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November 20, 2013

Reedy Sonic 544 Mach 2 4-pole brushless motor

New from Reedy comes the Sonic 544 Mach 2 4-pole brushless motor for 4×4 short course trucks. Designed for competition, the motor incorporates several high-performance features to achieve maximum power output, efficiency, and durability. A lightweight case reduces overall motor weight with strategically placed vent holes and an aluminium end cap to lower operating temperatures. Supported between dual precision ball bearings, the high-strength 4-pole rotor creates the torque necessary to power out of the turns and clear the toughest jump sections. The 540-size motor features a 5mm output shaft and comes as 4300kv and 4800kv variant.

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November 19, 2013

2013 Spektrum Challenge – Report

The 2013 Spektrum Challenge was held this past weekend at Trackside Hobbies & Raceway in Milwaukee, WI, the home track to World Famous race announcer Scotty Ernst. The race attracted a lot of local talent to mix up with World-class drivers such as Ryan Cavalieri, Dustin Evans or Dakotah Phend making for an amazing 361 entries race. The race started on Wednesday with open practice, Friday and Saturday had two rounds of qualifying with Sunday being the final’s day. In 2WD Modified Buggy Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri went onto take the overall TQ for this class. Cavalieri then went on to win A-mains 1 and 2 to take home his first Championship of the weekend. TLR’s Dustin Evans started 2nd on the grid for the main events. Evans would finish 2nd overall by recording a 3rd place finish in A-main 2 and taking the win in A-main 3. Dustin’s TLR team mate Dakotah Phend started 3rd on the grid and would round out the podium in 3rd place overall by finishing 2nd in A-Main 1 and 2.

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November 15, 2013

Pro-Line Desert Raid SC body – Sneak Peek

Pro-Line have released a couple of sneaky preview images of their upcoming Desert Raid short course body shell. Modelled after the prototype cars run at the Dakar and other endurance rallies, the body is designed for the use with SC trucks such as Pro-Line’s Pro-2, Traxxas’ Slash 2WD and 4×4 and the Team Associated SC10. The raised rear end needs to use extended body mounts but otherwise the body is a direct fit.

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November 11, 2013

More JConcepts 1/10 black compound tyres

Following the introduction of the new mega soft black compound for the buggy Bar Codes, Double Dees, Pressure Points and 3Ds treads JConcepts now extend the line making the sticky compound available for a larger range of buggy tyres as well as for SC and 2.2″ truck rims also. Additions for 1/10th buggies see Double Dee 4WD fronts, Ribs 2WD fronts, Bar Codes V2 rears, 3Ds rears and Pressure Point rears. As for the short course trucks JC will have the Bar Codes, Pressure Points and 3Ds available plus the Pressure Point tread for 2.2″ race trucks.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

November 7, 2013

SkyRC Toro SC120A brushless speed controller

SkyRC introduce the Toro SC120 Competition brushless speed controller. Designed for the use in 4WD short course trucks the speed is able to handle up to 4S LiPo set-ups, it features a 6V/3A linear BEC system and it works with sensored and sensorless motors. The case measures 57x38x35mm and it can be taken apart to replace the internal fan unit while the heavy-duty gold-plated solder towers allow the use even of very thick silicone wires. The on/off switch is of a dust-protected electric type and the controller is highly adjustable using 10 user-modifiable profiles that can be tweaked using an optional programming box or a PC interface.

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November 5, 2013

Phat Bodies DESC210 under body

UK company Phat Bodies introduce this under body for the Team Durango DESC210 short course truck. Looking like the latest incarnation of the Batmobile, when mounted the protective cover secures the chassis and electronics from becoming dirty or wet when running the truck on dirt or on sandy astro tracks. Coming clear and made from polycarbonate the cover incorporates all needed cut lines and fits both the mid and rear motor variant of the DESC210.

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October 24, 2013

Pro-Line Pro-Spec shocks & pre-cut SC bodies

Pro-Line have new option parts for a wide range of short course trucks available in the form of the Pro-Spec shock absorbers and two pre-cut SC body shells. Starting with the shocks, they are designed to be a direct fit on Pro-Line’s Pro2 SC truck and many other trucks too. They feature a 12mm big bore design, make use of threaded aluminium bodies, single low-friction X-seals, delrin shaft guides and 3.5mm hard-chrome shock shafts. Included with the dampers that come as separate front and rear sets are 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 delrin pistons as well as a blank piston set for drilling custom plates. A shock tightening tool and optional travel limiters round out the package. Optional Pro-Spec springs are available separately.

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October 23, 2013

NVision Factory Pro 2S 8000mAh LiPo pack

German nVision distributors Hype introduce the Factory Pro 2S 8000mAh LiPo battery pack. Coming in a protective hardcase the standard-size pack features dual 4mm connector tubes for lower resistance and it is build from the latest high performance 90C cells making it ideal for demanding applications such as electric touring cars, 4WD SC trucks and 1/8th off-road buggies.

Source: Hype [hype-rc.de]