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January 31, 2018

Traxxas introduce new VXL 2WD vehicles

Traxxas have introduced their updated range of brushless-powered VXL 1/10th 2WD off-road vehicles such as the Bandit VXL, Rustler VXL and Stampede VXL. All based off of their respective predecessors and come with the powerful Velineon Brushless Power System that is good for speeds of up to 112km/h. To ensure maximum car control the Traxxas Stability Management will make for arrow-straight acceleration and sure-footed stopping power. Other features include steel transmission gears and precision steel turnbuckles and heavy duty rod ends for great durability as well as factory-installed electronics such as a digital high-torque waterproof steering servo, waterproof electronics and a TQi 2.4GHz transmitter. The kits are rounded out by body shells with all-new graphics.

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January 31, 2018

Gens Ace 2018 RS LiHV battery range

Gens Ace have introduced their updated RS LiHV battery range for 1/10th and 1/8th competition applications. Made for the ever growing Stock classes is a 7500mAh LiHV pack of standard 25mm height and with a weight of 310g. It is complemented by a 6000mAh LCG battery of 22.5mm height and a weight of 265g. The 6000mAh variant comes in the new 47-series hardcase while the 7500mAh battery is wrapped by the 49-series case, both of which utilise 5mm bullet-type connectors and high-performance 100C cells. Next up are a 5500mAh Stock shorty and a 5000mAh Modified class shorty battery, both are built using high-quality 100C LiHV cells and standard 96x47x25mm cases. The 5000mAh battery however uses 5mm connectors while the 5500mAh pack sports smaller 4mm connector tubes. Last but not least comes a dedicated 4S 1/8th class battery with 6750mAh capacity. The LiHV pack is built using high-quality cells, it utilises 5mm tube-type connectors and weighs in at 584g. All batteries are EFRA legal and will hit stores from March.

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January 30, 2018

JConcepts EB410 lower front wing & nose cone

Following the introduction of the new lower front wing and nose cone set for the Team Associated B64 buggy, JConcepts now also have a variant for Tekno RC’s EB410 wheeler available. The lower wing is an option to the tower mounted front wing that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The package includes the lower front wing and the nose cone on the same mould. The nose cone is similar to what would be found on a 1/8th off-road buggy. The lower front wing can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish. Recently, Ryan Maifield captured the 2017 IFMAR World Championship in the 4WD class using this item. Reports from the pit area revealed an increased feel and sensitivity in the larger sweeping sections and helped jumping attitude in the tricky section of the difficult Xiamen built track surface.

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January 30, 2018

Yeah Racing CC01 blue rear axle skid plate

Yeah Racing have introduced their new rear axle skid plate for the Tamiya CC01 chassis. The set includes a machined aluminium axle protector plate as well as all needed mounting hardware to outfit the rear axle of Tamiya’s off-road chassis. While adding visual impact the skid plate also saves the rear transmission housing from wear and tear that can occur when tackling gruelling off-road trails.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

January 30, 2018

HRC Racing large crawler luggage tray

HRC Distribution have introduced their new HRC Racing large crawler luggage trays for 1/10th scale trail trucks. Available in black or silver, the roof racks are of a scale design and feature four bright LED lights and a spare wheel location for an even more realistic appearance. Each kit includes the necessary hardware and it fits many of today’s trail truck body shells.

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January 30, 2018

Breathless Racing Products BK’s ball cup pliers

Available now from Breathless Racing Products is the BK’s ball cup pliers. Developed in cooperation with 1/10th off-road icon Brian Kinwald, the tool allows to easily attach ball cups on pretty much any 1/10th vehicle while saving the mechanic’s fingers and the car’s shiny aluminium as they focus the force on the ballstud itself and eliminate the need for using fingers or pliers on the surrounding parts.

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January 30, 2018

Yokomo Racing Performer Ultra dirt spec springs

Coming from Yokomo is the new Racing Performer Ultra dirt spec range of springs for 1/10th off-road buggies. Developed with the help of Yokomo’s Ryan Maifield, Lee Martin and Shin Adachi, these springs provide a very linear suspension feel as well as increased traction, stability, and jumping/landing on dirt surfaces. The colour-coded springs are available as hard, medium and soft front as well as hard and soft rear variants and they will ship early February.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

January 29, 2018

JConcepts B64 series lower front wing & nose cone

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated B64 series of 4WD buggies is a lower front wing and nose cone. The lower wing is an option to the tower mounted front wing that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The package includes the lower front wing and the nose cone on the same mould. The nose cone is similar to what would be found on a 1/8th off-road buggy. The lower front wing can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish.

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