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June 1, 2018

STRC release more TRX-4 transmission option parts

Coming from ST Racing Concepts and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck are the new CNC machined brass front steering knuckle and inner portal drive housing as well as the rear inner portal drive housing. Having more weight towards the lower part of the scale crawler can help with stability and climbing capability of the vehicle and brass option parts with its combination of durability and heavier weight can help achieve this performance edge. STRC’s new brass front steering knuckle/inner portal drive housing and the rear inner portal drive housing both increase the weight and add a combine total of nearly 150g to the lower portion of the vehicle. Both come black treated for realistic look and durability.

View the rear inner portal drive housing here

May 31, 2018

Losi 22S 2WD SCT Brushless RTR short course truck

Following a couple of teaser videos on social media, Losi have officially introduced their new 22S 2WD SCT Brushless RTR short course truck. Based on the Team Losi Racing 22 race platform, the all-new 22S series truck has taken the performance and durability of the 22 platform and maximised it to become the ultimate Ready-to-Run performance basher. A powerful Dynamite brushless system provides ample power that’s completely manageable with the aid of the Active Vehicle Control AVC technology. The get-up-and-go of the 22S is easily handled by the race-inspired suspension of the championship winning 22 race platform. Several Team Losi Racing 22 platform performance parts can upgrade the look, style and performance of the 22S RTR. With user-friendly design concepts, like a bottom loading battery compartment and hard mounted electronics, the user experience is hassle-free allowing the bashing to begin right away. Included in the package comes a 2.4GHz radio system, MAXXIS Razr tyres as well as a MAXXIS or K&N styled body shell.

View a list of the features and more images here

May 31, 2018

PR Racing SC201 RTR short course truck

PR Racing have introduced their new SC201 1/10th 2WD mid-motor ready-to-run short course truck. The factory-assembled vehicle features large volume big bore shock absorbers, full ball bearings, and a mid-motor layout for best possible performance on a variety of surfaces. Steel CV-style driveshafts ensure reliable power supply with the truck coming with a pre-installed sensorless 3900kV brushless motor and and high-power speed controller. Other features include a 6kg-cm high speed steering servo, a 2-channel 2.4GHz radio system, and a clear body shell.

View a list of the specifications and more images here

May 30, 2018

Ielasi Tuned .28 3 & 7-ports monster truck engines

Hot on the heels of Ielasi Tuned’s new .21 off-road engines come the 3 and 7-ports .28 nitro monster truck power plants. Developed after many requests especially from the United States, the engines come with pullstart or rotorstart systems and they are a drop fit for most 1/8th trucks.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

May 21, 2018

Hobbywing XeRun Axe brushless power system

Hobbywing have introduced their new XeRun series Axe brushless power system for crawlers and trail trucks. Featuring the new FOC Field-oriented Control technology, that is understood to match the motor RPM with the throttle position, the system allows for greatly improved car control especially on downhill sections while making the system more silent, higher performing and more reliable. The motor, with a newly developed staggered pole design, ensures consistent deceleration, smoother power supply, smoother brake control and an overall greatly improved throttle feeling. The whole system is IP-67 waterproof for go-everywhere capabilities right out of the package and the controller is programmable using Hobbywing’s iOS or Android apps and using the speedo’s build-in Bluetooth module.

View lists of the specifications and more images here

May 19, 2018

Pro-Line Pro-MT 4×4 alloy & steel upgrades

Coming from Pro-Line and made for the Pro-MT 4×4 monster truck are three new heavy duty aluminium and steel upgrades. First up is a set of aluminium shock caps that add strength, durability and style to a very important part of the truck. The caps are made from CNC machined aluminium and come gunmetal anodised to perfectly match the rest of the truck and have large laser engraved P-L logos on the front and back of the caps. The shock caps come in a pack of two with new inner diaphragms and they are a direct stock replacement upgrade.

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May 18, 2018

Pro-Line X-Maxx Trencher 4.3” Pro-Loc tyre

Made for the Traxxas X-Maxx 1/8th scale monster truck is Pro-Line’s new Trencher 4.3” Pro-Loc all-terrain tyre. The Trencher 4.3” is wider and taller than the popular Badlands 4.3” for more aggressive looks and performance and it comes in a super soft compound for exceptional grip on loose or hard-packed dirt, sand, snow, grass or gravel. The tyre features Pro-Line’s proprietary Pro-Loc technology that creates an ultra-secure bond to Pro-Line’s Impulse Pro-Loc X-Maxx wheels while still being removable when required. The reinforced tyre bead fits into a uniquely shaped channel on the wheel and the bead-loc screws actually pass through the tire rubber before being pinched by the outer bead-loc ring to create the maximum possible mounting security. The tyre comes as part including foam inserts.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

May 18, 2018

Pro-Line Predator rock crawler tyre compound

Pro-Line have announced the release of their all-new super-soft Predator rubber compound for the Hyrax and Interco TSL SX Super Swamper XL 1.9” rock crawler and trail truck tyres. The rubber compound was designed to excel in wet or ultra-low traction conditions, giving even greater trail performance. Both the Hyrax and Interco TSL SX Super Swamper XL tyre are a direct fit for most 1.9” trail truck wheels and they come including open cell inserts.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]