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July 13, 2015

Sweep Racing SRC Revo-series pre-mounted tyres

Sweep Racing have introduced their new SRC brand which sets a focus on bashers and fun racers. Developed with Sweep Racing’s R&D facility in California the tyres combine racing technology with go everywhere ability and thus both the Road Crusher on-road and Terrain Crusher off-road tyre feature a reinforcing inner belt that prevents the tyres from ballooning under aggressive acceleration and under high speeds. Both tyres come in a unique rubber compound for high grip and exceptional durability and they are pre-glued to newly developed spoke rims that are a direct fit on the Traxxas Revo series trucks. The tyres offer a diameter of 147mm and a width of 80mm and they come on black, silver, bronze or black chrome rims.

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May 28, 2015

Traxxas Bandit & Stampede VXL TSM RTR kits

Traxxas have upgraded VXL Brushless RTR kits available such as the Bandit 1/10th 2WD buggy and the Stampede 2WD truck. Both are proven platforms and around for some time and they feature powerful brushless systems, capable of propelling the cars to speeds of more than 110km/h, they include TQi 2.4GHz radio systems, 7-cell NiMH battery packs and suitable chargers. New to both kits is the Traxxas Stability Management that helps providing straight ahead full-throttle acceleration on slippery surfaces, without fishtailing, spinouts, and loss of control. High speed cornering and control is also made possible as TSM makes corrections in the background, without intruding on fun, or creating unexpected side effects. Both kits will hit the stores very soon.

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May 15, 2015

JConcepts Hustle Slash & Slash 4×4 short course wheel

JConcepts Hustle Slash & Slash 4x4 short course wheel

New from JConcepts comes the Hustle wheel for the Traxxas Slash and Slash 4×4 short course trucks. The Hustle wheel takes into account the durability needs of the Slash racer without compromising looks. 6-spoke design rotates about the centre of the wheel with a deep recess in the centre which allows plenty of footing for wheel locknuts. The base features the black wheel appearance and 6 moulded mock locknuts which bring a realistic look. In-between the spread 6 spokes rests small grooves which break up the pattern adding a split personality to the overall design. The entire face of the wheel has been plated with a silver coating which gives racers a little more luxurious look to match-up to the variety of 1:1 inspired bodies on the market. The moulded black colour of the wheel shows through in the extra depth of the spokes which was specifically designed into the wheel. Wheel profile, interior and exterior ribbing and spoke design were all areas of focus while creating the combination of durability, clearance, functionality and appearance.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 8, 2015

Protoform PFRX 1/10th rallycross bodyshell

Protoform introduce the PFRX rallycross bodyshell for 1/10th scale rally kits and short course trucks. Sporting an oversized rally-style front grille, exaggerated fender flares and sport-compact sedan design the body is a direct fit on the Traxxas 1/10 Rally VXL and Team Associated ProRally, but will also fit short course trucks such as the Pro-Line PRO-2 SC. The body is produced in genuine heavy-duty .040″ Lexan material and includes a comprehensive decal sheet, add-on rear wing, beefy nylon wing mounting hardware, and paint-then-peel overspray film.

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April 13, 2015

JConcepts Scorpios all-terrain SC tyre

JConcepts unveils an all new SCT all-terrain tyre. The Scorpios, with a scale looking tread and tough realistic profile resemble a full scale tyre with the padded arrangement of the knit tread making the tyre ideal for transitioning from the hard road to dirt and then into rocky and uneven terrain. Once power is applied to the vehicle, the tread spacing opens up which allows for some deep digging making it a great working tyre in dirt and muddy conditions. Each tread block has finely cut edges with a healthy radius where the block meets the tyre body. Each block features slight cuts on top to open up and create some sling space while the outer most lug extends down the sidewall to stiffen the upper carcass and increase the pinch grip. The flexibility of the compound combined with the close arrangement gives the tyre a grippy feel but still maintains that all important look. The height provides plenty of ground clearance for an abundance of terrain and internal grid ribbing help maintain its upright structure during hard loads and on power bursts. The tyres include a closed cell insert capable of standing up the super soft compound but flexible enough for sharp terrain and they come in green compound as tyre and insert only or pre-glued on Traxxas Slash compatible Hustle wheels.

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March 24, 2015

RPM E-Rustler & Stampede 2WD wide front A-arms

Made for the Traxxas E-Rustler and Stampede 2WD trucks are new wide front A-arms from RPM. The arms extend the front width by 31.8mm and therefore by exactly the difference in offset between the front and rear wheels. All that is needed for the conversion, that will make for stability-adding performance, is a second set of “front” wheels for the rear of the truck to align the front and rear tyres. Depending on the converted truck a new set of front turnbuckles and toe links is needed due to the increased track width. The A-arm are made from RPM’s durable Nylon blend and they are available in a range of colours including black, blue and green.

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March 5, 2015

RPM Sidewinder 3 & SCT speedo cage

RPM Sidewinder 3 & SCT speedo cages

Coming soon from RPM is an ESC cage for the Castle Sidewinder 3 and Sidewinder SCT speed controllers. The cage fits in the stock location on the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 2WD LCG, Slash 4×4, Slash 4×4 LCG, Stampede 4×4 and Rally, while also working on other Traxxas 1/10th scale vehicles as well. The cage allows the ESC to be run with or without a fan and it encases the speedo’s body only, leaving the entire fan free to do its job. Furthermore, RPM left air channels along the sides of the controller to allow air movement along the sides of the case, helping to keep the ESC cool. Each cage is designed to simplify ESC installation and maintenance of the vehicle as only two screws hold the entire assembly to the chassis. Also included is a separate, encased on/off switch mount that bolts directly to the cage in one of four locations/orientations for extreme versatility. Alternately the switch can be mounted anywhere else simply by drilling and tapping two 2mm holes. The cage comes moulded from RPM’s renown nylon blend in blue or black colour.

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March 4, 2015

JConcepts Ford Atlas SCT bodyshell

JConcepts introduce the Ford Atlas SCT Absolute Scaler bodyshell. Specifically built for the Traxxas Slash and Slash 4×4 chassis it provides even more versatility to the wildly successful platforms. Fitting bumper to bumper, the body has all the possible detail of its full-scale counterpart starting behind that outsized grille. Split headlight design with corner reveal turn signal points the Atlas in the right direction while edgy hood detail bulks around the fenders to provide plenty of clearance for an assortment of SCT tyres. The extra cab look is defined by the recessed windows and the roof has a unique centre channel and extruded touches emulating the roof-carrying system shown on the prototype Atlas vehicle. The bed and fender area maintain a couple features that pique interest including sculpted out areas which look the part of the tie-downs on cargo walls and bed floor which are so commonplace in today’s pickup trucks. The Atlas includes a decal sheet for headlight, taillight with Ford and Atlas logos throughout. Decal trimmings include miscellaneous JConcepts logos, door handles, exhaust tips and running lights.

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