June 1, 2017

Serpent Cobra GT8-E solid centre axle

Serpent have introduced a solid centre axle set for the Cobra GT8-E kit. Designed to replace the centre gear differential, the solid axle kit will increase acceleration and braking while also being much lighter at the same time. The machined aluminium spur gear adapter and centre housing takes all standard main gears known from the centre diff while the lightened spring steel cups make for a long life of all parts. Included in the set are also a 48T composite spur gear and two high-quality NSK ball bearings.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


June 1, 2017

PR Racing S1 vented slipper plates

PR Racing have introduced a set of vented slipper clutch plates for the S1 vehicle. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming hard anodised and with a “vented” design the plates will lower the slipper’s temperatures which results in a more consistent performance. The plates are suitable for the 2WD V2 and V3 buggies as wells the V3T and SC201.

Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]


June 1, 2017

Team Magic E6 III +15mm offset hex wheel adapters

Made for the Team Magic E6 III and E6 BES are new +15mm hex wheel adapters. Machined from aluminium and including serrated wheel nuts the adapters greatly increase the overall width of the E6 series vehicles for cooler looks and a wider range of wheel options. The adapters come as pairs and they are black coated for looks and wear.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]


June 1, 2017

JConcepts Slash/Stampede 4×4 suspension conversion

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 and Stampede 4×4 is a suspension conversion kit. The upgrade includes carbon fibre front and rear shock towers, aluminium shock stand-offs, body mount adaptors and aluminium caster blocks. Using this combination of parts along with other optional parts allows to convert the stock trucks into high performance vehicles. The 4mm long-stroke front shock tower has been designed to use a longer Traxxas shock for better shock geometry in rugged conditions. The carbon material improves response of the suspension and provides a stable setting for the included aluminium body mount adaptor. The rear tower, also in 4mm material, utilises the stock geometry but with the addition of carbon fibre and precise machining, tightens up the feel of the rear suspension. The included aluminium shock stand-offs position the shocks at an advantageous angle and allows the shocks to work as designed.

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June 1, 2017

Xray T4 brass battery backstop

Xray have introduced a brass battery backstop for the T4’17 touring car kit. While adding an additional 5g of weight it also makes for improved LiPo battery support as the weight is mounted to the right hand layshaft bulkhead where it will act as an inner guide for the battery pack. It is attached by two screws which are included.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


May 31, 2017

Capricorn C803 aluminium servo arm

Capricorn have introduced a new aluminium servo arm for the C803 1/8th on-road car. The fixed length arm does away with the possibility to adjust the inner steering link ball stud positions in favour of tried and tested settings yet it is still possible to move the ball studs closer or further apart and therefore changing the Ackermann angle by changing the inserts.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


May 31, 2017

RDRP XB2 brass RF & RR suspension mounts

Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products are the new brass RF and RR suspension mounts for the Xray XB2 series of cars. They are a direct replacement for the kit’s lightweight parts and add valuable weight especially when running in low-traction conditions or when the track is getting bumpier. Machined from black-coated brass and sporting gold-colour chamfered edges the parts weigh in at 12g (RF) and 15g (RR) which shifts the weight bias further back for improved traction and a more planted ride when running on bumpy tracks. The RF and RR suspension mounts fit all XB2 series cars and trucks except for the XB2D’17, they are available separately and can be used together or in a mix with the standard mounts to achieve the desired weight bias and driving feel.

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May 31, 2017

Xray XB2 & XT2 graphite side guard braces

Xray have introduced new carbon fibre side guard braces for the XB2 and XT2 off-road vehicles. The parts attach from above to the front section of the chassis, sandwiching and reinforcing the composite side guards around the servo section and ultimately taking flex out of the area for increased corner speed, an easier to drive vehicle and more forgiving landing. Also included in the set are new, narrower composite upper bulkhead connectors.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]