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July 24, 2023

Surpass Hobby GECKO Mini 18 brushless power system

Surpass Hobby has released the GECKO Mini 18 brushless power system which it has developed specially for the TRX-4M 1:18 rock crawler from Traxxas. Equipped with intelligent closed-loop control, it is especially suitable for low-speed climbing. Performance inertia brush and sensory force give better linearity and easy control and maintain a fixed motor signal under different loads and give excellent start-up, acceleration and linear output. The built-in sensor brushless motor of GECKO Mini 18 has strong current resistance and excellent CNC enclosure. The compatible ESC has a variety of protection functions, including: LIPO or NIMH battery power-off protection/ESC overheat protection/motor overheat protection/throttle signal loss protection/motor stall protection, built-in switch mode BEC 5V/500mA, compatible with high wiring and high voltage relays. All these and can be programmed using the Surpass Program card .

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July 20, 2023

STRC MT12 Solid Axle Monster Truck Alu Option Parts

ST Racing Concepts has released a number of CNC machined aluminium option parts for Team Associated’s MT12 Monster Truck to beef up the basher while adding some great looks to the truck. Completely bulletproof the rear axle with the CNC machined aluminium lock-outs with mounts for the lower links and lower shock mounts. Add the CNC Machined aluminium diff cover and you have a drivetrain that is ready for any bashing or car crushing. The CNC Machined aluminium diff cover also works for the front axle, and together with the CNC aluminium steering knuckles it helps align the universal driveshaft to the centre diff better by eliminating the flex, adding more durability for bashing and looks great as well. All parts are available in Black, Gun Metal, Blue or Red anodising.

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July 20, 2023

Team Associated Reflex 14B Ongaro RTR

For all the young aspiring RC World Champions out there Team Associated has released a commemorative Davide Ongaro 1:14 scale Reflex 14B Ongaro 4WD Ready to Run electric buggy. Inspired by the 2-time I.F.M.A.R. World Champion’s paint scheme, the buggy features a Reedy Power brushless speed control and motor, high-torque digital steering servo, and 2.4GHz radio system. Designed with performance in mind, the adjustability offered by the turnbuckles, caster blocks and rear hubs make the Reflex 14B Ongaro ready for any terrain you can throw at it. Additional features include three sealed differentials, aluminium steering rack, and lightweight aluminium centre driveshaft.

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July 18, 2023

JConcepts Reflex/Stalkers in A1 Compound

JConcepts have announced the release of their popular Reflex and Stalkers 1:8 Buggy tyres in Aqua A1 compound. The medium long-wear compound provides quicker response and longer wearing characteristics. The Reflex tyre is designed to bridge a gap between original and popular JConcepts tyres for ultimate performance while the Stalkers tyre was developed for surfaces which mature over time, get rough, dry and with extreme scaling to the surface.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 14, 2023

STRC Alu Mini Crawler Wheel Locknut wrench

ST Racing Concepts has released a CNC Machined Aluminium 4mm/5mm thin-wall Wheel Locknut wrench for Axial and Traxxas Mini Crawlers. The small size of the wheel lock-nut and the wheel design surrounding it can sometimes make it difficult to remove with old box wrenches. This new wrench features a thin socket wall that allows it to fit into any wheel design to remove the wheel lock-nut from your Axial SCX24/AX24 (4mm) or TRX-4M (5mm). Available in 6 vivid anodised colours.

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]

July 14, 2023

AKA Void 1:10 Offroad clay tyre

AKA has released it’s newest 1:10 Buggy slick tyre, the Void. Best suited for indoor off-road clay tracks with very little dust on the surface, the slick design maximises the contact patch between the tire and track surface resulting in increased overall grip. The Void carcass has been refined for better drivability and consistency. For the first time, AKA has created a single front tire that can be used on either your 2WD or 4WD buggy. The asymmetric front sidewalls also allow the user to choose how to mount the tire to the wheel: mount the stiffer sidewall to the outside of the buggy in high speed, high traction conditions to reduce the chance of the tire folding over and traction rolling, or use the softer sidewall to the outside for more aggressive steering. The stiffer sidewall can be easily identified by its unique lettering, instead of the industry standard raised lettering, the Void is debossed into the sidewall. The V3 foams inserts are include and have been formulated to increase foam density resulting in a harder more durable foam while keeping weight at a minimum. Void are currently available in AKA’s most popular 1:10 racing compounds: Clay and Medium Soft.

Source: AKA [horizonhobby.com]

July 14, 2023

VP Pro EMB-TG 1:14 Truggy tyre

VP-Pro has launched a tyre specifically intended for use on LC Racing’s 1:14 EMB-TG Truggy. Pre-glued, the tyres come as a set of 4 mounted on light weight 1/2 offset wheels in white finish. The VP-458-MS5 tyre is a medium soft compound offering excellent grip and stability without sacrificing agility and increases the stability of the chassis.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

July 13, 2023

JConcepts ET410.2 S15 and F2 bodies

JConcepts has released its popular S15 and F2 bodyshells for Tekno’s ET410.2 1:8 electric Truggy. The S15 body style (green colour scheme) is a staple in the line-up at JConcepts. The cab is redesigned, going to single window S15 treatment, the opposing angular window layout blends into the mid sidepod winglet so famous with this design. The roof features the centre fin stabilising structure to strengthen the cab while also providing some stability in forward tracking ability. The bed of the body shell is a lowered area and features a deep draw with surrounding geometry to strengthen the rear of the section. To escape out of the rear, a large ramping wing feature maintains rear stability while matching the look and intensity of the S15. The F2 body (orange colour scheme) was constructed to perform at the highest level using the latest trend of reducing surface area above the shock tower line, reducing the overall weight while maintaining a tight silhouette. The narrow shape, double upper railed cab with inner louvers are undeniable traits carried over to the new mini truggy performance body. The V-shape off the back of the cab is JConcepts fit, function, and styling from the get-go with a blend to recessed bed area for a low-slung base shape. A strategically placed spoiler outlet in the bed transitions to the mounting area.

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