August 13, 2014

Serpent Cobra S811 carbon radio tray conversion

Serpent Cobra S811 carbon radio tray conversion

New from Serpent for the Cobra S811E, S811GTE and S811T-E is this complete carbon radio tray conversion set with the main aim to reduce weight. Developed in close cooperation with Torsten Thiel from Germany the aluminium servo mount makes the steering servo mount stronger thus reducing flex and the removal of the nylon front holder will also reduce weight. The carbon battery tray also helps reduce weight as well as improving looks and the whole thing is very easy to mount and requires no modifications.

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August 13, 2014

Tuning Haus alu front steering arm sets

Tuning Haus alu front steering arm sets

Tuning Haus has introduced new machined aluminium front steering arm sets to deliver a more durable, adjustable and economical high performance option for Tamiya and other F1 chassis. Steering arms are machined, tapped and etched with a Tuning Haus logo to make L/R orientation simple, while the lower profile design provides additional options for ride height adjustment. Steel axles are keyed into the steering block for accurate fit with the kingpin and are drilled and tapped 3mm for securing axle/arm assembly to the kingpin (if desired). All components in addition to optional 2.4mm offset axles are available separately.

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August 13, 2014

Samix 418 & BD7 aluminium chassis plate

 Samix 418 & BD7 aluminium chassis plate

New from Samix for the Tamiya 418 and Yokomo BD7 is a pair of aluminium chassis plates. Made from high quality 2mm thick aluminium it is stiffer than the standard carbon version with the manufacturer claiming that it can be easily tweaked even after a big crash. The chassis plates come supplied with a stylish fan holder as well as battery mounting plates.

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August 13, 2014

Factory Team V2 .71 threaded front shock bodies

Factory Team V2 .71 threaded front shock bodies

New from Associated’s Factory Team come these V2 .71 threaded front shock bodies which are compatible with all current RTR and Factory Team shocks on the RC10 World’s Car and RC10 Classic vehicles. Made from low-friction material, the threaded lower seal cap acts as a guide bushing, this easy-to-build seal package simplifies the build using two O-rings and one spacer. Works with existing shock shafts, pistons, O-rings, shock ends, spring cups, and shock caps.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]


August 12, 2014

Awesomatix Double Cardan Joint system

Awesomatix Double Cardan Joint system

Awesomatix have released a newly designed Double Cardan Joint system for their A700 chassis. The new easy to assemble design helps reduce backlash with improved concentricity and precision and is said to last three times longer than the current design. Through using shifted slot parts of the universal ring the user can also tune the angular speed fluctuations to create chatter which can be desirable in some conditions.

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August 12, 2014

T-Work’s aluminium M4 wheel nuts

T-Work's aluminium M4 wheel nuts

T-Work’s Products have introduced new lightweight aluminium serrated M4 wheel nuts. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium with the anti loosening serration machined after the anodisation process creating the sharpest serration possible for nearly zero chance of loosening during normal operation. Available in anodisd Tamiya Blue, Black, Red, Orange, Purple and Silver.

Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]


August 12, 2014

Serpent Natrix 748 carbon inner rim covers

Serpent Natrix 748 carbon inner rim covers

From Serpent for the new Natrix 748 are these carbon inner rim covers, which are mounted on the uprights and or steering blocks of the car and depending on the track and grip create more steering and overall a more stable car. Supplied with the necessary hardware the Natrix 748 steering blocks and uprights are prepared to use these already. Also 747 users may use them but it requires that the steering blocks and uprights are mounted to the car.

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August 11, 2014

Serpent Spyder shorter rear shock springs

Serpent Spyder shorter rear shock springs

New from Serpent for the Spyder range of 1/10 offroad cars are these shorter rear springs for use on even, high grip tracks such as astro and carpet, where a lower ride height is needed. Made from high quality spring steel, each spring is matched and paired, and all feature a colour for easy identification. Available in orange 1.8lbs, red 1.9lbs, pink 2.0lbs, blue 2.1lbs, purple 2.2lbs and green 2.3lbs.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]