January 17, 2014

Serpent Spyder SRX2 body and wings

Serpent Spyder SRX2 body and wings

Serpent have released some new body and aero parts for their Spyder SRX2. For the RM version there is a pre cut and pre painted body shell in orange, grey and white. In terms of wings there is a front wing set which creates more downforce and grip in the front and influences balance when jumping. Includes clear polycarbonate wing and strong composite wing mount. For their rear there is wider high downforce 7” wing compared to the standard 6” version. For the MM version they also now offer optional lower rear wing mounts which on high speed tracks help reduce drag and influence jump balance.

View the wings & mounts here


January 17, 2014

Xray T4 graphite lower arm plates

Xray T4 graphite lower arm plates

New from Xray are these optional graphite lower arm plates which can easily change the hardness of the whole suspension. With the plates mounted, the arms are stiffer to make the car more stable and easier to drive under high-grip conditions. The plates can be easily mounted/dismounted using only 4 screws. Whether you drive in low or high-traction conditions, with the smart graphite stiffeners you can very quickly adjust your car to suit different conditions. At the beginning of a race event when traction is low, the arms are used without the SFATM graphite stiffeners. When traction increases, the suspension can easily be made stiffer by mounting the SFATM graphite stiffeners for more stability and easier driving characteristics. The graphite stiffeners give the car maximum stability in chicanes and allow for easier and smoother steering.

View images of the plates mounted


January 17, 2014

Spec-R carbon tweak rod

Spec R carbon tweak rod

Spec-R have released their own carbon tweak rod for electric touring car. The rod is used to push down on the car’s shock towers, while the certain screws are loose, to allow it to be tightened without tweak. Made from carbon fibre so it is lightweight, it features a slot to allow it to be used on cars with a centre body post mounting on the front shock tower. Finished off with blue anodised aluminium end caps.

View more images of the tweak rod here


January 17, 2014

Pro-Line Edge & Champion and 1/10th Blockades tires

Pro-Line Edge & Champion and 1/10th Blockades

Tire news from Pro-Line who have re released their Edge and Champion thread patterns for the RC10 Classic. Originally released around 25 years ago both tires were used by many of the top Team Associated drivers on the most competitive tracks in the world with Jay Halsey using the Champion design to win the 1985 IFMAR World Championship in Pamona, CA. Jumping forward a few decades Pro-Line have also officially announced the 1/10th rear Blockade which we had a sneak peek of last week. Available in M3 and M4 compounds the tire is perfect for when you find yourself racing in loose, dusty or hard-packed conditions. The tread design features large lugs for class leading tread life, perfectly balanced tread spacing for maximum forward bite and uniquely blended side tread that reduces the edginess found in other race tires.

View the other new tires here


January 17, 2014

Pro-Line Mirage SS for RC10 Classic

Pro-Line Mirage SS for RC10 Classic

Having teased this Mirage SS through photo releases over the past week Pro-Line have finally released this Limited Edition body for the Associated RC10 Classic. Over 25 years ago Pro-Line began producing Championship winning accessories for the Original RC10 that serious enthusiasts could not live without. Now, Pro-Line, with permission from Team Associated, has reproduced the legendary Mirage SS for the RC10 Classic. The Mirage SS was the first racing body designed by Cliff Lett of RC Performance Specialties (RCPS) for the RC10. Many of the top Team Associated drivers used the Mirage SS exclusively. Brian Kinwald used the Mirage SS to win the 1993 IFMAR World Championship in Basildon, England. With a super low slung nose section and the iconic side pods and cab, the Mirage SS will make your buggy look good on and off the track. Pro-Line notes that this replica Mirage SS has minor alterations to keep the value of the Original Mirage SS bodies intact.

View more images of the Mirage SS here


January 16, 2014

Hot Race 1/12 tyres

Hot Race Tyres 1/12 tyres

Expanding their current tyre line-up Italian brand Hot Race Tyres now produce 1/12 tyres. Developed through extensive testing by their team drivers, the wheels feature a 2mm offset with shores from 25 to 45 and they are available in two versions, for carpet and asphalt. The tires will make their race debut this weekend at the Xray challenge in Scandiano.

Source Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]


January 16, 2014

Serpent F110 steel rear axle

Serpent F110 steel rear axle

New from Serpent for their F110 1/10th scale F1 car is this rear axle made from spring-steel and featuring an aluminium flange. Super-true, it is less prone to deform in a side impact and due to the additional weight gives a different, more smooth, driving feel.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


January 16, 2014

Shepherd V10 Pro aluminium middle shaft

Shepherd V10 Pro aluminium middle shaft

To save weight in the drive train of the Velox V10 Pro Shepherd have released an aluminium shaft for the middle bearing block. Compared the the standard shaft the weight saving is about 65% resulting in improved performance and for better durability and wear resistance the shaft comes hardcoated.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]