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January 13, 2009

Serpent S120 Front end assembly

Serpent have released the front end of their S120 car to be used on other 1/12th scale cars. Featuring 11 different adjustments to help you get the most from your car, all of which are easy to adjust and measure. Fixed lower suspension arms are themselves damped by the central strut which uses rubber o-rings to take up the flex in this area, while the grey anodised aluminium front upper wishbone mounts are available in different caster angles, the car being supplied with 6 degree versions as standard. With the steering block king pins spring loaded, the cornering forces are channelled through the upper wishbone, which enable the car to corner at high speeds.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 6, 2009

East Civic bodyshell Carbon look

East Civic Carbon look shell

EAST have announced the upcoming release of a carbon look version of their popular Civic 1/10th touring car bodyshell. Sold in carbon fibre finish, the windows unfortunately aren’t see through, but the shell is supplied with the light and grill decals as seen in the photos. Same body, different look – perfect for racers with good eyesight who really like carbon fibre.

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January 6, 2009

Kawahara Ultra cool brake disk

Japanese company Kawahara have released this new ultra cool 1/8th scale on road brake disk. Suitable for use inside Mugen, Kyosho and Serpent chassis’, the disk has been made from special steel and due to the many holes in the surface, has great heat dissipation and is super lightweight.

Source: Kawahara [kawahara-racing.co.jp]

December 31, 2008

VP Pro Xray NT1 Option parts

VP Pro have introduced a full line-up of option parts for the Xray NT1 200mm chassis. Positioned under the Pro-Cision name, the options include titanium CVD axles & pivot balls, aluminium rear anti-roll bar set, wheel adaptors and shaft spacers as well as new front anti-roll bars and a hard coated alu brake disc. Expect more products for the on road market in the near future.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

December 21, 2008

Carpicorn RC Exhaust system #2648

Capricorn RC have released their new 1/10th scale exhaust system. EFRA homologated (#2648), it has been designed to work with the new ruling that requires the use of an INS box on .12 engines. Available for sale from the 7th of January.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

December 20, 2008

IDM Tuned 1/8th scale disk wheels

New from IDM, the brand from World Champion Daniele Ielasi, are these new 1/8th scale tires with aerodynamic disk. Made from Carbon, this system has been tested throughout the year, including almost winning the European Championships in Valencia, and is expected to make a big impact on performance at the high speed Lostallo track in Switzelrand, host of next years World Championships. They will be available after the Nuremberg toy fair next February.

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December 16, 2008

Protoform P909 1/8th scale body shell

Protoform have released a teaser image of their newest 1/8th scale on road body shell, called the P909. From the picture we can see it features a cockpit similar to the MLC 908, and the body appears to have high side walls and deep side indents behind the front wheel arch, like the European Championship winning Xceed Zytek, as well as stiffening ribs along the length of the top side of the shell. We will bring you more information upon release.

Source: Protoform [prolineracing.com]

December 15, 2008

Xray T2 52mm ECS Drive Shafts

The same concept as the previously available 50mm versions, Xray have released the new 52mm ECS drive shaft, designed with high-level racing in mind. These drive shafts were developed to decrease front wheel vibration when racing with a solid front axle, thus providing a much smoother and quieter ride and increasing steering. The drive shaft equalizes the speed between the drive shaft and the wheel, with a unique 2-piece joint between the axle and the wheel, the same extreme wheel turning angle is divided into two shallower angles without joint binding.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]