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September 1, 2011

Serpent S411 ball diff & pivot pins

Serpent have brought out a ball-differential set for the 411. Featuring hard anodized aerospace aluminium diff shafts, this precision made diff pulley sports 14 balls for super smooth action. Soon Serpent will also bring out slipper-plates to turn this ball-diff into a slipper spool. Also for the Serpent 411 are these titanium nitrate coated pivot pins which help make the suspension parts works even smoother. Sold in a set of 2 for they are available in both front or rear versions.

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August 31, 2011

DuraTrax Onyx 245 AC/DC dual charger

The new DuraTrax Onyx 245 AC/DC dual charger can handle LiPo, LiFe, NiCd and NiMH batteries, with built-in balancing for each port to maximize their safety, longevity and performance. The unit’s identical twin outputs and dual charging capability make it an excellent choice for models that use two battery packs and for modelers who rotate through multiple packs at home or at the track, including competitors running in two classes who need to charge both receiver or race packs. AC/DC flexibility, an advanced LCD with backlight and simple menus and controls make the Onyx 245 easy to use anytime, anywhere & by anyone. Compact, lightweight, powerful and versatile, the DuraTrax Onyx 245 gives racers yet another advantage on race day.

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August 31, 2011

JConcepts Medium SCT racing bag

JConcepts have updated the size of their popular medium racing bag to accommodate an even wider range of vehicles. The size is centered around the popular Short Course Trucks and the bag can accommodate the complete truck with body and tires as a complete unit with plenty of room to spare for other race and hobby gear. When assembled, the inside boxes measure, 22.5”L x 12.5”W x 6 “H.

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August 31, 2011

Durango fuel gun, flex brace & flexfit caps

Team Durango have released a number of new items including this fuel gun which offers super quick refuelling, with minimal fuel wastage due to overfilling your fuel tank. The fuel gun has a 200cc reservoir and features easy to read volume markings down the side and is made from tough materials, making it strong, reliable and durable. With its ergonomic design the fuel gun is easy to hold and easy to operate minimising the chances of a mistake by your pit crew even in the most high pressure races. For the DEX410 the new Flex Brace System allows you to tune the flex of the rear of the chassis. The set consists of a CNC machined aluminium rear brace that mounts to the side rails of the chassis with screws that pass through flexible rubber inserts. The flexibility of the rear of the chassis can be tuned by adjusting the tension of these mounting screws allowing you to tune your chassis flex for different track conditions. Finally there are two new flexfit caps in red and black which sport the TD logo on the front and Team Durango logo across the rear.

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August 31, 2011

Xray RX8 adjustable rear anti-roll bar

New for the RX8, Xray have released this adjustable rear anti-roll bar set that allows you to quickly and easily adjust rear stiffness without replacing any parts. Featuring a CNC-machined roll bar body and anti-roll bar blades machined and precision hand ground from Hudy Spring Steel and that have also been specially hardened to provide extra long life and high strength. The set has two adjustable anti-roll bar blades that are locked in place by easily-accessible setscrews. The anti-roll bar is mounted to the rear bulkheads in precise ball bearings which ensure smooth action.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 30, 2011

ProSpeed Optima K1 buggy

New brand ProSpeed have released information on their first product, the Optima K1 1/8th scale buggy. Designed from the ground up it features a rear kick up, easy diff access, captured CVDs, front or rear battery mounting and cab forward body.

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August 30, 2011

Serpent 48P & 64P spur gears

Serpent have introduced a full line of 48 and 64 pitch spur gears for electric touring cars. Super true running, they are made from durable nylon and are lightweight with 12 small and 9 large holes to make it easier to reach the cars motor mounts. The number of tooth is indicated on the gears and they are available in 64P in 4 tooth increments from 92T to 116T, while the 48P come in 3 tooth increments from 69T to 87T.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 30, 2011

LRP S8 BXR evo options

LRP have released some new parts for their S8 BXR evo 1/8th scale buggy. First up are these rear suspension arm mounts which are now available in 2.7° and 3.5° versions. Machined from aluminium, the increased caster makes the car more stable during acceleration and is especially good on bumpy and rough tracks. Also new is a range of tapered shock pistons which feature an angular bore in place of the regular straight hole. Available in 8×1.0mm, 8×1.1mm, 6×1.2mm, 8×1.2mm, 6×1.3mm and 8×1.3mm, the new configuration changes the damping characteristics of your car completely giving a much smoother action.

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