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August 17, 2020

Mugen MTC2 1/10th EP Touring car

Mugen Seiki have introduced the follow up to the MTC1, the company’s first entry into the EP touring car arena, the aptly named MTC2. The all new design has a number of new innovations including extra long carbon lower arms with new pivot inserts to eliminate slop and a low centre of gravity shock mounting position mounted using lightweight lower shock and anti-roll bar mount with adjustable ARB links. Following the current touring car trend, the MTC2 also features a mid motor configuration which makes it more stable and have a more balanced feeling on the track, while a new rear differential has smoother diff action and more consistent handling.

View more images & details of the MTC2 here

August 14, 2020

Xray XB4’21 1/10th 4WD buggy – Coming soon

Xray have announced the upcoming release of their forthcoming XB4’21 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. The latest incarnation of the company’s IFMAR World Championship winning XB4 series is expected to be an all-new platform, however official details are not available until its full release that is expected to happen within the next weeks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 12, 2020

Roche Rapide P10W Evo2 235mm pan car kit

Following a first teaser image, Roche have fully unveiled their forthcoming new P10W Evo2 235mm Pro10 pan car kit. The Evo2 kit features a huge list of updates to better cope with high-powered motors as well as different track conditions with the car being based on a redesigned 2.5mm high-grade carbon fibre main chassis with a new dual upper deck increasing pitch and torsional stability for a controlled ride even in very high-bite track conditions or with low-turn modified motors. Other features include a redesigned front lower bulkhead, new carbon fibre front lower arms, a new highly adjustable servo mounting plate as well as a new, adjustable carbon fibre top plate that allows for quick centre shock angle adjustment. Also included in the Evo2 kit are a DVS-V3 big bore centre shock, redesigned front and rear chassis braces, new design left and right motor mount plates as well as new aluminium axle height adjusters. The kit is rounded out by a new design low centre of gravity rear body mount. It is understood that the kit will ship this August.

View a list of the key features and more images here

August 11, 2020

Traxxas Hoss 4×4 VXL RTR monster truck

Traxxas have introduced their new Hoss 4×4 VLX ready-to-run monster truck that closes the gap between the Rustler 4×4 and the Maxx. The vehicle allows to unleash extreme monster truck action thanks to its huge Velineon 540XL motor that delivers a massive torque punch to wheelie on command, and then keeps pouring on the thrust for a 96+ km/h top speed. The Torque Biasing Center Drive and heavy-duty shaft-driven 4WD system transfers maximum power to the ultra-aggressive Sledgehammer tyres. The truck is built to absolutely shred any terrain, from dirt and sand to mud and snow thanks to a long-travel suspension, tub chassis construction, and water-proof electronic gear. Body reinforcements support the body from the inside while outer reinforcements enhance the aggressive look. The truck includes the TQi 2.4GHz radio system that supports Traxxas Link, allowing to adjust a range of setting on the fly and view real-time telemetry with optional accessories.

View a list of the specifications and more images here

August 10, 2020

Serpent SRX8GTE WC 1/8th electric GT kit – Coming soon

Serpent have announced the soon release of their new SRX8GTE WC 1/8th scale electric GT kit. The SRX8GTE WC is based on the SRX8GTE that has proven his potential at the 2020 IFMAR World Championships in Miami this January. The SRX8GTE WC shares many high performance parts with the successful SRX8 platform and in addition to the details carried over from the SRX8 platform, Serpent have introduced many new design concepts to push the SRX8GTE WC well into the future.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 10, 2020

Roche tease P10W Evo2 pan car kit

Over the weekend Roche have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new P10W Evo2 1/10th scale pan car kit. The 235mm wide Pro10 car will be the latest addition to Roche’s extensive line of competition pan cars and more details are expected to surface shortly.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

August 7, 2020

Fenix X10 G56-X 235mm chassis conversion kit

Fenix have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new G56-X 235mm chassis conversion kit for the Xray X10 pan car. The kit will retain the front suspension, motor bulkheads, shock absorbers, side dampers as well as other pits and pieces from the donor X10 while the V-link rear suspension is taken over from the original G56 design. Above image is showing a prototype and we bring you more details on the car as they become available.

Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]

August 6, 2020

Losi Lasernut U4 1/10th scale 4WD RTR

Coming from Losi is their new Lasernut U4 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run rock racer. The TEN 4WD platform is recognized all over the world as the personification of strength and durability. The Losi Lasernut with Spektrum Smart builds on the TEN design and adds items rock racers demand such as aluminium shocks, sway bars and adjustable turnbuckles. Plus, it includes a full metric hardware package for worldwide compatibility. The Lasernut is currently the only complete Unlimited U4 FIS (Full Independent Suspension) racer on the market featuring all the technological advances drivers demand including the Spektrum Smart 130A brushless ESC and Spektrum 4-Pole 1900kv 550 motor providing greater efficiency improving run times with increased power. The ESC is waterproof, completely programmable and comes pre-wired with a high-current IC5 connector. Drivers stay in control with a DX3 transmitter, a Spektrum AVC receiver with steering priority, and an officially-licensed Lasernut race-inspired scale U4RC body/roll cage with two different graphics and colour variations. Working together with BF Goodrich Tires, the Lasernut U4 has a scaled down M/T tyres that have an aggressive tread pattern that handles any terrain.

View a list of the key features and more images here