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October 27, 2009

Pro-Line RC8T Bulldog & SC Tire combos

We already brought you the new Bulldog from Pro-Line for the HB D8T. The Associated RC8T version is also on the way and the body looks to already be bullying the competition with Ryan Cavalieri dominating the Nitrocross World Championships with it recently. Pro-Line also now offers closed cell foam inserts for those tracks that desire a firmer insert set-up. Available in V2, V3 and VTR versions, channel details capture the tire so carcass flex is kept to a minimum and there are now no air gaps in between tires, unlike other brands. For racing your short course truck PL offer their Caliber and Bow-Tie patterns pre mounted on split six black one-piece wheels. Or if you wish to turn your SC into a sand slinging super truck you can try these new Sling Shot SC tires. With 10 monster grabbing 1/4″ tall paddles sand and snow are easily overcome. The Mohawk SC is the perfect compliment for the front of the car. A large center rib and smaller outer rib give your Short Course truck immediate steering. Both are available unmounted or pre mounted on either split six black one-piece wheels or split six red/black bead-loc wheels.

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October 26, 2009

Hot Bodies Truggy tire line up

Hot Bodies have introduced their complete line up of truggy tires in their popular Megabite, Khaos and Block patterns. HB Megabite tires are fantastic mini-pin tyres that are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay, light dust conditions, and regular clay. The Khaos tires have been designed specifically to suit a range of off-road racing conditions, and are perfect for loose dirt, clay, blue groove and damp tracks. They also work great on hard surfaces with a scattering of dust on top. Finally the Block tires have been specially designed to work at their best in a variety of off-road racing conditions, including blue-groove dirt, dusty clay, grass and even astroturf. From dry to damp or even wet conditions, you’ll find that these tires will be able to get you to the finish line ahead of the rest. All patterns are available in pink, red and white compounds.

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October 24, 2009

Pro-Line BullDog for Hot Bodies D8T

Straight from the design studios at Pro-Line into the hands of Ryan Cavalieri, Richard Saxton, Billy Easton and Chris Jarosz at the 2009 Nitrocross World Championships, the BullDog body was an immediate success. In fact, the body worked so well that Ryan Cavalieri went on to put the fastest lap time down in the final, the fastest average lap thus giving him the 2009 Nitrocross World Championship title in truck. Made from Genuine GE .060 lexan, its bull nose front end increases corner speed, while the elongated bed increases air flow to the wing. Overall down force has been greatly improved over traditional 1:8 truck bodies with the engine head exposed for easy temp checks and igniter accessibility. Paint then peel overspray film, sticker sheet, and window masks included.

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October 24, 2009

JConcepts D8T Punisher & 1/16th Slash Truth

JConcepts have introduced a number of new items including new bodies for the Hot Bodies D8T and Traxxas 1/16th Slash. First up is the new Punisher body for the D8T which they claim to be is the meanest, nastiest thing out for 1/8th truck racing. Beginning with the newly re-designed grill and headlight treatment, the Punisher stares you down like a trained fighter. The hood and cab treatment are amongst the lowest in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. The bed area represents the latest offering for 1/8th truck racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape. For the 1/16th Slash, the Truth’s cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus and in addition, one of the highlights of the styling cues includes extra fender clearance to minimize troublesome tire rubbing issues.

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October 23, 2009

DE Racing Tank Pull kits & Tire spikes

DE Racing, best known for their skid plates, have released two new products with their tank pull kits and tire spikes. The tank pull kit is a sleek, simple and truly universal fueling solution for your nitro powered vehicle. No more playing ‘tank pull engineer’ only to end up with an unrefined look or using a ridged plastic loop that’s a snag away from emptying your tank. Available in multiple colours, they are easy to install and allow your pit man a strong grip to open your tank lid. Also new in both buggy and truggy tire versions, are these new tire spikes, which are a simple and effective way to keep up to 4 tires securely kept together for transport or storing. Also available in a wide range of colours.

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October 22, 2009

JConcepts 1/8th scale Bar Codes

JConcepts have finally released their 1/8th scale Bar Codes. The Bar Code design features an alternating bar design combined with the addition of the Y side bars providing uncompromising support for blue and black groove conditions. Available in yellow, blue and gold compound and with and without inserts the Bar Codes are a specialty tire that when matched to the appropriate track can provide amazing results. Designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Bar Codes in new condition excel on hard surfaces that have taken rubber with either dry or wet grooved conditions. Worn Bar Codes excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a minimal dust groove has formed.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 21, 2009

AKA Super Soft Compound tires

AKA have announced for the iHobby show the addition of a ‘Super Soft’ compound to their line up of tires. The ‘Super Soft’ or V compound as is noted in the part number is for cooler conditions when the track is transitioning from wet to a drier hard packed line that is not quite grooved in. Great for winter and early spring racing conditions the Super Soft still retains the relative long lasting wear characteristics that AKA is known for while providing that extra measure of traction for the trickiest of surface conditions. This new compound is available in all tread patterns for both buggy and truggy.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

October 21, 2009

East Coast Bodies Blast Off Truck wheels

East Coast Bodies have released new wheels and tires as part of their Blast Off series. These new wheels are suitable for 1/10th scale off road trucks and sport a dual spoked design with ‘Bling’ style finish. The wheels are available separately or as pre glued with rubbed tires for the front and spiked tires for the rear.

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