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February 1, 2011

STRC SC10 & Blitz universal driveshafts

More new products from ST Racing Concepts with the release of these heat treated carbon steel universal driveshaft sets for the Associated SC10/T4, HPI Blitz and Universal Bones for OFNA Hyper 10SC. Universal driveshafts are typically an important and often the first upgrade for many racers and bashers, but for years manufactures have left their design and material of universal driveshafts to be relatively the same despite the the change to the more powerful LiPo battery/brushless combination. STRC inspected all components of the traditional universals driveshaft and aimed to improve in material and design. The material is critical and equally important is the heat treatment process. After months and months of prototype testing in different material and increments of heat treating, they believe they have
developed a better finished product of this ‘standard’ upgrade.

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January 17, 2011

HPI Baja SC TR-10 chrome wheels

Style up the Baja 5SC with these chrome TR-10 Wheels from HPI, mimicking the style used in full-size short course racing. These 10-spoke beadlock wheels not only look great, they also grip the tires in place securely and hold it in place in all sorts of tough racing conditions. The tire is held on with bead lock rings to keep it securely mounted on the wheel without the need for messy super glue. Made from tough high-impact nylon with metal reinforcements around the hex hubs for extra durability, they are available to fit the front and rear wheels in -4mm and -10mm offset.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

December 22, 2010

Exotek Blitz chassis brace

New from Exotek Racing is this heavy duty alloy chassis brace for the HPI Blitz. This brace strengthens the known weakest point in the chassis and protects the front of the chassis from cracking or snapping in half. Available in anodised orange or black and is supplied with the required fasteners.

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December 22, 2010

STRC Slash & Blitz turnbuckles

STRC’s CNC machined turnbuckles will help reduce the weight of your Slash 2WD or HPI Blitz, weighing in at just a hair over quarter of an ounce or only 8 grams for a complete set of six turnbuckles. They are lighter and more economical than even titanium turnbuckles. The strength of 7075-T6 provides the durability for racing and the weight reduction over the suspension components allows for a more agile handling truck, especially in ultra competitive 17.5 stock class racing. Anodized to match their current line of option parts.

View the Slash turnbuckles here

December 15, 2010

CRC Blitz aluminium bellcrank steering arm

CRC have introduced this new steering arm for the Blitz, which adds a ton of strength, more precise steering control and is pretty sweet looking to boot. The aluminium construction adds a ton of strength and rigidity without adding too much weight. Many Blitz drivers have complained that even after they invest in a quality steering servo, they still didn’t have the feel that they were looking for. This is mostly because of the flex and deflection of the stock plastic pieces. This piece eliminates this weak link in the chain.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

December 11, 2010

HPI Blitz aluminium steering rack set

HPI have released this slick high performance aluminium steering rack set to your Blitz short course racing truck for awesome cool looks and dramatically improved durability. Perfect for bashers with high-power motors to prevent breakages and ideal for serious racers who need precise steering on all types of surfaces. Five steering link holes are provided on the drag link for super-precise steering angle adjustment, plus the set is fully equipped with low-drag ball bearings for ultimate efficiency. With the subdued brown anodizing, this makes an ideal upgrade for the Blitz ESE also.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

November 29, 2010

STRC Blitz skid plates & hex adapters

STRC’s new CNC machined HD front and rear bumper/skid plates for the HPI Blitz range of cars helps add great looks and increases durability. The skid plates are machined from a solid block of aluminium and can handle any abuse from racing to bashing, while still allowing the front and rear bumper to flex. Available in orange, gun metal, silver and limited edition red anodizing. While the HPI Blitz comes with cast aluminum hex adapters, feedback from customers was that they can crack under heavy load or over-tightening of the set-screw. These new CNC machined aluminium hex adapters offers more durability while adding that final touch to the looks of your Blitz, matching the colors of their existing option parts for this truck.

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November 25, 2010

HPI Baja 5SC truck

Jump into the thrill of Short Course racing with the Baja 5SC truck from HPI. The Baja 5SC takes the HPI Baja line-up to the next level with a new SC-1 body that gives the Baja 5SC authentic Short Course looks. Adding to the durability and realistic looks is a new skid-plate front bumper and a large rear bumper with real rubber mud flaps. Power comes from a massive 26cc engine that propels the Baja 5SC to speeds in excess of 40mph and it runs for more than 45 minutes on a single tank of regular unleaded pump gasoline. For extra traction on any dirt surface, HB Rodeoo tires are now standard equipment, mounted on new TR-10 bead-lock truck wheels. Durability has been increased with Super Heavy Duty 9mm drive shafts, updated rear hub carriers and HD front hex hubs. A 2.4GHz radio system is standard equipment for precise control and long distance reception without the hassles of frequency crystals. It’s all ready-to-run right out of the box, pre-assembled by their expert crew so you can hit the dirt quickly.

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