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March 3, 2016

Serpent Eryx 4.0 low-friction shock parts

Coming from Serpent are low-friction shock parts for the Eryx 4.0 touring car. Made from a new orange-colour material the shock pistons and lower shock bushings help to reduce the friction within the dampers for improved shock efficiency and on-track performance. All parts are fully machined to ensure high precision and a perfect fit. The pistons are available as 1 to 4-hole variants in sets of four with the shock bushings also coming in a 4-piece set. An upcoming running change to the Eryx 4.0 is the updated front bumper whose posts sit closer together to better suit today’s bodyshell lines. The respective carbon fibre bumper plate is now available separately and it will also find its way into the 4.0 kit from the next batch on.

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March 3, 2016

New Capricorn LAB C03 composite option parts

Italian company Capricorn have introduced new composite plastic option parts for the LAB C03 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road car. First up is a centre bulkhead and layshaft mount that was designed to replace the standard aluminium parts. The composite mounts offer greater flex compared to the metal assembly, which can be beneficial in low-grip track conditions. The bulkheads additionally feature a new system for the belt tensioner adjustment. Also new is an upper servo saver arm made from composite plastic. Offering greater flex the part decreased the steering sensitivity for an improves steering feeling. The lever fits both the LAB C03 and LAB C802 kits.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

March 3, 2016

H-Speed introduces 1/12th scale tyre line

Coming from H-Speed, the brand of multi-time European Champion Hupo Hönigl, is a range of pre-trued 1/12th scale tyres. The tyres have been tested thoroughly to ensure maximum performance on a range surfaces including the popular “ETS” carpet that will be in use at the forthcoming EFRA European Championships. The tyres come on flex-optimised wheels for maximum corner speed and traction with the front ones being of a slightly smaller diameter than others to ensure a perfect split between the fronts and rears. To make compound picking easy the tyres are available in three different front and four different rear variants.

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March 3, 2016

Xray T4 brass suspension holders

Xray have introduced a range of heavy brass lower A-arm mounts made for the T4 line of touring cars. 3-times heavier than the standard aluminium parts they help to add 30 gram of weight without the need to use unsightly wheel balance weights while also allowing for easy weight distribution changes. Using the mounts in the front can help to reduce traction roll on high-traction surfaces while the rear parts improve rotation and steering, making them ideal for medium traction conditions. The suspension holder are available as front FF (11.5g), front FR (11.7g), rear RR (11.0g) and rear spilt 2-piece ARS mount (10.8g in total).

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March 3, 2016

Tamiya Honda City Turbo & Racing Fighter XB kits

Tamiya’s popular Honda City Turbo and the recently introduced Racing Fighter 2WD buggy are soon also available as XB series ready-to-run kits. Both come factory assembled, with pre-painted bodyshell and including the Finespec 2.4GHz radio system, pre-installed steering servo, receiver and speed controller. It is understood that some countries also enjoy the addition of suitable battery packs and a wall charger. The Honda City Turbo will become available by end of March while the Racing Fighter is set to hit stores by end of April.

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March 2, 2016

Evo P1 & P2 high-performance brushless servos

Coming soon from Evo are the P1 and P2 high-performance brushless servos. First up is the P1 (0.07s/10.2kg-cm), a low-profile offering with an all-aluminium heatsink case. The black anodised case sports machined silver details and the servo utilises stainless steel gears and it is high-voltage compatible for up to 8.4V input while also being dust and water protected with an IPX-4 rating.

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March 2, 2016

Hiro Seiko Ti6AL4V titanium M2 screws

Hiro Seiko have introduced a new range of CNC-machined titanium M2 screws. Made from high-quality Ti6AL4V titanium alloy material the fasteners are available in 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm length and as button or flat head screws. Offering a low weight the screws are very tough at the same time, making them ideal for high-stress areas.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

March 2, 2016

Samix BD7-2016 floating steering system

Coming from Samix and made for the Yokomo BD7-2016 is a floating steering system. Designed to uncouple the steering posts from the chassis plate the set includes a new inner aluminium servo mount, a carbon fibre upper plate, new steering posts and an arrangement of hardware and accessories including a new outer alloy servo mount and alloy servo lug bushings. The upper carbon fibre plate will take the steering posts so they do not interfere with chassis flex which will make for improved on-power steering, the car will be easier to drive and more consistent. Samix team driver Nicholas Lee already prove the performance of the floating steering system by making the A-main at the recent TITC race in Thailand.

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