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July 24, 2019

Pro-Line 1984 Dodge Ram 1500 race truck body

Pro-Line have introduced their new 1984 Dodge Ram 1500 race truck body shell for 1/10th scale short course trucks. This classic fleet side truck body features large, full race fenders and iconic styling that will separate the truck from the rest. The popular well-known truck body style dominated the desert racing scene in the mid to late 1980’s and was driven by off-road legend Walker Evans making it the ultimate dream truck to many race fans. The body includes fully licensed Dodge grill, headlight and taillight decals to complete the look and it fits most of today’s 1/10th 2WD and 4WD short course trucks, however some DIY might be needed to fit certain chassis.

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July 23, 2019

Yeah Racing TRX-4 LCG battery plate

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 is a low centre of gravity battery plate. By sitting the battery lower the truck gets a lower centre of gravity which helps the rig deal with off camber sections better and reduces the chance of rolling over. The battery retention system is changed to using hook and loop straps and with the integrated braces it keeps all sorts of sizes of 3S batteries in place no matter the thickness.

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July 22, 2019

Merlin McFly carbon fibre rear body support

New from Merlin McFly is a carbon rear body support for 200mm touring car body shells. Made from high quality US carbon this body support increases rear traction and reduces the risk of body tucks in racing mode. Currently available for Capricorn and Serpent 750 cars, the supports are also available custom-made to fit other cars.

Source: Merlin McFly [merlinmcfly.de]

July 22, 2019

Bezerk B6.1 battery hook system

Bezerk RC have announced the release of a new option part for the Team Associated B6.1 2WD buggy in the form of a battery hook system. Made from glossy 2.5mm carbon fibre, these hooks offer secure fore and aft adjustment of the LiPo shorty battery pack. Unlike slotted systems that can slide forward in a crash, these stay secure with a range of different positions including flipping them over to get the full range of adjustment. An O-ring holds the pack in place secure enough to keep it in place but also flexible enough to allow for the chassis to flex underneath. The O-ring hooks are centrally located to the battery hooks, so the retaining ring is always centrally located to the battery pack.

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July 22, 2019

Serpent SRX8 Pro 1/8th nitro buggy

Serpent have introduced their new SRX8 Pro 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. Based on the popular SRX8 Evo, the included updates will improve overall traction while offering an easier to drive car. The car received a couple of upgrades staring with redesigned differentials that offer larger internal gears and more volume, ensuring they will not fade or loose performance even in longs main finals. Also in the driveline area the Pro went back to captured centre driveshafts, doing away with the previous doggone system for a rubber-booted construction that is easier to maintain, that lasts longer and offers less friction.

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July 22, 2019

Kyosho MP10 long rear shock bushings

Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai has teased a forthcoming new option part for the Inferno MP10 buggy on social media. Coming soon is a pair of long, lightweight aluminium shock standoffs for the rear end of the buggy. The idea of running the shocks leaned back is to having an easier to drive car in bumpy sections while adding traction when leaving corners due to smoother suspension movement. The shock bushings are made of high-quality aluminium and they include the needed longer upper shock mounting screws.

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July 20, 2019

WRC Racing SBX1 1/8th scale nitro buggy – Coming soon

Italian company WRC Racing, known for their popular on-road kits, have released two teaser images of their first ever nitro off-road kit, the SBX1 buggy. The images show a conventional pivot ball front end design, lightweight alloy shock towers as well as big bore shock absorbers. Full details of the 1/8th nitro kit will become available in time for the release which is expected this Summer.

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July 19, 2019

Arrowmax Medius mid-motor conversion kits

Arrowmax is the latest company to announce the release of mid-motor conversion kits for the popular Xray T4 and Yokomo BD9 touring cars. The Medius called kits base on 2.25mm US weave carbon or 2.0mm machined aluminium chassis with 2.0mm carbon fibre upper decks and they utilise redesigned single-piece 7075 alloy motor mounts and centre pulleys. Included with the kits also come chassis stiffeners that allows to adjust chassis flex to suit current track conditions or driving styles. Arrowmax promise increased cornering speed, traction and steering in addition to improved ease of driving. The kits are meant to ship by the end of the month.

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