German brand TRR Racestuff has introduced carbon fibre body mount plates for several 1/10th formula pan cars. Cut from high-quality graphite material the plates are available for kits such as the Team Associated F6, the Xray X1 2017, Roche Rapid 2016 and the Shepherd Velox 2017. The plates allow to securely mount LMP body shells such as the ones from WRC to create the new fun class LMP-F cars.
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Shepherd have introduced an updated aluminium middle bearing block for the Velox V8 WC and Simon Kurzbuch Edition kits. The updated bearing block sports an extension for the muffler spring mount, moving the respective mounting position away from the top deck, and by doing so, the part eliminates any unwanted influence on the flex characteristics of the radio plate. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium the middle bearing block is part of a running change for all new kits and also available separately as direct replacement.
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Shepherd have introduced two new ceramic diff ball sets containing high-quality 3.175mm balls. Made for the company’s Velox F1 formula car the diff balls also fit a range of other brands and they will improve the overall performance of the differential as the balls are both super true and hard-wearing when maintained properly. The balls are available as 18 and 12-piece sets.
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Shepherd have introduced an aluminium servo saver upper arm for the Velox V8 “WC” and “Simon Kurzbuch Edition” kits. Machined from high-quality aluminium and replacing the standard composite part, the lever improves durability while also giving a more direct steering feedback. The part comes black anodised for wear and it is available now.
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Shepherd have added a new soft-shell jacket to their range of merchandising. Made from black, Teflon-coated and knitted soft-shell with welded microfleece lining the jacket will keep wind and moisture away from the body while two inner and two outer pockets allow to store a multitude of things. Furthermore the jacket features inner headphone wire routing and it comes with embroidered Shepherd logos on the chest and collar. The jacket is available in XS to 3XL sizes from now on.
Coming from Shepherd and made for the Velox F1 formula kit are a 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis and lower pod plate. Developed in cooperation with Shepherd factory driver Olivier Bultynck, the parts, machined from German-made high-quality carbon fibre, offer optimised flex characteristics for outdoor racing on asphalt. The chassis and pod plate have already proven their performance as Olivier took the TQ and runner-up spot at the recent Spanish ETS round held in Madrid. Both the main plate and lower pod plate are available now.
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Coming from Shepherd and made for the Velox F1 formula car is an adjustable aluminium steering bellcrank. The 2-piece part allows to fine-tune the steering Ackermann geometry by shifting the separate inner ballstud lever forth and back while also increasing overall rigidity and thus steering precision on high-bite surfaces. The bellcrank is available in blue or black anodising.
Shepherd have announced the signing of Germany’s Thilo Tödtmann to their team. The former Capricorn factory driver has inked a long term contract to represent the Shepherd brand. A regular ENS and Euros A-finalist and former EFRA Euro-B champion, Thilo will campaign the Velox V10 “WC” 200mm platform while also running the Velox F1 at selected events. Thilo says:
First of all I want to thank Patrizio Rossi from Capricorn for his support and help during the last 2 1/2 years on and off the racetrack. He is a well known character and I improved my racing and my knowledge during that time. Nevertheless I felt it was time for a change and now I am very excited to rejoin Team Shepherd. Racing and learning in such a strong team with a great history of inventing, development and design is a opportunity which I take gratefully.
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