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May 15, 2015

Losi 1/14th Mini Rally 4WD RTR

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Losi 1/14th scale Mini Rally 4WD RTR kit. Based on the Mini 8ight platform the car features a shaft drivetrain, long travel suspension and a 4500kv brushless motor and 2S LiPo-compatible speed controller for true rallycross performance on a variety of surfaces. Rally-inspired wheels and tyres as well as a rally bodyshell make for a cool appearance while the included Dynamite 7.2V 1200mAh NiMH battery and a suitable charger allow you to hit the track instantly.

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May 14, 2015

Tamiya news at the Shizuoka Hobby Show

Tamiyablog have released first images of forthcoming Tamiya kits on show at this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show. First up is of course the new TRF211XM 1/10th 2WD mid-motor buggy. By the look of things the buggy makes use of the proven TRF201 front and rear end as well as the 201’s gearbox with the chassis being made using a new composite material that combines the stiffness of an alloy chassis with the light weight of composite plastic for improved on-track performance. We do not have any information if the white colour chassis will make it into the kit or if the buggy will come with a dark colour one, once the hype about the new chassis material has settled a bit.

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May 13, 2015

Yeah Racing M05 ESC spring steel driveshafts

New from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya M05 are the ESC spring steel driveshafts. The double joint shafts offer improved efficiency due to reduced wheel chatter at high steering angles and better durability thanks to the high-quality spring steel material. The driveshafts come in sets of two and are usable on all M05 kits.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

May 13, 2015

RSD X12 Old School Front End conversion kit

Reflex Racing introduce the RSD X12 Old School Front End conversion kit for the Xray X12 1/12th scale pan car. Designed for the use with no camber gain “old school” front end suspensions the converted car will be dialled especially for high-bite surfaces found at big races. Included in the set are all needed carbon pieces including RSD’s own servo mount as well as the shock unimount.

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May 12, 2015

RSD RX4-15 aluminium chassis & servo mount bracket

Reflex Racing have introduced two new option parts for the Xray T4’15 in the form of the RX4-15 aluminium chassis and a carbon fibre servo mount bracket. Starting with the chassis, it is made out of machined 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes anodised a light shade of gray with silver chamfered edges to give the chassis a high-quality finish and premium look with the textured finish looks similar to a diamond dremel cut off wheel finish. The shape profiles for the RX4 -15 have been developed over the past year with a focus to provide your car a more consistent feel and less tyre overheating over a run. The design takes flex away from the bulkheads and moves it towards the centre of the car which results in a more stable car that is easier to drive at high speed.

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May 11, 2015

T-Works Pro5 titanium ball end set

T-Works have a titanium ball end set for the HB Pro5 electric touring car available. The 20-piece set is made from the same lightweight and high-quality material as the company’s turnbuckles to scrubs weight compared to standard steel ball ends while offering high rigidity at the same time.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

May 11, 2015

Shepherd Velox V10 rear anti-roll bar options

Shepherd have introduced new optional rear anti-roll bars for the for the Velox V10 200mm nitro on-road car. The 1.6mm and 1.8mm rear anti-roll bars in combination with a new 2.0mm bushing allow additional setup possibilities to fine-tune the rear end of the car. Made of high-quality spring steel the softer anti-roll bars offer improved rear end stability to unlock the full steering potential of the Velox V10 without ending up with a difficult-to-drive car.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

May 11, 2015

Mugen MGT7 & MGT7E 1/8th GT on-road kits

Mugen introduce the new MGT7 nitro and MGT7E electric 1/8th GT car kit. Both are based off of the World Championship winning MBX7 platform and with the addition of purpose-designed parts they are ready for the growing GT racing scene. The cars feature low-profile front and rear shock towers, 16mm diameter shocks and a 2-diff shaft-driven drivetrain with sturdy gear differentials and CVA drive shafts throughout. Specially designed front and rear body mounts offer a wide range of adjustments to allow the use of many aftermarket bodyshells while the large front plastic bumper with foam protector will help keep the front of the body front tucking during hard impact. Tough side guards keep harm away from the electronics and power train in the event of a crash.

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