Custom specialists Upgrade RC have released four new body skins for Short Course trucks. Available for a wide range of bodies, the new designs include the Warbird and three Hart & Huntington examples including the Flying Skull, Monarch and Rockstar Lite. Available now.
From T-Works are their new 17mm wheel adapters for the Jammin SCRT10, Slash 2WD and Slash 4×4. These wheel adapters have been made from high quality aluminium and hard anodized for extra durability. A simple addition to your short course truck that allows you to use 1/8th scale buggy wheels and tires.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Upgrade your Traxxas Slash 4WD with Venom’s custom aluminium hop-up parts. All have been CNC machined from high grade aluminum, they not only look incredible, they will increase the durability of your SCT. The new parts include front and rear lower arm set, front knuckle set, front C-Hub set, rear hub set, front and rear shock tower sets, motor plate and motor plate mount. All these parts are available in gun metal grey or Venom red. Venom have also released steel universal joint hafts for the front and rear of the car.
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CS Electronic have announced their Professional X2 Charger, a single unit which consists of two individual chargers. Both units operate in parallel and have a 10A output, charging all types of batteries. Each output has its own balancer from 2S to 6S and uses the latest microprocessor technology and optimized charge programs to ensure all batteries are completely charged. To operate the X2, the operator uses a clear and quick to use click wheel, while the backlit display provides all the necessary information in a clear and easy to understand manner. The charger can be powered by a 12V power source or by any power supply with 11-18V and 5-30A.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
The DuraTrax 1/8 Deluxe Hauler bag features a tough nylon exterior and three large drawers that hold a 1/8 scale, 1/10 scale or Short Course vehicle, with plenty of room remaining for your transmitter and other accessories. The drawers are made of super-strong corrugated plastic, not cardboard. The large back pocket carries your pit mat or set-up board, while the top compartment is great for holding tools and small parts. The 1/8 Deluxe Hauler Bag transports easily with a retractable handle and smooth-rolling wheels. Dimensions: 24.4” high x 23” wide x 18.9” deep.
Source: DuraTrax [duratrax.com]
Named after a rugged valley section of the prestigious Baja 500 and 1000 desert races, DE Racing brings you the ‘Trinidad’ SC wheel. The most detailed and scale wheel available for your Short Course RC truck. From the bead lock bolts and lug nuts to the seamless integration for our optional Hub Nutz, one look and you’ll agree that these wheels form a package that is pure eye candy. Manufactured in the U.S.A. from the finest possible materials and utilizing an advanced ribbing design, ‘Trinidad’ wheels offer strength and durability while still remaining lightweight. Intended for the highest levels of competition they also feature ROAR legal widths and glue bead diameters, a one piece design, and are available in factory offsets for several models. DE Racing have also released two new models of Hub Nutz for use with Pro-line and JConcepts SC wheels. Made by over molding a steel nut with nylon, Hub Nuts mix the strength of steel with the holding power of nylon to create a fastener that a standard lock nut can’t match. To allow for custom applications and simplify ordering they are packaged with 2 nuts and an adapter tool.
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Ryan Maifield and JConcepts take 1st ever ROAR Short Course Open National Championship. JConcepts picks up 4 ROAR National titles, 3 via control tire and 1 via open performance. The scene was fresh and exciting at the 2010 ROAR Off-Road Nationals. With many of the major teams putting in a push that hasn’t been seen in many years, competition and stakes were at an all-time high. With the introduction of Short Course and the steady popularity of 1/10th buggies and trucks, 305 entries assembled into Joliet, Illinois for the largest 1/10th Off-Road race of the year. With an agreed upon or control tire used in 6 of 8 classes, a level playing field was present for all participating drivers.
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Pro-Line are reporting on the 1st Annual Golden State SCT Championships Race that was held on August 14-15 at Freedom Park in Camarillo CA. Established in 1974, the Roadrunners R/C Club has been bringing R/C racing to the Ventura County community for decades and is one of the oldest R/C clubs in the world. The track was built by Joey Christiansen and the Dirt Crew and it was a fun, flowing and challenging layout. The race consisted of 2wd and 4wd electric Short Course trucks and had 122 entries. The Modified 4wd SC class was one of the most popular classes and had 4 full heats of California and Nevada’s best SC drivers. Chad Bradley driving the Jammin’ SCRT-10 set the time to beat in qualifying on Saturday, TQing rounds 1 and 2 using Pro-Line’s new M3 Bow-Fighter SC tire and Desert Rat Body. Sunday was set for the triple main events in which Chad won convincingly in the first two main events. Chad used M3 Hole Shot SC tires with Split Six wheels for the main events. Chad sat out the third and final main event having already wrapped up the Modified 4wd SC Title. Lyle Spangler TQ’d and won the ROAR Spec 2wd class driving the HPI Blitz. Lyle used M3 Hole-Shot SC in the rear and M3 Caliber SC front tires and Pro-Line’s Ford F-150 body to take the win in the ROAR Spec 2wd Class.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
