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March 21, 2015

Pro-Line RAM 2500 short course bodyshell

Made for most of today’s 1/10th short course trucks is Pro-Line’s new RAM 2500 bodyshell. The bold RAM front grille screams for intense off-road action and tells everyone to get out of your way. The huge fenders allow clearance for the biggest tyres and the body features the latest in Pro-Line’s Flo-Tek Evo technology with tons of air-vents that will keep the truck flying low and stuck to the track. Made from clear polycarbonate the body includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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March 19, 2015

Team Durango DESC10 1/10th 4WD short course truck

Team Durango DESC10 1/10th 4WD short course truck kit

The new Team Durango DESC10 4WD short course truck kit highly differs from its unofficial predecessor DESC410 as it builds on a completely new platform that shares many parts with the all-new DEX8 1/8th electric off-road buggy. The backbone of the truck is a 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis onto the 3-diff drivetrain builds. A sturdy pivotball front suspension and beefy rear arms make for loads of durability as do aluminium suspension hangers with moulded composite inserts for suspension geometry adjustments. The shock towers are made from high-quality aluminium as are the threaded big bore shock absorbers. The rigid motor mount is designed for the use with 550-size and 1/8th class brushless motors while the centre differential appears to be shiftable in order to adjust the gear mesh between the pinion and the main gear. Included with the kit, that comes partly pre-built, are front and rear anti-roll bars, while the bodyshell is sold separately.

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March 19, 2015

Tekno SCT410.3 4WD short course truck kit

Tekno RC introduce the SCT410.3 4WD short course truck kit. The updated version of the original SCT410 comes with a slew of new parts and improvements such as an all-new suspension geometry, reduced height shock towers, a V2 hinge pin system, clamping design spring perches and new droop screws. The drivetrain received smoother gears and 1-piece composite diff cross pins, new tapered aluminium driveshafts, lightened outdrives and an angled rear gearbox with larger bearing as standard. Also included comes a lightened 4mm black anodised aluminium chassis, aluminium pivot balls, aluminium suspension and spindle bushings, a LCG lightened motor mount and a split centre diff mount beside other performance and durability enhancing features that also make for reduced maintenance times. The kit is set for a release in April.

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March 16, 2015

Cactus Classic sees 4 different winners in Mod classes

The 2015 edition of the prestigious Cactus Classic was held this past weekend at SRS Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona. The five 1/10th Modified classes saw four different winners with Ty Tessmann coming out successful in the 2WD Modified Buggy class racing a prototype HB 2WD buggy. Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri came in 2nd while Yokomo’s Lee Martin rounded out the podium.

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March 13, 2015

JConcepts Challenge Rd5 – Report

The 5th round of the Norwegian JConcepts Challenge was held at Mustit RC with the track being run in its normal fashion this time. Saturday started out with 4WD Buggy and 4WD Short Course with Daniel Kobbevik sitting on TQ in both classes. Daniel then went on to win the first two Short Course A-mains to take the overall win early. The race then was on for the runner-up spot with Dag Andre Karlstad ultimately grabbing the 2nd spot from Robert Stormyrbakken in 3rd.

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March 11, 2015

Team Durango DESC10 4WD 1/10th SC truck

Following a first teaser image Team Durango now released a more detailed photo of the DESC10 4WD short course truck. The newly designed kit looks a lot beefier than the popular and race-proven DESC410 with its 1/8th scale-ish suspension components, shock absorbers and 17mm wheel adapters. So far no features or specifications are known but the kit is meant to be on its way to the distributors and we await details on the truck, as well as the three new 1/8th vehicles, very soon.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]

March 6, 2015

Pro-Line Prime Stadium Truck & SC tyres

Following the announcement of the Prime 1/10th buggy slick tyres Pro-Line now also introduce the Prime T 2.2″ stadium truck and the Prime SC 2.2″/3.0″ short course tyres. They target directly at racers currently running full “slick” tyres, saving them from having to grind treaded tyres down while delivering improved performance. The Prime features unique grooves that add traction and stability when the track is freshly watered or when there is a slight layer of thin dust that would cause a traditional slick to spin. The raised treaded portion of the Prime has a distinctive rough surface texture similar to a ground slick tyre and makes it have the maximum performance right out of the package. Both the Prime T and Prime SC come with blue closed cell inserts and they are available in M4 Super Soft or MC Clay compound.

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March 5, 2015

RPM Sidewinder 3 & SCT speedo cage

RPM Sidewinder 3 & SCT speedo cages

Coming soon from RPM is an ESC cage for the Castle Sidewinder 3 and Sidewinder SCT speed controllers. The cage fits in the stock location on the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 2WD LCG, Slash 4×4, Slash 4×4 LCG, Stampede 4×4 and Rally, while also working on other Traxxas 1/10th scale vehicles as well. The cage allows the ESC to be run with or without a fan and it encases the speedo’s body only, leaving the entire fan free to do its job. Furthermore, RPM left air channels along the sides of the controller to allow air movement along the sides of the case, helping to keep the ESC cool. Each cage is designed to simplify ESC installation and maintenance of the vehicle as only two screws hold the entire assembly to the chassis. Also included is a separate, encased on/off switch mount that bolts directly to the cage in one of four locations/orientations for extreme versatility. Alternately the switch can be mounted anywhere else simply by drilling and tapping two 2mm holes. The cage comes moulded from RPM’s renown nylon blend in blue or black colour.

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