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July 16, 2007

Serpent ride-height and droop gauge

Serpent have announced the release of this all-new ride height and droop gauge for use on all circuit based cars. Machined from a single block of aluminium, it has been orange anodised and lightened further with the addition of 3 holes in the body of the tool. This 2 in 1 gauge can measure both droop, when used in conjunction the new Serpent setup blocks, and can easily be used to measured the cars ride height by simply rotating it 90 degrees. The tool sports the new Serpent logo and can measure between 2mm and 10mm ride height and –2mm to 11mm droop.

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July 16, 2007

Serpent 960 & 720 – New optionals

Serpent 960 & 720 - New optionals

Serpent have released some new parts for the Serpent 720 and 960, the first being this brass plate for use in the optional Serpent 720 LCG chassis plates. Made using very hard brass material, this plate provides more weight to the front of the car, helping to remove snap oversteer and allowing the car to corner faster and smoother. In addition to the improved cornering speeds the added weight mounted in the chassis helps prevent grip roll on high traction surfaces. Also new from Serpent for both the 960 and 720 are these thin and therefore super soft front anti-roll bar blades. These new blades have the same hard setting as before but in the softest setting they are much softer providing even more steering and overall they allow a wider range of settings. The end of the shafts have also been changed and now have a new adjusting slot which enables you to easily see the setting of the anti-roll bar.

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July 15, 2007

Solaroli Tuning Picco Evo3 .12

We wrote about the Solaroli tuned Picco engines back in March when the Italian driver released his hand tuned Evo2 .12 and .21 engines. Now with the basic Picco engines updated, for better durability and performance, Stefano has hand worked and is now selling the Evo3 version of the Picco .12 motor. The work that is done features porting of the liner, and other work, as well as optimising and polishing the crankshaft to get the absolute best out of the engine.

Source: Solaroli RC Tuning [solarolirctuning.com]

July 15, 2007

3Racing Professional Tweak Station

Aftermarket parts maker 3Racing have released this professional tweak station which has been specially designed for 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale circuit cars. Both front and rear platforms have engraved calibration for measuring the tweak, wheelbase and track width and you can use the tweak station on any flat surface with the adjustable feet. The tweak station works the same way as others currently on the market and simply offers another choice for those looking to buy one.

Source: 3Racing [3racing.com.hk]

July 15, 2007

Much More Sweep tire traction

Much More have released a new range of tire additives, and tire care, for rubber touring car tires under the name Sweep. The range of tire additives are called Z1 and Z2 and as with all tire additives, add more grip when applied and allowed to soak in, while the tire cleaner and refresher does exactly as its name suggests by helping to prepare your tire surface for the additives.

Source: Pit Work [pitwork.co.kr]

July 13, 2007

Xray NT1 CVD Rear Driveshaft set

Xray have released the latest in their extensive line of options for their NT1 200mm car, the CVD rear drive shaft set. This efficient and performance enhancing rear CVD set replaces the standard rear drive shaft and drive axle and is rebuildable with separately-available spare parts.

When used with the world’s lightest and most exclusive 1/10 nitro touring drivetrain on the NT1, this rear CVD set guarantees ultra-low rotating weight, super-smooth operation, and increased performance. All major CVD components are strategically lightened without compromising strength, and are manufactured from world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel™ to handle the drivetrain stresses and dramatically reduce wear.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 13, 2007

MRT Ninjas go on sale in Europe

Mario Rossi Tuned Ninjas go on sale

Its been a long wait for the MRT (Mario Rossi Tuned) Ninja motors since they were first shown at the Nuernberg Toy fair back in February but now MID the European distributor have announced that the complete line of 3 engines goes on general sale in Europe. Hand tuned by former Novarossi engine tuner, Mario Rossi, these new engines have a black housing, magnesium cooling head and hand selected and tuned internal components. The MR12 T01T is a 2.11cc engine for 1/10th scale circuit racing, the MR21 R01T is a 3.5cc engine for 1/8th scale circuit racing and finally we have the MR21 B01T, again a 3.5cc engine but this time for 1/8th scale off road competition.

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July 12, 2007

M Mod hollow 2-speed Mugen Shafts

Released by MID under the M Mod brand are these 2 lightweight 2-speed gearbox shafts for use on the 1/8th scale Mugen MRX4 and 1/10th scale Mugen MTX4. Made from special hardened and precision-polished metal, these shafts are very stiff so are resistant to bending, even under extreme force, and because they are hollowed out they have now 20% less rotating mass.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]