Shepherd Velox V8.2 1/8th on-road kit – Coming soon

Shepherd have released more detailed information and images of their forthcoming new Velox V8.2 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The biggest update to the previous model can be spotted at the front which was completely redesigned to add more setup possibilities without sacrificing the proven geometry. The new lower wishbones can be attached in three different positions to adjust the arm length while the overall wheelbase can be changed by 2mm. The redesigned top deck offers a completely different flex characteristic for the front end while the rear flex system has been simplified by removing the small ball bearings. The front upper hinge pin brackets can be connected to the new front bulkheads to add further flex options.

The completely redesigned 7075-T6 chassis plate offers additional options for carbon inserts to optimise the flex and air flow. Various other parts have been improved in detail such as stronger gearbox bulkheads, the radio plate mount, updated front and rear shock towers, the redesigned rear body mount centring plate, the rear body mount itself, the front and rear uprights – which can be equipped with optional carbon aero discs. To honour the world championship winning heritage of the Velox V8 platform, the latest edition includes a range of high-end racing parts such as aluminium wheel axles with CVDs for the front and the rear, lightweight pulley adaptors, an adjustable aluminium servo saver or the reverse clutch with an high end clutch shoe.

Key features:
– New rear uprights with mounting holes for optional carbon aero discs
– Updated rear body mount
– Redesigned rear shock tower
– Redesigned carbon centring plate body mount rear
– New stronger gearbox bulkheads
– New chassis plate with optional carbon inserts to optimise the airflow
– New battery mount
– New radio plate mount
– New radio plate
– New complete aluminium servo-saver
– New front upper hinge pin mounts with connection to the front bulkhead
– New front bulkheads
– redesigned front shock tower
– New front upper and lower wishbones
– New front uprights
– New front downstop system
– New lower hinge pin brackets with eccentric inserts for different arm length
– New shock springs
– New front bumper

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]