New from Hudy are the ø3.0mm & ø3.5mm adapters for electric screwdrivers that allow for the use of standard tips from regular tools. Made from world-renowned Hudy spring steel, Hudy offers a large range of tool tips that can now be used with pin adapters for electric screwdrivers.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Following the release of their large and medium pit bags at the end of last year, Kyosho have introduced their new small bag to complete the set. Made from hard wearing nylon material, the 410 x 250 x 360mm bag has 3 separate compartments and each compartment slides into its own heavy duty sleeve which is riveted for extra strength. The compartments and sleeves are made from an industrial strength plastic that will hold up to any abuse you can dish out.
New from Fastrax to keep the elements out of your Team Associated SC10 Short Course Truck chassis, is this new purpose molded underbody. Designed to fit snugly around the SC10 chassis it is available in clear lexan or carbon effect printed PVC.
View more images of the underbody here
Associated have released some new Factory Team 7075 blue anodized aluminium rear hubs with molded camber link tower. Available in 0°, 0.5°, 1° and 1.5° versions, the molded camber link tower provides additional security for your investment against broken ball studs. Link tower ‘A’ has standard holes, while there is an optional ‘B’ tower with in-between options. It uses larger 0.5″ diameter outer bearings for increased durability and while designed for the B44, it also fits the SC10 with the addition of different bearings and crush tubes.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
New from Traxxas, the race-winning Kumho Road Venture MT tires are the latest competition-proven treads to be captured in 1/10 scale. The distinctive design is realistically molded in their versatile standard compound and S1 compound for even greater off-road traction and cornering grip. The Road Venture MT’s unique, aggressive sidewall detail and raised lettering are perfectly rendered for realistic looks and authentic performance. These tires are standard equipment on the latest Scott Douglas/Mike Oberg Edition Slash and Slash 4X4, and are also available in unmounted pairs with foam inserts, or as mounted pairs. Mounted tires are available in front and rear offsets for Slash, while the Slash 4X4 uses ‘rear offset’ Slash wheels as both front and rear wheels.
Source: Traxxas [traxxas.com]
Team Orion have released their successful Rocket stick packs with the latest LiFe chemistry. With a voltage of 6.6V these batteries are unbeatable in lifespan, robustness and security. Available with Tamiya, Deans and TRX connectors, they feature a 40C discharge rate and up to 10C fast charge capabilities. The LiFe Rocket Packs are equipped with high quality silicon cables and a state of the art blue carbon look hard case and are available in 2000, 2500, 2900 and 3100mAh.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
X-Factory are showing off images of the new hand made SCX-60 short course truck which team driver Brian Kinwald has been busy developing. They are made one at a time by Speedy Dad in Phoenix, who is X-Factory Teamer Alex Krieg’s father. He cuts 2 X-60 chassis’ apart and glues them back together to make one longer scx – 60 short course chassis, adding CF reinforcements. The chassis’ come out just as stiff as the originals and no Speedy Dad chassis has broken so far where it was put together. X-Factory got the idea to make these because Speedy Dad had put together numerous chassies for Team testing on various projects, so this was easy for him, the technique was already perfected. Of course Alex had the first one, and he set fastest lap at the 2009 ROAR Nationals with it. They are expensive, the customer must either start with an X-60 donor truck or buy both the chassis and an X-60 Conversion Kit to convert either a T4 or an SC10. Available only from X Factory by e-mail (chazz@4wdrc.com).
View more images of the SCX-60 here
CRC are offering a conversion for the Losi XXX-T to turn them into a SC Truck. The set converts most all XXX-T truck kits from Team Losi, including the Desert Truck & XXX-T CR utilizing carbon fiber chassis extensions that allow you to use your stock rear bottom plate. Using the stock rear bottom plate makes converting any XXX-T a breeze because there will be no complications with the rear arm mounts, transmissions, etc not matching up. RTR’s, MF 1’s, MF 2’s, Desert Trucks, and the newest XXX-T CR’s can all be converted using this setup, however the CR will require you to replace the quick change hubs and axles over to standard type axles.
View more images of the converted chassis here
