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July 29, 2010

SpeedMerchant Linear Tweak spring conversion

SpeedMerchant have announced the release of their Linear Tweak spring conversion. After months of testing, moving from the Rev.5 to the new Rev.6, they’ve found that the lighter & quicker Single Cell LiPo cars perform much better with Linear side springs compared to the standard ‘progressive’ side springs that have been run for years. These new springs tend to smooth the cars out, and generally just make it easier to drive, without a loss of steering or chassis response.

Source: Speed Merchant [teamspeedmerchant.com]

July 27, 2010

Serpent 733 DLS system

As seen in our World Championship coverage, Serpent have released the full details on their new DLS system for the 733. The Direct Link system is activated during cornering mainly, whereby the outer suspension forces are transferred partially to the inner wheel too, with a pivot-link system. The results is more rubber on the track, more traction and more even tyre wear, resulting in significantly faster and easier cornering and possibly better laptimes. Set to be made available in 1 month.

View more images of the system here

July 26, 2010

Mon-Tech Nazdar 6 2.0 190mm body

Italian company Mon-Tech Racing have released details of their new Nazdar 6 2.0 190mm body. This high-performance shell gives great corner entry and stability in the rear, it is made from 0.75mm thick polycarbonate. Supplied with window masks and pre-cut decals.

Click here for another image of the shell

July 22, 2010

Serpent S100 Link World GT chassis

Serpent have released their 1/10 scale pancar, the S100 Link, which is the 1/10 World GT version of their S120 1/12 scale pan-car. This high performance 1/10 scale pan chassis features quality machined carbon fibre and aluminium parts throughout, with its fully adjustable front end creating lots of steering. A spring loaded link system, in combination with diagonal positioned main shock and lateral damper with through shaft, control the roll of the car. The well balanced chassis offers a wide selection of set-up features and options to dial the car in for any track. Available in the beginning of August.

View images of the new chassis here

July 21, 2010

KM Racing H-K1 option parts

New from KM Racing for their H-K1 200mm chassis is this range of optional parts. To bring the car up to regulation weight as well as putting that weight in the correct place KM have released 2 new copper battery plates in either 25g or 30g weight. Also new are a complete range of anodised aluminium pinion gears in 15T, 17T, 20T, 22T & 23T. Other new parts include a front carbon bumper plate set, foam bumper, a 800mAh NiMh AAA receiver pack and finally a pair of CNC machined POM rear belt tension adjusting hubs.

View the other parts here

July 21, 2010

Xceed TF-1 & TF-2 tire traction fluid

Xceed have released their tire traction fluid TF-1 and TF-2. Provides additional traction for indoor and outdoor use and for both foam and rubber tires. Suitable for 1/12, 1/10 and 1/10 Pro-10 and WGT as well. The TF-1 is used when there is medium to high traction, while TF-2 is used mainly on finals days, when tracking is getting almost too high, and TF-2 will help avoid traction-rolling.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

July 19, 2010

Xray NT1 Alu rear bulkhead cover

New from Xray for the NT1, is this aluminium rear bulkhead cover. This ultra-strong construction has been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum for increased lifespan and durability especially in the event of a rear end crash.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 18, 2010

Roche RC Ceramic bearings

Roche RC have released two new bearing sets for the Yokomo BD5 / Tamiya TRF416X and TOP Photon. These complete sets contain high quality red seal ceramic bearings with the BD5/TRF416X set containing 4pcs of 10x15x4mm, 8pcs of 5x10x4mm & 2pcs of 4x8x3mm, while the Photon set contains 4pcs of 10x15x4mm & 10pcs of 5x10x4mm.

View the other bearing set here