Serpent have released their latest apparel item with the release of this high quality black cotton-mix Serpent hoodie. Featuring a larger orange/white logo print on the front and smaller white offset logo on the back, it has a large pocket on the front and the hood sports orange draw strings. Available in all the usual sizes from late January.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
New from the small Danish company RC Modifications are these 5mm 7075 aluminium shock towers for the Mugen MBX-6. Available for both the front the rear of the buggy, they weigh 62 grams together and have been light grey anodised.
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Serpent have released the front end of their S120 car to be used on other 1/12th scale cars. Featuring 11 different adjustments to help you get the most from your car, all of which are easy to adjust and measure. Fixed lower suspension arms are themselves damped by the central strut which uses rubber o-rings to take up the flex in this area, while the grey anodised aluminium front upper wishbone mounts are available in different caster angles, the car being supplied with 6 degree versions as standard. With the steering block king pins spring loaded, the cornering forces are channelled through the upper wishbone, which enable the car to corner at high speeds.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Trinity have introduced a new C.O.T. class which stands for Cost Oriented Technology. Created for racers that just want to show up and race without worrying if they have the latest and greatest technology to be competitive. It is a great new option for tracks and large events that want controlled handout style racing, at an economical price. The C.O.T. Power Package includes a blue hard-cased 3200mah 30C Intellect LiPo pack with a Deans connector (R.O.A.R. legal) and a specially designed 13.5T or 21.5T Pulse brushless motor (R.O.A.R. approved) developed by Trinity, featuring a one-of-a-kind marked shaft and fixed timing adjustments, making tech inspection easy and giving race directors the freedom to set timing rules to fit their racing programs. For the Snowbirds there is a C.O.T. class for oval, and road, with oval using the 21.5 motor and Touring using a 13.5 motor.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
Fastrax have released two new transmitter muffs, designed to keep the rain and cold weather at bay when on the drivers stand. Ergonomically designed to suit either twin stick or wheel radios they feature a pvc window for viewing, velcro fastening at the base, internal fleece lining and embroidered outward facing Fastrax logo. Perfect for outdoor racing at the north pole.
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The 25th and 26th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about the development of their touring car platform as well as their recent trip to Thailand for the on road Worlds.
At the last minute we decided to participate at the 1/12 Worlds which meant we needed to push development and production to the limit. The final pre-production car was tested at our factory tracks as well as at private sessions in Bangkok just before the Worlds. After the final design changes and final tuning of small details, we produced the team kits some of which were shipped directly to the drivers but due the time pressure some of the drivers got their first car at the Worlds.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Custom RC design company Craft RC have announced a new addition to their range of transmitter skins with the release of decal kits for the KO Esprit III. Available in a wide range of designs and colours they are made from top quality material that is easy to apply and long lasting.
Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]
New from Mugen Seiki is this large grey carrying case. Available with either 3 or 4 internal boxes, the case features Mugen branding on all sides with the internals made from a durable and easily cleanable plastic material and is large enough to take all your stuff, easily, to the track.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
