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November 24, 2017

Shepherd Velox V8 WC Team Edition 1/8th on-road kit

Available now from Shepherd is the Velox V8 WC Team Edition 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The car is based off of the Simon Kurzbuch Edition kit and features all parts used by Simon Kurzbuch and Lars Hoppe at this year’s IFMAR World Championship in France that ended with an A-main appearance for Lars and the vice-championship title for Simon. The Team Edition kit includes a range of aluminium options to scrub rotation mass and add stability while brass weights help to lower the overall centre of gravity. A range of titanium parts further reduces weight and hard front suspension plastics help with drivability in high-grip track conditions. A full list of the included optionals can be found after the break.

View a list with all of the included option parts here

November 9, 2017

Shepherd grey button-down shirt

Shepherd have introduced their new grey colour button-down long sleeve shirt. It is made from 100 percent cotton twill and available in adult S to 4XL sizes, sporting the classic Shepherd logo on the back and a smaller World Champions logo on the front pocket.

View the back side logo here

October 12, 2017

Shepherd Velox F1 2018 formula car kit

Shepherd have introduced the next evolution step of their successful Velox F1 platform. The Velox F1 2018 features a new battery mount system that utilises a new carbon fibre battery brace and upper plate that accommodates a rubber O-ring to secure the battery pack while also shifting the pack about 2.6mm towards the rear for increased traction and easier handling characteristics. To further improve the Velox Revolutionary Shock System the latest evolution of floating pistons is also included in the kit from now on. With the help of an additional O-ring the new floating piston completely prevents any possible tilt of the piston inside the shock absorber resulting in a fully leak-free and easy to adjust operation.

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August 29, 2017

Shepherd Velox V8 aluminium downstop limiters

Shepherd have introduced their new aluminium downstop limiters for the Velox V8 WC and Simon Kurzbuch Edition 1/8th scale kits. Made from high-grade 7075-T6 alloy the parts allow a more accurate droop setting because of the more rigid material. Thanks to a redesign the downstops also use less parts which results in improved durability and a more direct feedback. The limiters are available in blue or black anodising.

View the black colour limiters here

July 26, 2017

Shepherd Velox F1 V2 battery mount set

Shepherd have introduced the V2 battery mount for the Velox F1 formula car. It utilises a new carbon fibre battery brace/upper plate that accommodates a rubber O-ring to secure the battery pack while also shifting the pack about 2.6mm towards the rear for increased traction in lower grip conditions. Included in the set is also a redesigned shock plate with all parts being available separately for spares and repair.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 14, 2017

TRR Racestuff LMP-F carbon body mount plates

German brand TRR Racestuff has introduced carbon fibre body mount plates for several 1/10th formula pan cars. Cut from high-quality graphite material the plates are available for kits such as the Team Associated F6, the Xray X1 2017, Roche Rapid 2016 and the Shepherd Velox 2017. The plates allow to securely mount LMP body shells such as the ones from WRC to create the new fun class LMP-F cars.

View the rear body mount plates here

April 24, 2017

Shepherd Velox V8 aluminium middle bearing block

Shepherd have introduced an updated aluminium middle bearing block for the Velox V8 WC and Simon Kurzbuch Edition kits. The updated bearing block sports an extension for the muffler spring mount, moving the respective mounting position away from the top deck, and by doing so, the part eliminates any unwanted influence on the flex characteristics of the radio plate. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium the middle bearing block is part of a running change for all new kits and also available separately as direct replacement.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

April 20, 2017

Shepherd 18 & 12-piece ceramic diff ball sets

Shepherd have introduced two new ceramic diff ball sets containing high-quality 3.175mm balls. Made for the company’s Velox F1 formula car the diff balls also fit a range of other brands and they will improve the overall performance of the differential as the balls are both super true and hard-wearing when maintained properly. The balls are available as 18 and 12-piece sets.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]