Exotek Racing have two new aluminium option parts available for Serpent’s SRX-2 line of buggies and trucks. First up is a front C-hub set made from 7075 aluminium. Weighing in at only 12 grams, the parts are lightweight yet strong and with the included 2mm spacers they match the stock SRX C-hub geometry. With the vertical ball end mounting, roll centre adjustments are easily made by adding or removing spacers.
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The 2nd Annual CML Off Road Masters will take place on the weekend of the 2nd of November at the Gymnase Jean Collignon in Louvres in the North of Paris. The event starts on Friday with free practice, on Saturday the 2WD Modified and 13.5T Stock classes will be run while Sunday sees 4WD Modified, 2WD Short Course and the RC10 vintage racing. Pro-Line’s Wedge and Pin Point tyres are the controlled tyres for the event with one full set being included with the entry fee. More information about the meeting is available here.
New from Tekno RC comes this lightened low centre of gravity motor mount insert for the SCT410 4WD short course truck and the EB48-SL buggy. Using the part lowers the motor by 5mm and it is usable with all Pro4 motors with standard 36mm diameter. Lowering one of the heaviest parts of the vehicle by 5mm will have a noticeable effect on handling, resulting in faster cornering and less mistakes due to traction rolling. The part is CNC machined out of 7075 aluminium, then gun metal anodised for wear.
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Serpent have a new option part for the SRX2 SC short course truck available. The carbon fibre body mount braces help to reinforce the body mounts to make for a more reliable positioning of the bodyshell, even under heavy loads or when rolling the truck. The kit’s composite mounts already feature location pins to take the add-on carbon fibre braces. The set includes a pair of carbon fibre strips and mounting hardware.
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The 4th round of the 2014 Belgian SCT Cup was organised by the new A.R.T. Sprimont club and held at the former RCEL track. The layout was unchanged from last year and the track is considered to be one of the best in the country, with elevation changes and high speed chicanes on a surface offering many different grip levels along the day. In the absence of current Pro2 ranking leader, Philippe Hautecoeur, France was represented by two newcomers, Laurent and Emilie Halluin (Team Associated). Laurent made an excellent start by setting TQ times in the first two qualification rounds while running in the slower heat. Nicolas Evens (TLR) won the third round to make it second on the grid, followed by Julian André (Team Associated). 1/10 4WD Belgian national champion Jean-Yves Konings completes the top 4.
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Serpent have a range of new option parts for the Spyder and Cobra line of vehicles available. Starting with the Spyder, first up is a 21 teeth top shaft for stock racing classes. The part fits all SRX-2 series buggies and trucks and it is available separately or including an adapter.
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Team Losi Racing introduce the 22SCT 2.0 2WD short course truck kit. The evolution step of the popular 22SCT makes use of the experience gained with the 22 2.0 buggy kit and features a vast amount of improvements such as an updated front and rear suspension geometry with revised castor blocks and spindles that make for an easier to drive truck without sacrificing corner speed. In the rear, a wider arm and less off-set on the rear hub make it possible to change direction more easily and make faster exits from the turn.
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Arrma present their updated “2014” Mega range of brushed motor 2WD off-road vehicles. Based on the proven twin vertical plate “ladder” frame, the buggies and trucks offer a super tough chassis, large volume shock absorbers and a durable drivetrain with fluid-filled gear differential. The kits are topped off by pre-painted polycarbonate bodyshells and pre-mounted multi-surface dBoots tyres for best possible traction on a variety of surfaces. Included with the factory-assembled kits also comes a fully waterproof 35A brushed controller, a 15T Mega brushed motor, a water and dustproof 5kg-cm steering servo and a 2.4GHz radio system. The Mega range vehicles are available as Raider desert buggy, Granite monster truck, Fury short course truck and Vorteks stadium truck.
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