Arrowmax have expanded their range of high-performance LiPo battery packs by a 4600mAh shorty variant. Made from 110C/55C cells for high power output the pack is of standard shorty dimensions, it features 4mm through-type connector tubes that are accessible from the top and bottom to make wire routing easy, and it is ideal for 1/10th buggy and on-road applications alike.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Coming from Axial are the 2.2″ Method Beadlock IFD and 2.2/3.0″ Method 105 wheels. Starting with the 2.2″ Method Beadlock IFD wheels, the officially licensed Method 12-spoke rims are easy to assemble and they work with most 2.2″ tyres. The hub design allows this wheel to mount to any Wraith, 1/10 Yeti, RR10 Bomber, AX10 Ridgecrest/Deadbolt, and SCX10 while Axial’s Interchangeable Face Design wheel system makes it easy to dress it up with a new look. The 3-piece beadlock wheels utilise new 2x11mm pins for added strength, the updated plastic hub adapter eliminates slop and capture the 2x11mm pin and they feature adjustable breather holes for fine tuning tyre performance. The wheels come in pairs and in orange, green or white colour.
Pro-Line have two new accessories for scale rock crawler available in the form of a soft-top for the Axial SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon and the Overland scale roof rack. Starting with the soft-top, it is made from black nylon with clear vinyl windows and it will fit perfectly on the stock Wrangler Cage with the included Velcro mounts. Just like a full-size soft-top, the TimberLine soft-top captures the details with a rear window, two side windows and a full length soft roof to protect the important cargo and a small, sewn in P-L tag adorns the back.
New from Pro-Line come the Pro-Spline HD rear axles for the Pro-2 SC and Slash 2WD with ProTrac kit. The Pro-Spline HD technology debuted on the Pro-Line Pro-MT kit and is designed to handle some serious power. Made from hardened black oxide coated steel, the drive shafts have a true 6-sided spline that slides smoothly throughout the suspension travel without having to worry about stripping out like the stock plastic drive shafts. The pins are held in place by zinc coated snap rings and M3 set screws on both ends. The drive shafts also fit the Stampede and Electric Rustler kits.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Coming from Axial are two new Score Trophy Truck bodyshells for the Yeti Score Trophy Truck. First up is the TT-380 Score Trophy Truck body that is modelled after current OEM truck styling trends. It sports a sweeping roof line, flowing surfaces defined by crisp edges, pronounced wheel arches and geometric defined undercuts in the lower rockers, giving the body that modern day look. The front grill and light bucket assemblies continue with the modern look with sharp distinct lines and integrated LED mounts within the light buckets. The body can used with or without rear roll cage assembly but running the body without roll cage assembly requires the use of optional rear body mount included in the Yeti Score Trophy Truck along with not cutting out the back of the body. The body comes clear, including decal sheet and moulded cage details.
Pro-Line have introduced the Predator bodyshell for the TLR22 3.0 as well as the 6.5″ Champion rear wing. Starting with the body, the Predator design debuted with the B5M body and was reshaped to fit TLR’s latest 1/10th 2WD buggy. It takes design features from the Phantom and Type-R bodies to create a whole new look and balanced performance in any condition. As usual the body come clear, including window masks and a decal sheet. Also new is the 6.5″ Champion 1/10th buggy rear wing. First debuted at the 2016 Reedy Race of Champions it took home the Championship win in the hands of Dakotah Phend. It features a very simple flat wing design that will fit all current 1:10 buggies and is made from a medium thickness Lexan that is thicker and more durable than stock wings. The sides of the Champion wing are shaped to avoid interference with the rear tyres and the rear of the wing is curved for maximum stiffness and durability.
Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 4WD buggy is a lightweight bodyshell. Moulded from thin Lexan material the body is around 40 percent lighter than the standard kit body and it is recommended for the use on high-bite tracks as it will lower the buggy’s centre of gravity and make for more agile rotation into corners while at the same time a rear fin will help with stability on high-speed sections. The body comes clear and including window masks.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Novak have introduced the new NX4 540-size 4-pole sensored brushless motor. Made for the use in 1/10th scale on-road and off-road vehicles the 3900kv motor offers a lot of bottom end torque thanks to its 4-pole design, making it ideal for heavy vehicles such as 2WD and 4WD trucks. The heatsink can lowers the operation temperature while ABEC 5 bearings and a Kevlar-wrapped rotor make for maximum performance and reliability. Rubber gaskets and a closed motor design help keeping dust and dirt away from the delicate internals. The motor comes pre-wired with 13AWG wire and gold-plated 4mm bullet-type connectors and it will become available soon.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
