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June 3, 2009

Racers Edge 7-cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs

Brand new from Racers Edge, are three new 7 cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs in flat and hump configurations. Hump style packs for direct fit in the Traxxas Stampede, Rustler, Bandit and Slash, and flat style for the E-Revo, HPI Savage Flux, Associated SC10, and any other kit that has an extended battery compartment. Available in 3300mAh and 4400mAh, these cells claim to provide much higher average voltage and consistent runtimes charge after charge. Pre-wired with true Traxxas High Current Connectors.

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May 14, 2009

STRC Traxxas Option parts

ST Racing Concepts have released some new option parts for the Traxxas Slash, Stampede, Rustler and Bandit. First up is the 17mm hex conversion kit that allows users to put on high-traction 1/8th scale buggy tires for increased performance and wider range of tire selection. Each adapter is machined out of high-quality aluminium, and using a unique set-screw behind drive pin design you’ll never have to worry about loosing a drive pin. Available in Blue, Gun Metal, Red and Silver. Also new for the same range of cars, and completing their line of Gun Metal option parts, is these new front A-arms, rear A-arms and front & rear shock bodies all with Gun Metal anodizing.

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April 11, 2009

Traxxas Slash and E-Revo VXL

Seen at the toy fair on the Traxxas stand in February, the US company has released details on the 1/16th scale VXL versions of their Slash and E-Revo that are to be released next month. Both cars are 14 inches long, about half the size of the 1/10-scale counterparts. Beneath the factory-finished polycarbonate shell, you’ll find the winning suspension technology of the seven-time National Champion Traxxas Revo, Velineon brushless-motor power, and the convention-busting innovation of the E-Revo. No detail was overlooked to bring all the capability, durability, and excitement of Traxxas’ award-winning models to 1/16 scale for fast, affordable R/C fun.

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March 30, 2009

STRC Traxxas Gun-Metal options

ST Racing Concepts have released their new Gun-Metal anodized series of parts for the Traxxas range of cars. Often considered as the true racer’s color, they claim that gun metal option parts allow you to put on aluminum parts in subtle ways on your vehicle and that all components still carry the same high quality material and precise CNC machine work that you have come to expect from their products. Now available for your Traxxas Slash, Stampede, Rustler, and Bandit, and more option parts coming soon, parts include bulkheads, caster blocks, shock towers, suspension arms, skid plates, bumpers and more.

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]

March 11, 2009

Traxxas Slash Big bores & Slayer centre diff

New from Traxxas for the Slash is this big bore shock kit for the ultimate in bump and jump control. These fully assembled precision dampers are the perfect addition to the popular Slash Pro 2WD Short-Course truck, using machined aluminium bodies for consistent action lap after punishing lap, with a hard-anodized finish for extra strength. Also new from Traxxas, but for the gas powered Slayer is a new centre differential which helps balance power distribution from the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine to reduce front end lift on acceleration and improve steering responsiveness. When used with the dual-disc rear brake kit, brake bias and power distribution can be adjusted independently for maximum performance in various conditions. This is the perfect combination for putting power to the ground in rough terrain and maximizing corner speed.

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February 28, 2009

ST Racing Concepts Traxxas upgrades

New from ST Racing Concepts are a number of anodized optional parts for the Traxxas range of cars, including the Slash. They have teamed up with one of the best manufacture in the business and MIP’s multiple World Championships and National Championship winning design CVD can now be part of an important upgrade to your Traxxas Slash. The new C-CVD style design eliminates the original set-screw over drive pin design and instead utilizes a unique screw-on outer C-Ring that captures the drive pin in place. The CVD bones are also constructed of larger diameter for even more durability and comes complete with a pair of beefy steel diff outdrives as well. Also works on Nitro Stampede and Nitro Rustler The company also offers a heat treated polished steel lock-nut style hinge-pin kit, which will solve the problem of the stock hinge pins backing out of the A-arm. CNC Machined from high-quality steel, it is then heat treated to increase durability and then polished for ultra smoothness, nylon insert lock-nuts at each end of the hinge-pin prevents the pins from ever coming loose. Finally, just for looks, there are these CNC machined aluminium front body posts, with multiple body clips holes to adjust the front body height, and available in 4 colors – Black, Silver, Red, and Blue, to match any paint scheme. Sold in a pair.

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February 24, 2009

Traxxas announces Title Sponsorship of TORC

Traxxas have announced that the company will be the 2009-2011 series title sponsor of TORC, The Off-Road Championship Series. The series will be referred to as The Traxxas TORC Series or The Traxxas Off-Road Championship Series, and will feature the best drivers and most competitive teams in short-course racing on tracks across America. Race fans will be able to enjoy the action at home with national network television coverage beginning in June 2009. This is a big deal, not just for Traxxas, but the RC car industry as a whole who will benefit from the huge exposure that sponsoring a series of this scale brings.

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February 20, 2009

Traxxas Slash & Slayer Replica shells

New for the Slash and Slayer, Traxxas’ new race-team replica bodies are fully licensed for authentic good looks. The new available body styles include Rick Huseman’s Fabtech and the Amsoil trucks of Scott Douglas and Mike Oberg and all the major decals and graphics are factory applied to duplicate the signature style of short-course racing’s top drivers, and additional decals are included to finish off your replica shell as a Pro 2WD or Pro 4WD machine. The bodies are pre-trimmed for speedy installation with just a reamer; mounting dimples make it easy to select the correct post locations for both cars.

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