September 28, 2010

Serpent S811 Tapered pistons & Steering servo rod

Serpent S811 Tapered pistons & Steering servo rod

More new updates for the Cobra S811 with Serpent releasing these tapered pistons. Machined from Delrin these 16mm shock pistons are perfectly round and create a super smooth shock action. Available with 6, 8 and 10 holes and packed in sets of 4. Also for the S811 are these precision machined, lightweight steering servo rod. Made from top quality titanium, they are a direct replacement of the heavier kit spring-steel version.

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September 27, 2010

Serpent Cobra S811 steel flywheel

Serpent Cobra S811 steel flywheel

More new parts for the Serpent Cobra S811 with the release of this precision machined high grade steel flywheel. A direct replacement for the standard aluminium version, this black coated flywheel is heavier than the standard version and because of this you will have less engine flame outs and improved idling of the engine.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


September 26, 2010

Serpent 733 radio plate supports

Serpent 733 radio plate supports

For the 733, Serpent have produced these aluminium radio plate supports. Precision machined from high quality aluminium and further anodised, these supports fit perfectly inside the slots in the chassis plate and reduce flex in this this area. Sold as a pair.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


September 25, 2010

Serpent S811 Cobra diff mounts & FR springs

Serpent S811 Cobra diff mounts & FR springs

New from Serpent for the S811 Cobra are these precision machined aluminium center differential brackets. Anodised in a titanium-grey finish they replace the standard nylon versions and are very light, but still strong and rigid. Serpent have also released these new orange (4.4lbs) and red (4.6lbs) front shock-springs to expand their current line of available springs.

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September 22, 2010

Motogo-Seiki RB5 Mid motor conversion

Motogo-Seiki RB5 Mid motor conversion

Motogo-Seiki in Japan have released version 2 of their Kyosho Ultima RB5 mid motor conversion set. The new configuration allows the mounting of LiPo saddle packs and has a lower mounted gearbox compared the previous version. Still in the final stages of production, the set will be only available in this light grey colour and utilizes as many parts from the RBS as possible to keep costs down.

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September 22, 2010

Grid RC rear ball-bearing supported motor mount

Grid RC rear ball-bearing supported motor mount

Grid RC have released this rear ball bearing supported 1/8 electric motor mount for their cam style motor mount system. This new mount allows racers that have gearing setups that require over 18T pinions, to still have a ball bearing supported motor shaft and utilize the cam style mesh adjustment. Also, this new mount utilizes all the mounting screws in a 4-hole or 6-hole 1/8 motor. On a Neu/Castle you can now use all four M3 socket screws, while on a Tekin, you can use all six socket cap screws (four M3 and two M4).

Source: Grid RC [gridrc.com]


September 22, 2010

T.O.P. Photon suspension arms & ARB set

T.O.P. Photon suspension arms & ARB set

New from T.O.P. Racing for their Photon touring car comes these two performance enhancing option parts. First up are these ‘carbon fibre’ suspension arms, which are super stiff and help lower the overall weight of the car in areas where it counts most. Also new is this optional anti-roll bar set, which includes 1.1mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm bars and joins the existing range to complete the set.

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September 21, 2010

CSO Kyosho CVD swing shafts

CSO Kyosho CVD swing shafts

New from CSO Products are these two different CVD swing shafts. Suitable for the front of the Kyosho V-one RRR and separately for the Kyosho FW-05 and FW-06, they are made from hard coated steel for maximum durability. Sold in a pair.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]