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November 20, 2020

Scorpion Champions Fuel add two new blends

Gruber Racing, brand of former European Champion Toni Gruber, have expanded their Scorpion fuel range to include a new 16% blend and a 25% blend specifically for offroad, joining their previously released 16%+ green line. The 16% Boost is part of their new red line and offers a very consistent performance for setting the engine as well as generating more overall power. The 25% offroad fuel is part of the green line and is specially developed for offroad engines. Mixed to be safe for your engine and extend its life, it too is very consistent and provides excellent overall engine performance.

Source: Gruber Racing [gruber-racing.de]

November 20, 2020

Pro-Line Demolisher tires & body updates

More new items from Pro-Line, starting with this pair of Demolisher Tires for the Losi LMT. The Demolisher tires are a direct fit onto the stock 2.6″/3.5″ LMT wheels and feature extremely sharp tread that will bite into any surface. Just like full-size monster truck tires that have been modified and grooved for maximum performance, the Demolisher tires feature scale grooves in between the chevron style tread for exceptional scale realism. The all-new Demolisher tire is made from soft and sticky rubber that will give your LMT maximum wheelie-popping traction.

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November 20, 2020

Pro-Line Dumont SC Paddle tires

Pro-Line have produced their most extreme Short Course Paddle tires with the release f the all-new Dumont SC tires. Redesigned from the ground up to sling sand and snow further than ever before and look good doing it, the Dumont SC tire uses the latest in paddle tread technology with large offset V-shaped paddles for maximum roosting power. Pro-Line P-L logos have been embedded into the tire carcass giving it the style that you have come to expect from Pro-Line. The Dumont SC Paddles tire gets its name from the incredible Dumont Sand Dunes in California but these paddle tires are equally at home shredding your local snowfield in the winter.

View the mounted Dumont SC tires here

November 19, 2020

Axial SCX10 III standard axle conversion kit

For rock racing and crawling enthusiasts eager to give SCX10 III vehicles maximum scale accuracy, Axial Racing now offers a straight axle kit that includes everything you need to convert the portal axle SCX10 III to standard axle. The SCX10 III standard axle conversion kit is designed for a 12.3″ (313mm) wheelbase but supports all wheelbases, including 12″ (305mm), 11.4″ (290mm) and 13.9″ (353mm). Adjustments to rear links may be required. All of the parts required for the conversion are included and to make installation easy, the axles, links, and shocks come factory-assembled and ready to bolt in. Axial also includes oil for the shocks. The kit’s scale-looking AR45 standard solid axles feature ball bearings and metal gears for long-lasting durability. AR45 universal joint axles provide up to 45 degrees of steering along with smoother action for an efficient, high performing drivetrain. Hypoid differential gears are used, along with a 6-bolt locker in both the front and rear axles for strength and durability. Included are tuneable, large bore aluminium shocks that provide excellent dampening over dirt, gravel, rock and other demanding off-road surfaces. A bleed screw helps to bleed air from the shocks during assembly for consistent performance. All links are metal and all pivot points are on stainless steel balls that provide dependable endurance.

Source: Axial [axialracing.com]

November 19, 2020

The Dirt Nitro Challenge 2021 – Announcement

The Dirt has announced that the 2021 ‘The Dirt Nitro Challenge’ preparations are under way. With the continued Covid-19 restrictions the State fairgrounds, where the event has been located for the last two years, were not able to make the commitment to ensure the opening of the fairgrounds and the ability to hold the event in 2021. So Joey has moved the event to the world famous Thunder Alley Raceway in Beaumont, Sunny Southern California. The facility is perfect for the event with full hookup camping, horseshoe tournament pits, nice restrooms, grass park and a huge grass field for us to set up manufacturers row and pit areas. The event will take place on the 17th to 21st of February next year and entries are now open.

Source: The Dirt [thedirt.us]

November 18, 2020

T-Works P1 lightweight locking wheel nuts

T-Works have released their new P1 17mm lightweight locking wheel nuts for 1/8th scale buggy, truggy and GT cars. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium the wheel nuts have been heavily machined to reduce weight with only 3 of the 6 corners of the nut left for an aggressive look. The serrated back will grip into the wheel, ensuring the nut will not come loose during your run. Sold as a set of 4, they are available in black, blue, grey, red and titanium colours.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

November 17, 2020

Team Associated RC8B3 44/13 gear set

Back by popular demand, the Team Associated RC8B3 44T ring gear and 13T pinion gear have returned as a combined packaged to include both gears as a set. Used as a tuning option in RC8B3 V3 differentials, the 44/13 gearing has a lower gear ratio for more top end speed over the 42/12 gear set.

Source: Team Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

November 17, 2020

Samix Capra brass knuckle

New from Samix for the Capra, is this black coated brass knuckle. Weighing in at 56g per side, they provide improved centre or gravity and forward weight bias for climbing. Additionally they offer better durability and rigidity over the factory plastic parts and like the other Samix parts they are a direct fit. Made of high quality brass and black coated to help prevent corrosion, they are etched with L and R for ease of installation.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]