Japanese company ABC Hobby have introduced the 2017 version of their popular Gambado 1/10th M-size FWD car kit. Based off of the previous version the 2017 variant features redesigned aluminium steering knuckles, new 3mm carbon fibre upper suspension plates with stabiliser mounts as well as a new aluminium rear suspension brace for improved overall rigidity. The chassis accepts 208mm to 210mm wheelbase body shells and it will hit stores soon.
Coming from Tamiya is the Mazda RX-7 FD3S drift car kit on the proved TT-02D 4WD chassis. Made for entry-level drifting or as a base for further customising, the shaft-driven car features a clear, highly detailed RX-7 body shell, it comes with multi-spoke chrome rims, special drift tyres and the kit will hit stores in early July.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Kyosho have released first information on their forthcoming Inferno GT3 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Developed for the ever growing 1/8th GT class, the vehicle is based off of the successful Inferno MP9 TKI4 off-road platform and it is the follow-up model to the long-running and ageing GT2 kit. The kit will feature aluminium big bore shock absorbers and alloy shock stays for improved handling while significantly lighter differential make for quicker acceleration and improved mileage. The suspension components are understood to be taken over from the TKI4 as well while the proven 2-speed gearbox is a reminiscence to the GT2. Also new is a large yet light bumper assembly while the body mounts allow for forward or rearward mounting positions. All that is attached to a redesigned chassis with optimise flex characteristics and weight distribution. The car can be outfitted with select MP9-series option parts and it will hit stores in July.
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Reflex Racing’s all-new RSD TC7-1 flex chassis for the Team Associated TC7.1 has been optimised to provide better flex for a broader range of adjustment. Designed to be used for asphalt and carpet the main plate is cut from genuine Thyssen Krupp 7075-T6 aluminium and it provides an easier to drive car in high-grip and hot temperature asphalt racing conditions while also increasing rotation on high-grip carpet tracks for more corner speed and quicker lap times. Included in the kit are carbon fibre battery locators which replace the original ones.
Italian company BMT has introduced a hard suspension arm set for the 701 1/10th 200mm touring car. Moulded from a harder compound the arms offer increased stiffness which results in improved handling and precision when running in high grip and/or high temperature conditions.
Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]
Speed Passion have introduced the latest incarnation of their SP1 1/10th formula car kit, the SP1.1. The revised kit will include several improvements such as a new carbon fibre caster block, a new upper deck with in-line stiffener for increased longitudinal chassis stiffness and it comes with a new aluminium 7075 servo mount and a big bore centre shock absorber. Other features include a new centre friction tube, pure carbon fibre chassis and upper deck, aircraft-grade 7075-T6 alloy parts and carbon-reinforced composite parts. Included with the kit are also several option parts such as a 30mm high-speed motor cooling fan, a front and rear wing set, a Speed Passion Mk1 body shell, and also a motor heatsink. The kit is available separately or as a combo set including a Speed Passion Competition 3.0 21.5T brushless motor and a Reventon Stock Club Race speed controller.
Coming from Arrowmax is a 1/10th touring car specific tool set. It includes 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm hex wrenches, a 3.0mm suspension arm reamer, a 7mm nut driver as well as a small body post reamer and pair of spring steel turnbuckle wrenches in 3mm and 4mm sizes. All this is housed in an Arrowmax-branded and zipped V2 tool bag for easy and secure storage and transportation.
In addition to the V1 200mm nitro touring car wing end plates we reported about yesterday, Black Fabrica have now introduced the V2 variants featuring a 45 degree chamfer. Precision-cut to 50mm x 35mm dimensions from 0.5mm 6k twill weave carbon fibre the IFMAR-legal V2 end plates sport a 10mm 45 degree chamfer in the rear lower corner for added looks. The set includes three left and three right hand plates in either high gloss or satin finish and they fit all IFMAR-legal 200mm touring car rear wings.
