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July 25, 2013

Losi Drake & Phend Edition Mini 8ight

Losi Drake Edition Mini 8ight

Losi’s nifty little Mini 8ight brushless buggy is now available as an Adam Drake or Dakotah Phend Edition kit. The 1/14th scale vehicle makes use of many design cues also found on the ‘full scale’ 8ight buggy and features 4WD, long A-arms, high-volume shock absorbers and adjustable turnbuckles. The buggy is powered by a Dynamite 4500kv brushless motor and comes with a waterproof speedo and SR200WP receiver as well as a Spektrum DX2L transmitter. The package is rounded out by the pre-decorated body shell and rear wing sporting Adam Drake’s or alternatively Dakotah Phend’s signature designs.

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July 25, 2013

Hobbytech Sprint RTR nitro buggy

The new Hobbytech Sprint RTR is a factory-assembled ready-to-run buggy of race-worthy specification. Based on a 3-diff drivetrain the buggy offers a widely adjustable, race-oriented suspension with 16mm aluminium big bore shock absorbers, alloy shock towers, adjustable turnbuckles and front CVD driveshafts. A GO21 3.5cc engines is already installed as are genuine Savöx metal gear servos, a polished tuned pipe and a 1400mAh 5-cell NiMH receiver batter pack. This all is covered by a pre-painted cab forward body shell and included with the vehicle comes also a digital 2.4GHz pistol grip transmitter and grippy tyres on black multi-spoke rims.

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July 24, 2013

Pro-Line Losi & Traxxas extended body mounts

Pro-Line expand their line of extended body mounts for popular SC and monster trucks by variants for the Team Losi SCTE and XXX-SCT/22SCT as well as the Traxxas Maxx, Revo and Summit vehicles. The body mount kit includes adjustable body mounts to fit somewhat taller rally car bodies and true scale bodies with no problem. The mounts also incorporate a clip-less screw on body mounting system for a strong and secure mount every time. Included in the sets, that are direct replacements for the stock parts, are dedicated front and rear body posts, body post braces and fastening nuts.

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July 24, 2013

Pro-Line announce updated 10th buggy & MT tyres

Pro-Line announce the release of updated tyres for 1/10th scale off-road vehicles as well as a redesigned Traxxas style monster truck tyre. Starting with the 1/10th tyres, available soon are the Suburbs 2.0 SC truck and Suburbs T 2.2 stadium truck tyre in medium X2 compound ideal for high traction indoor and outdoor clay tracks. The SC variant includes closed cell inserts while the stadium truck tyre comes with standard foam inserts. Also new are pre-mounted Hole Shot 2.0 M3 compound buggy tyres that come glued to PL’s Velocity wheel. They are compatible to 12mm hex converted Associated B4/B44, TLR 22 or Kyosho RB6 buggies and come with yellow or white rims. Last but not least is the Big Joe II 3.8″ Traxxas bead style monster truck tyre that features an improved styling and performance over the original. It sports an aggressive tread design and a lower weight for faster acceleration and better drivability while being capable of tackling any surface from asphalt to deepest dirt.

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July 18, 2013

ECX Torment & Ruckus brushless RTR trucks

Horizon Hobby introduce the updated ECX Torment SC and Ruckus MT RTR trucks that now feature a Dynamite brushless system. Both trucks are based on 2WD high-lift chassis with huge ground clearance, they feature long suspension arms with oil-filled shock absorbers and an upgraded gearbox with adjustable slipper clutch and metal gears in order to handle the new Dynamite 3300kv brushless motor. The trucks come factory assembled with pre-decorated body shells and including a genuine Spektrum DX2e 2.4GHz radio system, 7-cell 2400mAh NiMH battery and 45A brushless speed controller. Both the ESC and the Dynamite steering servo are splash waterproof to make sure the vehicles withstand all rigours of bashing.

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July 15, 2013

LRP S8 Rebel BX RTR Limited Edition

LRP introduce the S8 Rebel BX RTR Limited Edition 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Coming factory-assembled and including a 2.4GHz radio system the new variant sports a couple of option parts such as full aluminium big bore shock absorbers and a widely adjustable suspension with R/L turnbuckles for quick and easy setup changes. Also included in the kit are CV-type front drive shafts for increased transmission efficiency and a polished LRP aluminium exhaust pipe for increased power output.

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July 8, 2013

TVR Ball-X Revo & Maxx truck axles

TVR Ball-X Traxxas truck axles

TVR introduce their Ball-X driveshafts for the Traxxas Revo and Maxx line of monster trucks. The special design of the driveshaft and wheel axle coupler using balls over conventional pins makes for a three times larger contact area to distribute torque loads more efficiently, more reliable and without any binding. The construction also allows for angles up to 50 degree for smaller turning circles for more low-speed agility. The driveshafts comes as pairs with suitable differential outdrives.

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July 4, 2013

SkyRC Cheetah 60A motor & ESC combo

SkyRC introduce the Cheetah 60A sensored brushless motor and speed controller combo set. Based around a 60A speedo the set targets cost oriented 1/10th and 1/12th scale stock racers. The controller is useable with 2S to 3S LiPo batter packs, offers a 6V/3A BEC system, optional fan unit, direct solder tabs, an integrated on/off switch and easy programming via the included programming card that allows the adjustment of parameters such as cut-off voltage, brake and punch settings. Part of the set is also a rebuildable sensored brushless motor with 12.5mm rotor, vented can design and pre-soldered connector tubes. The combo set is available with your choice of a 8.5T or 10.5T to 21.5T stock motor.

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