Zen-Racing / Team Shepherd has announced the expansion of the Brilliant RC Titanium range of products with a new Titanium Hinge Pin Set for the Shepherd Velox 8.2 1:8 Nitro Onroad chassis. These new machined titanium hinge pins offer incredible strength and durability with the added advantage of saving more than a 1/3 in weight (13 grams) over the standard steel options.
Brilliant RC, the accessories brand created by Nitro Onroad chassis manufacturer Shepherd Micro Racing, has released a new Tyre Additive Roller for 1:8 and 1:10 use. A light weight compact and slim design, it features light weight drilled finger wheel nuts with an adjustable heat source each side. The tyre tension/pressure is adjustable with options for forward or backward tyre rotation. Coming with both 1:8 and 1:10 axles, it runs on 12-14V max and comes in a carry bag for ease of transportation and which id fitted with foam inlay for safe storage.
Brilliant RC have announced the release of their new ultra-fine fuel filter for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro vehicles. Due to the filter’s 2-piece design featuring an aluminium and plastic combination, the inner mesh can be easily cleaned while an O-ring prevents any leaking. The filter is available from now on.
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Coming from Brilliant RC are new lightweight aluminium pivot balls for various nitro on-road cars. They weight in at just 1.15g for the short and 1.4g for the long variants, equalling a weight saving of about 60 percent compared to standard steel pivot balls. Thanks to a special hardcoating method the surface friction is reduced significantly while a comfortable durability is still ensured. The 8mm pivot balls feature a 2.5mm hex and fit various nitro on-road cars. They are available in sets of four pieces in two different lengths; 20mm and 26mm.
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Brilliant RC have introduced their new Magic Pipe Protect, a product to keep polished exhaust pipes nice and shiny. A small amount of the chemical is enough to prevent a new and shiny exhaust pipe from getting dirty too fast. Applied before hitting the track the first time, owners can simply wipe it off afterwards to keep the pipe in a shiny condition. In addition Magic Pipe Protect has a higher thermal conductivity compared to conventional silicone greases, in order to prevent the exhaust pipe from becoming thermally insulated. The product comes in a handy bottle with a small brush, to guarantee an easy and safe application.
Brilliant RC have announced the release of their new high temperature silicon gaskets for .12 and .21 engines, pipes and manifolds. The black-colour gaskets are moulded from a special, high temperature resistant silicone rubber which ensures a very long durability. Coming in sets of three, these gaskets fit on all Novarossi and O.S. based .12 and .21 engines, as well as most popular pipes and manifolds.
Brilliant RC have introduced their new 5x10mm and 5x7mm clutch gap shims. They are available in one convenient package with the 5x7mm shims coming in 0.1mm and 0.25mm thickness while the 5x10mm shims are included in 0.1mm and 0.3mm thickness. The set includes a total of 20 pieces and it is available now.
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Brilliant RC have introduced new black and natural finish titanium screws. All fasteners are made of high-grade titanium for a low weight and exceptional durability with the black-finish screws making for an extraordinary look. The hardware is available in packs of eight pieces and as 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm or 12mm button head as well as 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm countersunk screws. Also available are full sets for the Shepherd V8 an V10 with kit for other manufacturers so follow soon.
