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October 1, 2010

Xray T3’11 electric touring car

As teased some weeks ago, Xray have released the full details on the next evolution of their T3 platform, the T3’11. As expected the car is more of small step than a major change with the biggest changes being the new ultra narrow LiPo specific chassis plate, the new top deck and new centrally positioned dual steering system which sees the horn mounted steering servo saver positioned along the car’s centre line. Xray say that these small changes will help improve cornering and make the car easier to drive, especially in high traction conditions. The only other new items are the composite battery holders that prevent the pack from shifting during a crash and new low profile shock membranes for easier dampening adjustment.

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October 1, 2010

Exotek Racing EXO104 conversion kit

Exotek Racing’s new EXO104 is a high performance, lightweight chassis conversion that gives the F104 the competitive edge thanks to the improved chassis work and floating rear pod. Using actual components from the World Champion Yokomo 1/12th, they have re-engineered the rear pod into a 5 link floating rear pod for superior rear traction and stability. The kit includes a VCS through shaft center oil shock to perform tweak free side dampening together with a carbon fibre 1 piece top deck to reduce tweak and allow just enough flex to maintain proper traction.

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September 29, 2010

T.O.P. Rebel 12 1/12th scale chassis

More new products from T.O.P. Racing with the introduction of their Rebel 12, 1/12th scale chassis. This new link car features and ultra open motor pod designed specifically for brushless motors with an axle tube to assure perfectly aligned pod bearings and a counter balanced rear hub allowing for smooth rotation. Up front there is easily adjustable 3-way reactive caster suspension, adjustable front arm droop and aluminium eccentric arm spacers for simple front width adjustment.

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September 29, 2010

T.O.P. Racing Sabre FD chassis

Having shown you the first CAD images from the new T.O.P. Sabre FD front wheel drive chassis back in February, the car is now ready and specs have been finalised. Using a gear driven front drive system, it features a super narrow 2.5mm thick chassis design and alloy bulkheads & motor mounts for improved heat dissipation. Other features include alloy threaded shock absorbers, alloy hex wheel hubs, a front ball differential and 3 step adjustable steering Ackermann.

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September 24, 2010

Tamiya TRF502X – First photo

Following on from our story yesterday on the TRF502x 1/10th scale shaft driven 4wd buggy from Tamiya, we have received the first photograph of the new car. As usual click the image above for a larger version.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]

September 24, 2010

Team Durango DEX408 electric buggy

Team Durango have introduced the DEX408, the electric version of the company’s soon to be released DNX408 gas powered 1/8th scale buggy. Rather than releasing a conversion kit for a nitro car, they have studied the 1/8 electric class carefully and concluded that to make the best possible 1/8 electric buggy, they would design a new car. Many of the components on the DEX408 are shared with its German National Championship winning brother the DNX408, which means that 1/8 scale fans can share wishbones, shocks and differential spare parts between their nitro and electric racing buggies.

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September 24, 2010

Hobao Hyper 9 RTR buggy

Hobao have released this race ready RTR Hyper 9 package. Based around the race proven Hyper 9 platform, the this version retains all the required race features to help you be competitive straight from the off. Coming factory assembled with HoBao’s new 2.4ghz radio system for crystal free running and the Hyper 21 3-Port RACE engine for excellent power and speed. The suspension is the ‘B’ type suspension as used on the top spec Pro UK competition kit, the version used by their top team drivers. Race options such as in-line tuned pipe, anti-roll bars and huge 20mm big bore oil filled adjustable shock absorbers all come standard on this race ready RTR.

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September 23, 2010

Losi 810 1/8th scale RTR buggy

Losi have introduced their new 810 1/8th scale RTR buggy, a package boasting the most superior power to weight ratio. Featuring a Losi 3.4 nitro engine claims to deliver the most power in its class and interference free Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology. Add in a lightweight aluminium chassis and the 4-wheel drive 810 Buggy RTR has it all.

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