August 24, 2010

Axial XR10 aluminium & carbon upgrades

Axial XR10 aluminium & carbon upgrades

Axial have released a number of new parts for their XR10 and other crawlers beginning with these aluminium parts for the XR10. The new parts include steering knuckles, C-hub carriers and straight axle adapters, which replace the stock plastic parts for increased strength. Machined from 6061 aluminium they are anodized black with laser etched with Axial logos. Also for the XR10 are these new carbon fibre parts that include the chassis set, shock mounts, as well as servo mounts and steering arm set which replace the stock aluminium XR10 components. All parts have been CNC machined and help reduce weight where it matters most, saving 50% wight versus the stock parts. Axial have also released these steel 48P pinions that fit the 3.15mm (0.125″) standard 540 motor shafts. Available in 13T, 14T and 15T versions. Finally for the wheels, there are these grey anodized 2.2 VWS machined beadlock rings, a direct replacement for all 2.2 VWS wheels. Also they have released these VWS carbon fibre wheel weight lock that replaces the stock plastic lock to increase rigidity.

View the rest of the new parts here


August 21, 2010

Exotek Racing GXR ABC Hobby Genetic converison

Exotek Racing GXR ABC Hobby Genetic converison

New from Exotek Racing for the ABC Hobby Genetic chassis is this high performance, super narrow and lightweight chassis conversion called GXR. The new setup allows for more LiPo battery options, accepting round or square type flat bottomed 7.4v LiPo packs including Thunder Power, IB and Orion. The narrowed carbon fibre chassis reduces chassis scrub for better handling and more corner speeds yet plenty of room to mount electronics, while the narrow carbon fibre 1 piece top deck reduces tweak and allows just enough flex to increase overall traction.

View more images of the GXR here


August 20, 2010

Spec-R FF-03 lightweight middle gear

Spec-R FF-03 lightweight middle gear

New from Spec-R is this middle gear for the Tamiya FF-03. The gear has been made from hardened aluminium, making it lightweight and is a more durable replacement for the original part.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]


August 20, 2010

Serpent S811 alu shock spring cups

Serpent S811 alu shock spring cups

The releases from Serpent for their S811 Cobra keep coming with the introduction of these aluminium shock spring cups. Precision machined and hard coated, they are very light and durable and a direct replacement for the standard nylon parts. Sold in a set of 4.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


August 19, 2010

Serpent S811 suspension brackets

Serpent S811 suspension brackets

New for the S811 Cobra, Serpent have released these optional anodised 7075 T6 aluminium suspension brackets. Suitable for the rear side of the lower rear suspension, this part offer a very strong and stiff alternative to the standard part and also accepts the standard composite inserts too.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


August 19, 2010

Hiro Seiko Spektrum wheel adapter

Hiro Seiko Spektrum wheel adapter

New from Hiro Seiko is this adapter for DX3S and DX3E that allows racers that use these Spektrum brand transmitters to mount the company’s line of aluminium steering wheels.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]


August 18, 2010

HB TCX HD bulkhead & motor mount

HB TCX HD bulkhead & motor mount

New from Hot Bodies for their TCX touring car is this optional bulkhead and motor mount set. Made from 7075 aluminium the new material used to manufacture these heavy duty parts make them a lot stronger and stiffer than the originals without adding any extra weight.

View the bulkhead here


August 18, 2010

Serpent S811 engine mount & Alu servo posts

Serpent S811 engine mount & Alu servo posts

More new parts from Serpent for their S811 Cobra buggy with the release of this precision machined anodized T6 aluminium monoblock type engine mount. The lower mounts remains seated on the chassis, and only the upper bracket remains attached to the engine, for quick and easy engine mounting/removal. Precise positioning is achieved with steel bearing-pins and threaded holes. A super finish with extra cooling fins on the side. Serpent have also introduced precision machined and anodized aluminium servo posts, these lightweight parts replace the standard steel parts.

View the servo posts here


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