Shepherd have announced the release of this aluminium servo saver for the Velox V8. The blue anodized parts are CNC-machined from high-grade 7075 T6 aluminium. Designed to survive even hard crashes on US-style tracks with boards, it still perfectly protects the steering servo from being damaged. Like the standard one the optional servo saver is adjustable in its length by only one screw.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Tamiya USA have released the new Performance Package version of the TRF801XT, which comes with updated parts to further optimize this truggy. Included in the kit are new shorter front and rear suspension arms that improve durability as well as performance. The new arms narrow the trucks width from 428mm to 422mm, the narrower stance improves handling and responsiveness. Also included in the Performance Package are new universal swing shafts to account for the narrower width of the new suspension arms. As an extra bonus the kit will now include item HD upper shock mounts. A one piece design, it allows for quicker and easier shock angle adjustment while providing a stronger mount. All performance parts in item are also available separately.
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Robitronic have released their new 1/8th carry bag. Made from a hard wearing nylon material in grey, red and black, this padded case features an internal cardboard box that is large enough to accommodate a 1/8th scale buggy together with most of the items you need to run it. Supplied with a comfortable shoulder strap and padded handle for ease of transport.
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New from Shepherd for their Velox V10 come a number of new optional parts. First up is the new CNC-machined brass battery tray that allows you to increase the weight in the best possible position, in the center of the chassis plate. Weighing 41g the perfectly balanced battery tray lowers the center of gravity significantly and improves the handling of the V10 especially on high traction tracks. The new wide front bumper allows the use for Lola type bodies for the Velox V10 and additionally is said increases steering in fast corners because of improved aerodynamics. New soft black springs increase the possibilities to fine-tune the V10 to specific track conditions. And finally especially for the front differential of the V10 many racers requested harder silicone diff oils and so now there is 200.000cSt, 250.000cSt and 300.000cSt.
Answer RC have now made available a black version of their popular Losi 8 CVD Axles for both centre and wheel hubs. Specially hard coated in a tough black anodising to suit the EU Edition of the Losi 8 2.0, these CNC machined 7075 Aero grade aluminium CVD axles massively reduce rotating mass in the drive train of your vehicle, giving quicker spool up, reduced braking time and sharper handling. The Answer-RC CVD axles have been specially machined with additional CVD pin holes meaning that as the fit becomes sloppy they can simply be rotated round to the next set of holes.
Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]
RB have designed this high capacity fuel filter with double filtration. The filtration takes place twice using the smallest filter available and the filter’s extra 2.3cc leaves a big fuel quantity close to the carburetor that helps avoid the engine from flaming out when the car is upside down for too long. Delivered with its nylon holder, tube holder, dust protections and all the necessary fasteners to secure the assembling on the car. Available in orange or ice grey color.
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New from Hudy is this simple Tamiya battery connector with LiPo connectors. This optional cable will allow the use of LiPo batteries in the company’s On-road starter box and Off-road starter box.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
New from RC Devil in Germany is the Mephyx high performance full tuned 1/12 pan car. Based on the winning technology of the PC10H2, this new chassis claims an extraordinary design, high-quality materials and excellent racing performance. Featuring a ‘new & revolutionary’ magnetic side suspension for easy tweak setting & progressive suspension, the car utilizes their V-Link rear axle technology with adjustable roll center for different track conditions as used in their 1/10 Pro PC10H2.
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