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July 6, 2015

Tamiya TT-02 Petronas Tom’s RC F kit

Tamiya TT-02 Petronas Tom's RC F kit

Tamiya soon have a new bodyshell variant of their versatile TT-02 4WD entry-level chassis available in the form of the Petronas Tom’s RC F. The 1/10th kit features a highly detailed bodyshell with comprehensive decal sheet, a black plastic rear wing and black multi-spoke rims to make for a scale appearance. As for the chassis underneath, the TT-02 is a 4WD shaft-driven vehicle with simple yet sturdy suspension components, a plastic tub chassis and sealed gear differentials. The Petronas Tom’s RC F will become available by end of August.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

July 3, 2015

JConcepts Futaba 4PX radio bag

JConcepts Futaba 4PX radio bag-1

JConcept’s radio bag is now also available in a variant tailor-made for the Futaba 4PX transmitter. Designed with travel, cushion, ease of use and protection in mind the lightweight design consists of a rugged outer bag which has a convenient and easy access zipper closure and inside it has a Velcro closure pouch for additional easy access items. Inside, pull and pluck foam pieces are arranged throughout the entire inner liner allowing racers to chose the size and shape of the item needing protection or organisation while a lower stage foam insert cushions the bottom. The bag is travel friendly and sized to fit inside most luggage or racing carrier bags. JConcepts’ Striker logo and graphic imagery is printed on the outside to match with the remainder of JConcepts’ transportation bags.

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July 3, 2015

VRC Pro virtual vs. real comparison – Video

Virtual RC have released another video comparing their latest virtual track, the 2015 Silver Dollar Raceway, and the real Silver Dollar Raceway, home of the 2015 ROAR Fuel Offroad Nationals. The comparison video shows Ryan Lutz driving his Tekno NB48.3 buggy “against” 2014 VRC Short Course Truck World Champion Chris Sturdy from Australia, driving the Intercept NX8-R buggy.

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July 3, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team T-handle ratchet driver

Available now from Team Associated is the Factory Team T-handle ratchet driver that makes installation and removal of screws and bolts easier than ever with its comfortable handle, long reach, and ratchet action. Designed for the use with separately available 1/4″ hex head or screwdriver bits an easy to reach switch allows for for clockwise or counter-clockwise action. Several metric and imperial, hex, nut and ball driver bits are available as are Philips and flat screw driver inserts and also a 5-piece set with the most common sizes.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

July 3, 2015

WRC STX 015 1/10th electric touring car

Italian company WRC have announced the forthcoming release of the STX 015 1/10th electric touring car kit. The vehicle will feature several improvements such as a new servo mount, reinforced suspension holders, a DSR called rail-type steering system, a redesigned aluminium front spool, a lightweight, reinforced rear gear differential and ball-raced anti-roll bars. The chassis is designed to offer several flex characteristic settings and all carbon fibre parts are made of a new graphite material. More information and images should become available in time for the release.

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July 3, 2015

Tamiya DB01RRR 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Tamiya have introduced the latest incarnation of the DB01 1/10th scale 4WD buggy in the form of the DB01RRR. The bolstered-up version of the RR is a limited edition item with the belt-driven buggy featuring a new 12 degree aluminium front caster block, 3 degree rear aluminium suspension mounts and an aluminium heatsink for the motor that also helps with dust and dirt protection. All included aluminium parts come in anodised black colour and the kit is rounded out by fluorescent yellow 12mm hex wheels. The kit will become available in August.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

July 3, 2015

VBC Racing FireboltRM 2WD rear motor buggy

VBC Racing have released first images and information on the forthcoming FireboltRM 2WD rear motor off-road buggy. Based off of the mid motor FireboltDM buggy the rear motor variant sports several performance enhancing improvements that also help with easier maintenance. Building on a lightweight 7075 aluminium chassis the buggy features 12mm big bore shock absorbers, a flex adjustment graphite upper deck, full carbon fibre front and rear shock towers as well as improved V2 composite parts. The transmission is a 3-gear affair, also made up from V2 composite parts and gears. The buggy accepts a range of battery configurations including stick, inline and transversal shorty as well as saddle packs, and the kit is rounded out by a high-torque ball differential, a low-profile bodyshell and a high-downforce wing. The kit will become availably by mid-July.

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July 2, 2015

JConcepts Diamond Bar 1/8th buggy tyre

New from JConcepts comes the the Diamond Bar, named after the shape and longer horizontal bar. The design offers exceptional wear characteristics on hard surfaces and blends consistency with speed and durability thanks to a dual stage, tapered design which allows for exponentially less wear over time. Loads of forward bite combined with a neutral steering characteristic make the tyre also easy to drive and highly capable. Like all new JConcepts tyres the Diamond Bar include Dirt-Tech inserts and the tyre is available in a range of compounds and also as pre-mounts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]