Xpress have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming all-new XQ10 4WD electric touring car kit. The image reveals that the vehicle will make use of a mid-layshaft layout and it seems to utilise ultra-low profile shock towers as there are no shock absorbers visible in the image. Full details of the all-new XQ10 platform will become available in time of the release that however isn’t scheduled for now.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Schumacher have officially unveiled their new Cat L1 Evo 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. The buggy maintains the successful, unique mid motor belt drive system, but includes several new features developed by the Schumacher international racing team. Such as wider 5mm drive belts, S2 shock towers and side rails, thicker diff shims, a new bodyshell and wing mounts, plus many more features like a pocketed 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with removable carbon fibre trays for the electronics. These improvements add to the proven durability, ease of maintenance, and on track performance of the buggy. The kit will hit stores this December.
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Fenix Racing have released a first image of their forthcoming new G56-12 1/12th scale pan car. The vehicle will utilise a V-link design to mount the rear power pod, promising exceptional traction and side bite while the highly adjustable front end with lower carbon fibre and upper moulded arms ensures high corner speeds. Full details and more images will become available soon.
Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]
Team Losi Racing have officially unveiled their all-new 22X-4 1/10th scale 4WD buggy that made some impression at the 2019 IFMAR 1/10th Buggy World Championship held at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia. Although still sharing its name with its predecessor, the triple-belt-driven 22-4, the 22X-4 has nothing in common with the previous buggy. Taking a completely different approach to a TLR 4WD buggy, the R&D team has developed an all-new platform from the ground up. Switching to the more reliable and versatile shaft drive design, the 22X-4 is much lighter and has improved driving characteristics while also being significantly easier to build and maintain. The buggy has a combination of features second-to-none including full adjustable suspension, 2.5 milled aluminium chassis, floating servo mount, adjustable motor and battery position, carbon fibre throughout, and so much more. Maximising the flex characteristics for all surfaces, the 2.5mm thick chassis with heavy pocketing gives the correct amount of flex and rigidity for smooth corning, optimised balance, and bounce-free landings. Taking suspension tuning to a new level, the 22X-4 has adjustments for front and rear axle height, rear axle pin position, inner front and rear hinge pin position in all directions, nearly unlimited rear camber link positions, shock mounting positions, and much more.
Kawada have announced the release of their new M300FX4S 1/12th scale pan car kit with 2mm aluminium main chassis. Developed for racing in high to very high bite conditions the aluminium chassis will help to settle down the car’s reaction, making for improved car control and quicker lap times. Also included are an aluminium rear lower pod plate, a separate front bumper mount, floating servo mount, the #RSF18 carbon fibre rear axle shaft that allows diff or locked diff functions, the differential lock set, a large urethane front bumper as well as a purple centre shock spring. The kit will hot stores very soon.
Coming soon from MD Racing is the Mini-10 M-class touring car kit. The car utilises a carbon fibre main chassis with a dual vertical top deck design, a mid layshaft layout and highly adjustable suspension components with a multi caster and camber system front end, reactive toe rear suspension and the adjustable 225mm or 235mm wheelbase. As for the drivetrain, the car can be run in a 4WD, FWD or setup that also has influence on the available motor and battery positions with the all-wheel and RWD car using a side mounted battery while the FWD car can make use of a transversally mounted battery pack. Full details will become available in time of the release.
Following a couple of teaser images on social media, WRC Racing from Italy have finally lifted the curtain and officially unveiled their all-new SBX.1 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Known for their popular on-road kits, the SBX.1 buggy is a first for the company and it builds 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, it features an industry standard 3-differential drivetrain with hardened lightweight outdrives and included in the kit is also a 7075-T6 aluminium clutch with captured clutch bell. The designers adopted a pivot ball front steering knuckle setup for the suspension that allows 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 materials for each one, hard, medium or soft. The rear hubs are designed in order to allow a variety of upper camber link positions and to allow the adjustment of the upper and lower roll centre, camber gain and more. Other features of the buggy include front and rear 7075-T6 aluminium shock towers to which mount big bore shock absorber. The buggy is decked out by a cab forward body shell and it will become available very soon.
Coming soon from Kyosho is their new MR-03Evo SP chassis set. It builds on the proven MR-03Evo that utilises separate receiver units to allow the use of Kyosho, KO Propo or Futaba transmitters for better car control and faster reactions while the included Speed House Speed 85 8500kV motor propels the car to enormous speeds. The SP version also comes with nickel-plates hex screws for cooler looks and more convenient maintenance, the MZW432 fluid-filled centre shock as well as a ball differential as standard. The kit is rounded out by a new front arm set that enables the driver to use 1, 2 or 3 degrees caster angle settings.
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