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June 24, 2016

Samix Cobra GT carbon fibre radio plate conversion

Samix have introduced a carbon fibre radio plate conversion kit for the Serpent Cobra GT. The whole assembly is meant to offer increased rigidity for improved steering response while also being very light of weight at the same time. It allows to use hump or straight-type receiver battery packs with the hump pack configuration offering two different mounting positions to fine-tune the car’s weight distribution. The conversion also allows for easier mounting of the throttle linkage, it fits all Serpent Cobra GP cars and includes all needed hardware.

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June 24, 2016

Capricorn LAB C802 XLight 2-speed gearbox

Capricorn LAB C802 Xlight 2-speed gearbox

Coming from Capricorn and made for the LAB C802 1/8th on-road car is the XLight 2-speed gear box. A lighter flywheel and overall lower weight make for improved acceleration and top speed compared to the standard assembly thanks to reduced rotation masses. The gearbox is a direct replacement for the stock parts and available soon.

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June 24, 2016

RS5 XF large scale formula kit

RS5 have release first renderings of their forthcoming XF large scale formula car. Designed for full compatibility with both Zenoah and Beast engines, the car furthermore features a monoshock front suspension for better accessibility, a monoblock front suspension rocker holder for maximum stiffness as well as a ball-centring servo saver, fully adjustable suspension including castor and also an easy diff change system using four screws. The kit also comes with steel or brass-steel balljoints for the A-arms and an all-in-one radio plate that houses the servos and receiver box for easy setup, cleaning and maintenance.

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June 24, 2016

Yokomo BD7-2016 Japan Edition asphalt spec kit

Yokomo have introduced the BD7-2016 Japan Edition kit that is specially aimed at asphalt racing. The limited edition is based off of the standard 2016 but it features some asphalt-specific option parts such as aluminium steering limiter screws, a front belt tensioner set, 43.5mm FR aluminium suspension mounts, SLF short II shock diaphragms, pink SLF short II springs, a titanium turnbuckle set as well as aluminium steering bellcranks and the 44mm C-clip rear universal shafts. Also included is a dedicated asphalt spec carbon fibre chassis. The Japan Edition kit will be in use by the Yokomo factory team at the forthcoming JMRCA nationals in July.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

June 24, 2016

Xtreme Racing SCX10 carbon frame rails

Xtreme Racing have introduced a set of carbon fibre frame rails for the Axial SCX10 truck. Designed to replace the standard rails, the parts are cut from 3mm carbon fibre for strength and a little flex when needed. The chassis sports integrated shock towers and allows up to 100mm shocks with the additional shock hole locations. Frame rails also have been raised 10mm for better clearance. Included in the set come two side frame rails.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

June 23, 2016

Marc Fischer joins Capricorn

Capricorn have announced the signing of former Serpent racer Marc Fischer to drive the brand’s LAB TE03 for the rest of the season, which includes the World Championships taking place in Beijing in August. The German, who is making his race debut for his new sponsor at this weekend’s 5th round of the Euro Touring Series in Luxembourg said for 2017 we may also see him racing the Italian company’s gas powered vehicles at select events.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

June 23, 2016

Loran Whiting teams up with Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of female U.S. racer, Loran Whiting to their team. Loran will focus on 1/10th scale nitro and electric racing but she will also campaign Serpent’s 1/8th on-road cars and 1/10th buggies at selected events. The former Capricorn racer had the following to say about the deal:

I am incredibly lucky and thankful to be given the opportunity to race with Serpent. They are a world-class company with a great team. I am confident that we will be successful and I am looking forward to all of the great and fun times! Thank you to Ronald, Michael, Stef, and Paolo for the support!

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 23, 2016

MCD Racing Dirt-Xross large scale tyres

Turkish company MCD Racing have introduced their all-new Dirt-Xross tyres for large scale off-road cars. Specially developed for compact gravel tracks the heavy-duty design offers increased sidewall protection and wear resistance and thanks to a more dense tread packing the tyre offers increased traction at a reasonable wear rate. Like the recently introduced Micro-Stud V2 tyre, the Dirt-Xross will also feature MCD Racing’s new internal webbing structure and it is available in the ultra-grip blue compound.

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