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July 7, 2010

Serpent S811 Cobra optional parts

Serpent have release some new aluminium optional parts for their S811 Cobra buggy. Starting with this lower suspension bracket, which is a 2.5 for the rear and 4.5 when used on the rear. Made from anodised 7075 T6 aluminium it is a very strong part and will accept the standard composite inserts. Also new are these precision machined aluminium posts for the rear wing-mount, replacing the standard composite ones. Finally, also for the wing are these nicely machined lightweight aluminium rear wing support washers.

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July 7, 2010

Hudy aluminium throttle servo horns

Hudy have introduced these CNC-machined aluminium throttle servo horns for use on throttle servos in all 1/8 off-road cars. Alu servo horn offers maximum throttle control by eliminating the flex often associated with composite versions. Ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability. Drilled for 3mm-linkage hardware, the horn has two holes for linkage mounting on both sides, allowing you to quickly and easily change the linkage angle.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

July 6, 2010

Team Titan high downforce buggy wings

New from Team Titan is this 1/8th off road buggy wing for providing more downforce than a traditional wing. Made from high quality impact resistant soft nylon, which will never break during a roll, it comes in 2 colours, black and white, and is supplied with 2 nylon shims for attaching the wing.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]

July 6, 2010

Associated B4.1 Factory Team kit

Team Associated have introduced the B4.1 Factory Team kit for the latest generation of racers whose cars are lighter and more powerful than ever due to the advent of new LiPo battery and brushless motor technology. With its race-ready components, Factory Team parts, and optimized suspension setup for use with LiPo batteries, the B4.1 Factory Team buggy puts it’s World Champion pedigree to work for you, lap after lap.

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July 5, 2010

Serpent Cobra S811 lightweight wheel hexes

New from Serpent for their Cobra S811 buggy are these precision machined and threaded anodised lightweight wheel hexagons, which will decrease unsprung weight and thus increase performance and stability. Supplied with the lightweight, serrated anodized alu wheel-nuts and steel pins, there are 3 off-sets available -2mm, 1mm and 0mm to offer another tuning item for your buggy.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

July 3, 2010

Associated RC10T4.1 Factory Team kit

Since its release in 2003, the RC10T4 remains undefeated on a national level, having won seven consecutive ROAR National Championships. Driven by this continuing success, the designers in Area 51 spent countless hours refining the T4 to meet the demands of today’s LiPo batteries and brushless motors. The RC10T4.1 Factory Team kit is the product of all this effort and comes armed with Factory Team aluminium rear hubs, V2 slipper, Hi-Flow T4 body, and optimized suspension setup to help you quickly master any track.

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July 2, 2010

HPI Mini Trophy 4wd desert truck

We brought you the announcement of the partnership of HPI and TSA Motorsports last week and today they have released the full details on the new Mini Trophy 1/12th scale 4wd desert truck. HPI Racing delivers super realism influenced by their relationship with TSA. An interesting note about this particularly “special project” is the fact that TSA used the body styling from HPI Racing and shaped the TSA full-size 7200 class truck to look like the HPI Mini-Trophy Truck, so the HPI Mini-Trophy came first.

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June 29, 2010

Xray Hard coated alu diff pin

New from Xray for the XB808, XB8 and XT8 cars are these hard coated aluminium pins for the gear differential. CNC-machined from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, they have been hard coated for extra durability and long life. Sold in a set of 2.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]