A new release from Spec-R who have introduced this new version 2 CV universal swing shaft. Newly designed with safety ring to keep the cross pin securely fastened and very smooth. Made from high quality spring steel and hard coated for a very durable result. Available for Tamiya 417 and Yokomo BD5 touring cars and next month for the Xray T3.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Spec-R have released a gear diff for the Associated TC6. The gear diff consists of a light weight plastic housing, nylon gears and long life diff joints. Long lasting and durable material result in consistent and better performance. Also new from Spec-R are these carbon material internal gear for use inside Spec-R gear diffs. These new parts are hard and very durable and it can be used with all Spec-R gear diff.
Serpent have released a complete Centax-2 Ultra clutch set for their 1/8th 966 chassis. This set comes with aluminium clutch bell, XP clutch shoe and machined carbon flyweights. The result is a lighter clutch which gives more punch.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
C2 have released their first product for 1/8 and 1/10 Scale Touring, Racing & GT Cars, dual stage shock absorber pistons. The job of the suspension is to reduce the vibrations from the wheel and the chassis in a controlled fashion caused by an uneven road or changes of direction. These new CNC machined pistons are designed to allow racers to have faster or slower rebound depending on which type of piston is used. Different rebound slow down rates are available for fine tuning. Available for Motonica, Mugen (above), Shepherd and Serpent.
View the Shepherd versions here
SpeedMerchant have released this damper tube conversion for the Associated R5.1 In-Line LiPo chassis that lets you run SpeedMerchant Damper Tubes as well as their popular Linear Springs. The kit includes top plate, tweak plate, SpeedMerchant damper tubes, SpeedMerchant linear spring conversion (.18, .20 & .22 Springs) and 2-56 ball studs and nuts. A quick and easy change that will make your R5.1 LiPo easier to drive, quicker in the corners and more consistent lap to lap.
Following intensive testing at some of the biggest events in 1/8 scale, Pirani RC have released its new 8mm gear-shaft develop for Shepherd V8 Eleven. Designed and produced by Andrea Pirani this complete conversion kit increases engine performance in high traction condition. This kit increases the transmission of power from engine to drive wheels and the kit includes new aluminium 7075-T6 side support, new hard-coated steel shaft, new low friction kevlar pulley and new light weight gear box.
iModel in France have announced that French ‘Classic’ chassis manufacturer DXF Racing’s new Speed 8 1/8th scale LMP bodyshell is now available. EFRA homologated (#31520) the shell incorporates some innovated aerodynamics with the front sporting a channeled airway which helps increase front downforce. Suitable for 1/8th gas and electric chassis’.
View more images of the new shell here
Edam got in touch to show us a preview of their new 1/10 scale electric on-road chassis. The car features pivot ball suspension parts as seen on 200mm nitro chassis combined with a three belt drivetrain and a very narrow carbon fibre chassis as normally seen on 190mm touring cars. Depending on the setup and tyre used an overall width of 190 to 220mm is achievable with a wheelbase of 258mm and an overall weight of around 1600g. The car is developed for an “unlimited class” use with 3S 11.1V LiPo batteries and up to 3.5T motors and GTP as well as normal touring car body shells.
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