Serpent have released these new rear W2 uprights for the 966. A direct replacement for the standard part, they offer more steering in corner entry and faster/easier hairpin turn in. Available in OS2 version only, these super strong wide offset uprights offer 3 different upper roll centre mounting positions.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Having shown you the first CAD images of the new Serpent 966-e last week, today the company has released photos of the final product together with full information on this new car. Sharing the complete racing chassis with its gas-car brother, the Serpent 966, it features independent suspension, fully adjustable set-up and a 3 belt-drive system. The challenge of this project was to arrange the layout of all electronic components in such way that the optimal car balance is maintained. This combined with putting all components as low as possible in the car, for lowest center of gravity and to make sure the body can be mounted without cut-outs for improved aerodynamics.
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New from Xray, for use with the XT8, are these polished chrome pins for the ECS drive shaft. Sold in a set of two, these 2.5 x 15.8mm pins have been specially hand-ground to create a flat spot for tightening the set screw for maximum precision when putting together the drive shaft assembly.
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JConcepts continue to release their range of Punisher bodies, the latest for the Mugen MBX6-T, with its mean look it separates itself from the rest of the bodies on the market with it’s distinctive styling. Beginning with the newly re-designed grill and headlights, the hood and cab are amongst the lowest in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. The bed area represents the latest offering for 1/8th truck racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape.
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Racing Experience have announced that their Novarossi R type buggy engine is back, with a new oversized purple head and modern R crankcase. It keeps its well known 3 port ABC piston sleeve and 14mm long stroke crankshaft and is still the most affordable racing engine manufactured in Europe, taking advantage of the Novarossi experience and knowledge.
Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.eu]
VRC v3 is purely an on-road racing sim. Still we see quite a few off-road racers competing in the VRC on-line competitions. Also our Quarterly Progress Monitor indicated that a good number of off-road racers use VRC to improve their racing skills. Although off-road requires some very special skills to control the cars during flight and landing, off-road racers are benefiting of the precise steering and throttle control needed to race a model car around a tight track with 100 km/h + speeds. Even off-road ‘basher’ communities are getting involved in VRC and are setting up their own private clubs in VRC.
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Robitronic now offers a new lineup of brushless speedos and motors, an update of their Speedstar series. Available in versions for 3.5T, 5.5T and 8.5T, they are able to handle all kind of motors, be they BL sensorless, sensored or even brushed motors. The new Speedstar Platinum brushless motors feature a lightweight design, adjustable timing and a sintered neodymium rotor with integrated fan. Available in 3.5T, 4.5T, 5.5T, 6.5T, 7.5T, 8.5T, 9.5T, 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T versions.
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Thunder Power RC have introduced their new G4 Pro Race 50C series batteries assembled using cells matched strictly by true internal resistance, capacity and voltage for maximum power and cycle life delivery. The result is up to 40% more power, 6-times better cycle life delivery and ultra-fast 6C charge rate capability and with no loss in cycle life delivery. G4 Pro Race 50C series batteries are available in capacities from 4200mAh to 5200mAh and configurations from 1S 3.7V to 4S 14.8V, and all 1S 3.7V, 2S 7.4V and 4S 14.8V batteries are ROAR-approved for use at ROAR-sanctioned racing events. Race series batteries are available with your choice of Deans Ultra Plug or Traxxas High Current Connectors.
Source: Thunder Power RC [thunderpowerrc.com]
