September 28, 2010

Serpent S811 Tapered pistons & Steering servo rod

Serpent S811 Tapered pistons & Steering servo rod

More new updates for the Cobra S811 with Serpent releasing these tapered pistons. Machined from Delrin these 16mm shock pistons are perfectly round and create a super smooth shock action. Available with 6, 8 and 10 holes and packed in sets of 4. Also for the S811 are these precision machined, lightweight steering servo rod. Made from top quality titanium, they are a direct replacement of the heavier kit spring-steel version.

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September 27, 2010

Serpent Cobra S811 steel flywheel

Serpent Cobra S811 steel flywheel

More new parts for the Serpent Cobra S811 with the release of this precision machined high grade steel flywheel. A direct replacement for the standard aluminium version, this black coated flywheel is heavier than the standard version and because of this you will have less engine flame outs and improved idling of the engine.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


September 26, 2010

Tourex BigScale X300 tire

Tourex BigScale X300 tire

New from Tourex are these large scale versions of their X300 high grip tire. Developed for extremely hard as well as loose ground, this perfectly true tire sports stiff side walls for precise handling, while the thread offers maximum traction on throttle and on brake with very little tire wear. They come mounted on the company’s new BigScale rims with 24mm hex as well as their new specially design profiled insert.

Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]


September 25, 2010

Serpent S811 Cobra diff mounts & FR springs

Serpent S811 Cobra diff mounts & FR springs

New from Serpent for the S811 Cobra are these precision machined aluminium center differential brackets. Anodised in a titanium-grey finish they replace the standard nylon versions and are very light, but still strong and rigid. Serpent have also released these new orange (4.4lbs) and red (4.6lbs) front shock-springs to expand their current line of available springs.

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September 24, 2010

Tamiya TRF502X – First photo

Tamiya TRF502X - First photo

Following on from our story yesterday on the TRF502x 1/10th scale shaft driven 4wd buggy from Tamiya, we have received the first photograph of the new car. As usual click the image above for a larger version.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]


September 24, 2010

Team Durango DEX408 electric buggy

Team Durango DEX408 electric buggy

Team Durango have introduced the DEX408, the electric version of the company’s soon to be released DNX408 gas powered 1/8th scale buggy. Rather than releasing a conversion kit for a nitro car, they have studied the 1/8 electric class carefully and concluded that to make the best possible 1/8 electric buggy, they would design a new car. Many of the components on the DEX408 are shared with its German National Championship winning brother the DNX408, which means that 1/8 scale fans can share wishbones, shocks and differential spare parts between their nitro and electric racing buggies.

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September 24, 2010

Hobao Hyper 9 RTR buggy

Hobao Hyper 9 RTR buggy

Hobao have released this race ready RTR Hyper 9 package. Based around the race proven Hyper 9 platform, the this version retains all the required race features to help you be competitive straight from the off. Coming factory assembled with HoBao’s new 2.4ghz radio system for crystal free running and the Hyper 21 3-Port RACE engine for excellent power and speed. The suspension is the ‘B’ type suspension as used on the top spec Pro UK competition kit, the version used by their top team drivers. Race options such as in-line tuned pipe, anti-roll bars and huge 20mm big bore oil filled adjustable shock absorbers all come standard on this race ready RTR.

View the features list here


September 24, 2010

RB LE Shark 10 Guarda engine

RB LE Shark 10 Guarda engine

To celebrate Renaud Savoya’s 2010 European Title, RB have released the Shark 10 Guarda. Featuring a brand new sleeve with lower exhaust port, this engine provides a better runtime without any compromise on the power delivered. Limited to 300 and signed by Renaud, the combo set includes the engine, RB 2045 pipe, RB Compact manifold 198mm, RB Engine Protect, RB Gas cooler and RB Chrome stickers.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]