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February 1, 2011

STRC SC10 & Blitz universal driveshafts

More new products from ST Racing Concepts with the release of these heat treated carbon steel universal driveshaft sets for the Associated SC10/T4, HPI Blitz and Universal Bones for OFNA Hyper 10SC. Universal driveshafts are typically an important and often the first upgrade for many racers and bashers, but for years manufactures have left their design and material of universal driveshafts to be relatively the same despite the the change to the more powerful LiPo battery/brushless combination. STRC inspected all components of the traditional universals driveshaft and aimed to improve in material and design. The material is critical and equally important is the heat treatment process. After months and months of prototype testing in different material and increments of heat treating, they believe they have
developed a better finished product of this ‘standard’ upgrade.

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January 28, 2011

Team Associated SC10 4×4 truck

Following teaser images and much anticipation Team Associated have released the SC10 4×4. Starting with a clean sheet of paper, Associated’s Area 51 design engineers have created the ultimate four-wheel-drive short-course racer. Its composite modular chassis design with sealed receiver box and removable ESC tray, combined with innovative features such as 13mm big bore shocks, a decoupled slipper clutch and a hybrid belt/gear drive system, makes the SC10 4×4 unlike any other short-course truck on the planet. In addition to these unique features, a long list of competition-proven components create an extremely high performance and durable state-of-the-art race truck.

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January 22, 2011

Associated Short Course teaser

Team Associated have spent the last few days teasing visitors to their site about a new Short course truck to add to their SC10, SC8 and SC18. Although we have no further details we would take a guess that this could be a 4wd version of the SC10, but when we get more concrete information we will let you know.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 15, 2011

Pro-Line SC10 front inboard hub kit

Pro-Line have released this SC10 front inboard hub kit. The kit replaces the stock SC10 front hubs and axles and converts it to a floating 12mm hex, so you can run Pro-Line’s ProTrac wheels in the front of your SC10. When combined with Pro-Line’s rear hex adapters for the SC10, you can now run the same Pro-Trac Hex wheel on the front and rear of your truck.

View an image of the hub kit installed here

January 10, 2011

JConcepts 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger SCT body

Officially licensed by Ford, JConcepts introduces the 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger SCT body. Built as they were in the good ole days, JConcepts has brought an essence of the 1979 truck together with the latest offerings in competitive Short Course Racing. With detailed 70’s styling, the hood scoop immediately is a standout retro feature which lends itself to the grill, fender and authentic 70’s cab styling. JConcepts left no detail untouched on bringing this old / new theme to the SCT crowd and most notably the rear roll bars and front to back horizontal body lines that give the “79” unmatched SCT realism. Like all JConcepts bodies, performance is always a top priority and the 1979 does not stop short in performance. The stance has been optimized utilizing dimensional aspects of the other popular JConcepts bodies, the Manta and Raptor SVT. Fits the Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10 and other similar SCT’s

View more images of the F-250 here

January 7, 2011

RPM SC10 front shock tower

The goals for the new RPM front shock tower for the Associated SC10, T4 & GT2 were to improve strength and durability, improve crash survivability and help reduce damage to other vital components. The T-shaped structure of the front shock tower provides some serious strength and rigidity while the top-secret blend of materials we use provides unmatched durability. Although the SC10, T4 & GT2 each have different requirements of the front shock tower, the RPM version integrates all those needs for unmatched support of the shocks on all three trucks while the redesigned front bumper mount base for the SC10 has been strengthened to sustain repeated impacts from the stock front bumper. All this performance and durability is wrapped up in a part that weighs slightly less than the stock piece it replaces.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

December 17, 2010

RPM SC10 rear shock tower

RPM have produced these shock towers for the SC10 & T4 that are designed to improve the structure and durability of these awesome racing trucks. The I-beam shape found along the tops and sides of tower provide some serious strength and rigidity while the chemical make up of their proprietary blend of nylons provides unmatched durability. The end result is a new shock tower design that will rigidly support the rear shocks while allowing the part to survive under extreme crash situations. Additionally, the unique nature of the materials help reduce transferred impact energy into the fragile chassis and chassis components. By absorbing that impact energy instead of transferring it on, this shock tower will improve overall crash survivability of the truck. All this and not one gram is added to the weight of the vehicle.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

November 17, 2010

RPM SC10 Rear axle carriers

New for the SC10, RPM have released this rear axle carrier using the larger outer bearings found in Associated’s #9730 axle carriers. The larger outer bearing supports the axle better, providing over 1/16′ more axle contact than two 3/16′ x 3/8′ standard bearings, for smoother, longer lasting performance. With the larger outer bearing and RPM proprietary materials, they found the perfect blend of strength and durability for a whole range of Associated 1/10th scale electric vehicles.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]