February 6, 2015

McPappy Racing McDominator 2.1 oval chassis kit

McPappy Racing McDominator 2.1 oval chassis kit

McPappy Racing introduce the McDominator 2.1, the chassis that just won the largest class, 13.5 Stock Spec, at the Snowbird Nationals 2015. The kit features some subtle updates such as the crossbrace that now comes with additional 90 degree supports for rock solid rear chassis strength. Also a forth side shock mounting hole was added and all mounting screws of the crossbrace now use flatheads fasteners for perfect alignment while the nerf wing has been redesigned as well. Tungsten now also runs east to west and there is another thin one pocketed underneath as well with a total of five thick and one thin tungsten can be run in this chassis for a low centre of gravity. The package is rounded out by lightweight 45mm aluminium steering turnbuckles and TC6 connectors throughout.

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February 6, 2015

Rex Legend .21 & .12 nitro on-road engines

Rex Legend .21 & .12 nitro on-road engines

Beside the new Legend line of Rex nitro off-road engines Novarossi also has a range of on-road engine for 1/8th and 1/10th classes to offer. First up is the 9-port Legend 9, the long-stroke engine features a newly designed 3-needle carburettor for improved idling and better throttle response while coming with lighter ball bearings and a specially shaped venturi insert that optimises the mixture flow which leads to a higher power output. The engine comes with standard steel bearings but it is also available in a version with ceramic ball races and as 7-port Legend 7.

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February 5, 2015

Protoform 1/10th on-road aluminium wing mounts

Protoform 1/10th on-road aluminium wing mounts

New from Protoform come aluminium wing mounts for 1/10th touring cars, World GT, USGT and drift bodyshells in gun metal colour. The teardrop-shaped wing mounts are anodised and laser-etched with the signature PF logo for added bling-factor and factory team style. They also allow for fore and aft wing adjustability if a slot is cut into the wing. Included are two flat-head screws per mount with locknuts for maximum mounting strength and they are also available in red anodising.

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February 5, 2015

Exotek Sprint 2 carbon fibre shock tower sets

Exotek Sprint 2 carbon fibre shock tower sets

Made for HPI Racing’s Sprint 2 touring car chassis are new carbon fibre shock tower sets from Exotek. Coming as separate front and rear set including mounting hardware and orange anodised aluminium shock posts the parts made from 3mm carbon fibre are much stiffer and stronger than the standard towers for consistent damper action while retaining a light weight and offering improved looks.

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February 5, 2015

Spec-R BD7-2015 carbon battery holder plates

Spec-R BD7-2015 carbon battery holder plates

Spec-R introduce carbon fibre battery locators for Yokomo’s BD7-2015 touring car. The L-shaped brackets are designed to enclose the battery pack for a more secure fitment even when the going gets tough. The parts are machined from high-quality carbon fibre to match the main chassis material of the BD7 and they are compatible with the kit’s alloy fibre tape links.

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February 5, 2015

LRP S10 Blast TC 2 Clubracer rolling chassis

LRP S10 Blast TC 2 Clubracer rolling chassis

LRP introduce the rolling chassis kit of their popular S10 Blast TC 2 Clubracer 4WD touring car. The pre-mounted chassis kit comes without wheels, tyres or bodyshell, making it a cost efficient entry level and club racer. The sealed shaft drivetrain keep dust and dirt away from the transmission gears, front CVD driveshafts and full ball bearings make for an efficient power supply and adjustable turnbuckles, threaded shock absorbers and front and rear anti-roll bars help to fine-tune the suspension. The kit is usable with all standard 190mm touring car bodyshells and touring car rubber tyres.

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February 4, 2015

IGT8 Red 1/8th nitro GT car

IGT8 Red 1/8th nitro GT car

American brand IGT8 introduce the IGT8 Red, an upgrade to their GT Pro kit. The “Red” will be released in March and no details on features and specifications are available yet but by the look of things the nitro GT racer will include a good amount of option parts such as red anodised aluminium suspension mounts, front C-hubs, upper steering plate, motor mount and chassis braces. More information will become available in time for the release.

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February 4, 2015

Serpent S120 LTR 1/12th scale kit

Serpent S120 LTR 1/12th scale kit

Serpent introduce the S120 LTR kit, the latest incarnation of the company’s popular 1/12th scale platform. The refined car features an updated front end with better adjustability and a new, innovation rear centre pivot system. Starting with the front end, the LTR features new upper arms and updated steering blocks that do away with the horizontal upper pivot ball in favour of a more standard looking system that allows for easier kingpin angle changes using inserts. Going to the rear end the LTR sports a totally new central pivot system that mounts to the rear upper brace rather than the main chassis as with most of today’s link-type cars. The design is meant to do away with binding issues while creating improved sidelink action. Along with the updated rear end design goes a new shape chassis and rear lower pod plate that allows to run the side springs in an inner or an out position. The kit is rounded out by a new centre shock bracket, new low centre of gravity rear pod brackets and it will become available by mid-February.

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