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January 13, 2017

Serpent introduce new 4-pin & 3-pin clutch shoes

Coming from Serpent are a range of different clutch shoes for 4-pin and 3-pin clutches. All sets are available as 7075 and 6061 aluminium kits with the harder 7075 material offering more slip while the softer and black anodised 6061 shoes grip with a bit more emphasis. The sets fit the respective clutch assemblies with the standard 4-shoe offering is a bit more aggressive while the 3-shoe clutch engages smoother. Additionally Serpent also offers a 3-shoe carbon fibre set that allows to mix the different materials for even finer clutch tuning. All clutch shoes are usable with buggies, truggies and GT cars.

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January 13, 2017

DKT Revolver Evo III 2-speed gearbox

Italian company DKT have introduced the Revolver Evo III 2-speed SuperGT gearbox. The assembly features a number of refinements such as a new main shaft for improved durability and less vibrations while a new hardening process and other details on the 2-speed assembly make for more reliable performance even in long mains. The gearbox is available separately or including a centax or centrifugal-style clutch bell and it fits a range of belt-driven GT chassis.

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January 13, 2017

Techra T4’17 black/orange aluminium main chassis plate

Made for Xray’s T4’17 touring car kit is Techra’s all-new black and orange anodised aluminium main chassis plate. Cut from high-quality 7075 aluminium the 2mm thick chassis is only 84mm wide and it features distinctive herringbone cut-outs under the battery and electronics compartments for optimised flex characteristics. The chassis comes in a matte black finish with orange anodised chamfered edges for a very special look.

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January 13, 2017

Samix Cobra GT centre gearbox cup joints

Samix have introduced a set of centre gearbox cup joints for the Serpent Cobra GT kit. The parts are machined from ultra-hard steel material for improved durability even under extreme load conditions and on top of this they offer a dual set screw design for secure and reliable mounting.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

January 13, 2017

Tamiya TA-07 Pro carbon fibre reinforced option parts

Coming from Tamiya is a range of carbon fibre reinforced option parts for the TA-07 Pro touring car kit. First up is the reinforced lower deck. The carbon fiber-reinforced nylon resin version of the kit supplied FRP lower deck alters the car’s chassis flex characteristics to improve performance on high-grip carpet and asphalt surfaces.

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January 13, 2017

Rocket RC 1/10th Formula car kit

Italian company Rocket RC have introduced their all-new 1/10th formula car kit. The vehicle makes use of a 2.4mm carbon fibre main chassis plate that is, like all carbon composite materials, being made in Italy as are the red anodised 7075 aluminium parts. Beside these purpose designed bits the kit makes use of some commercially available items such as a Yokomo rear differential, Roche front end parts and ball ends, 3-D-printed ABC Brianza as well as DitoDito Racing parts. The car was developed for rubber tyre racing and it will become available soon.

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January 12, 2017

Spektrum SR2010 DSMR micro race receiver

The Spektrum SR2010 DSMR micro race receiver, that is part of the company’s innovative S6240RX servo and receiver unit, is also available separately for those who look for a tiny and lightweight unit. Offering a footprint of 25.5×17.6mm at a height of 13.6mm, the receiver weighs in at 5.5g and it utilises the DSMR frequency-agile surface protocol with a response rate of 5.5ms. The transparent case features an integrated antenna holder and the internals of the 3/2-channel receiver are protected using a Reliakote coating. The high-voltage compatible receiver furthermore features an improved antenna design optimise RF signal strength and it is usable with Spektrum DSMR-compatible transmitters.

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January 12, 2017

Spektrum S6240RX digital servo & receiver unit

Coming soon from Spektrum is the S6240RX digital high-speed servo and receiver unit. The servo itself features the durability of metal gears and is capable of delivering down to 0.08s transit times along with 15.0kg-cm of torque. The built-in SR2010 2-channel receiver gives racers a sense of response that feels almost instantaneous, especially when used with a DSMR radio capable of 5.5ms transmission. Both the servo and receiver are housed in a 20mm case that measures 30mm in hight which is in-between a standard and a low-profile servo. The servo and receiver unit is best used for 2WD buggy applications but may also suit many other classes.

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