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April 9, 2015

JConcepts B5 aluminium wing shim

New from JConcepts come wing shims for the Team Associated B5 and B5M. The buggy offers the option of adjusting the wing angle by changing the direction of the shim or the height by running the shim below or above the wing. JConcepts is now offering the wing shim as a machined aluminium component, available anodized in blue or black colours. The edges are finished with a small highlight chamfer where possible to provide that all important glamorous look. The shim is light-weight and has built in screw bosses on each side which allows the driver to completely secure the shim to the wing with 3mm screws (not included) front and back. The shim has a built in rake of 3 degrees in one direction and shaped to fit around the stock plastic wing mounts or part of the JConcepts screw-down aluminium wing mount system. Utilizing the shim in one direction gives the wing zero degrees or in the opposite direction gives 6 degrees of angle. Placing the shim on top will angle the wing at 3 degrees. Simply drop the new shim onto the wing mounts for a more rigid assembly and secure if preferred with 3mm screws.

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April 9, 2015

Serpent Cobra Be 2.1 1/8th E-buggy kit

Serpent introduce an updated version of their Cobra 1/8th E-buggy, the Cobra Be 2.1. The new variant features some subtle but performance and durability enhancing changes compared to its predecessor such as 14 degrees aluminium C-hubs, new V2 rear uprights, wheel axle rubber boots, 98mm driveshafts and V2 wheel axles. Also included is a 2.3mm front anti-roll bar. Otherwise the kit, that was driven by Serpent Factory driver Jörn Neumann to a fine 4th place at the recent NeoX, remains unchanged.

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April 9, 2015

Novarossi BK15SL nitro bike engine

Novarossi have a new 2.5cc engine for nitro bikes available. The BK15SL is based on the previous BK15 and offers a 5-port design for a linear power output and low fuel consumption. The crankshaft sports a larger diameter intake for increased mixture flow and a special shape optimised the gas flow within the crankcase. The big bore engine used Turbo-style glow plugs, it comes with a 6.5mm slide carburettor, steel ball bearings and a starter adapter backplate.

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April 9, 2015

Mustafa Alp joins Xray

Xray have announced the signing of multi-time Turkish Champion Mustafa Alp to their team. Mustafa is focused on nitro and electric touring car racing in which he won many national races and now he aims for international success as well. The former ETS A-main finalist will participate at regional, national and international races this year including the Legend 4 Ever race, the European Championships and the ENS. Mustafa says:

Xray cars have always amazed me with highest quality and performance in the racing market and the dedication of the team is second to none. Xray team is very friendly and bulletproof for customers. With the European Championship 2015 that will be for first time held in my home country in Turkey I wanted to race only the best car which is nothing else than the World Championship winning NT1. I would like to thanks to Umut from NCRC and Hudy family for their belief in me and supporting me for what I love to do: Racing RC cars.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 8, 2015

JConcepts Smoothies 4WD front slick tyres

JConcepts’ Smoothies 1/10th off-road slick tyres are now also available in a 4WD front variant. Released as a 60mm bead mounting diameter, the tyres mount straight to the latest generation wheels for that all important reactive feel. The carefully profiled tyre carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips perfectly on surfaces such as prepped “indoor” clay. The Smoothies include Dirt-Tech 60mm inserts and they are available in gold and green compounds.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

April 8, 2015

Schumacher Cougar KF2 front top deck & pivot blocks

Schumacher have two new option parts for the Cougar KF2 available in the form of a carbon fibre front top deck and optional rear toe-in blocks. Starting with the top deck, the carbon fibre part allows to fine-tune the front stiffness of the chassis and it can be used where traction is very high and the car needs more stability. The top deck incorporates a fan mount to keep the motor cool under high load conditions.

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April 8, 2015

Serpent 748 solid front axle set

New from Serpent comes a solid front axle set for the 748 200mm nitro on-road car. The set offers a different front axle setup and replace the front differential, which can be beneficial in some conditions although it requires a slightly different driving style to make maximum use of it. Included comes an aluminium gear adapter, a hard-coated central shaft, composite pulley and spring steel outdrives beside the needed hardware. The solid axle kit fits the current 748, and the older the 747 and 747-e cars.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

April 8, 2015

Framega 1/10th on-road tyre storage rack

Italian company Framega have a new tyre storage rack for 1/10th on-road tyres available. Made from black anodised aluminium side frames and silver connection rods the rack allows to store up to three sets of touring car tyres or two sets of formula tyres. The compact size requires only minimal space and the rack helps to keep the tyres sorted on crowded pit tables.

Source: Framega [framega.com]