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JConcepts B6-series long shock carbon fibre rear tower

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 11:32 AM PDT

JConcepts have introduced a carbon fibre rare shock tower for the use with long configuration rear shocks. The 4mm thickness, genuine carbon material is durable, lightweight and features the JConcepts milled sections which help maintain strength while minimising weight. The three standard shock positions remain for quick and steady adjustments on the B6 and B6D kits.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Serpent Cobra GT suspension upgrade kit

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 08:35 AM PDT

Coming from Serpent is a suspension upgrade set for the Cobra GT 1/8th on-road cars. The set includes new carbon fibre shock towers with additional mounting positions for the shock absorbers and camber links as well as a third front body post, new aluminium front and rear shock extensions as well as front and rear aluminium shock standoffs. The parts will make for an updated suspension geometry that creates a more responsive car with better steering, improved balance and reduced tyre wear. Coming as set and also available separately the parts fit all Cobra GT range nitro and electric kits, race rollers and RTRs.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

Shepherd Velox V8 aluminium downstop limiters

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 07:30 AM PDT

Shepherd have introduced their new aluminium downstop limiters for the Velox V8 WC and Simon Kurzbuch Edition 1/8th scale kits. Made from high-grade 7075-T6 alloy the parts allow a more accurate droop setting because of the more rigid material. Thanks to a redesign the downstops also use less parts which results in improved durability and a more direct feedback. The limiters are available in blue or black anodising.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

Xtreme Aerodynamics Avenge 200mm touring car body

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 06:12 AM PDT

Coming from Xtreme Aerodynamics is their latest 1/10th 200mm body shell, the Avenge. The FEMCA and ROAR approved body features a more traditional design compared to Xtreme Aerodynamics’ Revenge body and it was developed with optimised car balance in mind while offering efficient aerodynamics and good cornering speed.

Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.com]

Axon World Spec HLS intermediate-step TC springs

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 06:03 AM PDT

Coming from Axon are their new 0.05 increment World Spec HLS electric touring car shock springs. Adding to the already existing WS HLS line are the C2.55, C2.65, C2.75 and C2.85 springs that fill the gap between the already existing C2.5 and C2.9 springs with their ultra-fine 0.05 increments. The colour-coded springs come in pairs and they will hit stores in September.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

Capricorn C803 +1mm rear shock bodies & shafts

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 05:48 AM PDT

Coming from Capricorn and made for the C803 on-road car are the +1mm shock bodies and shock shafts. Adding a millimetre of length to both the bodies and shafts will allow the shock piston to sit at an optimised position within the shock body which results in improved forward traction and bump handling. The bodies come anodised black for wear and looks while the shock shafts received a TiNi coating for improved wear and reduced friction.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

HRC Racing scale-type Modified air intake mesh

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 05:25 AM PDT

HRC Distrobution have introduced the new HRC Racing scale-type Modified air intake mesh for 1/8th and 1/10th scale body shells. Available in eleven different designs the mesh is made from black colour stainless steel and each sheet measures 100x100mm. It can be used to detail body shells, create additional protection against rocks and stones when used to cover larger body shell air intakes and it will also do as stencil when airbrushing body shells.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

Joe Hwee takes RCMC Nitro Buggy title

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 04:40 AM PDT

The final round of the Singapore RCMC 1/8 Nitro Buggy Nationals was held last weekend at Lap Paradise Raceway. When the dust had settled the 6-race championship was won by Joe Hwee (HB Racing/O.S./AKA) who took the title from young Danial Miswan (Kyosho/Reds Racing/AKA), who won round 6 to finish 2nd overall, while Ronnie Leow (Serpent/Novarossi/Sweep) had to fight off the Mugen duo of Aidi Amin (Mugen/Hope/AKA) and Leng (Mugen/O.S./AKA) in the final race to finished 3rd overall.

Overall top 10 results:
1. Joe Hwee – HB Racing/O.S./AKA
2. Danial Miswan – Kyosho/Reds Racing/AKA
3. Ronnie Leow – Serpent/Novarossi/Sweep
4. Aidi Amin – Mugen/Hope/AKA
5. Leng – Mugen/O.S./AKA
6. Colin Tong – HB Racing/Team Orion/AKA
7. Smith Kek – HB Racing/Team Orion/AKA
8. Pason Phua – Serpent/Reds Racing/Sweep
9. Kenneth Yuen – HB Racing/Team Orion/AKA
10.Andrew Tow – Mugen/O.S./AKA

Thanks to JuC Racing/RCMC for the report.

Arrowmax 1/10th off-road car stand

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 03:08 AM PDT

Arrowmax have introduced their new off-road car stand dedicated for all 1/10th vehicles. Utilising the company’s signature honeycomb design the car stand is constructed from black and gold anodised aluminium and high-quality carbon fibre and beside holding the car during building, maintenance and setup, it also incorporates milled holes to take the car’s shock absorbers during filling them with shock fluid. The car stand measures 163x107x55mm and it is available now.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

Samix SCX10 II brass driveshaft caps

Posted: 29 Aug 2017 02:35 AM PDT

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck are brass driveshaft caps. Weighing in at 21g for a set of four, the caps add weight to the lower part of the chassis for improved climb performance with the black and golden finish also adding visual impact. The parts are a direct replacement for the plastic caps of the standard SCX10 II kit and they come in sets of four.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]