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January 17, 2014

Pro-Line Edge & Champion and 1/10th Blockades tires

Pro-Line Edge & Champion and 1/10th Blockades

Tire news from Pro-Line who have re released their Edge and Champion thread patterns for the RC10 Classic. Originally released around 25 years ago both tires were used by many of the top Team Associated drivers on the most competitive tracks in the world with Jay Halsey using the Champion design to win the 1985 IFMAR World Championship in Pamona, CA. Jumping forward a few decades Pro-Line have also officially announced the 1/10th rear Blockade which we had a sneak peek of last week. Available in M3 and M4 compounds the tire is perfect for when you find yourself racing in loose, dusty or hard-packed conditions. The tread design features large lugs for class leading tread life, perfectly balanced tread spacing for maximum forward bite and uniquely blended side tread that reduces the edginess found in other race tires.

View the other new tires here

January 17, 2014

Pro-Line Mirage SS for RC10 Classic

Having teased this Mirage SS through photo releases over the past week Pro-Line have finally released this Limited Edition body for the Associated RC10 Classic. Over 25 years ago Pro-Line began producing Championship winning accessories for the Original RC10 that serious enthusiasts could not live without. Now, Pro-Line, with permission from Team Associated, has reproduced the legendary Mirage SS for the RC10 Classic. The Mirage SS was the first racing body designed by Cliff Lett of RC Performance Specialties (RCPS) for the RC10. Many of the top Team Associated drivers used the Mirage SS exclusively. Brian Kinwald used the Mirage SS to win the 1993 IFMAR World Championship in Basildon, England. With a super low slung nose section and the iconic side pods and cab, the Mirage SS will make your buggy look good on and off the track. Pro-Line notes that this replica Mirage SS has minor alterations to keep the value of the Original Mirage SS bodies intact.

View more images of the Mirage SS here

January 16, 2014

LMR Avior 2-piece buggy rear wing

LMR introduce the Avior 1/10 2-piece buggy rear wing. The second wing designed by LMR features design cues seen on the company’s Electra wing but now the centre section has been moulded flat so that it can house the 2nd piece of the wing. This small duct wing acts to force air onto the rear gurney when at speed and has proved to make the car feel very controllable at high speeds when sometimes they can feel on the edge. Also the side plates have been formed so they can be much taller, with cut lines to help you choose the perfect amount of side bite for your track. The wing is made from durable 1.5mm lexan material and it is available now.

Source: LMR [l-m-racing.co.uk]

January 16, 2014

Team Orion Vortex R8.1 Pro ESC

Team Orion introduce the new Vortex R8.1 Pro 1/8 competition brushless speed controller specially designed for sensored BL motors. The 2S to 4S LiPo-compatible ESC is based around the World Championship winning R10 Pro speedo and features the same advanced programming features, dual sensor ports and machined aluminium case design. The controller is equipped with a strong 6V/7.2V BEC system, an improved cooling fan protection and it works with both sensored and sensorless motors. It comes with Factory-installed Deans-type connectors while additional programming can be performed using Team Orion’s DSB-R programming box. The controller will be on show at the upcoming Nuremberg Toyfair at the end of January.

Click here to view the specifications

January 16, 2014

Hobby Pro USA tyre mounting bands

New from Hobby Pro USA come these tyre mounting bands. They are made from a durable and highly flexible silicone material, they measure 12x202mm and are usable for 1/10th and 1/8th off-road tyres alike. The bands also make a nice wristband plus they hold and secure screw and parts boxes.

Source: Hobby Pro USA [hobbyprousa.com]

January 15, 2014

GRP 2014 1/8 buggy tyre line

Italian company MRP, owner of the GRP brand, introduce their latest line of 1/8 buggy tyres that cover a wide range of applications. A total of six threads are available ranging from the low profile Contact “clay” tyre up to the long pin Atomic tread for dusty and sandy conditions. All come in the soft A and extra soft X compound, as tyres including insert or pre-mounted on white disc wheels. The newly designed and CNC-machined closed cell inserts are also available separately as are white and neon yellow dish wheels and suitable CA glue.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

January 15, 2014

MachoCave SC10.2 shock tower prototypes

MachoCave SC10.2 shock towers

MachoCave is a new company from Minnesota and one of their first projects are these sturdy looking aluminium shock towers for the Team Associated SC10.2 short course truck. They are designed to mount to the stock plastic chassis and optional carbon fibre rods can be added for stiffening the chassis if needed. Other features include an additional upper shock mounting position and attachment points for the rear bumper assembly. It is planned to release the shock towers separately and a 2-piece set. Also the chassis stiffening rods will become available. The shock towers will be up for grabs sometime in February in different, as yet undecided, colours.

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January 15, 2014

JConcepts Splitters buggy rear tyres

JConcepts introduce the Splitters 1/10th buggy rear tyres for loose and slick track conditions. The split-bar and alternating horizontal and vertical positioning of the tread fills the void for both forward and side-bite. The tyre features a micro-pin design which places the individually spaced pins in opposing directions placing footing in each direction. The tread sits on a proven Bar Code tyre carcass giving the tyre a low-profile, wide-body appearance allowing clipped tread to extend all the way to the outer edges. The tyre comes in JConcept’s blue, green and black compound including a firm And-1 foam insert.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]