Shepherd Micro Racing are pleased to announce the
release of the new Velox V10 1/10 scale 200mm chassis. Designed with the help of
current World Champion Daniele Ielasi, the car has already been proving its
performance on tracks around the World, finishing runner up at this year's ROAR
Nationals in the hands of Josh Cyrul and winning the competitive Asian Cup in
Bangkok driven by Jilles Groskamp. Seen for the first time as a one-off
prototype at the 2009 International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, the chassis has
undergone a lot of fine tuning in preparation for its public
release.
Shepherd Micro Racing's Velox V10 is packed with loads of innovative
features, most seen for the first time on a 1/10 nitro on-road car. First and
foremost the chassis is equipped with Shepherd's innovative 'Direct-V-Brake
System' (DVB System) that sees the brake discs sit directly on the rear
differential allowing for a more precise feel without the fear of brake fade
during a run. Different from current designs that sport a single brake disc on
the middle layshaft, the V10's DVB System sits directly on the rear bulkhead
close to the chassis' centre line for optimised weight
distribution.
The V10 is designed with ease of adjustment and maintenance in mind.
This is reflected in the use of Shepherd's revolutionary Quick Roll Centre
adjustment system that was first seen on the company's Velox 1/8 scale on-road
chassis. The upper pivot pins sit in special upper A-arm mounts that locate the
pivot pins with vertically mounted grub screws, allowing for easy set-up
adjustments without the need to use additional parts or inserts. The same ease
of adjustment applies to the central servo saver which is adjustable, both in
position within the chassis as well as in length of reach, by only a single
screw.
Just like the 1/8 scale Velox the smaller scale V10 comes with the
'Velox Revolutionary Shock System' (VRS System), which are specially designed
hard coated aluminium shock absorbers with treated shock bodies and a neat
volume compensating system that sports a spring loaded expansion chamber in
place of the usual rubber diaphragm or foam compensator. The idea is to get a
damper that can easily absorb small bumps, keeping the tyres on the track even
in difficult track conditions for added corner speed.
Another feature borrowed from its bigger brother is the 'Velox
Competition Clutch' which has been adapted from the 1/8 scale chassis, but with
an extra strong spring specifically for the V10. Right beside the clutch
assembly is where the improved lightweight two speed gearbox is located whose
intelligent design does away with the need to readjust the engine position after
a gear change. Adjusting the belt tension on the V10 is as easy as 1-2, as the
inserts that hold the lightweight front and rear axles are held in place with a
minimum of parts ensuring the quickest possible way to change the setting of the
drive train without the need to disassemble parts of the bulkheads.
Shepherd uses only the highest quality materials throughout the
chassis like 7075 T6 aluminium for the chassis, blue anodized aluminium for
bulkheads and hinge pin brackets, premium carbon fibre for the radio plate and
shock towers as well as high quality plastic for the wishbones, steering blocks
and uprights. The design allows for maximum durability while maintaining a low
weight and a perfect front to rear balance. Of course Shepherd's Velox V10 is
fully adjustable in terms of front and rear roll centres, wheelbase, track
width, caster and camber, down stops and steering geometry to make it the best
handling 1/10 scale 200mm nitro on-road car available today.
Overview Shepherd Velox V10 features
- Innovative
'Direct-V-Brake System'
- Front and rear CVDs included
- Extra stability
by rear upper wishbone
- Downstop separately adjustable in the front
-
Easy differential maintenance
- Adjustable servo saver for quick Ackerman
adjustment
- Adjustable servo saver position
- Well-proven 'Velox
Revolutionary Shock System'
- 'Velox Competition Clutch' with extra strong
spring
- Hard-coated aluminium pinions
- Front and rear belt tension
adjustable without disassembly
- Adjustable front anti-roll bar
- Improved
lightweight 2-Speed gearbox
- Changing gears without needing to re-adjust the
engine block
- Precision machined 7075 T6 aluminium chassis plate
- Blue
anodized aluminium bulkheads and hinge pin brackets
- Shock towers made of
premium German carbon fibre
- Super flat, vibration free, top mounted fuel
tank
- Quick roll-centre adjustment in the front and rear
- Wheel axles
mounted from the outside for easy maintenance and set-up
- Adjustable front
and rear off-set
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