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October 15, 2015

HPI Baja 5B Flux Ultimate Power Pack set

Coming from HPI Racing and made for the Baja 5B Flux large scale buggy is the Ultimate Power Pack set. Included are two softcase 14.8V 5300mAh 60C LiPo battery packs that snuggly fit into the buggy’s tough plastic battery box. The packs come pre-wired with T-type connectors and also included is a suitable jumper wire. Despite fitting into other vehicles HPI strongly recommend to use the batteries only in cars with battery boxes to not leave them unprotected from the elements.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]

October 14, 2015

JConcepts B5M honeycomb aluminium chassis

Seen for the first time at last week’s IFMAR 1/10th Off-road World Championships JConcepts have now officially introduced the honeycomb lightweight aluminium chassis for the Team Associated B5M. Machined from hard anodised black aluminium and sporting milled hex shaped pockets the chassis also features aluminium islands in the electrics compartment which are left to allow an electrical footing area for mounting and wiring needs. The hex pockets in the centre of the chassis have been cleared for sensor wire or miscellaneous wire routing. All edges of the honeycomb pockets have been highlighted with chamfered edging all around, bringing out an luxurious look. The honeycomb chassis weighs in at 112 grams, some 23 grams less than a stock counterpart all while still remaining structurally sound, making it deal for stock and modified racers alike.

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October 14, 2015

Pro-Line hard 1/10th buggy rear foams

Available soon from Pro-Line are hard rear foams for 2.2″ 1/10th buggy tyres. Used by Ty Tessmann to TQ and win at the 2015 Pro-Line Cactus Classic the hard foams are of a solid closed cell design with no internal grooves for maximum hardness and durability. They offer maximum support for the tyres, are ideally used on high-bite surfaces and come in pairs.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

October 14, 2015

New Pro-Line truck bodies & tyres

Pro-Line have several new products for a range of 1/10th scale trucks available in the form of bodyshells and tyres. First up is the pre-painted Flo-Tek Fusion body for 1/10th short course trucks. The recently introduced body is a performance-oriented blend of the Flo-Tek and the Evo and it comes pre-cut and pre-painted to get you on the track even faster. Fitting many of today’s popular trucks the body just needs body post holes and off you go.

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October 14, 2015

Motiv HV Super Fan with fan guard

Available now from Motiv is the HV Super Fan with fan guard. The high-speed super fan features dual ball bearings and is rated to handle 8.4 volts with ease but is still strong enough to have good air flow running off lower voltage. Included is a 3D-printed fan guard to save that precious pinky from the threat of annihilation.

Source: Motiv RC [motivrc.com]

October 9, 2015

Axial Yeti Score Trophy Truck RTR kit

Axial have introduced the 1/10th scale Yeti Score Trophy Truck. Based off of the Yeti rock racer the RTR truck features an independent front end suspension and 4-link solid rear axle package for a unique look and on-track performance. Aluminium oil-filled shock absorbers soak up surface imperfections while BFGoodrich Baja T/A tyres on Method 105 replica wheels make for forward traction of the 4WD vehicle. Equipped with a 3150kv brushless motor and a waterproof 3S-compatible speed controller the truck also features a lot of officially licensed accessories for scale looks while the included 2.4GHz radio system allows for best possible control of the 1/10th scale vehicle. The truck is rounded out by a pre-painted bodyshell with roll cage and spare wheel.

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October 9, 2015

JConcepts T5M/SC5M spring steel CVA set

Following a dedicated variant for the B5 series of vehicles JConcepts now also have a spring steel CVA set for Team Associated’s T5M and SC5M trucks available. The design is based around the HD 5mm axle diameter which is able to stand up to a rigorous demands of today’s racing. The bones have been machined of spring steel material for the ultimate in durability and performance and inserted with hardened steel pins on the drive ends. The aluminium pin barrels have a high tolerance fit and finish for smooth and quiet performance while the advanced plating on the bones, axles and barrels which also provide corrosion resistance.

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October 9, 2015

Yeah Racing aluminium turnbuckle wrench

Yeah Racing have introduced an aluminium turnbuckle wrench for 3mm to 5.5mm links. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming blue anodised the wrench is usable with 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 5.5mm turnbuckles while its thin design helps reaching links even in tight surroundings. On top of that laser-etched markings help with easy identification.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.net]