Matrix Racing Tires have released a first teaser of their forthcoming touring car bodyshell. No detailed information are available yet but judging from the image it appears to be a 190mm electric TC body with the front rubber tyre lurking under the black towel while the overall appearance of the front section also screams “electric”. More information and images will become available soon.
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Tekno RC introduce the SCT410.3 4WD short course truck kit. The updated version of the original SCT410 comes with a slew of new parts and improvements such as an all-new suspension geometry, reduced height shock towers, a V2 hinge pin system, clamping design spring perches and new droop screws. The drivetrain received smoother gears and 1-piece composite diff cross pins, new tapered aluminium driveshafts, lightened outdrives and an angled rear gearbox with larger bearing as standard. Also included comes a lightened 4mm black anodised aluminium chassis, aluminium pivot balls, aluminium suspension and spindle bushings, a LCG lightened motor mount and a split centre diff mount beside other performance and durability enhancing features that also make for reduced maintenance times. The kit is set for a release in April.
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KM have new optional spur gears for the K8 1/8th scale nitro on-road car available. Coming as 48T and 50T 1st gear and 45T and 47T 2nd gear variants the parts help to fine-tune the gear ratio to suit the track conditions. They are made from a long-life compound material and sport moulded-in size markings for easy identification.
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Hiro Seiko have new accessories for their aluminium steering wheels available in the form of carbon fibre brake discs. Coming in the six different colours of red, gold, titanium, Tamiya and Yokomo blue as well as purple the gadgets are made of carbon fibre discs, coloured callipers and an adapter to fit to the steering wheel for a racy and more individual look.
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Following a couple of teasers Team Durango now officially introduce the DNX8 1/8th nitro and the DEX8 1/8th electric off-road buggy. Both kits are designed from the ground up and have nothing in common with their respective predecessors, the DNX408 and DEX408. Starting with the DNX8, the buggy is based on a class-standard hard-anodised aluminium chassis and it features a front pivot ball suspension, sturdy aluminium shock towers and several other alloy parts such as suspension hangers with composite inserts and more. Many of the parts come as factory-assembled pre-built items such as gear diffs, the 16mm oil-filled shock absorbers, the front steering knuckles, camber and steering links and more which not only greatly reduces build time but also possible errors. The buggy features several service time saving features such as an easy to remove radio tray, easy access linkages and more. Highly stressed parts such as driveshafts, turnbuckles and diff outdrives are made from high quality steel while the chassis braces are made from tough composite plastic. Included with the kit comes a pre-cut bodyshell with advanced aero design for improved handling.
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Shepherd introduce a carbon fibre main chassis plate, one of the first option parts especially developed for the Velox E8 1/8 electric on-road kit. Made from premium carbon material the chassis plate is nearly 50 percent lighter than the standard aluminium part and it creates a small raise of the centre of gravity combined with a different flex characteristic which leads to improved site bite. This results in better handling and agility of the car while the acceleration is improved at the same time because of the reduced weight overall weight. A direct replacement for the aluminium chassis the extra stiff carbon chassis is also a true eye catcher and available from now on.
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Japanese company Asuka Create introduce a dedicated storage box for on-road shock springs. Measuring 213x118x47mm the semitransparent box features a carbon fibre insert with transparent bolts that take up to 24 1/8th or 1/10th on-road springs of up to 35mm length. The design makes for secure storage and transportation without having to worry the springs are mixing up.
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New from Lee Martin’s LMR brand comes a car protection bag for 1/10th off-road buggies. The bag is made from black fabric, it sports the proud LMR logo and it not only protects the buggy from dirt and grime when stored away on the track but it also keeps the trunk of your road car clean as the bag is also ideal to transport dirt soaked vehicles in.
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