July 8, 2011

Associated SC10 4×4 wheel hexes

New from Associated, these wheel hexes, with locking cross pins, make it easier for you to remove your wheels and tires without worry. The cross pin is now captured inside the hex with an M3 screw. A great addition to your SC10 4×4 whether you are running in the back yard with your friends or competing at the local track.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]


June 17, 2011

Venom Gambler option parts

Venom release a full line of aluminium and titanium option parts for the Gambler RTR Short Course truck. Increasing both performance and durability the parts also give the truck a factory-sponsored look. Available is a full range of suspension parts including aluminium swing arms, pivot and toe-in blocks, steering arm set, steering knuckles and rear hubs, wheel hubs and 1/8 scale wheel adapters, titanium hinge pins, turnbuckles and option motor plates. Also on the extensive list of parts is an adjustable heavy duty ball differential.

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June 16, 2011

STRC HPI Blitz rear hub carriers

ST Racing Concepts release the CNC-machined 0.5 deg. toe-in rear hub carriers with oversized outer bearings for HPI Racing’s Blitz RTR and ESE kits. CNC Machined from high-quality aluminium, these rear hub carriers features set-screw over hinge-pin design, non-anodised bearing location to ensure the tightest tolerance and fit for the bearings, and an oversize 5x11mm outer bearings for more durability. The 0.5 deg. toe-in adds a bit more stability and rear traction to your Blitz. Available in anodised Gun Metal, Orange, Silver and limited edition web only Red.

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]


June 16, 2011

Dynamite Traxxas stainless steel screw sets

Dynamite is proud to offer new stainless steel screw upgrade sets for Traxxas trucks. They are resistant against rust or corrosion and the hard steel makes it nearly impossible to strip heads. The sets include socket, button, flat head and set screws and comes in a quality, reusable plastic pit case. Available for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 and Slash, Stampede, Rustler and Bandit.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]


June 13, 2011

STRC Slash 4×4 options

ST Racing Concepts have produced this high quality graphite motor mount plate and electronics plate to help reduce the weight on your Slash 4×4, while adding that trick factory look to your truck. Their new precision CNC machined rear hub carriers add an extra 0.5 deg. toe-in over the stock plastic hub carriers for a little extra rear traction and stability. These hubs also features their new manufacturing process that drills the bearing holes after anodizing, which allow the tightest tolerance possible around the bearing area. Available in blue, gun metal, red and silver anodizing.

View the rear hub carriers here


June 10, 2011

Exotek Blitz carbon fibre battery strap

New from Exotek Racing for the Blitz (and E-Firestorm) is this carbon fibre battery strap with anodized locking clips for super secure, yet convenient battery installation. Turn the 2 alloy tabs to slip the strap off or turn turn them to lock it down. Lighter and of course stronger then the stock strap with that factory team look.

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May 13, 2011

STRC SC10 option parts

ST Racing Concepts have released some new option parts for the popular Associated SC10 that feature precision CNC machined high-quality aluminium material for the best fit and tightest-tolerance. The steering bell cranks has been a common weak spot on the SC10, T4 and B4 and their new aluminium multi-piece steering bellcrank set greatly increases the durability and take out any flex in the kit plastic bell crank system providing a more precise steering feel. New aluminium heat sink finned motor plate helps dissipate heat from the motor and also adds great looks to your Associated off-road vehicles. STRC have also released upper shock mount bushings, servo mounts, front hinge pin brace as well as the gun metal only battery brace. All other parts are available in anodized blue, gun metal, red and silver.

View the other parts here


May 10, 2011

STRC Losi Ten-SCTE option parts

Greatly reduce the flex and prevent bending of the stock towers on your Losi Ten-SCTE 4×4 with these new CNC Machined aluminium HD Front and Rear Shock Towers from STRC. They not only add great looks to your Losi 4×4, but it will eliminate the flex in your shock tower, keeping your truck’s suspension operating true to its design and greatly increase the durability. Available in anodized Blue, Red, Gun Metal and Silver.

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