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June 19, 2019

Agama A319 1/8th nitro buggy kit – Coming soon

Agama Racing Australia have unveiled first images of Agama’s new A319 1/8th nitro off-road buggy kit. Pre-production kits have already been send to the team and were used over the weekend with good results. Official details and information will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for sometime this June from what is understood. Update: In the meantime UK Agama distributors Nemo Racing have released first information on the specification and features. The new buggy chassis plate features a new shape at the front and rear, the rear has more torsional flex whilst still remaining longitudinally stiff, the front of the chassis has also been more angled to offer better clearance from the tyre at full lock as well as more roll clearance in long sweeping turns. The chassis is also narrower to provide a lower overall weight whilst keeping the overall width and driving characteristics associated with that. The chassis also no longer has the holes in the bottom of it, because the gearboxes are now mounted higher.

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June 17, 2019

Traxxas TRX-4 Traxx RTR trail truck

Coming mid-July is Traxxas‘ new TRX-4 trail truck equipped with Traxx all-terrain tracks. The off-road truck comes standard with a host of option parts and scale accessories such as the name-giving Traxx tracks for increased ground clearance and go-everywhere capabilities while a full LED kit, including head, tail and roof lights, as well as the scale accessories add to the overall appearance. Other features include full 4WD, steel frame rails, adjustable wheelbase, dual fit battery track, inner fenders and floor pans, as well as alloy shocks and heavy duty steel suspension links. The truck is topped off by a pick-up truck body shell.

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June 15, 2019

IGT8E 2019 1/8th electric GT kit

Building on the IFMAR World and multi-time National Championship winning IGT8 platform comes the IGT8E 2019 electric GT kit. New features include an updated front shock tower made of carbon fibre that provides improved steering and increased corner speed while the rear tower design stayed the same as with the 2017 version, however an optional shock tower and extension combo is available if more rear traction is required. New for 2019 is also a super lightweight aluminium rear bulkhead that provides better gear support and heat dissipation. It utilises 5x16x5 bearings for reliability while the bevel gear received an additional E-clip for security and easier maintenance. The centre of the chassis houses a new low-profile battery mount that lowers the battery pack by 10mm while offering a super low weight and a sliding-design motor mount ensures quick and easy, yet reliable gear mesh adjustment. The rear differential utilises a machined aluminium case for smooth differential action, stiffer satellite gear support and heat dissipation. Also part of the 2019 package is a laydown steering servo mount radio tray whose design allows to add a 40mm fan unit for motor cooling purposes. On the suspension side of things the 2019 variant comes with updated FF and RR brackets with the front mount allowing for zero degree of suspension pin inclination while the rear mount reduced the toe by half a degree.

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June 14, 2019

RC Atomic BZ3 1/28th scale 4WD touring car kit

RC Atomic have announced the soon release of their new BZ3 1/28th scale 4WD touring car kit. The vehicle features new front arms and knuckles for increased straight line stability while allowing for zero to twelve degree of caster. The single crank steering arm incorporates a servo saver and new rear suspension hangers ensure a perfectly aligned geometry. The new rear UTS Upper T-arm System increases rear suspension rigidity, thus improving stability of the rear wheel traction. Other new features include an ultra low centre of gravity chassis design, new ball diffs, ball cups, bulkheads, shock towers and a low centre of gravity motor mount. With the new design the diffs sit about 1.5mm lower with the motor and servo also being lowered compared to the previous model. The rear suspension can be built as camber link system for low to medium grip carpet, as upper T-arm system for RCP or EVA tracks and also as ARS active rear-toe system for expert users. The kit will hit stores very soon.

Source: RC Atomic [rcatomic.com]

June 12, 2019

Infinity IF18 carbon front body mount plate

Infinity has released a new carbon front body mount plate for use with their long front body post to increase the rigidity around the front bulkhead of their IF18. Using this combination increases response in initial steering while still maintaining a mild steering feel in the middle part of the corner. The new mount plate also offers a weight saving of 4g over the standard kit body mounting.

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June 11, 2019

New Xray XT8E – Coming soon

Coming soon from Xray is the latest incarnation of their XT8E 1/8th electric off-road truggy kit. Full details will become available in time for the official release which is expected to happen with in the next week or two.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 7, 2019

Awesomatix A800FX FWD touring car – New teaser image

Awesomatix have released a new teaser image of their forthcoming new A800FX FWD touring car. The front wheel driven kit is based on the successful A800X Evo platform and optimised in terms of weight distribution, lowest center of gravity and lowest moment of inertia. Many parts of the A800X/Evo kits will be suitable for the A800FX to guarantee easy maintenance and parts storage, without sacrificing overall performance. We bring you more details on the project, that appears to have the motor located behind the front wheels, as they become available.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

June 7, 2019

Shepherd Velox V8.2 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Following a couple of teasers and drops of information Shepherd have officially announced the release of their new Velox V8.2 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Based on the World and European Championship winning Velox V8 “WC” platform, the latest development is characterised by the use of high quality materials as well as precise manufacturing and comes easier to maintain, lighter, better and even faster. The completely new designed chassis with improved flex characteristics and optional carbon fibre inserts allows for better aerodynamics through a closed chassis bottom. Pronounced chamfering gives even more room for chassis movement during fast cornering and additionally the chassis has cutouts for balancing tools in the front and the rear. The smaller battery holder fits logically into the lines of the vehicle.

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