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August 27, 2010

DuraTrax 1/8 Deluxe Hauler bag

The DuraTrax 1/8 Deluxe Hauler bag features a tough nylon exterior and three large drawers that hold a 1/8 scale, 1/10 scale or Short Course vehicle, with plenty of room remaining for your transmitter and other accessories. The drawers are made of super-strong corrugated plastic, not cardboard. The large back pocket carries your pit mat or set-up board, while the top compartment is great for holding tools and small parts. The 1/8 Deluxe Hauler Bag transports easily with a retractable handle and smooth-rolling wheels. Dimensions: 24.4” high x 23” wide x 18.9” deep.

Source: DuraTrax [duratrax.com]

August 27, 2010

DE Racing Trinidad wheels & new Hub Nutz

Named after a rugged valley section of the prestigious Baja 500 and 1000 desert races, DE Racing brings you the ‘Trinidad’ SC wheel. The most detailed and scale wheel available for your Short Course RC truck. From the bead lock bolts and lug nuts to the seamless integration for our optional Hub Nutz, one look and you’ll agree that these wheels form a package that is pure eye candy. Manufactured in the U.S.A. from the finest possible materials and utilizing an advanced ribbing design, ‘Trinidad’ wheels offer strength and durability while still remaining lightweight. Intended for the highest levels of competition they also feature ROAR legal widths and glue bead diameters, a one piece design, and are available in factory offsets for several models. DE Racing have also released two new models of Hub Nutz for use with Pro-line and JConcepts SC wheels. Made by over molding a steel nut with nylon, Hub Nuts mix the strength of steel with the holding power of nylon to create a fastener that a standard lock nut can’t match. To allow for custom applications and simplify ordering they are packaged with 2 nuts and an adapter tool.

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August 27, 2010

Team Associated TC6 touring car

Having got the World Exclusive on the new TC6 at the World Championships in Burgdorf back in June, Team Associated have released full details on their new electric touring car chassis. Designed to take full advantage of all the latest technological advances made in 1:10 scale electronics, the TC6 has been optimized to use all of the benefits offered by brushless motor systems and LiPo batteries. The engineers behind the doors of Area 51 have been hard at work developing the TC6 to blend the best qualities of high performance and adjustability without sacrificing durability or ease of maintenance.

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August 27, 2010

JConcepts reports on ROAR SC Nationals

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOmtiiVdtc8&hd=1[/youtube]

Ryan Maifield and JConcepts take 1^st ever ROAR Short Course Open National Championship. JConcepts picks up 4 ROAR National titles, 3 via control tire and 1 via open performance. The scene was fresh and exciting at the 2010 ROAR Off-Road Nationals. With many of the major teams putting in a push that hasn’t been seen in many years, competition and stakes were at an all-time high. With the introduction of Short Course and the steady popularity of 1/10^th buggies and trucks, 305 entries assembled into Joliet, Illinois for the largest 1/10^th Off-Road race of the year. With an agreed upon or control tire used in 6 of 8 classes, a level playing field was present for all participating drivers.

Continue reading the report here

August 27, 2010

HPI Nitro Star F3.5 Pro buggy engine

HPI have released their Nitro Star F3.5 Pro engine, which has been developed especially for off road racing. The HPI engraved oversized cooling head has been drilled and lowered over the crankcase for maximum heat dissipation and keep the weight as low as possible, fitting on top of a separate Turbo combustion chamber. A finned black-coated crankcase design not only adds strength and rigidity but will also help cool the engine. The F3.5 Pro is a 5 port 3.49cc ABC engine and has been optimised for performance and durability without compromising on run time. Tested with the HB and HPI Racing teams with great success this is an engine that can win at the highest level at a price that’s ultra competitive.

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August 27, 2010

Cube Racing Performance 5600 & 5200 LiPo packs

Cube Racing have released their new Performance 5600mAh 50C 7.4V stick pack and 5200mAh 45C 7.4V saddle pack. Mounted in a carbon pattern hard case for safety, these competition packs claim to offer great performance and long lasting power.

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August 27, 2010

T-Works TRF416 spool drive cups

New from T-Works for the Tamiya TRF416 and 415 are these spool drive cups. Made from CNC machined Delrin the drive cups are light weight yet durable, while the covers are made from aluminium for extra strength. Sold in a complete set of 2.

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

August 26, 2010

RC Devil Burdock high end crawler wheels

RC Devil have announced the release of their new high end crawler wheels with dynamic low centre of gravity named Burdock. Using a revolutionary concept, the wheels are filled with 3mm lead balls, which automatically move with gravity to the lowest point in the wheel, resulting maximum grip and no oscillation caused by abruptly stopping the tire like in pendulum systems. The weight is variable weight by using more or less lead balls while wheel adapter uses distance shims for variable offset, with a possible offset on one wheel of 5mm. All metal parts have been manufactured from T6 7075 aluminium, with polycarbonate transparent discs for interior view in the wheel. The weight of the wheels without lead balls and tire is 125g, while the total weight of a wheel including lead balls and without tire is 245g. Available in wine-red and venom-green.

View the complete set here