GForce from Japan have introduced their new Hyper Sonic 540-class competition brushless motors. The motor’s design provides increased torque, crisp acceleration and high top speeds while ensuring a smooth off-throttle feeling. A highly machined aluminium can allows for plenty of cooling and the motors come in 5.5T to 8.5T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock variants.
Pro-Line have introduced their new range of pre-mounted S3 compound 1/8th buggy and truggy tyres. The compound is similar to the X3 long-lasting compound, however it is a substantial leap forward in terms of grip in dry and slick conditions. Another massive improvement with the S3 rubber is that the tyres stay stable throughout long main events and do not fade or get soft near the end of the race. Current variants available include the Hole Shot VTR and Buck Shot VTR truggy pre-mounts as well as the Blockade, Hole Shot, Fugitive, Buck Shot, and Slide buggy tyres. All come mounted on white rims and in sets of two.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Samix have introduced a 4-piece set of 8mm offset aluminium wheel hex adapters for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. Offering an additional 3mm of offset per side the adapters allow to widen the track of the truck, offering cooler looks and improved climb performance. The CNC-machined adapters are available in three different colours.
Coming from Pro-Line are the Impulse 2.2”/3.0” short course truck wheels in black colour. They feature a split 6-spoke design that recreates the latest in high performance full-size forged racing wheels while paying homage to Pro-Line’s first ever Short Course wheel design. Moulded-in bead-loc and lug nut hardware detail only adds to the realism. The Impulse wheel is Pro-Line’s stiffest Short Course wheel to date, which provides improved handling consistency and durability to the truck. The wheels are available in three variants for the front of the Traxxas Slash 2WD, the rear of the Slash 2WD and Slash 4×4 as well as the SCTE 4×4, SC10 4×4, SCT410 and all ProTrac kits.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Tekno RC have announced the departure of veteran racer, Ryan Lutz from their team. In late 2014, Ryan joined the company and with his help, Tekno have grown from a niche brand into a leading manufacturer in the RC industry. His presence brought the brand into the spotlight, and his many wins have helped Tekno RC rise toward the top of the leaderboard. Some of the highlights seen during their time together include a 2nd place finish in Nitro Buggy and 3rd in Nitro Truggy at the 2017 ROAR Fuel Nats, another 2nd place in Nitro Truggy at the 2018 ROAR Fuel Nats along with well over 100 wins at large events around the world. He isn’t just known for his driving ability and professionalism on the track and in the pits. It’s been a very successful relationship for all involved, however, for 2019 Lutz and Tekno are going separate ways.
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Coming from Xray and made for the Formula World Cup winning X1 formula car is the World Championship Edition formula body shell. The high-performance, low-profile body was designed to perfectly fit the X1 and work under all track conditions while keeping the coveted classic F1 look and style. The front and rear of the body have been designed to provide balanced downforce for maximum stability and directed airflow towards the rear wing. The body and cockpit sides are as flat and low as possible to direct airflow around the body for maximum stability. The body is made from high-quality premium Lexan material and available now.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Pro-Line are two new monster truck body shells. First up is the Brute clear body for the popular Arrma Kraton truck. The Brute is Pro-Line’s take on a modern truck and features a bold grill with eye-pleasing body lines sure to turn heads at your local bash spot. This body has been specifically designed to fit the unique shape of the Kraton including the inner cage and allows to add a custom paint job to the truck. Window masks, detailed decal sheet and paint then peel over-spray film are all included.
Coming from Pro-Line is the 1979 Ford F-150 Race Truck body for 1/10th scale short course trucks. The 1979 Ford F-150 is a classic vintage truck that has recently become a popular platform for building full-size pre-runners. The body features wide fender flares to represent the aggressive fiberglass bulges found on custom race trucks along with carefully sculpted rectangular head lights and a bold front grill. The body is a direct fit for Traxxas Slash 2WD and 4×4 as well as Team Associated SC10 trucks but it can also be adapted to a wide range of other SC trucks.
