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Xray 2.5mm carbon main chassis for X12’21

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 06:24 AM PST

From Xray is this optional 2.5mm carbon main chassis for the X12’21. Machined from 2.5mm hard high-grade graphite material with a specially-designed compound which is a good option for low grip carpet racing, as well as asphalt. The graphite material is softer than aluminium, allowing the chassis to generate more traction. The chassis was redesigned to accommodate the front Tweak-Free Suspension and the rear Tweak-Free POD System, while the side link mounting system was redesigned as well and is mounted directly to the chassis and the chassis features slots for adjustment of the servo mount position.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Serpent SRX4 Gen3 4wd EP buggy

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 04:35 AM PST

Serpent have introduced their all new SRX4 Gen3 4wd buggy. Developed alongside the company’s SRX2 Gen3, the new car shares over 50% of its parts with its 2wd counterpart meaning less spare parts need be carried by the racer. A belt driven car, it utilises a dual belt system which allows the motor to be mounted along the car’s centre line. The chassis is made from 7075-T6 aluminium, it’s narrower in design for better flex characteristics, while it also incorporates a new packaging concept for the front pivots and diff position, to give greater ground clearance. The steering system has also been updated to reduce maintenance time, increase drivability, reduce any unwanted bump steer, and create a smoother linear Ackerman curve.

There is a brand new, state of the art driveline configuration that is super easy to work on with easy access differentials at both the front and rear. The new layout can be made to have perfect left to right weight distribution with a variety of batteries which improves handling in every condition. Other changes include new front and rear suspension geometry and capped off with new look bodyshell.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

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Yokomo YD-2 SLF big bore shock tapered piston

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 02:42 AM PST

For the YD-2 series of cars, Yokomo release these SLF big bore shock tapered piston. Developed by Team Yokomo drift members, one side of the piston surface has a tapered shape meaning the damping feeling differs depending on the mounting direction, softer for the movement of the piston in the direction of the taper. In addition, the piston hole is angled diagonally with respect to the shock operating direction so the damping changes with respect to a sudden shock input due to the action of fluid dynamics. At times it has the effect of absorbing small bumps while maintaining a high damping force. The piston hole setting is ø1.1 mm x 6 holes and each set contains 2 pieces.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

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Yannic Prumper joins Arrowmax team

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 02:30 AM PST

Former ETS race winner, Yannic Prumper will be joining Arrowmax for the upcoming seasons. On the new deal, the newly signed Yokomo driver said ‘I am really proud and excited to be able to join the Arrowmax team. They are well known for their high quality tools. From now, I will use their whole range of products in the pits.’

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

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