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July 31, 2018

Serpent Spyder SDX4 Evo 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Serpent have introduced the Spyder SDX4 Evo 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. Based on the EFRA European Championship winning platform the Evo variant offers a refined design to ensure the buggy is ready to take all sorts of surfaces and track conditions. Motor, battery and speed controller can be mounted in a variety of locations, ensuring wide control over the buggy’s weight bias. The buggy builds on an aluminium main chassis and offers several features to fine-tune the chassis flex, such as a rear carbon fibre chassis stiffener. The 4WD shaft-drive train is equipped with quick-release differential cases, an aluminium motor mount and centre bulkhead as well as a carbon fibre upper diff plate. Alloy suspension brackets, 10° C-hubs, and 0° rear uprights ensure high durability while alloy shock absorbers with 3.2mm shock shafts, X-rings and moulded pistons soak up even harsh terrain. Other features include carbon fibre shock towers and servo mount, gear differentials, and new-style and material ball joins. The kit is rounded out by a sleek body shell and it will hit stores very soon.

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July 31, 2018

North German IC Track Champs finale – Report

The final round of the North German IC Track Championship took place at the MC Munster track located between Hamburg and Hanover. After the qualification Lars Hoppe took the TQ spot in the 1/8th class while Rico Kröber dominated the 1/10th 200mm qualification at will. The final of the 1/8th class was a thrilling one. At the start Timo Schröder could pass Lars but after a small mistake Lars took over the lead again, but Timo did not give up and kept up the pressure. After two quick refuelling stops Lars was able to pull away a good four seconds but after an accident with a back marker, Lars had to slow down which unfortunately caused his engine to stop. Timo, who made a tyre change, was right back on the heels of Lars and each of the spectators was waiting for the showdown of the two. Unfortunately, another engine stall from Lars saw Timo Schröder winning the race some two laps ahead of Lars in 2nd and Benny Ciere in 3rd position. With the win Timo also took his maiden North German Championship title.

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July 31, 2018

Bittydesign JP8 Ultra Lite Weight touring car body

Bittydesign’s popular JP8 190mm touring car body shell is now also available in an Ultra Lite Weight variant. Designed for carpet and asphalt racing alike the body is moulded using a special process that results in greatly reduced mass with an overall weight of about 68g to 71g being achievable depending on paint, stickers and rear wing. The result is less body roll, better rotation while maintaining an easy to drive feeling and also increased corner speed. The body is moulded from high-quality Lexan polycarbonate material and it comes including overspray film, window masks and pre-cut decal sheets.

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July 31, 2018

Xray graphite rear gear diff axle shaft

Xray have introduced a graphite axle for their pan car gear diff sets. 50 percent lighter than the standard steel shaft the rear axle will lower the car’s overall weight while offering very smooth and true running for improved efficiency. The graphite part is a direct replacement foe the X12, X10 and X1 gear diffs and it is available now.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 31, 2018

Team Associated introduce new 6.1 series optionals

Team Associated have introduced two new option parts for their 6.1 series vehicles such as the B6.1, T6.1 and SC6.1. First up is the Factory Team titanium top shaft screw for all 6.1 series buggies and trucks. The top shaft screw replaces the stock steel version and it reduces the rotating weight and comes with preinstalled pin for easy assembly. The item is compatible with layback, laydown, and standup gearboxes when using the slipper clutch and it weighs 40 percent less than the stock steel screw.

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July 31, 2018

Pro-Line 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss body shell

Available now from Pro-Line is the 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss True Scale body shell for popular 1/10th short course trucks. The just released full-size 2019 Chevy Silverado is extremely popular and has a distinct look and Pro-Line has included all the aggressive scale detail into the body and sticker sheet for a highly detailed True Scale replica. It is usable for trucks such as the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 4×4 and Team Associated SC10 series and it comes clear, including window masks and a detailed decal sheet.

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July 31, 2018

Samix TRX-4 rear aluminium chassis brace

Samix have introduced their new rear aluminium chassis brace for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The item is machined from high-quality alloy material and designed to reinforce the rear end of the truck as it is much stronger compared to the kit’s plastic brace. The part is available in three different colours, features machined silver edge details and an etched Samix logo.

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July 31, 2018

Pro-Line Chevy C-10 Race Truck body shell

Made for 1/10th scale short course trucks such as the Traxxas Slash and Team Associated SC10 series is Pro-Line’s new Chevy C-10 Race Truck body shell. This step-side classic truck body features large, full race fenders and styling that will separate the truck from the rest. The well-known and recognisable truck body style won many desert races in the mid to late 1970’s and was driven by off-road legends Parnelli Jones, Rick Mears and Walker Evans making it the ultimate dream truck to many race fans. The clear body includes fully licensed Chevy grill, headlight and taillight decals to complete the look and it will also fit the trucks of many other brands, however slight modifications may be required.

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