July 28, 2020

Shepherd Velox V8.2 updated 2-speed gearbox

Shepherd have introduced their updated 2-speed gearbox for the Velox V8.2 on-road kit. The new 2-speed shoes are made from a more consistent composite material using an M4 grub screw to adjust the gap between the shoes and the bell. The 2nd gear bell is machined from high quality 7075-T6 aluminium and features a slightly bigger inner diameter to be able to set the correct gap. To update current V8.2s the items are available as an upgrade set. In case the M1.0 gearbox is still in use Shepherd offer a complete set including spur gears, pinions and all necessary hardware. In addition all items are also available separately for spares or repair.

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July 28, 2020

RC Maker A800 GeoCarbon HRB rear body mount

RC Maker have introduced their new GeoCarbon rear body mount for the Awesomatix HRB Horizontal Rear Body mounting system. Styled in RC Maker’s signature GeoCarbon finish, the HRB Mount increases aesthetics of the HRB system, whilst also providing some improved practical features. The mount is more adjustable, boasting a total 5mm of vertical adjustment and the mounting system also features very closely spaced holes, rather than slots. This allows owners to position the body in five different positions at 1mm increments. This ensures the mount is always kept level, and doesn’t shift in a crash. It is also shaped to make carrying or picking up the car easy and comfortable in one hand, with the centre top section shaped perfectly for the thumb. In order to be able to use the HRB body mount, owners must either purchase the Awesomatix HRB System, or the AM126 Bracket first also.

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July 28, 2020

LCG Racing titanium flex screws

Coming from LCG Racing are their new titanium flex screws that allow to easily adjust the chassis flex characteristics of a variety of cars. Designed for the use as top deck, motor mount, T-place or shock tower screws, the bolts locate the respective items, however they to not tightening them down, making for a floating design that increases parts movement. The flex screw is of a stepped design which ensures tightening without having to use locktite, as with normal grub screws. Additionally, the bolt offers a more consistent feeling due to the smooth surface and they are designed to fit even the tightest tolerances without binding while minimising play. The screws are made of high-quality titanium, they come in sets of four and are available from now on.

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July 27, 2020

RC-Cox T4’20 0 degree aluminium rear hubs

Coming from RC-Cox and made for ARS-converted Xray T4’20 touring cars is a 0 degree aluminium rear C-hub set. The kit includes machined 7075 aluminium C-hubs that are specially machined for a low weight and high rigidity, ensuring precision and increased traction. The hubs include kingpin bushings and they come black anodised and sporting with laser-engraved logos.

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July 27, 2020

Xpress titanium spool outdrives

Xpress have announced the soon release of new lightweight titanium spool outdrives for their XQ1 and XQ10 series of touring cars. The couplers feature a redesigned shape and their lightweight yet strong material ensures instant power delivery and exceptional durability. The outdrives come in a natural finish and include mounting hardware and a set of C-shaped driveshaft blades.

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July 27, 2020

Xray GTX8 150cc carbon fibre fuel tank guard

Coming from Xray and made for the 150cc fuel tank of the GTX8 1/8th nitro GT kit is a carbon fibre guard set. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the guard protects the fuel tank from heat, ensuring more consistent engine performance and less tank swelling which can lead to problems during tech inspection due a to too fuel system volume. In addition the strong graphite material adds protection agains stones and debris. Included the carbon fibre guard comes mounting hardware.

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July 24, 2020

MiBorg RCV electric touring car driveshafts

French company MiBorg has introduced their new RCV real constant velocity driveshafts for electric touring cars. Utilising the design of full-scale cars the driveshafts use steel balls instead of cross pins to drive the wheel axle, which results in less vibration even at high steering angles. This leads to a more predictable handling, higher corner speeds and less tyre wear. In addition the wheel axles allow the use of standard thickness bearings while lighter, pin-less wheel hex adapters reduce overall weight. The patent pending driveshafts are available for many of today’s electric touring car kits.

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July 24, 2020

Infinity IF14-2 aluminium super flex chassis

Coming from Creation Model and made for the Infinity IF14-2 electric touring car is an aluminium super flex chassis. The main plate is machined from high-quality 2.0mm aluminium and it offers greatly increased torsional flex characteristics thanks to excessive milling, resulting in improved handling and traction in low-bite carpet or medium-high traction outdoor asphalt track conditions. In addition the chassis is about 7g lighter than the standard flex chassis. The part comes black anodised and laser-engraved for surface protection and looks.

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