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October 9, 2015

Axial Yeti Score Trophy Truck RTR kit

Axial have introduced the 1/10th scale Yeti Score Trophy Truck. Based off of the Yeti rock racer the RTR truck features an independent front end suspension and 4-link solid rear axle package for a unique look and on-track performance. Aluminium oil-filled shock absorbers soak up surface imperfections while BFGoodrich Baja T/A tyres on Method 105 replica wheels make for forward traction of the 4WD vehicle. Equipped with a 3150kv brushless motor and a waterproof 3S-compatible speed controller the truck also features a lot of officially licensed accessories for scale looks while the included 2.4GHz radio system allows for best possible control of the 1/10th scale vehicle. The truck is rounded out by a pre-painted bodyshell with roll cage and spare wheel.

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October 1, 2015

Vaterra Twin Hammers DT 1.9 Rock Racer RTR

Horizon Hobby have announced the soon release of the Twin Hammers DT 1.9 Rock Racer RTR vehicle. Based off of the proven Twin Hammers the DT variant will feature an updated bodyshell and a LED light bar for running at night. The rugged 4WD chassis features long travel suspension components like the ones found on full-scale rock racers, it comes with multi-surface beadlock wheels and tyres as well as factory-installed waterproof electronics. Included in the set is also a genuine Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz radio system, a 2000mAh LiPo battery pack and a suitable wall charger.

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September 30, 2015

Absima ASB1 1/10th scale RTR buggies

Absima have introduced the ASB1 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run buggies. Building on a tough composite chassis with integrated upper cover the vehicles can be thrown at all kinds of track conditions thanks to their waterproof electronics. The suspension components allows to fine-tune camber and toe settings while the large volume oil-filled shock absorbers feature threaded bodies for easy ride height adjustment. The battery compartment takes standard 7.2V NiMH or 2S LiPo packs and the packages are rounded out by pre-painted buggy bodies and a 2.4GHz radio system. The ASB1 is available as brushless-powered BL version including a factory installed 3420kv brushless motor and 45A controller while the standard brushed version comes with a 550-size 15T motor and LiPo-compatible 40A brushed controller as well as a NiMH battery pack and suitable charger.

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September 18, 2015

Axial AR60 OCP full width axle adapter set

Axial’s new AR60 OCP full width axle adapter set widens the AR60 axles, creating an equal front and rear track width on 1/10th scale Yeti vehicles. This enables the use of any 12mm wheel to be used on the 1/10th scale Yeti without the use of special wheel adapters. The kit comes with extended steel axles, black anodised aluminium axle housing extenders, four cartridge bearings and all necessary hardware and it is compatible with all vehicles using AR60 axles such as the Yeti, Wraith, Wraith Spawn, AX10 Ridgecrest, and AX10 Deadbolt.

Source: Axial Racing [axialracing.com]

September 17, 2015

Axial Yeti GeoCamo body & 2-speed transmission

Axial have new optional parts for the Yeti 1/8th scale and 1/10th scale off-road vehicles available. First up is the GeoCamo bodyshell for the 1/8th Yeti. Made from .040″ polycarbonate and coming pre-painted in a green camouflage design the pre-cut body set includes the roof, hood and side panels with the parts being direct replacements for the stock body. Also included is a set of decals.

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September 10, 2015

Yeah Racing MF01X long span alloy suspension kit

Yeah Racing have introduced a long span suspension arms and knuckles set for the Tamiya MF01X. The design revolves around 36 percent longer lower aluminium suspension arms that make for improved stability especially at higher speeds. To retain the standard track width the set includes redesigned, ball-raced C-hubs, steering knuckles and rear 3 degree uprights as well as a set of CV-style driveshafts. Also included are adjustable upper links and new geometry camber link mounts for the rear end. The set is rounded out by suitable suspension pins and mounting hardware.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

September 10, 2015

ECX Torment & Ruckus 1/24th scale RTR trucks

Coming soon from Horizon Hobby are two new 1/24th scale RTR trucks. First up is the Torment short course truck featuring all-wheel drive and a tough nylon composite chassis. Oil-filled shock absorbers smooth out the ride over ruts, bump and jumps while grippy all-terrain tyres make for great forward and side bite. The chassis sports a bottom-loading battery compartment for the included 220mAh 6-cell NiMH battery and the factory-installed receiver and speed controller combo is coupled to a powerful brushed motor. Topping all of this off is a pre-painted bodyshell which is available in two different colour variants. The fully ready-to-run package is rounded out by a 2.4GHz radio system and an USB charger. Beside the Torment ECX also has the Ruckus monster truck to offer that uses the same chassis while sporting a pick-up style body and a larger wheel and tyre combo.

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September 9, 2015

Arrma Fury BLX 1/10th 2WD short course truck

Arrma’s Fury 1/10th scale 2WD RTR short course truck is now available as brushless-powered BLX variant. The backbone of the truck is a long wheelbase aluminium twin vertical plate chassis while an inner composite frame houses the steering servo and battery pack. Sturdy suspension components allow for easy toe and camber changes while a tough 3-gear gearbox with gear differential is build to withstand the rigour of racing and bashing. Included are also factory-installed and waterproof electronics such as a strong 6kg-cm steering servo with metal gears as well as a waterproof 80A speed controller and a 3600kv brushless motor. The kit is rounded out by grippy all-terrain short course tyres and a pre-painted bodyshell along a wall charger and 2.4GHz radio system.

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