August 9, 2007

Serpent setup support blocks

Serpent setup support blocks

Serpent have introduced these new cool looking set-up blocks for allowing you to measure and adjust your circuit cars droop. Meant for use with their recently introduced ride height & droop gauge, they are made from aluminium and anodised orange, raising your car by 10mm. Sold in a set of two, for the front and rear of your car, they come with the Serpent logo engraved on 2 of the blocks 3 sides, leaving you one side to place your own name.

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August 9, 2007

RMV Symbio Kyosho STR body

RMV Symbio Kyosho STR body

Last weekend at the NRW-Cup in Dormagen, Thorsten Wedemeyer photographed the Reckward brothers testing this new truggy body shell called the Symbio. Fitted on 2 long wheelbase Kyosho ST-R’s, but suitable for a number of different chassis’, the new body was still being tested by RMV and when completed will look slightly different to those in the pictures. The main stand out feature is the rear air scoops which channel airflow to the rear wing, presumably helping with balance while in flight.

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August 9, 2007

Serpent 720 Evo2 Steering Blocks

Serpent 720 Evo2 Steering Blocks

Serpent have released a new these Evo2 steering blocks for the 720 which are sold in pairs and feature either 0 or 1mm kingpin angle. These new blocks have 1mm more offset compared to the standard versions, which gives the car a more smooth steering style. The 0-degree blocks work well on medium traction surfaces while the 1-degree blocks work better on low to medium level traction surfaces. However if you swap the left and right 1-degree blocks, the car will then work better in high grip tracks, actually reducing the effects of grip roll, while at the same time giving the car smoother, more consistent, cornering.

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August 8, 2007

Pro-Match 6 cell battery case

Pro-Match 6 cell battery case

Our partners Kimihiko Yano in Japan have started selling these heavy duty 6 cell battery cases from Pro-Match. Suitable for holding ten 6 cell packs, the contents are well protected using foam while the outer shell of the case is made from a hard wearing plastic that sports the Pro Match logo printed in green. The contents can be closed inside using 2 sliding type latches, which can also take a padlock for added security, while the opening action utilises a simple but durable hinge.

Source: Kimihiko Yano [kimihiko-yano.net]


August 8, 2007

Xray NT1 lightweight XCA flywheel

Xray NT1 lightweight XCA flywheel

More optionals for the NT1, this time from Xray themselves who have released this new optional lightweight XCA flywheel which has been made from tough 7075 T6 hard coated aluminium. Strategically lightened by 20% compared to the standard kit flywheel, this reduces rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


August 8, 2007

East Coast 1/10th Buggy tires

East Coast 1/10th Buggy tires

Powers International have announced that they will start selling these new 1/10th scale buggy tires from East Coast Bodies in late August. Sold separately, the front tires are only suitable for 4wd buggies, while the rear tires can be used on both 4wd and 2wd chassis’, both tires are best suited for hard packed conditions. Also available from East Coast Bodies are foam inserts for front and rear.

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August 8, 2007

Mugen MRX-4X Conversion Kit

Mugen MRX-4X Conversion Kit

Mugen Seiki have released information about their upcoming conversion set for the MRX4-R that will convert it to the MRX4-X, the car that the team will run at this years World Championships in Argentina. As you can see from the image above, it is a pretty extensive upgrade that includes new shorter rear upper wishbones, new uprights with adjustable offset, front and rear bulkheads with adjustable belt tension, new chassis plate, new front and rear shock towers and a lot more.

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August 8, 2007

Upgrade RC Flame 2 Graphic kit

Upgrade RC Flame 2 Graphic kit

Upgrade RC have announced the impending release of yet another graphics kit, this rather nice looking yellow and blue design, called the Flame 2. When released it will be made available for use with the Kyosho Inferno SP2 & STR, Mugen MBX5R & MBX5T, Jammin X1 CR & CRT, Losi 8ight & 8ight T, Revo, Associated RC8 and Hobao Hyper 8.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgrade-rc.com]