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September 30, 2010

DuraTrax Performance Tires

DuraTrax Performance Tires deliver both high performance and low price in the same re-sealable package. They’re molded from a long-lasting compound that’s already racked up major wins around the world. And in addition to featuring tread patterns ideal for all off-road surfaces, DuraTrax tires and wheels are available separately as well as in mounted sets. Inserts are included with tires and mounted tire sets, for solid sidewall support and extra value. Available in late October for buggy and truggy in X-Cons, Lockup, Lineup, Shotgun, Posse, Derringer and Spurz thread patterns.

Source: DuraTrax [duratrax.com]

September 30, 2010

Pro-Line Suburbs for 1/8th buggy

Pro-Line have sent us a sneak peek of their new 1/8th scale Suburb tire. No other information is available but of course the thread is already available for electric cars and those are aimed at use on a variety of blue-groove track and surfaces where you would typically run soft compound tires. Expect their release soon.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

September 28, 2010

Bitty Design Cobra S811 Fighter body

Bitty Design have expanded their Fighter body line with the release of this new shell for the Serpent Cobra S811. Made from high quality 1mm thick polycarbonate, it features a forward cab design that gives your buggy faster steering response. Other features include side skirts for easy body location as well as an improved new cut line on the rear to allow the release of hot air from around the engine and pipe. The clear body is sold with protective film and window masks and decal sheets are included.

View more images of the new shell here

September 28, 2010

Capricorn Q5-TE .21 competition buggy engine

From Italian company Capricorn is the Q5-TE, their new .21 competition racing engine for the off-road class. Featuring updated and hand tuned internals, the combustion chamber has been optimised for a better heatsink and thermal efficency. The crankshaft has been hand modified and polished, while the piston and liner has been revised for maximum performance. Featuring rear ceramic bearings and a customized crankcase, this 2010 version comes with a new aluminium carburetor with plastic insert.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

September 28, 2010

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.

View the other parts here

September 27, 2010

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

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

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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