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October 2, 2013

MIP SCTE hard springs & lightweight camber rods

MIP introduce new option parts for the TLR SCTE short course truck as well as MIP Pro4mance converted trucks in the form of a 3-pair spring kit and lightweight camber links. Starting with the spring set, it includes three spring pairs of higher spring rates as the standard springs for a wider range of tuning options. The colour-coded springs fit both the SCTE 1.0 and 2.0 and are also available separately. Also new are the Pro4 Lite camber links. The turnbuckle set makes use of durable Dubro rod ends and genuine Lunsford titanium turnbuckles to make for both light and strong camber rods. The parts are a direct replacement the stock camber rods, scrub around an ounce of weight and improve the handling and control of the truck. Included are four front and rear turnbuckles, eight rod ends as well as mounting hardware.

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October 2, 2013

MIP Traxxas Race Duty CVD drive shafts

Now MIP’s Race Duty CVD drive shafts are offered in both steel or aluminium for many Traxxas vehicles. The new Steel line is comprised of aircraft grade steel bone for higher output machines, along with a strong steel X-Duty axle. The aluminium line makes use of light weight hard-anodised aircraft grade 7075 aluminium bones for less rotating mass, along with the steel X-Duty axle. The fusion axle is strictly designed for two-cell LiPo batteries with both versions of the drive shafts offer a maximum of durability and added rigidity over the stock parts. The CVDs are available for Slash, Nitro Rustler, Nitro Stampede, VXL and 4×4 trucks.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

September 24, 2013

Pro-Line Pin Point tyres & F-11 wheels

Pro-Line have new tyres and wheels available in the form of the Pin Point 4WD front and SC carpet tyres and F-11 truck and short course wheels. Starting with the tyres, the Pin Point is a dedicated tyre for carpet, astro turf and multi surface tracks. Following the release of the 1/10th buggy rear tyre Pro-Line now have a 4WD front and a 2.2/3.0″ SC variant available. Both come in the grippy Z3 carpet compound and fit all standard 1/10 buggy and SC wheels respectively.

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September 19, 2013

ECX Torment & Ruckus 1/18 4WD RTR trucks

Horizon Hobby introduce the ECX Ruckus and Torment 1/18 scale 4WD ready-to-run trucks. Both base on the same composite tub chassis with 4WD shaft drivetrain, long suspension arms and oil-filled shock absorbers. Tough gear differentials help to put the power on the ground. While the Ruckus mimics a monster truck with huge tyres and pick-up body shell the Torment comes with a short course truck body and replica wheels and tyres. The RTR sets include a 2.4GHz radio system, waterproof receiver and speed controller unit as well as all needed batteries and a charger.

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September 18, 2013

DE Racing B4, T4 & SC10 chassis braces

New from DE Racing come front chassis braces for the Team Associated B4, T4 and SC10 line of buggies and trucks. Designed to increase life and durability while maintaining the chassis’ stock appearance the parts virtually eliminate broken chassis. When mounted the chassis brace sandwiches the chassis between itself and the upper steering plate, redistributing impacts and reducing the change of braking the chassis. The braces are available as B4/T4 and SC10 variant and come including a drill and mounting hardware.

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September 16, 2013

RDRP 210 series motor plate & battery stoppers

Revolution Design Racing Products have two new aluminium option parts for Team Durango’s 210 series of buggies and trucks available. First up is the Heat Sink Motor Plate, a direct replacement for the stock part the motor plate offers an updated design in order to improve motor cooling. Milled-out sections in the motor and main gear area increase the surface of the plate while the black colour not only gives a factory look but also makes for better heat dissipation. The plate is machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium, sports laser-etched markings and comes with a machined motor plate mount and a gold-anodised bushing.

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September 12, 2013

Pro-Line Pro-2 2wd SC kit

Pro-Line have announced the release of their Pro-2 SC kit combing their highest quality and best performing SC accessories into one box to create the ultimate Short Course Truck. The Pro-2 SC Performance Chassis is 3mm thick Hard Anodized 7075-T6 aluminium and extends the full length of the truck for maximum durability and keeps everything in-line and extremely low for optimum performance. The Performance Transmission has been a popular upgrade for many other vehicles and has now found a permanent home in the Pro-2 SC. The oil-filled, tunable differential coupled with the steel top shaft, idler gear and internal diff gears offer durability and proven performance.

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September 10, 2013

Tekno SCT410 1/8th buggy conversion kit

Tekno RC introduce the Super Light 1/8th buggy conversion kit for the SCT410 short course truck. The set is designed to create a lightweight 1/8th racing buggy that is deal for Pro4 power systems and 2S LiPo battery packs and best suited for tight indoor tracks where drivability and an easy to control car is needed. The conversion kit includes all necessary parts to convert the SCT410 4×4 SC truck into a 1/8th EB48 SL buggy. 17mm adapters, extended stub axles, wheel nuts, an EB48 body, wing, wing mount, buggy radio tray, buggy battery tray, buggy bumper and rear mud guards along a manual and all necessary hardware are part of the kit that is available now.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]