Serpent have released a line of PTFE coated pivot balls. Made from aerospace super light aluminium they are very smooth and the range of types allows you to replace the steel versions that come as standard on the S120, S100, 733, 966 and others. The different versions include 5.8mm double straight, 5.8mm, 5.8mm long, anti-roll bar ball 3.0mm and uni 4.5mm.
View the other pivot balls here
Pro-Line have announced that their Hole Shot 2.0 SC and Blockade SC are now available pre mounted on Renegade Black wheels. The Pro-Line Renegade wheel for SC trucks features a tough 10 spoke design replicating the latest in high performance full size forged racing wheels used by the pros. Detailed beadloc and lug nut hardware only adds to the realism. Combine the Renegade with the Hole-Shot 2.0 SC, which features more pins and a wider contact patch for insane amounts of traction. Combine the Renegade with the Blockade Tires for class leading tread life, perfectly balanced tread spacing for maximum forward bite and unique side tread that keeps you planted around the corners.
View the Blockade pre-mounts here
Pro-Line have released a number of new additions to their tire range starting with the 1/8th buggy Hole Shot 2.0. The Hole Shot 2.0 provides more forward traction, increased steering response and is less edgy in the ruts making you faster than ever before. Their mini-pin and square lug technology combine to give your Buggy TQ pace and last through long mains. Also for 1/8th buggy is the Tazer and Blockade are now available pre mounted on V2 white wheels with the Tazer available in M3 and M4, while the Blockade only comes in M4. For 1/10th scale buggy there is the return of the Square Fuzzie. The new Square Fuzzie features countless square micro-pins laid out in a traction inducing grid pattern that will stick to the track like Velcro while the long center bars provide tons of forward bite and improved wear over the Original. These tires are ideal for any indoor/outdoor hard-packed dirt track where bar-type tires are not getting the job done. The new Square Fuzzies will give you the confidence inspiring forward and side bite to propel you to the front.
New from Pro-Line for the Associated RC8.2 is the 2012 Bulldog. Ryan Cavalieri is preparing for the IFMAR World Championships in 2012 and has developed the most advanced body yet. He took great care in refining the design for 2012 to create even more stability with enhanced steering to gain an advantage on the track. The windshield is steeper to create more down force over the front wheels and the roof ridges have been raised to channel the air flow over the middle of the body for increased high-speed stability. The rear of the roof has been lowered and fins have been added to achieve maximum engine head cooling and stable air flow over the body. The fins also add rigidity to the body to increase aerodynamic efficiency.
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JConcepts have announced that their Finnisher body shell is now available for the Kyosho RB-5 WC. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up where applicable, which helps eliminates large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The rear of the cab has a new step feature and a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body through its V-shaped design. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included 2 of the latest 6.5″ wide Hi-Clearance rear wings which have been specifically designed to fit on the RB-5 buggy.
View more images of the RB-5 Finnisher here
CRC have sent us this sneak peek at the company’s new 64 pitch pinions. Available in 20 – 70 tooth and made from hard anodised 7075 aluminium making them super light and durable. Featuring an American 5-40 set screw (1/16th inch allen), they go on sale this week and will be shipping from next Monday.
Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]
Hot Bodies’ new prototype Gridlock tire utilizes design features creating a tire that will be easier to drive while also providing a linear amount of steering gain throughout the steering travel. The Gridlock tire will make the car more stable and easier to drive on track conditions where the dirt is hard packed with some sharp edged bumps. Another condition the Gridlock tire performs great in is where the track might be a little too dusty for the Megabite tire but not loamy enough for the Megagrid tire. Hot Bodies Tires are known for their long life with low tread wear, the Gridlock tire’s tread wear life will be greater than that of the Megabite tire providing the consumer with a tire that performs very well and also has a long life.
View another image of the tire here
Serpent are close to release their 1/8th GT car with Billy Easton performing the last few tests with the pre-production Cobra GT. The car is based on the Cobra buggy platform and shares many parts and is aimed at the Japan, USA and Central and South America markets which have seen growth. We can expect more details within the coming week.
