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March 5, 2014

Pro-Line Pro-2 Performance Buggy conversion kit

Pro-Line introduce the Pro-2 Performance Buggy conversion kit for the Pro-2 Short Course truck kit. Styled after a single seat Class 1 desert buggy, the unique look is created by a body panel and roll cage kit with a polycarbonate interior set, a separate hard plastic helmet, rubber style window nets and rear engine covers that come off with the whole body making service and maintenance a breeze. Also included is a realistic style front bumper that protects the front end as well as mounts for a 1/10 buggy rear wing for racing applications. The buggy can be equipped with six separate light buckets also while different tyre combinations allow to create race, all-terrain or sand dune buggies. The conversion kit not also fits the Pro-2 truck but also Traxxas Slash 2WD trucks when equipped with the Pro-2 LCG chassis, Performance transmission and Pro-Trac rear tower.

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March 5, 2014

RB CXR SLS9 super long stoke 9-port engines

RB CXR SLS super long stoke 9-port engines

RB continue to update their line of nitro engines and now introduce the CXR SLS9 super long stroke 9-port .21 on-road offering. First up is the SLS9 with 9-port liner, Multi Exhaust System technology and a CNC-machined piston. The engine furthermore features a 14.5mm turbo crankshaft with balancing weights, internal grinding and silicone insert. The 14.5mm main bearing is a ceramic ball race while the 6-ball front bearing is a standard steel type. The 3-needle carburettor comes with 8.5mm and 9mm venturi inserts and the engine is equipped with low profile cooling head and an O-ring sealed turbo combustion camber insert. Also new and building on the SLS9 is the SLSDI9 with direct intake technology for an even higher power output. The DI variant otherwise comes with the same features as the standard SLS9 engine and both are available separately or as combo sets including 2092 or 2015 in-line exhaust sets. The latter is specially designed for high-speed tracks and fits with RB’s short and medium manifolds for additional tuning possibilities.

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March 5, 2014

Castle Creations Sidewinder 8th ESC

The Castle Creations Sidewinder 8th is a sports speed controller for vehicles of up to 5kg of weight running a maximum of 6S LiPo battery packs. The 90A rated brushless speed controller sports a 5.5V BEC system that delivers 4.5A continuous and 8A peak current, it comes with 6.5mm bullet-type connectors build into its case and measures 62.2x56x34mm. Made for sensorless motors the speed is also of a waterproof design and it comes as a combo set including castles new 1515B-2200kv brushless motor.

Source: Castle Creations [castlecreations.com]

March 5, 2014

Tamiya TA06-R chassis kit

Tamiya introduce the limited edition TA06-R 4WD touring car kit. The intermediate level belt-driven car features option parts taken over from the TRF line such as the TRF418 A-arms and uprights and TRF417 front and rear driveshafts. The “R” version also received some one-off parts to make the TRF parts fit while graphite reinforced A, J, T and N parts make for higher chassis rigidity. Other options included in the kit are front and rear anti-roll bars as well as TA06MS aluminium centre pulleys. The kit is scheduled for a late March release.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

March 4, 2014

Jörn Neumann joins Maxima Fuel

Maxima Fuel announce the signing of Jörn Neumann to run the company’s racing nitro fuel. Jörn joins an already successful line-up of drivers such as Jared Tebo and Eric Dankel.

Source: Maxima Fuel [maxima-fuel.com]

March 4, 2014

Xray XB4 adjustable ball differential

Xray introduce this ball differential for the use with the XB4 and XB4 2WD line of buggies. The pre-assembled diff is equipped with 2.4mm ceramic balls, a carbide axial thrust race, Hudy spring steel outdrives, heavy-duty diff plates and a composite material crown gear. The externally adjustable differential is best used on low-grip surfaces as it can enhance traction and drivability.

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March 4, 2014

Hudy 5.5mm & 6mm turnbuckles wrenches

In addition to their already existing 3mm, 4mm and 5mm turnbuckles wrenches Hudy now also have a 5.5mm and 6mm variant to offer. Made from hardened steel the tools are of a minimalistic and easy to use design, they are black of colour and come laser-etched for easy size identification.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

March 4, 2014

Matt Chambers joins Tresrey & Yaiba Racing

Tresrey and Yaiba Racing announce the signing of top US off-road racer Matt Chambers. Matt brings with him years of professional racing experience and will assist with R&D and product development. Matt had this to say:

I would like to start off by saying a big thank you to Tresrey and Yaiba Racing. This is a unique opportunity for myself as I will be able to compete at national level races with any manufacturers chassis that Tresrey and Yaiba make quality option parts for. It will be great to get to race the numerous 1/10 platforms available knowing I already have the best option parts for each. I’m extremely excited to be representing these fine companies for 2014: Tresrey, Yaiba Racing, Reedy, Pro-Line, Airtronics, Avid, UpGrade RC, B-Fast, Bradley Fine Line Designs, OCRC Raceway, and MHOR RC Raceway.

Source: Tresrey [tresrey-usa.com]