Xray release this 14-piece set of ceramic ball bearings for T2 and T3 platform touring cars. Included are ten 5x10x4mm and four 10x15x4mm Si3N4 silicone nitride ceramic bearings lightly oiled with AeroShell Fluid 12 to achieve maximum smoothness and long life of the ball races. The parts are lighter, capable of running at higher RPM and also reduce friction and vibration resulting in a more efficient drivetrain.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Swiss company Boomerang introduce their new line of 70C and 55C competition LiPo batteries. Build using the latest high performance cells and coming in a protective hardcase with 4mm power and 2mm bullet type balancer port the packs are available in several specs such as 2S 70C 6800mAh straight, 2S 55C 440mAh “Shorty”, as well as 6500mAh and 5800mAh straight and 5300mAh saddle packs. Check the link below for all specs, prices and availability.
Source: Boomerang [boomerang-batteries.ch]
Serpent introduce the S966 Team Edition v2 1/8 scale nitro on-road car. The latest variant of the successful 966 platform includes the Centax True Motion clutch system and membrane-equipped RCM shocks as well as the already known SL8 gearbox, front aero bumper, split-type carbon radio plate with flex control, new front geometry with shorter upper arms, new rear camber bracket and upper camber rods and updated shock angles.
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TOP Racing are currently working on a Rebel F-1 prototype that was tested during the KRC track opening race in Shenzhen/China. Penny Yip TQ’d and won the F-1 class followed by Frank Ng. TOP will now make use of the experience gained at the race and make further design refinements to the vehicle. Based on the final testing in Japan, TOP may release it for production.
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KM release new option parts for the H-K1 EvoII chassis. Available are left and right 2 speed layshaft stand-offs and an aluminium brake post. The stand-offs are CNC-machined from aluminium and incorporate a plastic bearing insert to improve the seat and of bearing and to add additional smoothness to the drive train. The brake post is of a new design with an additional tongue to ensure centred actuation of the brake pad for increased brake response. The parts are a direct fit to the current Evo version and have to be used as bundle.
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Team Associated release the TC4 Club Racer kit. The 1/10 scale touring car comes as pre-assembled race roller, features a 4WD shaft-driven drive train, 22 precision ball bearings, rear ball differential with lightweight outdrives, front spool, lightweight CVD drive shafts and lightweight oil-filled shock absorbers. Also included are a machined aluminium motor mount and lightweight front bumper. The car is ideal for VTA classes and as spec touring car for club racing purposes. Not included are wheels, tyres and a 190mm body shell.
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After a lot of requests, On-Point Racing finally decided to break into the growing World GT market. Based on AE R5 parts, they have now introduced the brand new On-Point WGT 10 conversion kit. This kit is based on the knowledge gained with the On-Point OPC12 kit, which recently had major success at the Snowbird Nationals, by taking TQ and the win in the 1/12th 13.5 class. The kit includes centered battery, forward shock for more consistency, damper tubes for smoother dampening and wider rear posts to have more body stability.
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New from Serpent for the 411 is this line of aluminium uprights and aluminium c-hubs for more rigidness. Machined from 7075-T6 and grey anodized, the C-hubs feature pressed in bushings and are laser-engraved with 2, 4 or 6 type. There is also a new 1.75mm thick carbon fibre which has flex rated between the 2mm standard version and the 2mm flex type.
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