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May 19, 2020

Pro-Line Mach 10 black 10-spoke wheel

Pro-Line have introduced their new Mach 10 black wheel for 1/8th scale buggies. The Mach 10 features ten aggressive spokes that will make any off-road bash buggy look fast even sitting still. Designed with the same overall size and strength as our full-race Velocity wheels, the Mach 10 wheels are capable of taking a beating and coming back for more. The Mach 10 wheels have a 17mm hex and are made from a single moulded piece of high-quality Nylon proudly produced by Pro-Line in the USA. These wheels will work with any of Pro-Line’s 1/8th buggy tyres, whether they are meant of tearing up the local bash spot or winning World Championships.

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May 19, 2020

Pro-Line ’70s Rock Van body shells

Following a couple of teaser images Pro-Line have fully unveiled their new ‘70s Rock Van trail truck body shells. Based on the iconic vans of the mid-late 1970s, the Rock Van provides a blank canvas to recreate the most awesome vans of yesteryear. From cable news vans, to ice cream trucks, to overlanding rigs, to transporting around your favourite team of ex-US Special Forces: the possibilities are endless! The ‘70s Rock Van features super-detailed front grille sections, oversized fender flares, and two sets of add-on bubble windows, porthole and teardrop, to give the van the ultimate retro look. The decal sheet also includes a full set of yellow and orange pinstriping. The body fits all popular 12.3” wheelbase crawlers outfitted with two sets of tall body posts. Pro-Line is also offering some exclusive 3D bonus scale parts, available for download, free of charge. The 3D files can be used to print-at-home on your 3D printer or send to an online print shop. The Rock Van is moulded in durable .060″ polycarbonate and comes with window masks, paint-then-peel overspray film and decals to finish off the look.

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May 19, 2020

TSP-Racing Speedcoat ceramic lubricant

New from TSP-Racing is the Speedcoat ceramic lubricant for ball races, ball ends, gears, joints and many other applications. The white dry lube is free of resin, acids, oils, greases, and silicones but uses microscopic ceramic particles for excellent penetrating properties making the lube ideal for all hard-to-reach places. The ceramic particles sit in an alcohol-based solution that evaporates quickly after being applied on metal, plastics or many other material used in RC modelling, leaving an ultra-thin coat that ensures ultra-smooth movement. The lube comes in handy 20ml bottles with the included dispensing needle ensures quick and easy application.

Source: 2-Speed [2-speed.de]

May 19, 2020

Yeah Racing TRX-6 metal middle axle cover

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas TRX-6 6×6 trail truck is a metal middle axle cover. A replacement for the standard part the optional metal construction will add durability and stability to the highly stressed drivetrain area, especially when running higher power motors. The black coated cover is a direct replacement and available from now on.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

May 19, 2020

Yokomo tease YZ-4SF2 4WD buggy

Yokomo’s Shin Adachi has released a first image of the company’s forthcoming new YZ-4SF2 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. Expected to consist of 80 percent of new or redesigned parts, the buggy will see some major updates but for now, only the above “body on” image is available. We bring you more details as they surface.

Image: Shin Adachi

May 19, 2020

ETS, EOS & ENS announce revised 2020 schedules

With the Corona virus situation impacting racing around the world, many planned events have had to be cancelled or postponed. After carefully monitoring the situation throughout Europe, and talking to host venues and government officials in various countries, the organisers of the ETS, EOS and ENS championships have been able to put together a revised schedule of races for the rest of 2020. Of course, these still do remain provisional as the rules and restrictions change on a regular basis and any further updates will be communicated to racers closer to each event date.

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May 19, 2020

Kyosho Ultima 2WD rear tuning spring set

Kyosho have announced the soon release of a new tuning rear shock spring set for the Ultima 2WD vintage re-release buggy. The set includes colour-coded MM medium and MH hard springs that allow to adjust overall suspension hardness to the existing track conditions. The springs fit the Ultima 2WD and also the Optima and Turbo Optima 4WD buggies.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

May 19, 2020

T-Works 22X-4 POM ring gear bushings

Coming from T-Works and made for the TLR 22X-4 buggy is a 3-piece POM ring gear bushing set. Machined from high-quality POM material the bushings offer high precision for best possible differential and drivetrain efficiency as well as increased durability and they come in sets of 3.

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