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April 3, 2018

Traxxas Slash 2WD F-150 Raptor Replica truck

Traxxas have introduced a new body shell variant for their popular Slash 2WD short course truck in the form of the Ford F-150 Raptor Replica truck with silver, black and orange FOX livery. The proven 2WD truck is equipped with a composite tub chassis with huge ground clearance, the metal gear Magnum 272 transmission with Revo-spec slipper clutch, water-sealed receiver box and steering servo as well as adjustable steel turnbuckles and powder-coated springs. Also included is the name-giving FOX livery Ford F-150 body shell with moulded details such as front grille and bumper, engine cover vents and side mirrors, and the package is rounded out by a Traxxas Power Cell NiMH battery, a suitable peak-detecting fast charger and a 2.4GHZ TQ radio system.

View a list of the features and more images here

April 3, 2018

RC Speed Secrets YZ-4 hybrid ceramic bearings

Coming from RC Speed Secrets and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 buggy are four new Next Level series hybrid ceramic ball bearing sets. They are available as complete set including gearbox, wheel and steering rack ball race kits but also as separate sets to outfit specific areas of the buggy. The hybrid stainless steel and ceramic bearings are 21 percent lighter than popular ABEC3 ball races, they are highly corrosion resistant and come lightly oiled to reduce natural drivetrain drag and increase efficiency. The complete set includes 22 bearings, the gearbox set comes with two 5x13mm, two 5×10 and six 10x15mm ball races while the wheel hub set utilises six 5x10mm and two 5x13mm ball bearings. Last but not least is the steering rack bearings set consisting of four 5x10x4mm ball races.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]

April 2, 2018

JConcepts YZ-4 SF chassis protective sheet

JConcepts have introduced a chassis protective sheet for the popular Yokomo YZ-4 SF 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The sticker is made of durable material and comes pre-cut, fitting the chassis bottom like a glove. Using the protective sheet will reduce wear and tear when running on highly abrasive surface while making for a slick surface to decrease friction between chassis and dirt surfaces. Each set includes two decals and additional front and rear skids that can be replaced once worn.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

April 2, 2018

Team Associated RC10T6.1 Team Kit stadium truck

Following a first teaser image released on social media, Team Associated have officially introduced the long-awaited T6.1 Team Kit 1/10th 2WD stadium truck. Based on AE’ B6.1 platform, the RC10T6.1 Team Kit represents the next step in the evolution for competitive truck racing. The RC10T6.1 Team Kit began life with the many great advantages already learned through the development of the RC10B6.1. Armed with extensive feedback from racers, the engineers behind the doors of Team Associated’s Area 51 set off to design the ultimate truck chassis utilising every advantage possible. Like the RC10B6.1, the RC10T6.1 has new features, such as an easy-access differential with height adjustment, and an all-new slipper assembly. Also part of the package is a layback Stealth transmission for a lower and more rearward centre of gravity, aluminium C and D mounts as well as a Pro-Line Enforcer body shell. The kit is set for a release in April.

View a list of the kit’s features and more images here

April 2, 2018

Team Associated RC10SC6.1 Team Kit short course truck

Hot on the heels of the T6.1 Team Kit stadium truck comes Team Associated’s all-new SC6.1 Team Kit 1/10th 2WD short course truck. The vehicle used Team Associated’s B6.1 platform and utilises many of the parts developed for the T6.1 such as long-travel suspension arms with moulded inserts for the rear shocks as well as a layback Stealth transmission with height adjustable ball differential, long V2 12mm big bore shock absorbers and bulkheads with front and rear anti-roll bar integration for easy tuning. The kit comes without body shell, wheels and tyres and it is set for a release in April.

View a list of the kit’s features and more images here

April 1, 2018

Factory RC EB410 carbon fibre option parts

Factory RC have introduced their new line of carbon fibre option parts for the Tekno RC EB410 1/10th 4WD buggy. Available are items such as a front shock tower, a standard and -2mm rear shock tower, front camber plate, steering top plate as well as a centre diff fan mount and a battery strap. All feature Factory RC’s “Leading Edge” machined chamfered edges for looks and greater robustness and the parts are available in standard black or optional blue or gold weave carbon fibre.

View the other new parts here

March 30, 2018

JConcepts EB410 chassis protective sheet

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Tekno RC EB410 1/10th 4WD buggy is a pre-cut chassis protective sheet that rocks JC’s Striker graphics. The chassis skin was developed to protect the chassis bottom from becoming excessively scratched or damaged when running on abrasive surfaces while providing a slick surface to decrease friction between the chassis and dirt surfaces. The pre-cut decal sports striking graphics and it comes in a convenient 2-piece pack with additional rear skid decals that can be replaced once worn.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 29, 2018

RudeBits lightweight R2 1/10th buggy wing

RudeBits have introduced the lightweight version of their popular R2 1/10th buggy rear wing. The R2 wing is the evolution wing from the R1 and designed for cornering speed as well as efficiency of air distribution and downforce. The R2 straight rear edge is just like the R1 that allows the air to force down evenly across and it comes with 4 degrees base angle built in. The BRCA, ROAR, IFMAR, EFRA and FEMCA legal lightweight wing weighs in at 16g and it is available now.

Source: RudeBits [rudebits.co.uk]