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March 25, 2009

Serpent RCC-X shock absorbers

Serpent have released their new pre assembled RCC-X shock absorbers. The 2009 version RCC-X features a better supported shock rod that uses a delrin bushing and a new design x-ring, in place of the o-ring, that is made of a special silicone rubber that provides a better seal with less friction. A new mold for the nylon parts has also been made and so the nylon parts of the shocks are also improved, including pistons and ball-joints too. Suitable for all 1/8th and 1/10th scale gas-cars, as well 1/10 electric touring cars they are available with long or short shock shaft and come with optional 1, 2 & 4 hole pistons.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 25, 2009

Xray 48-pitch micro pinion gears

Xray have released a wide range of high-performance 48-pitch micro pinion gears, that have been manufactured from special steel for toughness and durability. Featuring precision-cut teeth with chamfered edges, they are available in a range from 9T – 23T. For smooth operation, it is advised to run them in first.

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March 20, 2009

O.S. 12XZ Speed on road engine

O.S. Engines have announced the high performance 12XZ on road engine. Overall weight has been trimmed to the bare minimum, while special modifications deliver awesome power and dependability. The crankcase and liner port are newly designed to increase torque at low to mid-speed while holes machined into the aluminum outer head decrease weight and improve cooling.

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March 19, 2009

Yeah Racing F103 chassis options

Yeah Racing have announced a number of new after market items for the F103 chassis including this aluminium knuckle arm & servo saver set. This set aims at improving the performance of the F1 chassis by introducing various adjustable setting functions such as the camber angles, which can be changed by the installation of 3 different angle (-1°, -2°, -3°) steering blocks. Also the length of the aluminium front knuckle arm is adjustable in order to set up different toe-in and toe-out angles of the wheel and finally an extra o-ring is included to allow the chassis height to be raised or lowered. Yeah Racing have also designed a new rear single piece aluminium motor mount for the F103RM and GT, which is super lightweight, stiff and allows the rear wing to be adjustable.

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March 19, 2009

Xray T2’009 3.5mm Rear Shock tower

New from Xray, for the T2’009, T2‘008 or T2R Pro, is this strong rear shock tower, which is CNC-machined from premium extra-thick 3.5mm high-grade graphite to minimize breakage. It features the same shock and roll centre positions as the stock shock tower but has increased strength and reliability for high-competition racing or extreme racing conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 14, 2009

Xray Front Coil Springs for XII

New for the XII, Xray have released an additional range of choices of their ultimate-match front coil shock springs, to help fine-tune your car. Powder color-coded for quick & easy identification, they have been developed through extensive testing and racing experience. The same thickness of wire is used for each spring, and stiffness is controlled by the number of coils, the softer springs have a lower “C” value and more coils, while the stiffer springs have a higher “C” value and fewer coils. Sold in a pair.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 11, 2009

Team Orion 2656 tuned pipe

Team Orion have released their the new 2656 tuned pipe for .12 engines. It has been developed to increase power and mileage and its silver polished material and design makes it a strong and reliable racing part for Alpha and CRF engines. EFRA legal, it is supplied with manifold, rubber seals and mounting springs.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 10, 2009

Xray NT1 Clutch Spring hard

New from Xray, for their NT1 1/10th scale 200mm chassis, is this hard clutch spring. Suitable for use with the car’s XCA clutch, it allows for later clutch engagement at higher RPM, which is beneficial on open, high-speed tracks with high traction.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]