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September 2, 2011

Zeppin Racing T3 flex chassis & options

Zeppin Racing have released a number of new parts for the Xray T3 2011 beginning with this 2.2mm flex chassis. Designed for racers who needs to have more traction all around it features four long vertical slots along the chassis to increase flex while providing more surface to install electronics securely. The 88mm super narrow chassis aids cornering speed by avoiding scrubbing on the ground and makes the car easier to control on low traction surfaces. It is also 30 grams lighter than the original chassis. Also on offer is the new steering brace in black for those who run the steering servo in a horizontal position. Zeppin also have new 48 and 64 pitch spur gears for the Xray which are precision machined from a high tensile material for durability.

View the other products here

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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September 1, 2011

Video – BRCA TC National Rd4

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RC Racing TV have their video online from a sunny, dry and pivotal round 4 of the British National Electric TC championships from the Aldershot Circuit featuring race action, news, views and interviews.

August 31, 2011

Gergo & Gergely win 6th round of Hungarian Nationals

The 6th round of the Hungarian Championships took place last weekend in Kirchberg, Austria. The MORAC track got a new layer of asphalt for this year which made this beautiful track even more superb. Club president Ewald Prochaska did a great job and prepared well for the event. The Serpent team had great success and brought home the victories in both 1/8 and 1/10 200mm classes with Timar Gergo and Cseko Gergely respectively.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 31, 2011

Joe Kerry takes BRCA 200mm Rd6 in Scotland

Round 6 of the British 200mm Nationals were held this past weekend at the excellent Stonehaven circuit in Scotland. Saturday’s practice was held under dry conditions despite the forecast being for rain and traction was ok to start off with and it wasn’t long before all cars were up to racing pace. Due to the nature of the Stonehaven track, tyre wear is really high so many drivers worked on trying to reduce this for Sunday’s finals. Due to overnight rain qualifying was run under damp and greasy conditions and saw Joe Kerry win all 4 rounds of to take the TQ spot with his Serpent 733. Shortly before the final was due to start the track rapidly dried up so there was a rush in the pits to true some dry tyres for the final. As the final started Joe got an excellent start off the line and had already lapped the entire field within a few minutes. Joe lead every second of the race and in the end won a full 3 laps clear of second placed Alex Thurston who drove very well to finish one second in front of Adam Catchpole who took third. With this result Joe now moves into first place of the British 200mm Championship. Round 7 will take place at the very tight and technical Colchester circuit in 2 weeks time.

Thanks to Joe Kerry for the update.

August 31, 2011

Cesar Salvadori wins Rd5 in Sao Paulo

The H-K1 chassis TQ and won the expert class at the 5th round of Sao Paulo championships. It was a clean sweep as Cesar Salvadori got his Novarossi powered KM chassis on top spot after qualifying and won the 30 minute main final after an incident right after the starting flag which put him on the back of the field on the very first corner. Showing a strong performance he came back and took the lead after 5 minutes and never looked back.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

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

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]