May 21, 2012

Novarossi 9886 exhaust pipe

Novarossi have introduced their new 9886 polished exhaust pipe. The EFRA homologated 2-chamber pipe is suitable for both on and offroad and this super strong version has been made with thicker aluminium for extra strength in the event of an impact.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]


May 21, 2012

Serpent 747 brass slide weights

New for the Serpent 747 are these purpose made brass slide-weights which can be mounted into the slots pre made in the 747 chassis. Weighing 25 grams each, a maximum 3 can be fitted, they are black coated, laser engraved and come with the correct mounting screw. The chassis has 3 slots for the slide-weights, which slide in position and are secured with the screw and the chassis and set-up sheet show lines to indicate and record the set position. This is a very easy and fast setup change which has a lot of influence on the cars balance and handling.

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May 19, 2012

CSO T3 2012 servo mount

CSO have produced this new aluminium servo mount for the Xray T3 2012 touring car. Suitable for CSO’s aftermarket T3 chassis, the servo mount is attached only to the centre of the chassis so the servo and the outer edge of the mount don’t touch, and aren’t connected, to the chassis allowing the chassis to flex more evenly without restriction.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


May 18, 2012

Atomic RC VM-II 1/10th 4wd Mini-TC

Following the success of the original VM-II 1/10th 4wd Mini-TC, Atomic RC has released a highly anticipated updated version of the high performance 4WD Mini Touring Car. The most notable features of the new chassis are redesigned upper deck with flex adjustment and .5mm thickness reduction and the new main chassis is now 11mm narrower for faster response. Most of the M-Chassis bodies will now fit the chassis due to redesigned shock towers and the new car features carbon reinforced plastic material for all the major suspension components. Due to the popularity of Gear Diff, one Spec-R gear differential is now included in the kit.

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May 18, 2012

Xray RX8 brass engine mount

Xray have produced this optional brass engine mount for the RX8 that provides solid engine mounting and easy adjustment. This 90g weight is heavier by 60g than the standard aluminium monoblock. With this extra weight the car has more in-corner steering as well as increased overall traction. CNC-machined from premium brass material it is made with the highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC machines. Ultra-strong construction provides extra long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


May 16, 2012

3Racing F1 wings & JLB03 Type A body

3Racing’s new High Downforce lexan front wing for direct drive F1 chassis, fits the Tamiya F103, F104, their own F109 and soon to be released F113. The front wing has been designed and tested for the purpose of performance under racing conditions. The replaceable airfoil part of the wing is made of clear polycarbonate while the main nose part is made of impact resistant composite plastic providing the necessary structural integrity.

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May 16, 2012

Xray RX8 adjustable aluminium servo saver

For the RX8 Xray have introduced this aluminium servo saver with adjustable rod mount to allow quick and easy adjustment of steering ackermann with 4 settings available. Ultra-strong construction for increased lifespan and durability it has been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


May 15, 2012

Serpent rear nylon body support

Serpent have released this new nylon body support for the rear side of their 1/10 scale cars. Its made for 747 / 733, but will also fit the 411, and most other 1/10 EP and GP cars in the market. It prevents the body from folding inside when another car hits you from behind and also keeps the body better positioned and stable on the rear of the car. The set includes enough spacers to create the right length for most commonly used bodies and the height of the carriers is fully adjustable with applied M4x16 grub screw. The Serpent 747 will have mounting holes, but for other cars you will need to drill the holes as needed to mount it to the shock tower.

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