxxas’ Torque-Control slipper clutch and proven telescoping u-joint drive shafts. The officially licensed body includes all the graphics of Kyle’s full-size no. 18 Toyota Tundra, right down to the Goodyear logos on a new NASCAR-style wheel and tire combination developed just for the Kyle Busch model.

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April 30, 2011

DXF Premium 2wd Classic chassis

New from French company DXF Competition is their latest 2wd classic chassis, the Premium. This car features an all new 2mm 7075 aluminium chassis, replacing the previous carbon fibre version, while retaining the innovative fuel tank from the last car that was specially created for this class. The fully adjustable rear upright now comes in red anodised aluminium instead of plastic and the handling of the car can be further tweaked with the floating front steering assembly. To top off the high spec of the car a lot of the other parts come in carbon fibre such as the front and rear body mounts, battery plate, radio plate and front pod plate.

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