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May 15, 2010

X-Factory SCX-60 short course truck

X-Factory are showing off images of the new hand made SCX-60 short course truck which team driver Brian Kinwald has been busy developing. They are made one at a time by Speedy Dad in Phoenix, who is X-Factory Teamer Alex Krieg’s father. He cuts 2 X-60 chassis’ apart and glues them back together to make one longer scx – 60 short course chassis, adding CF reinforcements. The chassis’ come out just as stiff as the originals and no Speedy Dad chassis has broken so far where it was put together. X-Factory got the idea to make these because Speedy Dad had put together numerous chassies for Team testing on various projects, so this was easy for him, the technique was already perfected. Of course Alex had the first one, and he set fastest lap at the 2009 ROAR Nationals with it. They are expensive, the customer must either start with an X-60 donor truck or buy both the chassis and an X-60 Conversion Kit to convert either a T4 or an SC10. Available only from X Factory by e-mail (chazz@4wdrc.com).

View more images of the SCX-60 here

May 15, 2010

CRC Losi XXX-T Short Course conversion

CRC are offering a conversion for the Losi XXX-T to turn them into a SC Truck. The set converts most all XXX-T truck kits from Team Losi, including the Desert Truck & XXX-T CR utilizing carbon fiber chassis extensions that allow you to use your stock rear bottom plate. Using the stock rear bottom plate makes converting any XXX-T a breeze because there will be no complications with the rear arm mounts, transmissions, etc not matching up. RTR’s, MF 1’s, MF 2’s, Desert Trucks, and the newest XXX-T CR’s can all be converted using this setup, however the CR will require you to replace the quick change hubs and axles over to standard type axles.

View more images of the converted chassis here

May 15, 2010

Pro-Line SC Suburbs sneak peak

Pro-Line have released a photo of their new Suburb short course tires which they have received for testing. No other information was given, but we can of course expect these to be released in the not too distant futures.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

May 14, 2010

X-Factory Ellis Stafford decal sheet

Now available from X Factory and D.M.S. Racing are Ellis Stafford’s personal decals as used on his 2009 National Championship X-6 Squared. This decal sheet is made by Ellis’ sponsor Decal Designs in U.K. and is available in a very limited quantity. The stickers include of course the X Factory and X-62 stickers famous on the side and wing of the Championship car, but all of Ellis’ other sponsors as well, E-Speed, Dirtz Dialed Partz, M.I.P., Lunsford, RudeBits and Decal Designs.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

May 14, 2010

Xray XB808 improved shock membranes

Xray have released these newly designed improved shock membranes, that provide more consistent feel during long finals with no sign of fade. For XB808 shocks, they are made of soft molded rubber and are wider to fit the big-bore shocks. The material has been also improved to guarantee the same damping characteristics from the beginning of the race to the end even after excessive loads. Sold in a set of 4.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 10, 2010

LRP VTEC high response tire insert

LRP have released this new VTEC 1/8 buggy high-response insert for competition 1/8 off road racing drivers. The new insert is developed using the latest 1/8 off road foam material, generating increased traction and durable performance to the tires. This new foam insert features grooved outside channels to perfectly fit into the tires stability ribs, minimizing the flex and slipping between the tires and the insert.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

May 10, 2010

Associated Rockstar-Makita replica shells

Team Associated have announced their completely detailed and realistic-looking Rockstar-Makita short-course truck bodies for the SC8, SC8e, SC10 and the new SC18 series of Team Associated Short Course vehicles. Available later this month, decals can also be purchased separately.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

May 10, 2010

Core RC buggy tires & molded inserts

Core RC have introduced their new range of Off Road tires and molded inserts. The tires are a soft compound suitable for dirt and general low traction conditions and are available in the two pattern styles Multi Bow and Multi Block in 4wd front and rear. Supplied with matching lightweight red molded insert, these inserts are also available separately for front and rear and have been tested extensively by some of their top team drivers, being used to great effect at the BRCA British Open with Simon Moss taking the victory.

Source: Core RC [racing-cars.com]