Something we missed last week, but Team Durango’s new DEX410R is now available. Sharing the same Team Durango DNA, performance and innovation as the World Championship winning DEX410, it is delivered with a more ‘regular’ specification. We covered the car in the past when it was in its prototype form, but now that is has been finalised you can check out the full final gallery here.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
Tekno RC have released a whole range of new parts for the Hot Bodies D8, D8T, Ve8 and Vorza. New Stub Axles and Diff Couplers feature hardened steel, precision tolerances & snap rings ensure worry free usage. Center shaft couplers and stub axles also come with 3 sets of drive pin holes to extend the life of each part. The new lightened LCG chassis is the ultimate chassis upgrade for your Hot Bodies D8T Nitro Truggy and is 37g/1.4oz lighter than stock and features a low CG cutout design that lowers the engine and radio tray by 1mm, with the fuel tank lowered by 2mm. CNC machined from 4mm aircraft grade 7075-T6 aluminium, it has been hard anodized for increased wear resistance and the under side edge has been beveled to help cruise over rough terrain.
Xray have released this 3-bearing, 10-tooth bevel drive gear for the XB808 front/rear differential. Manufactured from premium Hudy spring steel, it has been precision machined on a special gear machine and heat treated for maximum strength, durability, minimal wear and extra-long lifespan. The 3-bearing pinion gear is a direct fit into the XB808 2010-spec bulkhead, requiring use of the special collars that provide even spacing between bearings. With capturing screws tightened, both bearings are strengthened in the block so they can support more load thus improving bearing lifespan.
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Tresrey have released a further batch of option parts for the Durango DEX410/R starting with this red aluminum parts set. The set includes spacers, wheel cones, servo saver shaft and more, which are all red anodized matching with all other Tresrey option parts like aluminum hubs and center drive shafts. They have also released this heavy duty hinge pin set which gives you more durability and strength as well as smoother operation due to its titanium coating. Made in Japan.
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Schumacher have announced that the current batch of Cougar SV’s that have been shipping over the last few days contain some upgrades from the initial first batch. Taking in customer feedback it now features an improved layshaft design has been incorporated with an updated pulley retention pin. The transmission molding halves have also been improved and now include a 4th retention screw to provide a better seal. Many customers have not found an issue with these parts from the first batch, however if you have had a problem feel free to contact Schumacher.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
King Headz have released a whole range of products for the new Serpent S811. First to get their attention are the front and rear shock towers which have been CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and black anodized. These are designed to increase rigidity and add strength. They have also produced a 1-3 degree anti-squat plate which too has been CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminum and also black anodized. These are designed to increase rigidity and add strength and use the factory inserts. Finally there are two type of clutch shoes, machined from 7075 grade aluminium and also 6061 grade aluminum. Sold in sets of 4 shoes.
More new optional parts from Serpent for their S811 Cobra 1/8th scale buggy with the release of aluminium chassis braces for the front and rear of the car. Precision CNC machined from 7075 T6 aluminium and then anodised, they are super lightweight and help stiffen the chassis more than the standard composite versions.
New from Losi is their Digit pattern for 1/8th buggy which is now available in Losi’s exclusive red compound. The new multi-level pin design is a two stage square pin design that is supported by a large base pin and provides excellent wear. The tire is highly versatile as it works on multiple track conditions from loose and loamy conditions to hard pack blue groove tracks. Losi molded inserts are provided and known for their perfect balance and are very lightweight. The new Losi King Pin G2 is now also available in Losi’s exclusive red compound which works excellent on medium to high grip tracks and provides excellent wear. The new small square pin design provides immense traction on hard packed tracks, while the new center bar design provides increased forward traction. No pin is located between the center bar designs which allows for great forward drive, making out-of-the corner jumps much easier. Losi’s BK Bar proved to have incredible forward traction while maintaining great side bite with tremendous longevity and is now available for the 1/10th Off-road Truck class in pink, red, and silver compounds. The tire can be used on the front and rear of truck for optimum traction on hard packed surfaces. It is also available as a 1/10th 4wd front tire in red and pink compounds and has proven to smooth out steering going into the turn while offering improved forward traction on corner exit on hard packed surfaces.
