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May 11, 2011

Serpent 966 aerodynamic front bumper

New from Serpent for their 966 they have introduced their updated front bumper, as seen during our Worlds coverage in Miami. Made of almost unbreakable composite nylon, with a new aerodynamic design, the higher curved edges on the trailing edge prevent the bumper bending downwards. The outer most lowered surfaces are very thin and can be cut out with a hobby-knife resulting in more steering. This bumper is also shorter and the front is flatter to accommodate the low ‘nose’ of the current bodyshells.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

May 11, 2011

Team Orion .12 Black Edition ABI engine

Team Orion have released an updated version of their .12 Black Edition ABI engine. Winning the 2010 French national title with Adrien Bertin, and taking 2nd overall with Basile Concialdi, this new engine features a hard black coated crankshaft as well as a specially treated crankcase. Other updates include a new carburetor with isolated material, new Black Edition cooling head, new timing and it comes with an EFRA 2653 pipe with new conical manifold. Available in a complete package this engine just recently won the second round of the French Nationals with Basile Concialdi.

View more images of the engine here

May 11, 2011

Xray RX8 graphite body post mounting plate

The new parts for the RX8 keep coming, with Xray releasing this graphite front body post mounting plate. Tough, strong and lightweight, it is made from thick CNC-machined top-grade graphite.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 10, 2011

STRC Losi Ten-SCTE option parts

Greatly reduce the flex and prevent bending of the stock towers on your Losi Ten-SCTE 4×4 with these new CNC Machined aluminium HD Front and Rear Shock Towers from STRC. They not only add great looks to your Losi 4×4, but it will eliminate the flex in your shock tower, keeping your truck’s suspension operating true to its design and greatly increase the durability. Available in anodized Blue, Red, Gun Metal and Silver.

View more information here

May 10, 2011

STRC Slash 2wd Universals & lightweight LCG Conversion

Carrying over design and material selection from their HPI Blitz and Associated SC10 universal kits, STRC’s Slash 2wd universal kits feature large diameter universal driveshaft bone for more durability against the power of today’s LiPo battery/Brushless motor combo, the heavier weight of short course truck and larger diameter of short course truck tires. They also used the same carbon steel material for axles, which features two sets of universal pin holes so you can get twice the life out of the same set of axles. The universal joints and joint pins are of carbon steel material as well and the pins features a “step” for the setscrew to have a flat spot to more securely hold the universal driveshafts together. Lastly, even the universal shaft roll pin at the end was not over looked. Carbon steel at the pin although strong will unfortunately add excessive wear to the diff outdrives, thus a different material was selected just for the shaft pin for durability and ease of wear on the diff outdrives.

Continue reading the product release here

May 10, 2011

CSO RX8 aluminium clutch bell

More new items for the Xray RX8, again from CSO, who have produced this lightweight aluminium clutch bell. Made from hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, it is lighter than the original kit version, weighing in at only 3.3 grams. This new clutch bell claims to be more efficient and offer improved acceleration.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

May 10, 2011

Xray RX8 middle shaft locating collar

Similar to that released yesterday by Xray, for the RX8 chassis, there is now also this lightened middle shaft locating collar. Made from tough 7076 T6 aluminium, it replaces the composite collar used on the 2-speed shaft, reducing its rotating mass without sacrificing strength or durability.

View the collar mounted here

May 9, 2011

CSO RX8 suspension arm holders

More new parts for the Xray RX8, this time from CSO Racing products who have released these new aluminium front upper suspension arm holders. Made from lightweight black anodised 7075 T6 aluminium adds extra strength to this vulnerable area of the car.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]