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July 24, 2020

FTX Torro Brushed EP 1/10th RTR trophy truck

New from FTX is the semi-scale Torro 4WD desert trophy truck. Featuring trailing link rear suspension just like the desert trophy trucks racing in the New Mexico deserts, the Torro is ideal for any fan of extreme trucks. For something a little different FTX have added a bit of colour to the Torro EP, with some blue moulded suspension parts and roll cage accessories, just to liven things up a little instead of bland old black. The full featured brushed truck is a perfect entry in to 1/10th scale RC and includes a 60A speed control, Etronix radio system and Voltz 1800mAh battery pack. Other features include blue anodised aluminium shock absorbers front and rear, metal differential and crown gears and sealed 4WD shaft drive transmission. The truck will hit stores in mid-August.

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July 23, 2020

Schumacher US GP 2020 – Announcement

RC Madness of Enfield, Connecticut will play host to the Schumacher US GP 2020 on August 15th and 16th. The event will see the running of 2WD and 4WD Modified and Stock classes as well as Open 2WD SCT and Stadium Truck racing with Schumacher spec tyres being mandatory for all classes. Signup and more details are available here.

July 22, 2020

Pro-Line Gladiator SC 6×30 removable hex pre-mounts

Coming soon from Pro-Line are their pre-mounted Gladiator SC tyres on Raid black 6×30 removable hex wheels. The Gladiator tread is an icon in the world of RC because of its unmatched traction and durability on a variety of surfaces. For over a decade, Gladiator tyres have been tearing up bash and race spots around the world. The tyres are designed to give 1/10th scale short course truck optimal traction on any surface combined with tons of durability. The tyres are mounted to a pair of Raid SC removable hex wheels and include a pair of 12mm Slash 4×4 front/rear/Slash 2WD rear hexes and a pair of 12mm Slash 2WD front hexes that fit the most popular trucks. Optional 14mm, 17mm, and ProTrac offset 12mm hexes are available separately to fit other applications too.

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July 22, 2020

Pro-Line 1972 Plymouth Barracuda body shell

Made for drag racing converted 2WD short course trucks is Pro-Line’s forthcoming new 1972 Plymouth Barracuda body shell. The iconic body is specifically designed for the growing SC drag racing scene with the ultra-scale lid capturing all the signature details of the iconic ‘Cuda, perfect for no-prep drag racing. It includes an extensive decal sheet with Hemi quarter-panel livery graphics and optional add-on spoiler. To create the most scale look possible, the body is designed with a narrower track width than a traditional SC body. It is a direct fit on the Team Associated DR10, but drag racing converted Traxxas 2WD Slash trucks will require some modifications to fit correctly. The body comes moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material and also includes window masks and overspray film.

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July 21, 2020

Exotek 22 adjustable wheelie bar set

Exotek have introduced their new extra long adjustable carbon fibre wheelie bar for the TLR 22 3.0 to 5.0 series cars. The wheelie bar extends from 9.5” to 11.75” – axle to axle – to match your race event rules. The longer bar gives the car more stability, for straighter and faster passes without needing to let off the throttle as often. Owners are also able to finely adjust the wheel height via the 4mm turnbuckle or make large adjustments by adding spacers under the wheel. The wheelie bar is made of heavy duty 3mm carbon fibre with alloy turnbuckles and mounts and includes a ball-raced machined alloy wheel with oversized rubber O-ring tyre. The set fits the 22Vader as well as the stock TLR chassis 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 , nowever not the 1.0 or 2.0 chassis.

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July 17, 2020

SRT DL3020 waterproof standard servo

SRT have introduced their new DL3020 waterproof standard servo. With an updated high quality PCB and motor, the servo offers reliable performance, higher torque, as well as more precision and zero dead zone. The water-proof technology combined with the strong internal structure with double bearing and a mixed copper and aluminium gear train ensures exceptional durability for demanding applications such as 1/10th and 1/8th scale on-road and off-road classes.

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July 16, 2020

Hudy lightweight flat setup boards

Coming from Hudy are their new lightweight flat setup boards that are available in five different sizes. The new, thinner setup boards are significantly lighter and more compact and as such very handy to pack for travelling. The flat, warp resistant surface allows precise set-up adjustments while making the board easy to clean. The boards are available for 1/10th and 1/12th scale on-road, 1/8th on-road, 1/10th off-road, 1/8th buggy and GT as well as 1/8th buggy and truggy kits and they are available in multiple colours. For convenient storing and carrying Hudy also offers suitable zipped bags.

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July 15, 2020

JConcepts Ellipse SCT tyre

JConcepts have introduced the Ellipse SCT tyre for 1/10th scale short course trucks. The Ellipse, named after the centre bar built into the tread, is a compliment to successful tyres such as the Dirt Webs and Space Bars. The “Web” style tire was built to compete on smooth high-grip indoor and outdoor surfaces which require a finely detailed connected bar pattern. The centre section of the tyre is a home run utilizing a diamond “home plate” footprint to provide massive surface area for better footprint and increased longevity. The web of extensions are unique and have a directional touch giving the racer the ultimate tune-ability. The Dirt Web tyre was originally released during the 2013 racing season and debuted in spectacular fashion with a win at the CRCRC Midwest Championships. Since that time, the Dirt Webs have been an industry leader for indoor performance and often chosen as a control tyre for performance, reliability and consistency. During 2016, the Space Bars were introduced to a victory at the 1/10th Off-Road Nationals in the hands of Ryan Maifield in the 4WD modified class. The Ellipse tyres are available in a selection of compounds such as green, aqua and the ROAR National Champion, silver compound. As a rule of thumb, green compound is conditioned to perform outdoors while aqua and silver remain the favourites indoors. Included in each package, the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts known for their durable nature and gray colour complete the race tuned package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]