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January 26, 2009

Sanwa / Airtronics M11X radio system

Sanwa, or Airtronics as they are known to others, have released details on their new M11X. This the first of the M11 family to have the 2.4Ghz system integrated into the transmitter, before opting to have just a different module. The Japanese company claim that their new 2.4 system is 3 times faster then previous versions, making for a much more responsive system. The radio itself has only received some small cosmetic changes, due to the integration of the 2.4 system and now features a top mounted stubby aerial.

Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.co.jp]

January 25, 2009

Team Associated SC10 truck update

Team Associated have given us another sneak peak of their SC10 that we wrote about last week. Although already presumed with the name, the car has now been confirmed as a 1/10th scale chassis and as we can see, it is another CORR series style truck.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 18, 2009

ST Racing Concepts Slash options

New from ST Racing Concepts for the Traxxas Slash are a range of machined aluminium parts to improve the performance & looks of your car. First up is this new Pro Racing CNC machined aluminium battery strap, which adds more strength and battery position adjustability to your Traxxas Slash. Also new for the Slash, are new shock bodies and shock caps, that improve the smoothness and performance of the shocks. Featuring an upper cap o-ring to provide a better seal, the lower shock body area has been redesigned to better accommodate the stock Traxxas O-ring and plastic sleeve for the smoothest shock operation. For the tires on your Slash & Slayer, there are these new machined aluminum beadlocks that offer a big weight savings over the standard steel versions. Finally STRC have released a lightweight wrench that features a 4mm turnbuckle on one end with a 5mm version on the opposite side. All products are available in various different colours.

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January 16, 2009

Factory Team Alu RC8 blocks & hubs

New for the Team Associated RC8, the Factory Team’s all-new CNC machined steering blocks and rear uprights add strength, precision, added adjustability, and great looks. Precision machined from quality 7075 aluminum, these parts are durable, lightweight, and maintain the suspension geometry optimized by the RC8 design team. Conveniently packaged in pairs they feature Associated’s signature blue anodizing with sexy-look second-op machining and are a direct fit for the RC8, RC8-RS, RC8T, RC8T-RS, and all SC8 models.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 16, 2009

Pro-Line Carnage Desert Rat for Slash

Anyone who has ever watch CORR series racing knows that the cars tend to look rather 2nd hand after some close racing. Pro-Line have recognized this and have released a World’s first, an RC body with breakaway panels. The Carnage Desert Rat is the usual good looking offering from Pro-Line but the front and rear fenders can come off when impacted, adding to the scale realism. Simply install the included 3M® lock material and your ready to rumble again, and again, and again. Made from durable/genuine .060 Lexan, it is supplied with decal sheet, window masks and paint-then-peel over spray film. Check out the small video on their site by following the link below.

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January 15, 2009

Team Associated SC10 truck

Team Associated are close to releasing what appears to be a 1/10th scale version of their popular SC8 CORR series truck. Promoted on their site at the moment, they are only displaying the new SC10 logo seen above, but we’re sure that more information will come soon. Stay tuned.

Source: RC10 [rc10.com]

December 23, 2008

JConcepts Illuzion Truth Body wraps

We recently wrote about the new JConcepts Truth shell for the Traxxas Slash, now the Florida based company has released 2 body wraps for the same body. As well as a red coloured wrap JConcepts has teamed up with the apparel wizards at Good Run Gear to offer an officially licensed GRG off-road truck body wrap. Let the Truth body wrap completely redefine the look of the Slash and look like an official off-road truck while tearing up the local track or neighborhood. Simply spray on a simple 1 or 2 color paint job and apply the GRG / JConcepts wraps and you’re off to the races with a unique looking off-road truck body.

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December 20, 2008

Factory Team Muffler & RC8T options

New from Factory team are these 1/8th scale muffler and header. Perfect for your RC8, SC8 and RC8T this 3-chamber muffler provides the best combination of bottom end punch and top end performance. Hard anodised they are EFRA Homologated (#2035). Also new from FT, for the RC8T are a pair of narrow aluminium wheel hexes. Recommended for use in both the front and rear of your RC8T and RC8T RS, they reduce your overall width by 9.0mm, yielding quicker steering response and more speed through the corners. Finally for the RC8T are front and rear chassis braces, made from aluminium, which both help stiffen the chassis in bending and torsion.

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