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September 2, 2011

Zeppin Racing T3 flex chassis & options

Zeppin Racing have released a number of new parts for the Xray T3 2011 beginning with this 2.2mm flex chassis. Designed for racers who needs to have more traction all around it features four long vertical slots along the chassis to increase flex while providing more surface to install electronics securely. The 88mm super narrow chassis aids cornering speed by avoiding scrubbing on the ground and makes the car easier to control on low traction surfaces. It is also 30 grams lighter than the original chassis. Also on offer is the new steering brace in black for those who run the steering servo in a horizontal position. Zeppin also have new 48 and 64 pitch spur gears for the Xray which are precision machined from a high tensile material for durability.

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September 1, 2011

Serpent S411 ball diff & pivot pins

Serpent have brought out a ball-differential set for the 411. Featuring hard anodized aerospace aluminium diff shafts, this precision made diff pulley sports 14 balls for super smooth action. Soon Serpent will also bring out slipper-plates to turn this ball-diff into a slipper spool. Also for the Serpent 411 are these titanium nitrate coated pivot pins which help make the suspension parts works even smoother. Sold in a set of 2 for they are available in both front or rear versions.

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August 31, 2011

Xray RX8 adjustable rear anti-roll bar

New for the RX8, Xray have released this adjustable rear anti-roll bar set that allows you to quickly and easily adjust rear stiffness without replacing any parts. Featuring a CNC-machined roll bar body and anti-roll bar blades machined and precision hand ground from Hudy Spring Steel and that have also been specially hardened to provide extra long life and high strength. The set has two adjustable anti-roll bar blades that are locked in place by easily-accessible setscrews. The anti-roll bar is mounted to the rear bulkheads in precise ball bearings which ensure smooth action.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 30, 2011

Serpent 48P & 64P spur gears

Serpent have introduced a full line of 48 and 64 pitch spur gears for electric touring cars. Super true running, they are made from durable nylon and are lightweight with 12 small and 9 large holes to make it easier to reach the cars motor mounts. The number of tooth is indicated on the gears and they are available in 64P in 4 tooth increments from 92T to 116T, while the 48P come in 3 tooth increments from 69T to 87T.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 29, 2011

Capricorn F1 wheels & LAB-C801 options

Capricorn have announced the addition to their current range of 1/8th scale tires, the F1. Expected to be released soon, these rims are super lightweight and will of course be available in the usual range of pre mounted shores. Also new for the LAB C801 is updated carbon fibre rear upper wishbone mounting brackets that feature 3mm higher mounting position for the pin. Up front for the same car is new upper suspension brackets which are 1.5mm further inward for improved steering response.

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August 29, 2011

Serpent S411 suspension brackets

For the S411 Serpent have released three new suspension brackets for fine tuning the setup of their electric touring car. Made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium, they can be used in front and rear and come grey anodised and laser engraved with the number. Available in 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 28, 2011

Associated TC6 aluminium screw set

Team Associated have released the TC6 screw set in lightweight blue aluminium. These 97 screws include socket head, button head and countersunk head screws, specifically M2x5 SHCS (12), M2x4 BHCS (8), M2.5×4 BHCS (3), M3x6 BHCS (22), M3x8 BHCS (9), M3x6 FHCS (38), M3x8 FHCS (2) & M3x12 FHCS (3).

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

August 24, 2011

Serpent 733 SL6 gearbox

Standard on the 733 Team Edition, Serpent have released the complete new SL6 gearbox to fit earlier models of 733 cars. The all new design gearbox has very low inertia, lighter adapter, lighter aluminium bell and one-way adapter with German one-way bearing, new steel shaft, smaller shoes and newly designed gears. Includes rod type side stiffener with ball joints.

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