July 24, 2013

2013 Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout – Report

2013 Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout – Report

When people talk about the big races of the year, there are a few that don’t get left out. These big events include events such as the Cactus Classic, the Reedy Race, ROAR Nats, and the one that just passed this weekend in Saugus, CA; the Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout. This year marked the 16th year of this great event and it was one for the books. With a new layout that begged for tight racing the track was more than anyone could ask for. This years layout included a massive triple, a 4 pack that could be could be doubled or tripled into, a high speed dog leg sweeper and a few other tricky obstacles.

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July 24, 2013

Tekin Redline T8 Gen2 8th brushless motors

Tekin Redline T8 Gen2 8th brushless motors

Tekin introduce the Redline T8 Gen2 brushless motors for 1/8th buggy and truggy kits. The latest generation of Tekin’s successful 1/8th off-road motors offer an optimised stack design and ultra-smooth powerband while featuring an updated 6061-T6 aluminium heatsink can design. Just like the previous line the 4-pole motors come as short can 4030 buggy and long can 4038 truggy motor with a wide range of windings from 1350kv to 2650kv available.

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July 24, 2013

Reedy WolfPack 5500mAh 60C 7.4V LiPo Battery

Reedy WolfPack 5500mAh 60C 7.4V LiPo Battery

New from Reedy comes the WolfPack 5500mAh 60C 2S LiPo hardcase pack. The battery is made from high-quality cells and targets the cost-oriented club racer who is after an affordable high performance pack. Sporting standard 139x47x25.1mm dimensions and 4mm sockets the battery comes in a protective hardcase, weights 301g and is ideal for both on-road and off-road racing.

Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]

July 24, 2013

Pro-Line Losi & Traxxas extended body mounts

Pro-Line Losi & Traxxas extended body mounts

Pro-Line expand their line of extended body mounts for popular SC and monster trucks by variants for the Team Losi SCTE and XXX-SCT/22SCT as well as the Traxxas Maxx, Revo and Summit vehicles. The body mount kit includes adjustable body mounts to fit somewhat taller rally car bodies and true scale bodies with no problem. The mounts also incorporate a clip-less screw on body mounting system for a strong and secure mount every time. Included in the sets, that are direct replacements for the stock parts, are dedicated front and rear body posts, body post braces and fastening nuts.

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July 24, 2013

Pro-Line announce updated 10th buggy & MT tyres

Pro-Line announce updated 10th buggy & MT tyres

Pro-Line announce the release of updated tyres for 1/10th scale off-road vehicles as well as a redesigned Traxxas style monster truck tyre. Starting with the 1/10th tyres, available soon are the Suburbs 2.0 SC truck and Suburbs T 2.2 stadium truck tyre in medium X2 compound ideal for high traction indoor and outdoor clay tracks. The SC variant includes closed cell inserts while the stadium truck tyre comes with standard foam inserts. Also new are pre-mounted Hole Shot 2.0 M3 compound buggy tyres that come glued to PL’s Velocity wheel. They are compatible to 12mm hex converted Associated B4/B44, TLR 22 or Kyosho RB6 buggies and come with yellow or white rims. Last but not least is the Big Joe II 3.8″ Traxxas bead style monster truck tyre that features an improved styling and performance over the original. It sports an aggressive tread design and a lower weight for faster acceleration and better drivability while being capable of tackling any surface from asphalt to deepest dirt.

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July 23, 2013

JConcepts Metrix 8th buggy tyre

JConcepts Metrix 8th buggy tyre

JConcepts introduce the Metrix 1/8th buggy tyre that deputed during the 2012 IFMAR World Championships and won the 2013 Dirt Nitro Challenge. Utilising a stacked centre tread, with aspects carried over from the Crossbow tyre the Metrix is designed to give great forward bite on dusty and loose conditions while the directional outer lugs smoothly transition over rough terrain for an easy to drive feeling. The staggered and directional Bar Code inspired sidewall treatment offers a less agressive initial steering response but a balanced feel for more driver confidence on rutted, bumpy and wavy deteriorating track sections. Available in medium yellow, medium soft red, soft blue, super soft green and mega soft black compounds and including lightweight and durable profiled closed cell inserts. Also available are pre-mounted green compound tyres.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 23, 2013

Ghea Racing MBX7 hard-coated pivot balls

Ghea Racing MBX7 hard-coated pivot balls

Available soon from Swedish company Ghea comes this set of 16 pivot balls for the Mugen MBX7 buggy. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming hard-coated for wear resistance and a factory look the ball are lighter and more durable than the standard kit parts.

Source: Ghea Racing [ghea.se]

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