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October 25, 2017

Graupner HGM series high-voltage servos

Coming from Graupner are three new HGM series high voltage servos. The HGM SST +T BB MG (0.05s/22kg-cm) is a speed servo for 1/10th and 1/8th scale vehicles while the HGM SLP +T BB MG (0.045s/12kg-cm) is a high performance low-profile offering for 1/10th touring cars and off-road buggies. Also coming is the HGM SOR +T BB MG (0.06s/25.5kg-cm) for 1/10th and 1/8th applications that require a high torque. All three feature metal gears, telemetry functions, brushless motors, they are usable with 4.8V to 8.4V input, and are compatible with Sanwa’s High and Super Response modes.

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October 25, 2017

Pro-Line tyre rubber bands

Pro-Line have introduced a set of tyre rubber bands that are made to make tyre gluing a breeze. The bands were specifically designed for holding tyres down during the gluing process while still being stretchy enough to work on multiple sizes of tyres; including 1/10th buggy and truck to SC and all the way up to 1/8th buggy. The bands come in Pro-Line blue with Pro-Line logos on the side and in packs of four.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

October 25, 2017

Samix TRX-4 brass portal axle covers

Samix have introduced a set of brass portal axle covers for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The parts are machined from high-quality brass material and they come black coated and with golden edge details and logos. The covers add 55g of weight per pair and thus greatly improve the climb performance of the vehicle while also making for improved overall drivetrain rigidity. The axle covers are available separately as pairs and also including a set of mock-up brake discs and callipers for added visual impact and scale looks.

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October 25, 2017

Pro-Line 1/10th MT pre-mounted tyres

Made for Pro-Line’s Pro-MT 4×4 and the Traxxas Stampede 4×4 1/10th scale monster trucks is a range of pre-mounted tyres from Pro-Line. Available on black F-11 17mm wheels are the Badlands MX28, Sand Paw, Trencher and Prime tyres, all of which are of a 2.8″ design. The pre-mounts fit both the front and rear of the trucks and they are offered as pairs.

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October 25, 2017

Pro-Line 1979 Ford F-150 trail truck body shell

Pro-Line have introduced their new 1979 Ford F-150 clear body for the Vaterra Ascender trail truck. Designed to make use of the vehicle’s built-in rear cage the body depicts the iconic F-150, a classic vintage truck with carefully sculpted rectangular head lights and bold front grill. The body is a direct fit, it comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet.

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October 24, 2017

Jelin & Eppley successful at Fall Brawl

The 2017 Fall Brawl was held at AMain’s Silver Dollar Raceway this past weekend. In the Pro Nitro Buggy A-main it was Cj Jelin (Xray) with the win. Starting from the 2 spot on the grid he followed pole position holder Mason Eppley for about eleven laps until he was able to pass him. After a couple of lead changes due to different pit strategies it was Cj with the win from Mason. Philip Atondo (TLR) rounded out the top 3 result.

Continue reading the report here

October 24, 2017

Tekno EB410 25T aluminium servo horn

Coming from Tekno and specially made for the EB410 1/10th 4WD buggy is an aluminium servo horn. The arm is not only stronger and less flexible compared to the plastic counterpart, but it is also designed to fit both low profile and standard height servo configurations by simply flipping it by 180 degrees. Featuring the race-proven M3 clamp and intended for use on 25 tooth spline servos, the servo horn is the ideal fit for the EB410 buggy.

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October 24, 2017

Samix TRX-4 brass spring retainers

Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck are brass spring retainers. They are machined from high-quality material, come with a black surface coating for wear and looks and their closed design ensures they will not fall off even when the going gets tough. The spring cups weigh in at 25g and thus they add weight to one of the lowest parts of the chassis for improved climb performance. The set includes four direct-fit spring retainers.

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