Following on from part one, two, three and four of this five part how-to video series, this 5th and final episode from Serpent chief designer and former World and European Champion Michael Salven focuses on completing the setup steps and tweaking of the chassis, getting it ready for racing.
Vampire Racing have announced the release of their new hard case LiPo battery. This 5000mAh battery has a continuous discharge rate of 40C and is based on their successful and proven batteries with the advantage of even more power for all stock and modified classes. Its expected to be released in the next few days, so check your Vampire Racing dealer for the latest information.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Speed Passion have announced the 5.0 turn version of their Competition 3.0 motor. Expected to be released in mid December, it is similar in features to the previous versions, with a 20% improvement in efficiency over the previous version. Performance has also been improved with new adjustable timing allowing you to chose from smooth low, mid power kick of smooth throughout the power delivery. It also of course sports the handy new high power current plug in system that allows for simple solderless motor changes.
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The all new Pure Evo SpecRacing motor from Nosram claims to be the new benchmark for stock racing worldwide. Based on years of experience and racing success, Nosram has designed a spec racing brushless motor that is based on the World Championship winning Pure Evolution modified platform that combines extreme power with perfect controllability. Together with the new ‘Easy-Tech’ features, these motors are the perfect combination of top class brushless motors and fair racing for controlled stock racing.
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Schumacher Racing were in contact to tell us that are searching for someone to fill an opening in their engineering department. “We require an engineer with a degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering to help design and develop our innovative, world leading products. You will be required to regularly attend race meetings at weekends, to support our racing team, and use the knowledge gained to help with product testing and development. You will be a key member of a small team and will have a major input into the future direction of Schumacher products.”
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New from Mugen Seiki, for the European Championship winning MBX-6 buggy and MBX-6T truggy, are these new bearing sets. Sold in two different versions, the first set comprises of 10 pieces of 15x21x4mm for the car’s uprights, while the second bearing set is made of a variety of different bearings for the rest of the car, totaling 24 pieces. Available in late November.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Italian company Capricorn RC have introduced their complete new range of silicone oils. Supplied in handy 50ml bottles, with easy squirt tops, the high quality oil is available in viscosity from 450 through to 700 cst and 30,000 through to 300,000 cst.
Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]
New from CSO RC Racing products in Hong Kong is this carbon chassis plate for the Serpent 733 1/10th scale chassis. This CNC machined plate is made from high quality 3.5mm thick carbon fibre and while looking great, we can’t help but think that this goes away from the principle that it is better to keep the cars heavy parts as low as possible, by making this part so lightweight it would raise the centre of gravity.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
