January 5, 2010

Venom Slash VXL & E-Revo Options

Venom Slash VXL & E-Revo Options

Venom have released a massive number of new optional parts for the Traxxas Slash VXL and E-Revo. Most parts have been CNC machined from high grade aluminium and almost all are available in anodised orange, gun metal and grey and help improve strength in the area where they are used. Parts that are available include front steering knuckles, front lower arms, front c-hubs, rear lower arms, steering set, battery holder, rear universal shafts, rear shock towers, front bulkheads, gear cover, rear gearbox, rear knuckles, wheels, shock caps, front & rear shocks, wheel hex adapters, tie rods, push rods, front & rear suspension mounts, servo saver and titanium pivot balls.

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January 4, 2010

Tamiya F104 options, tools & general parts

Tamiya F104 options, tools & general parts

Tamiya have released a number of F104 options as well as some general parts and tools. Starting with the F104 parts, the aluminium upper suspension mount further fine tunes the chassis with the ability to choose from 4 different camber positions depending on how it is installed, while a new aluminium servo mount helps add greater steering rigidity and sharper steering response to your formula 1 chassis. Adding to the company’s updated TRF tool range, there are 2 new Philips screw drivers with medium and large tips and a medium sized flat head screw driver. For general use there are a set of 5×5 and 5x8mm fluorine coated ball connectors that ensure the smoothest surface for less friction loss, while for looks there are new sets of 3×8 and 3x6mm aluminum screws with flange design that helps create a more secure mounting surface for items such as lexan wings and steering servos.

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January 1, 2010

Losi Slider RTR Graphite & Aluminium packages

Losi Slider RTR Graphite & Aluminium packages

Losi have released a whole host of performance updates for their 1/10 Slider RTR starting with this graphite performance package that includes a lightweight graphite chassis, a graphite battery brace and a graphite front shock tower. A further aluminium performance package gives your 1/10 Slider an enhancement in performance and style with these blue anodized parts. This package contains a rear connector set, a rear pivot, a rear bulkhead, a front clip, a steering brace, a lightened motor mount, a set of transmission braces and a set of wing mounts.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


December 31, 2009

King Headz Losi 8ight Front caster blocks

King Headz Losi 8ight Front caster blocks

New for the Losi 8ight 2.0 and 8ight-T 2.0 are these front caster blocks which have been CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and anodized. These blocks will allow you to adjust caster on each wheel independent from the other wheel by simply loosening two bolts, rotating the block and then re-tightening the bolts. There are indexing holes and a provided gauge to let you adjust the block from 5 degree of additional positive caster from the stock Losi block all the way to 5 degree of negative caster in 2 1/2 degree increments. These are also designed to increase rigidity, add strength and improve durability.

Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]


December 31, 2009

CSO Racing Velox V10 chassis & pullies

CSO Racing Velox V10 chassis & pullies

New from CSO Racing for the Shepherd Velox V10 is this new chassis plate and range of pullies. First up the chassis, which has been CNC machined from a 3.1mm thick slab of 7075 T6 aluminium and further hard coated for increased durability. Next up is a full range of drive pullies for the V10, including the 18T, 19T, 20T, 25 & 27T, which are also made from 707 T6 aluminium and hard coated, and feature holes in the side walls to allow dirt and debris to come out of the teeth, increasing the life of both the pulley and the belt.

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December 30, 2009

Losi 8ight-T 2.0 V2 rear shock tower

Losi 8ight-T 2.0 V2 rear shock tower

New from Losi for the 8ight-T 2.0 truggy, comes this V2 rear shock tower. Featuring an additional outer shock mount hole, when used this new shock location increases forward traction, improves jumping and bump absorption. This shock tower also features a new set of camber link holes that will allow the chassis to roll with increasing corner speed.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


December 29, 2009

Corally RDX Phi 09 straight front & rear wishbones

Corally RDX Phi 09 straight front & rear wishbones

Corally have released new straight front and rear wishbones for their RDX Phi 09. The rear wishbones are designed to allow the mounting of the shocks and anti roll bar on the front side of the rear wishbones. Also the shock positions on the rear wishbones can also be positioned in between the standard positions just by turning the wishbone. Designed to fit onto the current Phi chassis, the wishbones are sold in pairs.

Source: Corally [corally.com]


December 28, 2009

Serpent 720 Rear suspension upgrade set

Serpent 720 Rear suspension upgrade set

Serpent have introduced this 2009 rear suspension upgrade-set for 720 racers. This set allows you to mount the supplied rear uprights and rear lower arms of the 733 to your Serpent 720, the resulting offset will allow for more rear end grip and better cornering. For this the longer pivot balls are needed, which are also supplied.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]