Coming from Serpent and made for the Natrix 748 TQ are hard-anodised Centax pinion gears. Offering the same pitch as the previous gears the V2 pinions sport a different tooth shape for improved efficiency and durability. Laser-etched size markings make for an easy selection of the gears that fit the Xli and Centax 1/10th clutch housings and they are available separately or as 6-piece set.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Serpent’s Spyder SRX4 1/10th 4WD was first seen in prototype stages a while ago and the kit is finally available for the public. The buggy, that was steered to the runner-up spot at the 2015 EFRA Euros, is based on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis and it features a dual-belt drivetrain with fluid-filled gear differentials, a 3-pad slipper clutch, front clicker unit and a 3mm aluminium motor mount. The front part of the drivetrain is housed in a central spline that also makes for a strong chassis backbone. The car is designed to use saddle pack batteries, it utilises a low profile steering servo and it comes with 4mm carbon fibre shock towers, big bore shock absorbers and the kit is rounded out by a mid-cab design bodyshell, high downforce wing and a set of white disc rims.
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Italian company Capricorn, known for the successful 1/8th and 1/10th nitro on-road cars, will soon have the LAB F101 1/10th scale formula car available. The vehicle is based on a narrow carbon fibre chassis and it will feature a front suspension with lower carbon fibre and upper composite arms, the servo mount is designed for low-profile servos and the battery compartment takes both shorty and standard-size LiPo batteries by the look of things. In the rear the F101 sports a large volume centre shock, a single tube damper and a lightweight aluminium motor pod with a sliding-design rear axle mount. More information and images should become available in time for the release.
VP-Pro have introduced a polycarbonate rear wing for 1/8th off-road vehicles. Made from 1.5mm Lexan material the wing offers a very low weight and a high durability. The design allows to fine-tune the downforce and drag created by the wing by adding or modifying the included gurney flap and by adding or leaving away the optional side dams.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Teamsaxo have a new carbon fibre main chassis and top deck available for the Xray T4 touring car. Starting with the chassis, the part is cut from 2.2mm carbon fibre and due to the design and material used the main plate will twist more in the centre, moving away flex from the bulkhead area for a more stable car at high speed. Also new is a 2.0mm upper deck whose standard angle layup carbon fibre will make for improved flex and thus it is recommended for the use on low to medium grip asphalt tracks.
110% Racing have the limited edition Navy Grid tee up for grabs. The 100 percent cotton T-shirt features the 110% logo in a grid pattern on the upper left chest area, a single logo on the right sleeve, and the “Nothing Less.” slogan across the back, all printed on a high quality Hanes tagless shirt.
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Coming from Team Losi Racing and made for the 8ight-E line of 1/8th scale electric buggies and trucks is the electric clutch system. It converts electric 1/8th scale buggies and trucks to a nitro-style clutch system, providing smoother throttle response, especially on bumpy tracks. The clutch provides instant power while increasing traction and decreasing the load on the drivetrain while the slip system of the clutch allows improved throttle modulation on bumpy tracks as it will slip under a heavy or abrupt load allowing the vehicle to remain stable. The clutch system also allows for full brake usage without the need for mechanical brakes due to the preloaded clutch shoes. The set includes two alloy and two composite clutch shoes, three different spring sets but not clutch bell and it is a direct fit on the 8ight-E 2.0, 8ight-E 3.0 and 8ight-E T 3.0.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
Roche have introduced the Rapide P10 1/10th scale 200mm pan car for World GT and narrow Pro10 classes. The car is based on a 2.5mm high-quality carbon fibre chassis and it features a widely adjustable front suspension, made by Xenon Racing, that allows for an adjustable wheelbase using the front lower suspension block and the graphite front plate. The reactive castor is adjustable as are the usual suspects such as toe, castor and camber. Unique with the P10, which is based off of the smaller P12 1/12th scale car, is a ball-raced rail-type steering system that makes for a more proportional and smooth steering feeling while offering quick steering Ackermann adjustments. The backbone of the chassis is a red anodised aluminium rear chassis brace as well as the battery and shock mount for the micro centre shock. In the rear the P10 features aluminium pod parts as well as aluminium mounting brackets for the rear axle that is height adjustable using spacers. The rear axle itself is made from high-quality graphite and it features a thrust race equipped ball differential and a 16-ball Xenon 64dp 93T spur gear. The kit is available for pre-order now and should hit stores very soon with a 235mm version being planned for the near future.
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