Serpent has released this set of 4 conical steel shims for the Serpent 960-08. Working in the same way as previously available versions, they keep the wheel true by helping centre them on the axles. They are now smaller in diameter to reflect the new bearing diameter size used on the 2008 spec car.

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Upgrade RC new acrylic set-up boards with size 24″ x 24″ x .25″(thick).  Big enough for buggies and truggies.  Choose from several desgins.  Cutomize futher by choosing colors, adding logos and adding your name.  The unique suface of the set-up boards are slightly textured to reduce slippage.

Available in series: Tribal Flame, Hyper Drips, Limited X, RC Ink, TribalSkull & Hyper Flames w/Carbon

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The New Zealand Nationals for 1:10 235mm took place recently and despite not even owning his own car it was Greg Mawson, using a borrowed Serpent 835, who scored a double National win as he claimed the top spot in both the Can-am and Saloon classes. Greg sent us this account of the race -

The 2008 IC On Road Nationals were held over Easter weekend by the Taranaki Radio Control Car Club. I was the main event organiser, but had recently started to concentrate on off road, so had no cars to run at the event. That could have meant a long weekend stuck in race control instead of out on the track but lucky for me I made a comment about how I liked the look of the 1/10 235mm 2wd cars at the previous Nationals. I was quickly offered a car to drive at the 2008 Nationals, which I accepted with some apprehension.

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Started in 2007, a consortium of Western Australia’s major RC racing Clubs have banded together to solidify and promote RC racing in WA. This initiative is aimed at supporting regional clubs, and to promote our sport and hobby of RC, and to re-kindle interest within existing enthusiasts whilst attracting newcomers to the sport.

The event is called the “The West Australian Challenge Cup Series”, comprising of several non-sanctioned race meetings. Each meeting will be held over a two day weekend made up of Day 1 Practice & Qualifying and Day 2 Finals. The clubs involved in this initiative so far include Geraldton, Radio Rally Club and Model Off Road Buggy Club. Each club will host at least one of the events in their own right.

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The Ultimate 4×4 Nitro Monster

4×4 monster truck fun starts with T-Maxx. When T-Maxx launched onto the scene a whole new world of R/C driving possibilities emerged. T-Maxx has become the world’s best-selling Ready-To-Race® nitro monster truck by climbing, jumping, and ripping through terrain that others simply wouldn’t dare to attempt. Hardcore nitro monster crushing continues to evolve and so does T-Maxx. Introducing the new T-Maxx 3.3. This brutal new Maxx responds to the call with a huge new stance; a tougher backbone; and wicked, tire-searing performance. T-Maxx brings it all together and unlocks a whole new level of monster thrashing potential. Go faster, jump higher, and let your creativity find new forms of torturous off-road pounding. The new T-Maxx is stronger, bigger, and meaner right down to its monster core.

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RDX / PHI / ASSASSIN - New Short Shock Body

With these special short shock bodies it is possible to run your car with lower ride height settings while keeping more suspension up travel. These short shock bodies use 1 O-ring seal only for smoother dampening.

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The new Intellect cells IB4600 are available as race or team matched packs in either 4, 5 or 6-cell version by the unique Team Corally VHS battery matching machine.

• EP4600 – Max30 Race Matched (6-Cell)
• EP4600 – Max30 Race Matched (5-Cell)
• EP4600 – Max30 Factory Matched (4-Cell)
• EP4600 – Max30 Factory Matched (5-Cell)
• EP4600 – Max30 Factory Matched (6-Cell)

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More news from Speed Passion who have released their new GT ESC Version 1.1, which now has a built in USB software upgrade feature. This allows the user to update the company’s new Digital Racing Respond System and other future new developments for the ESC. Also announced was the GT ESC Version 1.1 LPF ‘Low Profile edition’ (above), which as the name suggests is a specially built low profile design suitable for 1/12th, 1/10th stock racing and 1/10th off road. The new controller can handle a maximum current of 400A and has a super low resistance of 0.0006ohm. Can be used with brushless motors up to 4.0T motor on 4.8V or 5.5T on 7.2V.

Source : Redrc.net

After the success of their Brushless systems, Speed Passion have turned their hand to pit area accessories, specifically new carbon option products. Released in April, this new silver carbon fibre setup board is 2.0mm thick and is 330×430mm, giving you a super light weight and flat working platform to set up your car. Also new is a carbon fibre pitting mat that has been made from 100% black carbon and measures 580×762mm and gives you a super smooth, and cool looking, working area.

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Available in Burgandy, Blue & Black Version

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