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August 22, 2013

Pro-Line short course & monster truck news

Following the introduction of the Evo SC body shell Pro-Line has more short course specific parts to offer in the form of pre-mounted Blockade SC tyres and replacement outdrives for the Pro-2 ProTrac axle kit. Also new are 3.8″ monster truck tyres. Starting with the Blockade tyres, they are made for in-between conditions on tracks that are nor loose or hard packed and they come pre-mounted on black F-11 wheels in soft M3 compound. They are designed to fit on SC10, SCTE 4×4, 22 SCT, XXX-SCTE and ProTrac converted trucks and are available as pair. Next up are the replacement outdrives for SC trucks that make use of Pro-Line’s Pro-2 axle kit. The parts are made from high quality material, are light of weight and include replacement bolts for a secure fitment to the differential gears. Made for monster trucks that use 3.8″ tyres are the Big Joe II pre-mounted tyres. They are pre-glued to Traxxas style bead F-11 rims with 1/2″ off-set and are of an all-terrain design. Coming in M2 compound they are ideal for nearly all surfaces from asphalt to deep dirt.

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August 17, 2013

Arrma BLX 2WD brushless lineup

Arrma has upgraded their line of 2WD off-road vehicles and introduce the BLX series brushless and LiPo-powered 2013 variants. Available as desert and race buggy, short course, desert, stadium and monster truck the vehicles base on a proofed vertical chassis construction and feature a tough 2WD gear box, long travel suspension components and dedicated wheels equipped with dBoots off-road tyres. The BLX buggies and trucks come factory-assembled with a 3S-compatible 3600kv brushless system with 4-pole motor and waterproof speed controller as well as a 7kg waterproof steering servo, 2.4GHz radio system, a Deans Ultra Plug equipped 7.4V 4000mAh LiPo battery and a 2S to 3S balance LiPo charger.

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August 15, 2013

Vaterra Glamis Fear 1/8th 2WD 4-seater buggy

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Horizon Hobby introduce the Vaterra Glamis Fear 1/8th 2WD 4-Seater Buggy. Named after the World-famous Glamis site, the El Dorado for all buggy speed junkies, the Glamis Fear resembles a 4-seat tuber-style sand rail buggy. It builds on a tough long wheelbase 2WD chassis and features race inspired suspension components with long-travel shock absorbers, a gear drivetrain with viscous ring differential that avoids tyre spin in corners and an enclosed RC compartment for all-weather drivability. The buggy is powered by a Dynamite 3300kv 4-pole brushless motor and a heavy duty 3S compatible speed controller. Included is a 2S LiPo battery pack with 3S packs being available separately to further up the top speed. The buggy comes factory assembled, including a scale body shell with cockpit and driver figure and a genuine Spektrum DX2L 2.4GHz DSM transmitter.

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August 9, 2013

Traxxas Telluride 4×4 trail rig

Traxxas Telluride 4x4 trail rig

Traxxas announce their latest 1/10th off-road vehicle in the form of the Telluride 4×4 Extreme Terrain 4×4 trail rig. Named after a town in the Rocky Mountains the vehicle is based on a composite tub chassis with 4WD shaft drivetrain and it sports long travel suspension components with fixed length camber rods and big bore oil-filled shock absorbers. The modular chassis assembly helps with maintenance and parts replacement of the factory-assembled truck. Included with the vehicle come Kumho replica 3.0″ tyres pre-glued to satin chrome beadlock-style wheels and a ProGraphix pre-decorated body shell. The chassis comes equipped with a Titan 12 turn 550-size brushed motor, water-proof speed controller and a waterproof receiver box. Included is also a TQ 2.4GHz radio system and a waterproof steering servo.

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August 2, 2013

Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI3 ReadySet

Kyosho introduce the Inferno MP9 TKI3 ReadySet 1/8th nitro ready-to-run buggy. Based on the 2010 World and 2013 European Championship winning MP9 the buggy features a fully adjustable suspension with anti-roll bars, new oil-filled shock absorbers with threaded housings and dirt shields for the rear A-arms. The wishbones are located by suspension mounts with inserts for easy toe and anti-squat adjustment and the 3-differential drivetrain is quipped with lightweight gears and a high capacity centre differential. The buggy builds on a hardened aluminium chassis plate for increased durability and features the latest forward-biased weight distribution thanks to a front-mounted RC box. Included with the factory-assembled buggy come high-performance steering and throttle servos, a KT-201 2.4GHz FHSS radio set and a race-legal KE-21R engine with polished tuned pipe. The whole package is topped off by a pre-designed body shell, a high-downforce wing and grippy tyres on white disc rims.

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July 31, 2013

Kyosho Comic Racer BCS Subaru Impreza

Kyosho Germany introduce a new line of Mini-Z vehicles in the form of the Comic Racer BCS with Subaru Impreza body shell. Based on the MB-011 4WD shaft-driven chassis the 204mm long vehicle offers a fully ball-raced drivetrain, slipper clutch, long stroke suspension components with fluid-filled shock absorbers, and high-grip off-road tyres. Included with the factory-assembled fun racer comes a digital steering servo and a 2.4GHz ESC/receiver unit. The chassis is topped-off by a pre-designed comic-style Subaru Impreza body shell and is available including a KT-18 radio system or as car only.

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July 29, 2013

LRP S10 Blast BX 2 RTR 4WD buggy

LRP introduce the updated S10 Blast BX 2 RTR buggy that received refinements in many areas. The vehicle is based on the already known BX composite tub chassis with 4WD shaft drivetrain and the updated kit features a fully enclosed drivetrain, steel gears, reinforced suspension parts, front and rear anti-roll bars, front CVD driveshafts, big bore shock absorbers, as well as L/R thread turnbuckles. The receiver is housed in a splash waterproof receiver box on top of the upper deck, while the buggy also comes with a splash waterproof steering servo, and a 2.4GHz radio system. The package is rounded out by a new and aggressively styled cab forward body shell. The buggy is available as standard brushed version with an AI Runner V2 digital controller or including a Spin Pro RTR brushless ESC and Vector K7 4300kv brushless motor.

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July 26, 2013

Team Associated RC10 classic kit

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the original RC10 Team Associated soon release the RC10 Classic Kit, a faithful reproduction of Roger Curtis’ world championship-winning design. The kit comes with the iconic gold colour aluminium tub, short arm front suspension, gold colour aluminium shocks, VariLok ball differential and 3-piece clamping wheels. Just like the original the Classic Kit comes with adjustable camber and steering rods, the original design Protech body shell and rear wing as well as front rib and rear knobby tyres. To make sure the RC10 is 2013-ready it features an updated battery mount to take not only NiMH but also LiPo battery packs.

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