April 14, 2015

Serpent 748 TQ rear chassis stiffener set

Serpent 748 TQ rear chassis stiffener set

New from Serpent and made for the 748 TQ 200mm nitro on-road car is a rear chassis stiffener set. Designed to connect the radio plate with the right hand 2-speed bulkhead the link is best used on high-bite tracks that can put a lot of stress on the chassis during hard braking. The stiffener prevents unwanted flex for an improved brake feeling and it mounts directly to the 748 TQ and it can also be used on standard 748’s if equipped with the TQ’s right hand bearing and brake holder or in case some DIY work is carried out on the standard part.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


April 13, 2015

JConcepts Scorpios all-terrain SC tyre

JConcepts Scorpios all-terrain SC tyre

JConcepts unveils an all new SCT all-terrain tyre. The Scorpios, with a scale looking tread and tough realistic profile resemble a full scale tyre with the padded arrangement of the knit tread making the tyre ideal for transitioning from the hard road to dirt and then into rocky and uneven terrain. Once power is applied to the vehicle, the tread spacing opens up which allows for some deep digging making it a great working tyre in dirt and muddy conditions. Each tread block has finely cut edges with a healthy radius where the block meets the tyre body. Each block features slight cuts on top to open up and create some sling space while the outer most lug extends down the sidewall to stiffen the upper carcass and increase the pinch grip. The flexibility of the compound combined with the close arrangement gives the tyre a grippy feel but still maintains that all important look. The height provides plenty of ground clearance for an abundance of terrain and internal grid ribbing help maintain its upright structure during hard loads and on power bursts. The tyres include a closed cell insert capable of standing up the super soft compound but flexible enough for sharp terrain and they come in green compound as tyre and insert only or pre-glued on Traxxas Slash compatible Hustle wheels.

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April 11, 2015

VBC Ghost Evo carbon fibre option parts

VBC Ghost Evo carbon fibre option parts

VBC Racing have first option parts for their recently announced Ghost Evo touring car available in the form of a full graphite conversion kit and carbon fibre shock towers. Starting with the conversion kit, the set includes a carbon fibre main chassis plate, top deck, servo mount plate and two anti-roll bar braces to replace the standard black fibre glass items. The chassis and topdeck offer a higher torsional rigidity which can be helpful on high-bite surfaces while the shock towers, swaybar braces and floating servo mount plate offer improved stiffness for better suspension efficiency and a rock-solid steering feeling.

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April 11, 2015

MIP TLR 22-series ball diff rebuild kit

MIP TLR 22-series ball diff rebuild kit

Coming from MIP and made for all TLR 22-series vehicles is a ball differential rebuild kit. It includes all necessary components to completely freshen up a diff without having to source several different part numbers. Part of the package are MIP modified diff rings, hardened thrust race washers, 3/32″ chrome steel balls, 5/64″ chrome steel thrust washer balls, a diff spring, a 2-56 x .925 diff screw shoulder, a moulded T-nut, diff thrust cover and a cup of diff lube and grease.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


April 10, 2015

DE Racing SpeedLine Plus SC wheels

DE Racing SpeedLine Plus SC wheels

New from DE Racing come their SpeedLine Plus wheels for 1/10th short course trucks. The wheels promise maximum corner control and stability by utilizing DE Racing’s “Sure Lock” foam retention system. This system, comprising of radial ribs that lock the wheel and foam insert together, retains maximum tyre traction to the racing surface while eliminating the vague inconsistencies that come from an insert that is free to move around on its wheel. The rims, that also incorporate a glue channel for clean tyre install, fit most 2.2″/3.0″ short course tyres and they come in yellow, black or white colour.

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April 10, 2015

JConcepts LiL Chasers 1/10th SC tyre

JConcepts LiL Chasers 1/10th SC tyre

JConcepts’ new LiL Chasers for 1/10th short course trucks rely on a tread scaled down from the original Chasers. Small, rectangular lugs which are angular in multiple directions give the SCT tyre the ultimate bite for outdoor racing. The tyres have a lower, closer lug arrangement which gives responsiveness and bites in medium, high and low grip conditions. The wet and dry condition tyre has small recessed cuts in the top of the tread for extra edges and increased formability over terrain. The centre overlapping bar treatment increases durability in the highest wear region of the tyre. The super soft green compound will allow the tyre to grip in the most demanding conditions while offering great durability. The tyres include the Dirt-Tech insert and they come as tyre including insert or pre-mounted on SCTE-compatible 12mm hex Hazard wheels.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


April 10, 2015

WRC 1/10th touring car rubber tyres

WRC 1/10th touring car rubber tyres

Italian company WRC have new 1/10th touring car tyres available for carpet and asphalt applications. While the carpet tyres come in a single compound the asphalt-specific tyres come in a soft and hard rubber mixture to adapt the car to different track conditions. All tyres come pre-glued on a white disc rim and in a handy storage and transportation box.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]


April 10, 2015

Muchmore Fleta ZX Sting Outlaw BL stock motors

Muchmore Fleta ZX Sting Outlaw BL stock motors

Muchmore introduce their new line of Fleta ZX Sting “Outlaw” brushless stock motors. Offering a patented sintered Neodymium rotor design and short stack stators the motors are meant to offer up to 30 percent more power compared to a legal motor. Available as 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T variant all motors are built using the Flow-Max II all-aluminium can for improved airflow and cooling and they sport a distinctive red anodized aluminium timing plate for even better heat dissipation. The motors also feature Grade 5 bearings, silver-plated heavy duty solder tabs and sensor connector protective guards. The outlaw variants are designed for “open” stock racing as they do not comply with the current IFMAR, ROAR, BRCA or JMRCA rules.

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