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January 27, 2016

TLR 8ight-E 4.0 1/8th E-Buggy kit

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new 8ight-E 4.0 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. The fourth generation of TLR’s successful buggy builds on a proven platform with updates to the suspension geometry and drivetrain layout that make it easier to drive while further boosting performance. The new suspension geometry makes it easier for drivers of all experience levels to turn faster lap times with fewer mistakes, particularly when harnessing the power of a high-output brushless motor system.

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January 27, 2016

VBC Racing Lightning FX aluminium chassis plate

Coming from VBC Racing and made for the Lightning FX is an aluminium main chassis plate. A trend in touring car racing when running on high-grip surfaces, more and more pan cars now also enjoy the advantages of running higher rigidity chassis. The latest is VBC Racing’s high-end formula car that can be equipped with a black anodised 7075 aluminium main chassis. Offering silver chamfered edges the part not only looks cool, it also helps to calm the car’s reactions while making it more consistent when running on high-bite surfaces or when utilising high-traction tyres. Also new and advised to run in combination with the aforementioned alloy chassis is an aluminium lower pod plate. Just like the main chassis the plate comes black anodised, laser-etched and with silver chamfered edges.

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January 27, 2016

Spektrum DX6R DSMR smart radio system

Coming soon from Spektrum is the DX6R DSMR smart radio system. It offers an Andriod-powered full-colour touch screen, WiFi connectivity for firmware upgrades and Apps as well as 5.5ms frame rates, telemetry functions and Bluetooth model transfer. The wireless link also allows the use of FPV headsets, the ergonomics, including wheel angle and trigger settings, can be customised to the driver’s needs and the 250 model memory allows for more space than most modellers need. The 6-channel radio set includes SR6000T and SR2000 receivers, it comes with a LiIon battery with charging base and it supports AVC programming for compatible receivers.

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January 27, 2016

WRC GTX EP 1/8th electric on-road kit

Italian company WRC have introduced the GTX EP 1/8th electric on-road kit. Based off of the nitro-powered GTX the car utilises the same proven front and rear end components while the chassis was designed to allow multiple battery and motor configurations. The car uses a redesigned aluminium chassis, a new radio plate and new motor support all of which were developed with the weight gain due to the batteries and motor in mind.

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January 27, 2016

Capricorn F1-01 alloy pivot & pod plate

Capricorn have new optional parts for the F1-01 formula car available in the form of an aluminium pivot and lower pod plate. Starting with the pivot, the part replaces the standard kit item with a more durable and precise solution. It includes M3x3 and M3x6mm screws and it is a direct fit. Also new is a metal lower pod plate. It replaces the standard carbon fibre part and makes for improved rear traction.

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January 27, 2016

New Ielasi Tuned on-road & truggy engines

Ielasi Tuned have two new Novarossi-based nitro engines available for 1/8th on-road and truggy applications. Starting with the .21-9CL WC Edition, the 9-port long stroke on-road engine was used by Daniele Ielasi at the 2015 IFMAR World Championships in Brazil and it features a ceramic main bearing and a redesigned cooling head. The special edition engine was modified by hand to ensure the highest possible performance. The second new engine is the .25-7CL long stroke 7-port truggy engine. The power mill offers a displacement of 4.04cc and like the on-road engine it is hand-tuned by Daniele himself to extract as much performance as possible. Both engines are on show at this week’s Nuremberg International Toy Fair and they will become available shorty after.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

January 27, 2016

Xray XB4 medium hardness chassis braces

Xray have new medium compound composite chassis braces for the XB4 off-road buggy available. Softer than the standard kit braces the medium-hardness parts allow for improved chassis flex which is recommended for low to medium-bite tracks. The braces incorporate Multi-Flex screw mounting positions to further fine-tune the car’s behaviour and they are available separately for the front and the rear of the buggy.

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January 26, 2016

JConcepts 1984 Ford F-150 trail & scaler bodyshell

Made for 1.9″ trail and scale vehicles such as the ones from Vaterra and Axial is JConcepts’ 1984 Ford F-150 bodyshell. The seventh generation of the Ford F-Series is distinguished by its squarer look, sharper lines and flatter panels, the trucks were designed with the working man in mind. The “Blue Oval”, a trademark of all Ford pickups, makes a striking appearance centred in the grille. Stout fender flares are carved ever so carefully into the panels while openings allow for a vast assortment of tires on the market. The F-150 single-cab look is strong and is a careful reminder of a time when passengers sat side-by-side during a typical outing. The bed itself is solid and includes slated details to look like its full-scale counterpart. Light body lines and raised sections are present throughout such as fuel tank caps, window weather strip outlines and hood indentations. The hard body-line positioned front to back give the truck heart and the “Built Ford Tough” personality. The body comes clear and includes authentic decal sheet and easy to use window mask for the detailed hobbyist. The F-150 drops on the Ascender and Axial 12.50″ wheelbase setting, with standard body mounts.

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