Looking for a competitive racing buggy but aren't too stoked with the high cost of entry that usually requires? The Duratrax 835E should prove an attractive choice, bringing a well-equipped 1/8-scale racer at an affordable price point.
Ideal for entry-level RC hobbyists, the vehicle comes factory-assembled and ready to race out of the box. Body is pre-painted and decaled, too, so all you need to do is throw in batteries (4S LiPo or 2S LiPo, plus four AA alkaline batteries) to get up and running.
The Duratrax 835E is a 1/8-scale electric buggy that pairs a 2200kV Onyx brushless motor and a 120A waterproof ESC, mounted on a countersunk 3.25mm anodized aluminum chassis. All throughout the body, it uses beefy, heavy duty parts, including 3.5mm shock shafts, 4mm shock towers, 4.5mm tie-rod turnbuckles, 5,, camber turnbuckles, hardened steel driveshaft and gears, threaded big bore aluminum oil shocks, droop screws, front and rear sway bars, a whole bunch of hex head hardware, and lots of gray-anodized aluminum parts. It comes with a Duratrax 2-channel 2.4GHz radio system.
Want one? The Duratrax 835E is available now in three color schemes (black, white and yellow), priced at $399.99.
[Tower Hobbies]
Specs:
Length: 19.9 in (505 mm)
Width: 11.9 in (302 mm)
Height: 7.5 in (190 mm)
Wheelbase: 12.8 in (325 mm)
Weight w/battery: 8.4 lb (3.8 kg)
Team Durango has announced a new 1/8-scale truggy. Called the Team Durango DEX408T, it's a large-scale offroad racer that's built to withstand "the very highest level of 8th scale competition."
Sold as a kit, it's an electric version of Team Durango's nitro-powered buggy platform. Don't mistake it for a mere conversion, though. Instead, the truggy is reengineered as an electric racer from the ground up, ensuring it brings quality performance and durability unique to its powertrain, all while being compatible with 95 percent of the kit parts from its nitro-powered DEX408 brethren. That's right, you can quickly outfit your truggy with upgraded performance parts as soon as you can get it up and running.
The Team Durango DEX408T Truggy brings a laundry list of premium features. Specs include a specially-designed 6061-T6 aluminum chassis plate, machined alloy suspension hangers, machined aluminum bulk heads, 15mm Big Bore shocks, aluminum shock caps, and a hub/steering assembly that's fully ball-raced. To save on weight to the rotational mass, it uses composite cross shafts and inserts, while the composite spur gear boasts reduced wear rate and improved acceleration.
No word yet on exact release date or pricing, but the Team Durango DEX408T Truggy is expected to be in stores soon.
[Team Durango]
by sunny on April 28, 2013
Just as they did with the RTR T4.2RS, Team Associated is releasing a ready-to-run version of one of their winningest buggies. Called the Team Associated B4.2RS, it's based off the RC10B4 Kit that's taken home multiple trophies in both IFMAR and ROAR championships.
Fully assembled, painted and decaled out of the box, the electric off-road buggy shares many of the same performance parts as the kit platform its lifted from. As such, expect serious performance from this 1/10-scale 2WD -- one that won't leave you lacking when you hit the local tracks for the weekend.
The Team Associated B4.2RS RTR runs on a Reedy 3,300 kV brushless motor that's paired up with an XP SC500-BL brushless water-resistant ESC (LiPo cutoff plus Dean's connector) and XP 2.4 GHz 2-channel radio system with metal gear servo. Features include molded composite chassis, factory-finished polycarbonate body, water-resistant enclosed receiver box, anodized aluminum coilover shock absorbers, sealed gear differential with adjustable slipper clutch, vertical ball ends for roll center adjustments, and high-traction compound tires. Since it's based off the RC10B4, you get a whole load of hop-ups instantly available from shops, so you can upgrade your buggy as your competitive needs call for it.
No release dates available yet, but the Team Associated B4.2RS RTR will retail straight from the Team Associated site for $249.99.
[Team Associated]
Specifications
Power Source: Electric
Terrain: Off-Road
Body Style: Buggy
Scale Size: 1:10 Scale
Assembly Level: Ready-To-Run
Length: 377mm (14.84in)
Width: 250mm (9.84in)
Wheelbase: 273mm (10.75in)
Weight: 1530g (3.37lbs)
Drive: 2WD
by sunny on April 15, 2013
Want a powerful racing buggy kit with proven credentials in the track? No need to look further than the Kyosho Inferno MP9e TKI, a 1/8-scale kit based off the seven-time world champion TKI3.
Unlike its championship-winning namesake (which Kyosho bills as "the most successful chassis in history"), this new release doesn't run on nitro fuel. Instead, it's an electric-powered 4WD that brings the same premium performance for those who prefer racing in a brushless platform.
The Kyosho Inferno MP9e TKI boasts a low center of gravity, which combines with a lightweight frame and optimal weight distribution to deliver some serious racing chops. It comes with a new body design that's slimmer and lower in height, as well as a bolted-on large wing that generates powerful down force and a new suspension design that allows for easier maintenance. Notable features include a 7075 aluminum chassis, threaded aluminum shocks, an upright-mounted servo, an aluminum wing stay collar, light weight outdrives, reinforced bulkheads, and HD universals. Do note, it doesn't come with its own motor and ESC, so you can pick up whichever ones will satisfy your desire for power.
Seriously, if you want to set up a racing buggy that can do serious damage in the tracks, the Kyosho Inferno MP9e TKI is about as awesome as you can get. It hits stores in July, with an MSRP of $1,299.99.
[Kyosho]
SPECIFICATIONS
Scale: 1/8th
Length: 490mm
Width: 307mm
Height: 180
Wheelbase: 325mm
Gear Ratio: 12.6:1
Weigh Approx: 3370g
by sunny on August 10, 2012
Kyosho has announced the latest in their Ultima line of competition buggies. Called the Ultima RB6, the vehicle boasts a "further development of the breed," bringing enhancements that should make it "a strong choice as the car to beat for the 2013 season."
Set to be available as a kit, the 1/10-scale 2WD package includes an unassembled chassis, a clear body with masking, wheel set, wing and a complete manual. You'll need to throw in the motor, ESC, battery, radio and tires, so make sure you pick them up before leaving the shop.
The Kyosho Ultima RB6 2WD includes a 7075 anodized aluminum chassis with a longer wheelbase (13mm more) than the last-generation RB5. Two motor layout setups are available in the kit (rear 3 gear and mid 4 gear), allowing you to optimize the vehicle depending on the track and terrain you're racing on. Battery tray is compatible with short, straight and saddle packs. Features include reversible rear gullwing suspension arms, velvet-coated big bore shocks, downforce "Blade" cab forward body, X-Gear differential lubricants, a super low center-of-gravity design and an all-new front-end geometry.
You can get the Kyosho Ultima RB6 2WD starting September, with an MSRP of $649.99.
[Kyosho America]
Specifications
Scale: 1/10
Length: 395mm (15.5in)
Width: 249mm (9.8in)
Height: 140mm (5.5in)
Wheelbase: 285mm (11.2in)
Gear Ration: 2.6:1 (1st)
Weight: 1,620g approx (w/body)
Racing buggies is fun. Racing large-scale, high-speed buggies, though, absolutely nukes any fun out of those smaller-scale cars. And that's exactly what you can enjoy with the HP Baja 5B Flux RTR, a gorgeous 1/5-scale electric desert buggy that's straight-up built for racing.
Details are scarce for the meantime, but one look at that picture and you know it's one seriously hot ride. If you've never been a fan of buggies because of the generally unimpressive appearance of most RCs in the category, this 1/5-scale beauty's smooth flowing lines should definitely change your mind.
Powering the HPI Baja 5B Flux RTR is a 2028-780Kv electric motor, paired with a Castle Creations Mamba XL2 ESC. Set up with 8S LiPo batteries, the 2WD vehicle pumps out close to 10 hp, allowing it to clear speeds of up to 60 mph. The vehicle features a total reworking of all the aluminum parts of the original Baja buggy, which now sport a gunmetal anodized finish to give the car an even more aggressive racing stance. Other details include VVC/HD shock absorbers (the same ones installed on the Baja SS and the Baja 5T), gunmetal anodizing, an SFL-11MG servo, an adjustable motor mount, a 5SC drivetrain and a Castle Creations running gear.
No word yet on when the HPI Baja 5B Flux RTR will drop. MSRP is $2499.
[HPI Press Release]
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH: 900mm
WIDTH: 460mm
WHEELBASE: 570mm
WEIGHT: 21.4lb
The Serpent Cobra E Sport is the latest addition to Serpent's line of electric buggies. While this isn't one of the best units in the line (it uses less expensive materials than previous releases, for one), the company claims it will demonstrate little loss in actual performance.
While designed for casual use than serious racing, the vehicle can easily be outfitted for proper race-readiness as well. Since it shares almost all design elements with the full racing version of the Cobra, it can also take most of its optional parts, allowing you to whip it into a beast on the track once you've graduated from enjoying laps with the little kid next door.
Serpent claims the Cobra E Sport retains the same performance credentials as the racing version. That wouldn't be surprising, since it shares the same front-mounted motor and electronics, super-low longtudinal battery placement, and high-quality differentials and shocks that should make for some exciting runs. Details of the 4-wheel drive buggy include an aluminum chassis plate, large rounded nylon bumpers, 4.0mm thick anodized aluminum shocktowers, big-bore 16mm shock absorbers, front and rear anti-rollbars, and a low-style polycarbonate body for maximizing speed.
We can't find pricing information for the Serpent Cobra E Sport. It's aimed for entry-level buggy racing, though, so it shouldn't put too much dent on the wallet.
[Serpent]
Specifications
Class: 1/8 scale 4wd buggy, electric powered
Type: kit-version, competition-car
Wheelbase: 330mm
Width: 305mm
Weight: 3.300 grams ( race ready, depends on radio-gear and engine)
Clutch: 3-shoe centrifugal, carbon shoes
Differential: lightweight, small geardiffs , front, central and rear
Brake: piston type with glassfibre disks
Shocks: 16mm big bore
Gear-ratio: 4:3:1
Included: Kit, body, wing, silicone oil, full color manual, decalsheet.
Not included: Radio-gear, tyres-wheels, motor, esc, batteries.
by sunny on February 17, 2012
I have to admit -- I prefer my RCs big, rather than small. There's just something more exciting about controlling a 1/6-scale nitro-boosted monster hurling down the tracks, compared to smaller racers. Still, there's something fun about driving a smaller vehicle, especially when it involves jumps, short drifts and a bit of fancy riding. And those are exactly what the HPI Coyote Desert Buggy aims to deliver.
Measuring a minuscule 1/12th in scale dimensions, the vehicle features a narrow 314mm wheelbase. Don't let the size fool you, though, as HPI claims this bad boy packs huge performance potential.
The HPI Coyote DB borrows its looks from Baja 1000 racers, making for a realistic desert buggy design that's both rugged and sporty. Because of the size, it ditches performance aero parts like wings and spoilers, allowing you to drive the thing sideways with a good amount of power. With its Shaft 4WD system, double-wishbone front suspension, trailing arm and angled upper wishbone suspension, threaded shocks, and Yokohama Geolandar tires, HPI claims it can drive through bumpy terrain at top speeds.
For more realistic appearance, the buggy comes with a pair of scale drivers in the cabin, matte chrome beadlock-style wheels and replica spare tires mounted on the back. There's no motor included, but the aluminum mount is ready to take a brushless machine as soon as you're up to hitting the ground.
No pricing or release details yet.
[HPI]
