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April 22, 2010

Team Associated RC18B2 RTR 4WD buggy

Having brought you details from the RC18T2 earlier, Team Associated have also released the similar RC18B2 1:18 scale RTR electric 4WD off-road buggy. The RC18B2 has a newly designed chassis with a fully enclosed, 2-belt drive train system with adjustable slipper clutch that is capable of handling the extreme amount of power that today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries dish out. Along with durability, the drive train is sealed to help keep rocks and dirt away from all the gears and pulleys.

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April 22, 2010

Intech Racing BR-5 Pro Kit buggy

Intech Racing have been in touch to announce their new BR-5 1/8th scale buggy Pro Kit, which they claim offers awesome handling, great steering response, fast cornering speeds and great rough track stability. The new BR-5 features include 16mm big bore threaded shock absorbers, hard-anodized, 7075 aluminium shock towers, 7075 aluminium one-piece top plate, 7075 aluminium radio tray and 7075 aluminium one piece engine mount. All of these refinements are make BR-5 a potent buggy that takes you to the next level.

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April 22, 2010

Team Associated RC18T2 RTR 4WD truck

Team Associated their new RC18T2, a 1:18 scale RTR electric 4WD off-road truck. The RC18T2 comes loaded with awesome new features including the XP3-SS 3-channel 2.4GHz radio system, a newly designed chassis with a fully enclosed, 2-belt drive train system with adjustable slipper clutch that is capable of handling the extreme amount of power that today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries can dish out. Along with durability, the drive train is sealed to help keep rocks and dirt away from all the gears and pulleys.

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April 21, 2010

Team Durango DESC410R announced

Team Durango have made a cryptic announcement today about their latest project in their cost effective ‘R’ line, the DESC410R. No other information was given except for that it is close to finalised, but the SC monicker would suggest a short course truck, while the rest of the name leads us to believe that it is an electric 4wd 1/10th scale. We can expect more details soon.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]

April 20, 2010

Schumacher Nitro Fusion 28 Turbo

Schumacher have announced the updated Nitro Fusion 28 Turbo. It is powered by the 4.5cc Schumacher X28 engine built by Italy’s legendary engine manufacturer, Picco. Now incorporating 8+1 ports and turbo head, this fully race tuned monster produces huge 3.25 horsepower and 40,000 rpm. With the help of the unique Schumacher 3 speed transmission, it can propel the car to an astonishing 80+mph. Power is nothing without control and the new Fusion 28 Turbo now comes with a 2.4GHz digital radio system.

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April 20, 2010

CEFX Evolution for Photon & TRF416

Having brought you the first CAD images of the new CEFX Evolution conversion for the TOP Photon, we have now received the first photos of the final conversion. Designed to improve traction, balance, drivability and ease of maintenance, it will be available as a full conversion set for the Photon, however a lot of the parts work with the Tamiya TRF416 and you can see those parts mounted in the release photos.

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April 20, 2010

TQ Racing SX8 Evo testing video

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TQ Racing sent us the video above showing some ‘top secret’ testing of their soon to be released SX8 Evo buggy. Following the series of tests they have declared themselves very happy with the progress and feel that they have zeroed in on a strong platform.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]

April 20, 2010

Tamiya 801Xe prototype hits the track

Tamiya have made their race debut with the new prototype electric powered 801X, called the 801Xe. Being driven at the Canadian Indoor Shootout in its maiden race by team drivers Steve Bortolotti and Tom Wright, it performed well amongst fierce competition, leading the way for most of qualifying before electrical problems hampered their progress. In the mains it was again a solid performance, with only some bad luck and race incidents keeping the car out of winners circle. According to those driving the prototype buggy, the design of the car and layout give incredible on-power traction as you exit the corners and is very stable as you accelerate. More information as we get it.

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