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March 15, 2012

HPI Blitz ESE Pro Flux SC kit

HPI have introduced the Blitz ESE Pro Flux SC which features the Flux Vector 4800kV brushless motor with the Flux Vapor programmable Electronic Speed Control. Harnessing all that power is a genuine adjustable high performance MIP ball differential and completing the track ready setup is a set of HPI Mk.8 V2 wheels and race winning HB BEAMS Pink compound super sticky competition tires. The HPI Mk.8 V2 wheels feature an industry standard flat inner profile that is suited for a single foam insert configuration. The standard features of the Blitz ESE Pro Flux SC includes high performance spec firm composite chassis and suspension pieces, aluminum threaded competition shocks, 7075 aluminum ball studs, titanium turnbuckles, lightweight slipper, heatsink motor mount and universal drive shafts. Included is also a clear ATTK 10 SC body shell so you can design and paint up your very own customized truck.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

March 13, 2012

Associated SC10 4X4 upgrade kit

Now you can upgrade your SC10 4×4 short-course truck to the latest competition spec. This new kit allows the use of a saddle-pack battery to optimize the weight distribution of the chassis. With the addition of the Factory Team carbon-fiber chassis brace rod, the chassis flex has been made more consistent and predictable for an overall improvement in handling and traction. One of the more radical features on the SC10 4×4 Factory Team kit is now available to you, the VTS4 slipper clutch, a variable torque, multi-plate slipper clutch with four drive surfaces. The VTS4 slipper clutch provides increased torque capacity in addition to finer resolution adjustments. It all adds up to more consistent power transfer to the ground.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

March 9, 2012

SMP Ten-SCTE titanium wheel axles

Swiss company SMP Racing Parts have released these new titanium CV axles for the Losi Ten-SCTE 1/10th 4WD Short Course truck. These super light weight parts not only look great but add extra strength for maximum durability.

Source: SMP [smp-slide.ch]

March 6, 2012

DE Racing wide track Trinidad wheel

DE Racing have released a much anticipated wide track Trinidad wheel for the Team Associated SC10 RS and 4×4. These wheels feature a performance improving +3mm per side offset for maximum corner speed and stability while still maintaining ROAR legal widths for both your 2wd and 4×4 SC10’s.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]

February 29, 2012

JConcepts Double Dees SC in Gold compound

The JConcepts Double Dees tire is perfect for a variety of track surfaces. Wear is always the trade off when going to a small pin tire and with the Double Dees for Short Course, these worries have been minimized. Running qualifiers and main events on the same high performance tire is now possible. The Double Dees design is a world leading tire combination right out of the package, the unique technology combined with compounds such as the new gold compound allow the flexibility necessary to compete on even the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time. Double Dees in gold compound excel on indoor hard packed surfaces with either dry or wet conditions.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 29, 2012

Eckert & Law win JConcepts SCS Rd2

Round 2 of the JConcepts Super Cup Series was hosted by New Red Hobbies in Ocala, FL. With easy 200+ entries, this one day race event has become the race to attend. This track is also selected to be one of the JConcepts Indoor National’s locations so all FL racers wouldn’t miss this chance to get their practice in time. In Pro 2 SC, their was an intense battle between JConcepts’ Paul Wynn and Kyosho’s Ryan Eckert. During qualifying both drivers were only separated by less than 1 sec of each other. During the A main, Ryan got the hole shot, leading Paul in the main but Paul had the faster car with 20.6 sec as best lap & 20.8 sec as his top 5 average lap, Ryan Eckert was still able to hold off Paul with his consistent driving ability & well setup Kyosho Ultima SC-R. In the end, Ryan Eckert took the win Paul Wynn 2nd & Daimon Borkowicz 3rd.

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February 27, 2012

Team Durango DESC210R announced

Seen in prototype form during the recent EOS race in Hrotovice, Team Durango now officially announced the DESC210R 1/10 scale 2WD Short Course truck. Based on the DEX210 the truck will make use of Team Durango’s revolutionary “Hybrid” 3/4-gear gearbox that allows to tune the weight distribution and torque orientation without changing the suspension setup. More details will be released very soon.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]

February 24, 2012

HPI Skorpion SC body shell

HPI Racing introduce the Skorpion Short Course truck body designed to fit most of today’s SC trucks. The body is moulded in tough 0.030 polycarbonate and comes with overspray film, pre-cut vinyl window masks and large decal set that includes window frames, headlights, grill, tail lights and more.

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