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January 29, 2020

Absima Stoke Gen2.0 1/8th RTR E-buggies

Absima from Germany have introduced their new Stoke Gen2.0 4S and 6S LiPo-compatible 1/8th ready-to-run E-buggies. Both build on a sturdy 3mm aluminium main chassis with raised composite side pods for improved protection against dust, dirt and moisture with adjustable fluid-filled shock absorbers, adjustable suspension components and a tough drivetrain making for go everywhere capabilities. Front and rear CV-style driveshafts ensure an efficient drivetrain. The 4S variant is equipped with a Hobbywing-made high-power speed controller and a 2300kV brushless motor, propelling the buggy to speeds of up to 70km/h while the 6S variant with 2100kV motor is good enough for top speeds of 110km/h. The controllers are highly adjustable using on-board programming or an optional programming box and both buggies come pre-assembled including high-quality metal gear steering servos and an Absima CR2SV2 radio system.

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January 29, 2020

Kyosho Mini-Z 4×4 Jimny & 4Runner ReadySets

During this week’s 2020 Nuremberg International Toy Fair Kyosho have unveiled their all-new Mini-Z Suzuki Jimny Sierra and Toyota 4Runner ReadySet mini-size trail trucks. The combination of the highly-detailed bodies and a completely new 4×4 chassis design makes for a whole new level of mini-size rock crawling. The chassis with ladder frame and multi-link rigid-axle suspension commonly used in popular 1/10th scale off-road models, is condensed into Mini-Z size for huge articulation and performance. The chassis incorporates a ladder frame design with steel vertical plates, in combination with various moulded parts, to deliver the ultimate balance of rigidity and flex for superior performance and durability. Solid front and rear axles feature links with steel rods and captured rod ends. Ring and pinion gears, in addition to other gears and components, feature metal construction to withstand the heavy loads under the toughest driving conditions. The upper A-arms and lower links that connect the front and rear axles to the chassis, feature strong steel links and captured ball ends – an ideal design for strength, maximum range of motion, and smooth operation. In addition, the wheelbase can be changed to 110 or 120mm by changing the length of the spacer on the upper A-link.

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January 29, 2020

2020 Nuremberg Toy Fair – Tamiya

The 2020 Nuremberg International Toy Fair kicked off today. Formerly known as the most important fair when it comes to everything toys and radio control, this importance has took some knocks during the last decade down to a situation that only a handful of big players are daring the annual trip to Germany’s “toy city” to present their forthcoming new products. One of them however is Tamiya who show some nice new kits – but nothing really race-worthy to be frank. Certainly a crowdpleaser is the forthcoming GF-01CB Comical Avante buggy, the latest addition to Tamiya’s popular Comical buggy line-up.

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January 28, 2020

Sweep dual stage rock crawler open cell inserts

Coming from Sweep Racing are their new dual stage open cell tyre inserts for 1.9” and 2.2” rock crawlers and trail trucks. Of a two-stage design the inserts are made up of a hard inner foam and a medium hardness blue or soft hardness white colour outer ring, allowing to adjust overall tyre hardness easily. The inserts are available for 1.9” and 2.2” tyres which covers most of the important sizes.

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January 27, 2020

FTX Outback Hi-Rock 1/10 trail crawler RTR

FTX have introduced the Outback Hi-Rock, an evolution of the Outback trail chassis. As trail and crawler fans continue to crave both scale performance and scale looks, FTX have looked to address both with the Hi-Rock. Featuring a new split transmission, the motor is now mounted directly above the front axle alongside the steering servo providing extra weight up front for better traction when climbing ascents. The steering angle has been increased to a 45 degrees angle for further improved trail manoeuvrability. An adjustable drivetrain slipper can be set to protect the transmission and driveshafts in the event of a lock up, while internal axle and gearbox metal gears provide long term durability. The split transmission layout provides a much lower centre section allowing for aftermarket interiors to be mounted for added scale realism. The moulded side chassis plates have aluminium plates on the exterior while the inner plates provide protection from the elements as well as mounting receiver and Hobbywing speed control. The moulded receiver box features additional plug in ports for LED lights and aftermarket winches. The classic pick-up inspired body shell comes complete with moulded accessories such as front grill and LED light buckets, snorkel, mirrors, wipers, roll bar cage and spotlights for optional LEDs. Front and rear bumpers feature mounted LED lights and tow hooks to top off that scale look. The ready-to-run truck will hit stores in mid-February.

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January 24, 2020

Yeah Racing Maxx 17mm alloy wheel hex set

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas Maxx monster truck is a 17mm aluminium wheel hex and spacer set. The 7075 alloy construction allows to securely tighten the wheels without having to worry about warping the original plastic part and causing binding. The set includes four aluminium wheel hexes, four wheel spacers as well as set screws and it is available in red or black anodising.

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January 24, 2020

Samix Enduro brass knuckle bushing set

Samix have announced the release of a steering knuckle bushing set made of brass. The bushings are precision CNC-machined for a precise fit while the heavy material adds a bit of weight as well as visual impact. The bushings are usable with the original steering knuckles and C-hubs but also with Samix’s optional parts and they come including high-quality 10.9 grade mounting screws.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

January 23, 2020

Axial Yeti Jr. aluminium & steel optionals

Coming from Axial Racing and made for their Yeti Jr. off-road vehicle are several new aluminium and steel optionals. The range includes steering knuckles, C-hub carrier sets including king pin bushings, rear axle shafts with integrated 8mm hub, a steering rack set as well as rear aluminium lockers. All parts are machined from high-quality 6061 aluminium and they come with a hard anodised surface finish for wear and looks. Also new are 48.5mm front axle shafts and a steel rear driveline that replaces the stock plastic driveline parts for increased strength.

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