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July 5, 2018

Highest CR900 monster truck & rock crawler servo

Highest have introduced their all-new CR900 standard-size servo for monster truck and rock crawler applications. The high-voltage compatible servo pulls up to 23kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.12s. It features a soft start function for smooth steering response, full metal gears for durability and a middle heatsink section for low operation temperatures. The power is developed by a coreless motor and dual ball bearings ensure efficiency and precision.

Source: Highest [highestrc.com]

July 4, 2018

Samix TRX-4 aluminium front shock plates

Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is a new front shock plate set. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in silver, gun metal or black anodising the items will greatly improve overall suspension rigidity while offering six different shock mounting locations and machined silver edge details for looks. Included with the two shock stays are also a panhard link mount and all needed hardware.

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July 3, 2018

Axial SCX10 2-speed gear set

Coming from Axial and made for the SCX10 II is a 2-speed gear set. The kit allows to upgrade the 31439 SCX10 transmission into a Hi/Lo gearbox. Gears used include a 18T machined gear, 26T/28T high speed gear set, and 28T/36T 2-speed shift gears. Also part of the conversion are all needed transmission internals, shifter forks and a mini servo saver, springs and a linkage set.

Source: Axial [axialracing.com]

June 29, 2018

Pro-Line Ambush MT 4×4 1/10 monster truck roller

Coming from Pro-Line is their special edition Ambush MT 4×4 1/10th scale 4WD monster truck kit. It builds on the Pro-MT 4×4 truck and includes Pro-Line’s scale Ambush body on top of the proven 4WD truck platform. The vehicle comes as a pre-built roller and does not include electronics, paint or the tools required to operate or maintain the truck. The Ambush body includes Pro-Line’s Ridge-Line trail cage that adds realism not found before in the 2.8” Monster Truck class. The cage also accepts Pro-Line’s Overland scale roof rack, sold separately, for adding scale accessories like the optional 4” LED light bar. The Ambush body features a scale interior complete with seats and a separate dash along with a rear gas tank and trunk space for installing even more scale accessories.

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June 27, 2018

Tamiya Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT body set

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT body set for 257mm wheelbase cars. The lid will fit most 190mm 4WD and 2WD on-road chassis and it will be supplied with a detailed decal sheet and accessories such as front splitters, mirrors and a moulded rear wing.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

June 27, 2018

RPM introduce pink Traxxas option parts

Coming soon from RPM is a range of Traxxas optionals in pink colour. Using the same nylon composite as the black, blue and green parts, the pinkish items will add durability, precision and functionality to Traxxas kits such as the E-Rustler, Stampede, Slash 2WD, Nitro Slash, the Nitro Sport and Bandit. The range will include select items such as Revolver SC wheels for the Slash 2WD and 4×4, a wide front bumper for all 2WD versions of the Rustler, Stampede, Nitro Sport and Bandit as well as front and rear bumpers for the Slash 2WD and Nitro Slash. Also coming are front and rear arms for the Stampede 2WD, E-Rustler, Slash 2WD and Bandit as well as a sealed gear cover for the Stampede 2WD, E-Rustler, Slash 2WD and Bandit. All items will hot stores very soon.

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June 22, 2018

Pro-Line introduce four new truck bodies

Coming from Pro-Line are four new trail and monster truck body shells for a range of vehicles. First up os the pre-cut 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss clear body tailor-designed for the Traxxas X-Maxx. Pro-Line has included all the aggressive scale detail into the body and sticker sheet for a highly detailed replica and it comes pre-cut to get owners going faster. This body completely transforms the X-Maxx into an even crazier bash machine and allows to add a custom paint job. Included beside the clear body and detailed decal sheet are also window masks.

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June 22, 2018

Traxxas Bigfoot 1/10th 2WD RTR monster truck

Coming on Traxxas’ ultra-popular 1/10th scale 2WD monster truck platform is the new “modern” Bigfoot ready-to-run truck. The high ground clearance chassis comes with several blue-toned accessories such as front and rear bumpers, and the name-giving, fully-licensed Bigfoot body shell sports red, white and blue colours. The factory-assembled truck used a durable 2WD drivetrain and it is powered by a 12T 550-size brushed motor whose power is controlled by the waterproof XL-5 speed controller. Part of the package is also a 2.4GHz radio system, a Traxxas iD-equipped 7-cell NiMH battery and a 4A DC peak-detecting fast charger. The truck itself is finished off with set of authentic “shaved” monster truck tyres on silver wheels.

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