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January 3, 2018

RPM Baja Rey front A-arm set

RPM have introduced a front upper and lower A-arm set for the Losi Baja Rey. The kit parts are known to be flimsy and cause a bind with the steering spindles at full droop so RPM redesigned the shape of the upper A-arm. The new shape eliminates the bind while adding extra clearance at the pivot ball. In addition, the ultra tough materials used beef up the upper arm for strength and rigidity as well. The RPM A-arms also add an extra outboard shock mount that will drivers that added edge under any conditions. One final fix was to reduce the massive amount of negative camber incorporated into the stock A-arms. RPM reduced the negative camber to roughly negative 2 degree for significantly improved tyre wear and overall vehicle performance.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

December 30, 2017

STRC TRX-4 brass C-blocks & portal drive covers

Coming from ST Racing Concepts and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck are brass front castor blocks and portal drive outer housings. The parts increase the weight and add a combine total of nearly 170g to the lower portion of the vehicle. Having more weight towards the lower part of the scale crawler can help with stability and climbing capability of your vehicle and brass option parts with its combination of durability and heavier weight can help achieve this performance edge on your crawler. They are available separately, come as pairs and are black treated for a realistic look and durability.

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December 29, 2017

JConcepts MT410 protective overtray

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Tekno RC MT410 monster truck is a protective overtray. When racing or bashing on a loamy or top-soil dirt surface, the inside of the MT410 chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the overtray these worries are minimised as the accessory fits snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached along the sides of the chassis with hook and loop tape for easy access. The overtray is built with height to provide extra room for various electrical and battery configurations but is still low enough for a clean fit and installation. There is a slight opening at the front-end which manoeuvres around the steering assembly and top-deck and also an open rear-end to provide some natural air-flow in and out of the closure. The tray has large front and rear trim-able openings which can be detailed for air-in and escape. The overtray comes clear and untrimmed.

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December 28, 2017

Losi 1/6 Super Baja Rey 4WD RTR desert truck

Coming soon from Losi is the 1/6 Super Baja Rey 4WD brushless RTR desert truck. The truck offers realistic handling characteristics like the big boys, thanks to the long travel solid 4-link rear axle and independent front A-Arm suspension. Four long-travel coil-over shock absorbers soak up any form of terrain and the chassis is equipped with an aluminium main plate and a sturdy 4×4 driveline with adjustable differentials. The truck is topped it off with an authentic four piece body, full bodied roll cage, and driver figures. A Dynamite Fuze 1200kv 6S-capable motor and 160A speed controller help to propel the truck to speeds of up to 80km/h and the control is taken care of by a Spectrum DSMR radio system with Active Vehicle Control technology.

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December 28, 2017

JConcepts Fling Kings tyres & Dragon 2.6” wheels

Made for the use with JConcepts’ Sling King Mega Truck body shell as well as comparable vehicles are the new Fling Kings 2.6” Mega Truck tyres and Dragon 2.6” wheels. The Fling Kings is the first true to scale, RC Mega Truck tyre, specifically designed to throw mud, dirt, gravel and grass just like the real thing. They are designed for the new JConcepts 2.6” Dragon wheel, making them even more scale in appearance. The bead of the tyre features a 3-step surface which provides a massive amount of area for glue to rest giving the utmost security for full-throttle mud runs. No details were spared on these mud runners, the V-type tread is replicated to a T and the top of the tread carries a slight recess adding a little touch of depth to the appearance. The soft blue compound which is recommended for dirt, grass and asphalt feels noticeably mushy and sticky and has expanding characteristics and tend to “pizza cutter” during flat out high-speed runs. The gold compound feels harder to the touch, excels on polished or hard surfaces and expands less during high-speeds. Fling Kings tires are complete and include open cell “React” inserts to support the grippy tyres.

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December 26, 2017

Team Associated RC28 1/28 2WD RTR buggy

Hot on the heels of the RC28T 1/28th micro stadium truck comes Team Associated’s RC28 micro 2WD buggy. The scale replica of AE’s iconic RC10 buggy is only 143mm long but packed with features such as a integrated proportional servo, an integrated ESC/receiver unit, a built-in battery and of course a replica body shell as well as scale tyres and wheels to resemble Team Associated’s first ever racing buggy. Also included in the set are a 2.4GHz radio system and four AA batteries for the transmitter, making it ready to go right out of the box.

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December 22, 2017

Samix CFX-W alloy lower shock & suspension link mount

Samix have introduced a set of aluminium lower shock and suspension link mounts for the MST CFX-W trail truck. Coming as a set of four, they add about 16g of weight for a lower centre of gravity while eliminating flex and adding durability at the same time. The parts are machined from high-quality material and come in black, grey or silver anodising.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

December 22, 2017

Yeah Racing 2.2” 6-spoke aluminium crawler wheel

Coming from Yeah Racing is a new 2.2” aluminium 6-spoke beadlock crawler wheel. The rim is of a heavy duty design but through the use of CNC machining, it offers a perfect blend of design and weight. It it usable on most 1/10th 2.2” crawlers and with most 2.2” tyres and it comes as pair including wheel hubs.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]