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April 7, 2017

Serpent updates SL6 XLi 2-speed geabox

Serpent have introduced an update for the SL6 XLi 2-speed gearbox used in the Natrix 748 200mm nitro on-road kit. The update will see a redesigned 2-speed housing with thicker outer walls for improved durability while extensive machining will reduce the overall weight for optimised rotational mass. The new design will ensure stable performance been in long finals, as does the included high-quality bearing, and the housing will become available separately or as part of the full 2-speed gearbox set that also utilises new harder 2-speed clutch shoes.

View the 2-speed gearbox set here

April 7, 2017

LRP WorksTeam 41mm aluminium fan mount

LRP have introduced the WorksTeam 41mm aluminium fan mount. Suitable for most 1/8th scale brushless motors, the clamping design mount is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes blue anodised and with engraved LRP logos. The lightweight yet durable design allows to mount two 40mm fan units in order to optimise motor cooling for improved overall performance and longer motor life.

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April 7, 2017

Team Associated Factory Team clamping servo horns

Coming from Team Associated and made for the company’s 6th generation off-road vehicles and 1/10th touring cars are the Factory Team series aluminium clamping servo horns. Both are made of 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised and laser etched, with the off-road specific arms being 15.5mm long for smoother steering response while the touring car items are 20mm in size. Both variants are available for 23T and 25T spline servos and they include a large M2.5 screw for mounting.

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April 6, 2017

Serpent Project 4X aluminium screw sets

Serpent have introduced two aluminium screw sets for the Project 4X touring car. Containing 143 fasteners, the set is available in orange or grey colour with the screws being made of aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium. Using the screws as a replacement for the standard steel hardware will lower the car’s weight while adding visual impact.

View the grey screw set here

April 6, 2017

Flashpoint 4-in-1 multi wrench & alloy servo horns

Flashpoint R/C have introduced their new 4-in-1 multi wrench as well as aluminium servo horns for most of today’s servos. Starting on the tool side of things, the multi wrench incorporates a 10mm socket wrench for flywheel nuts, an 8mm extended glow plug wrench as well as 5mm and 3mm hex tips for pivot balls and steering bushings. The wrench is made from high-quality spring steel, making it strong and durable.

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April 6, 2017

Team Powers 6500mAh 7.6V LiHV battery pack

Coming from Team Powers is the new 6500mAh 7.6V LiHV battery pack. Offering standard dimensions and a reduced height of 22.5mm, the low centre of gravity pack is built using of high-quality 110C cells that were made using additional Graphene material which is meant to improve performance and durability. The battery weighs in at 272g and it is usable for Modified and Stock class racing alike.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

April 6, 2017

Gizmo GZ1 2017 update kit & hard lower arms

Coming from Gizmo Racing are the new GZ1 2017 update kit and hard lower A-arms. Starting with the update package, the set will bring older spec GZ1 kits to full 2017 specifications by including the V2 upper arm kit, a new carbon fibre chassis, carbon fibre side rails, new diff/spool outdrives and also new low-friction belts. Also available for the GZ1 are hard carbon fibre lower A-arms. They offer less twist and flex than the standard arms, resulting in a more responsive car at the expend of a little overall grip. The hard arms can be used in combination with the standard wishbones in order to achieve a different car balance.

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April 6, 2017

Tamiya TT-02 Ferrari F12tdf 1/10th on-road kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Ferrari F12tdf based on the TT-02 entry-level 4WD chassis kit. Resembling Ferrari’s limited edition F12tdf super sportscar, the kit makes use of the proven shaft-driven TT-02 platform and it comes including a highly detailed body shell, silver multi-spoke rims and semi-slick high-grip tyres. The kit will hit stores by end of May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]