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January 8, 2016

Serpent Eryx 4.0 electric touring car kit

Serpent have introduced the latest incarnation of the 411 Eryx touring car platform in the form of the Eryx 4.0. Designed in cooperation with Serpent team drivers Marc Fischer and Viktor Wilck the version 4.0 is based on a 2mm hard-coated aluminium chassis and it features completely new shock absorbers with X-ring seals, machined bushings and new housings, upper and lower caps and part of the updated suspension package are also 2mm taller front and rear shock towers to accommodate the newly designed shocks. Other new features include a new slop-free mid-shaft pulley system, a new one-piece, low centre of gravity motor mount as well as a redesigned steering assembly with a wider pivot system for a more direct steering feeling. Also included are adjustable aluminium and carbon battery stops and an improved gear differential for ultra-smooth operation. Beside the aluminium chassis car Serpent will also release a carbon kit that utilises a 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis which is ideal for low to medium bite conditions. The kit will hit the stores very soon.

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January 8, 2016

Brilliant RC INS box & air filter

Brilliant RC have introduced the EFRA and IFMAR homologated Brilliant INS box for 3.5cc and 2.11cc nitro on-road engines. The INS box combined with the included air filter ensures a perfect airflow while the specially developed foam element in combination with a high-quality air filter oil offers exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture. With a diameter of 50mm, a height of 41mm and a weight of just 19 grams the low-profile INS box reduces the air drag on 1/8th scale cars and fits easy below most commonly used 1/10 touring car bodies. The filters are also available separately for spares.

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January 8, 2016

Vaterra 2015 K&N Ford Mustang GT RTR

Building on the same chassis as the just announced Chevy C10 is Vaterra’s K&N branded 2015 Ford Mustang GT. The 4WD drift car makes use of a shaft-driven tub chassis with sealed differentials that is equipped with low-profile drift tyres on licensed Volk CE28N wheels. Brake and calliper details on the hub add to the realism that is further underlined by the detailed body that comes with the same trim scheme as the full-scale K&N Mustang GT. It includes extra scale touches like sideview mirrors, chrome exhaust tips and a realistic looking rear wing. Part of the RTR package are also a 15T brushed motor, waterproof electronics and a 2.4GHz radio system along a NiMH battery pack and AC wallcharger.

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January 8, 2016

Vaterra 1972 Chevy C10 pickup truck

Horizon Hobby have introduced the Vaterra 1972 Chevy C10 pickup truck on the proven V100-S 4WD chassis. Shaft-driven and with sealed differentials the dropped ’72 C10 comes factory assembled and ready-to-run, equipped wish a Dynamite 15 turn brushed motor and waterproof electronics. Included is also a Dynamite 6-cell NiMH battery and a suitable wall charger as well as a 2.4GHz radio system with batteries.

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January 8, 2016

Yeah Racing M-Chassis aluminium setup wheels

Coming from Yeah Racing are dedicated aluminium setup wheels for Tamiya’s M-Chassis and other compact-size 1/10th cars. The smaller diameter compared to standard 1/10th scale setup wheels makes for the most accurate suspension geometry adjustments. The wheels are cut from high-quality aluminium, they feature rubber O-rings to reduce slipping and sliding on the setup board and also included come thumb nuts for easy and convenient fastening without scratching the wheel’s surface.

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January 7, 2016

GRP 1/5th scale bike tyres

GRP have added new 1/5th scale on-road bike tyres to their 2016 line-up. Both the pre-mounted front and rear wheels are available in the new M5 soft and M3 super soft compound as well as the R2 light rain/humid compound. The rear tyres are of a new shape for improved traction and side bite and all tyres are available pre-glued on a full rim or as open rim type.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

January 7, 2016

WRC STX metal differential internals

Coming from WRC and made for the STX electric touring car is a new metal gear set for the gear differential. Included are high-quality metal gears, lightweight 7075 aluminium crosspins with hardened surface and a set of shims. The parts offer increased durability for modified class racing while improving traction at the same time.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

January 7, 2016

Robin D’hondt joins Capricorn

Robin D'hondt joins Capricorn

Italian company Capricorn have announced the signing of Robin D’hondt to their factory team. The former BMT racer will campaign Capricorn’s LAB C802 1/8th nitro on-road car in the coming season and he has the following to say about the deal:

I am exited to announce that next season I will be driving the Capricorn LAB C802. My gratitude to Patrizio Rossi for this opportunity and trust. I am sure together we can achieve good results! Also a small word of thanks to Pasquale from BMT for the support last year. See you all at the track.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]