Serpent have released a range of optional parts for the older spec F110 SF2 1/10th formula car. Originally designed for the new SF3 the parts also fit the older SF2 with the range including a black-coated 7075-T6 aluminium chassis, carbon fibre side electronic mounts, a carbon fibre front suspension plate as well as upper and lower aluminium suspension posts. All parts are available from now on.
Xray have released a first official teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th GT kit. No details of the car, that is likely based off of Xray’s successful XB8 platform, are known as of yet but expect full details and more images to surface soon.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Capricorn have introduced the new Sapporo ball bearing kits for the C803 1/8th scale car. Containing 18 Japan-made high-quality ABEC X grade ball races each, the kits are available for the “standard” and “lightweight” transmission configurations and they are meant to greatly reduce drivetrain friction and thus up acceleration, top speed and milleage.
View the other ball race set here
Capricorn have introduced two new Tesla-branded set-up stations for 1/8th and 1/10th nitro on-road cars. Both are made of black anodised 7075 aluminium and they come with laser-engraved markings for easy and precise wheel camber adjustments. Additional polycarbonate plates make front and rear toe settings a breeze. Both systems come in handy bags for convenient storage and transportation.
HRC Racing have introduced their new line of 540-size brushed motors for hobby applications. The dual ball-raced and fully rebuildable motors are available in four different windings, including “modified” 13T, “stock” 17T and 19T as well as 60T crawler variants. The motors come pre-wired and they will hit stores in May.
Coming from Shepherd and made for the Velox F1 formula kit are a 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis and lower pod plate. Developed in cooperation with Shepherd factory driver Olivier Bultynck, the parts, machined from German-made high-quality carbon fibre, offer optimised flex characteristics for outdoor racing on asphalt. The chassis and pod plate have already proven their performance as Olivier took the TQ and runner-up spot at the recent Spanish ETS round held in Madrid. Both the main plate and lower pod plate are available now.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Sanwa have released first information on their forthcoming PGS-LH SSL programmable telemetry low-profile servo. The high-voltage compatible device will pull up to 15.6kg-cm of torque at speeds of down to 0.09s and it utilises a brushless motor and all-aluminium case. It is understood that the servo will sport telemetry features to monitor parameters such as the inner temperature, current and voltage using telemetry compatible Sanwa transmitters. On top of this the servo supports SSR and SHR features. No word on a release date yet but we keep you posted.
Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.co.jp]
Swiss foam tyre specialists UFRA have introduced their new domestically made 1/8th on-road rims. Made in Switzerland the rims are available as part of UFRA’s pre-trued tyre line in matte black or lightweight white versions with the front wheels now also being 1mm wider than the previous ones.
