F.V.S.S. Racing Team have released their new Aero wheel covers which are made from lexan and given a carbon look. The covers claim to give greater driving precision and steering, encouraging greater top speed by eliminating the air turbulence that is created with traditional rims.
Source: FVSS [fvssrc.com]
DE Racing have released more additions to their XD rear skid plate range with the release of versions for the Jammin X2-CR/CRT and Serpent S811 Cobra. The new skid plate features a new leading edge for greatly improved longevity and performance and new stronger screw countersinks, they are now ultra thin which eliminates the need for longer screws. Race proven using the highest quality engineering resin they wear like aluminium at a fraction of the price and weight.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
SpeedMerchant have announced the release of their Linear Tweak spring conversion. After months of testing, moving from the Rev.5 to the new Rev.6, they’ve found that the lighter & quicker Single Cell LiPo cars perform much better with Linear side springs compared to the standard ‘progressive’ side springs that have been run for years. These new springs tend to smooth the cars out, and generally just make it easier to drive, without a loss of steering or chassis response.
Source: Speed Merchant [teamspeedmerchant.com]
As seen in our World Championship coverage, Serpent have released the full details on their new DLS system for the 733. The Direct Link system is activated during cornering mainly, whereby the outer suspension forces are transferred partially to the inner wheel too, with a pivot-link system. The results is more rubber on the track, more traction and more even tyre wear, resulting in significantly faster and easier cornering and possibly better laptimes. Set to be made available in 1 month.
View more images of the system here
New from Serpent for their Cobra and most other 1/8 buggies are these cool looking, anodised, lightweight 17mm wheel-nuts. Weighing in at only 1.6 grams each, they are made superb quality aluminium, precision machined, with serrated flanges to keep the wheel-nuts on your car.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
New from KM Racing for their H-K1 200mm chassis is this range of optional parts. To bring the car up to regulation weight as well as putting that weight in the correct place KM have released 2 new copper battery plates in either 25g or 30g weight. Also new are a complete range of anodised aluminium pinion gears in 15T, 17T, 20T, 22T & 23T. Other new parts include a front carbon bumper plate set, foam bumper, a 800mAh NiMh AAA receiver pack and finally a pair of CNC machined POM rear belt tension adjusting hubs.
New from Xray for the NT1, is this aluminium rear bulkhead cover. This ultra-strong construction has been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum for increased lifespan and durability especially in the event of a rear end crash.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
CSO Racing have released two new option parts for gas racers including this pivot balls. Suitable for the KM Racing HK-1 touring car they are made from high grade lightweight, yet strong, titanium and come in a set of 8. KM have also released this pair of lightweight 7075 T6 aluminium front suspension brackets for the Serpent 733.
Click here to see the 733 brackets
