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November 8, 2011

HPI Apache SC Flux 1/8th 4wd truck

The HPI Apache SC Flux is the ultimate in 1/8th scale 4wd Short Course action. With HB Race DNA suspension system from the World Championship Winning HB D8 buggy and FLUX Brushless power to all 4 wheels, it’s ready for competition straight out of the box. Add the legendary HPI durability and you have yourself a competition ready, bash-proof 4wd machine for all day, all-terrain fun. Rounding off the package are scale replica Yokohama Geolandar off-road tires and a detailed, pre-painted realistic short course style truck body.

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November 8, 2011

Exotek alloy LCG center chassis for SC10 4×4

Exotek have released this new machined alloy LCG center chassis for the SC10 4×4. The main complaints with the stock SC10 4×4 is that the truck has a high center of gravity that causes the truck to easily traction roll in high grip conditions, is too light which causes it to lose out in door banging when running against heavier trucks and does not feel as stable as the heavier Losi trucks. This new chassis adds over 5oz to your truck and mostly at the lowest part of the truck, the main chassis for a more sure footed, planted feel. Track testers are reporting a much smoother easier to drive truck that stays absolutely planted at high and low speeds and jumps and lands much more easily without the erratic feeling of the stock truck. Machined from 100% billet it has a hard anodized gun metal finish and laser etched Exotek logos. A stiffer center section will help eliminate the reports of the belt from coming off of the front pulley due to the flex of the stock chassis.

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November 8, 2011

MCD W5 1/5th short course truck

MCD have shown some teaser pics of their new short course truck called the W5. Designed and built in MCD, the W5 is surely going to be another breakthrough in the large scale off-road segment. Equipped with totally new Xross Max Off-Road Tyres, quintuple lamp pods and unique front and rear bull-wings, the new Xross Max is a large 190mm tire derived from the very famous MCD Micro-Stud tires added on the know-how gained throughout the competitive races during the season. To be released very soon, Short Course enthusiasts can now pre-order their W5 from their dealers.

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November 1, 2011

JConcepts SuperCup report

One of the biggest race series in FL is the JConcepts SuperCup. The Series has an average of 130+ entries every race thanks to the great race director Mike Applegate. For this 3rd round of the SuperCup, it was hosted at New Red hobbies, Ocala FL. This indoor facility was the only track that has enough traction to run slick tires. But due to the last minute rule to keep competition fair, JConcepts decide to make this a “Non Slick” race. The Biggest Class of the entire SuperCup Series is the Short Course class. There about 75% of driver enter at least one short course class.

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October 29, 2011

Team C Racing TR2 brushless SC truck

Team C Racing released first information on their TR2 brushless Short Course truck. The intermediate-level ready-to-run truck meets ROAR specifications and comes with a factory-installed 2.4GHz radio system, brushless motor, 35A brushless speed controller and pre-painted body shell.

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October 29, 2011

Team Assciated SC10 4×4 titanium shock mounts

Made for the SC10 4×4 truck are the Team Associated Factory Team titanium shock mounts. The parts are machined from durable 6AL-4V titanium, save 3g per pair over the standard steel shock mounts for a lower centre of gravity and fit both the SC10 4×4 and SC10 4×4 RTR kits.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

October 26, 2011

HPI V2 short course wheels

The new V2 short course wheel range from HPI simplifies tire assembly and adds extra tuning power to your racing arsenal. This new design uses the same HPI and HB tires and foams that fit the original HPI short course wheels and have the added advantage of increased outer sidewall stiffness for better traction and handling in the turns and curves of your local off-road track.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

October 25, 2011

Brian Kinwald dominates 9th Annual SIGP

The 9th annual Southwest Indoor Grand Prix, hosted by Tucson, AZ’s Competition Hobbies, should be re-named as the BK Invitational. Team Associated’s Brian Kinwald owns this track and went on a tear, TQ’ing 14 of the 16 rounds of qualifying among 2WD Modified, Modified Truck, Pro2 and Pro4. Starting from pole position in everything but Pro4, Kinwald showed the fluid, effortless driving style that helped him win two World Championships in the 90’s. Now, almost twenty years later, he’s still winning.

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