Continuing to release parts for their S811 Cobra, Serpent have released two new spur gears for the buggy. Available in 44T and 48T, they have been precision machined, from special hardened steel. Each gear sports the Serpent logo and the number of teeth for easy identification and are supplied with the seal.
Serpent have today released lots and lots of springs. First up for the S811 Cobra are the addition of 7 new hardness of spring for front pink 4.8lbs, blue 5.0lbs, purple 5.2lbs, green 5.4lbs, grey 5.6lbs, yellow 5.8lbs & white 6,0lbs and for the rear pink 2.8lbs, blue 3.0lbs, purple 3.2lbs, green 3.4lbs, grey 3.6lbs & yellow 3.8lbs. Also for the Cobra is a new harder servo saver spring. For the S120L and S100 there is a new selection of optional side and main springs that will also fit most other linked pancars. The new side springs include 4,5lbs, 5,0lbs, 5,5lbs, 6,0lbs, 6,5lbs & 7,0lbs while the main springs are 12lbs, 14lbs, 16lbs & 18lbs.
View the different type of springs here
Developed with leading local Schumacher drivers, the Smokem Mi4 Upper Link plate provides Schumacher Mi4 racers with additional, longer upper link positions to dial in their cars. By incorporating multiple link positions, racers can alter the length of the upper link without changing the upper link plate. Apart from the standard 39.2mm spacing, there are 2 additional spacings of 31.7mm and 24.2mm. A longer upper link provides greater roll resistance for a given spring rate and less camber rise. The design is also ideal when running harder carcass control tyres by maximizing tyre contact patch and maintaining consistent tyre wear.
Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]
Seen at the European Championships in France during the summer, Yokomo have finally released the BD5 chassis plate that won the Euros, as well as German and Japanese Nationals in the hands of Ronald Volker. Made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre it is aimed for use on asphalt and low grip surfaces, giving more flex to help improve overall grip. Also now released from the Japanese company is their gear differential. A direct replacement for the standard ball diff, it gives consistent cornering, no slipping as well as longer times between rebuilds. The diff features lightweight plastic bevel gears which drive the coated aluminium ball cups and the sealed case means you can easily tune to tension with different viscosity oils.
New from KM Racing for their H-K1 chassis are these new option parts, starting with their new wishbones. Featuring more carbon than the originals, these new front upper & lower and rear lower wishbones are stiffer and give less flex for more precise handling. For mounting your body securely there is a new front and rear carbon body plate. And finally for tuning the cars set-up KM have release a range of rear anti-roll bars from 1.8 to 2.3mm.
New for the Tamiya FF03 from Spec-R is this simple blue anodised aluminium motor adaptor plate. Mount it to your brushless motor and it allows it to be set at a 90 degree angle thus allowing the soldering points to be better accessed for neater wiring.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
New from VIP Performance is the first in a new line of products specifically for the pan car market, this S100 235mm conversion set. Converting the standard 200mm World GT car to the wider format, the kit includes a 3mm carbon front plate that enables the front track width to be mounted wider. The other changes are at the rear of the car and include a lightweight wheel hub and wheel hub spaces as well as a D-Drive graphite axle to complete the conversion.
Sticking with the Mini-Z theme, Japanese company QTEQ have released a number of new front bumpers for the Kyosho 1/28th scale cars. Made from clear grey polycarbonate, they are designed specifically for group C shells and help protect the front of the car while their design has minimum overhang to prevent any negative effect on the aerodynamic performance of the different shells. Available for the MR-02 Porsche 962, MR-02 Mazda 787, MR-02 Sauber C9, MR-03 Porsche 962,MR-03 Mazda 787 and the MR-03 Sauber C9.
Source: QTEQ [multiverse.jp]
