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October 11, 2009

Traxxas Slash 4×4 Short Course truck

Traxxas have announced the new Slash 4×4, the follow up to their very popular class defining 2wd Short Course truck. Supplied with a super efficient shaft drive, new race bred suspension, new steering system, new licensed BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, Revo sealed differentials, Velineon brushless power and a TQ 2.4Ghz radio system it claims a top speed of 40+mph with the included 3000mAh 7-cell battery pack and they claim that if you drop the Mamba Monster into it, it will top 80+mph. The chassis is made from a single ultra rigid piece of strategically ribbed plastic that can easily resist flexing caused by the high torque brushless motor powering the new ultra efficient 4wd drivetrain. For looks the car comes in 4 different race replica bodies including the no. 47 and 25 Traxxas race trucks of Mike and Mark Jenkins as well as the Scott Douglas/Mark Oberg Amsoil edition and Jerry Welchel edition.

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October 5, 2009

STRC Mini Slash & E-Revo Skid plates

New from ST Racing Concepts are these new option parts for Traxxas Mini Slash and Mini E-Revo. CNC Machined from high-quality aluminium, the one piece front & mid skid plate will increase durability and add great looks to your Traxxas truck. Like the front & mid skid plate, these new rear skid plates are also CNC machined from high-quality aluminium and help increase durability especially when used together. Both are direct bolt on and easy to install and are available in anodized blue, red and silver.

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September 24, 2009

JConcepts BAJR Slash body shell

New for the Traxxas Slash, the BAJR as it is named, is concept inspired from the ground up to be the ultimate in desert and off-road looks and performance. The BAJR is a fresh design, starting from the front of the vehicle, the super narrow and tucked front quarter panel treatment creates one of the slickest Illuzionized looks around. The round Baja-esque profile of the cab area gives that familiar desert appearance. As the design develops toward the rear, the pronounced roof scoop, and proceeding cut-out and escape area makes this body unmistakably JConcepts. Pronounced rear fender flare treatment and dovetail rear end finishes off the most concept inspired Short Course body to date.

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September 4, 2009

Pro-Line Slash Bumper, Skid plates & Undertray

More new items from Pro-Line Racing who have released some new products for the popular Traxxas Slash. First up is this range of protectors for the car which include a front bumper as well as front and rear skid plates. Made from extremely durable nylon material they are a direct replacement and offer added thickness throughout for longer bashing life. Also new for the Slash is a lexan undertray which fits directly onto your Slash and protects against dirt and debris from entering into the chassis and electronics.

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August 1, 2009

STRC Traxxas 1 degree Hub Carriers

New from ST Racing Concepts are these pro-racing aluminium 1 degree rear toe-in hub carriers for Traxxas Slash/Stampede and VXL/Rustler VXL. CNC machined from high-quality aluminium material, these rear hub carriers hold the tight-tolerance for an accurate 1 deg. toe-in. A set-screw over the hinge-pin design secures the hinge-pin in the hub carriers and this design prevents wear from the hinge-pins on the hub carriers. Available in blue, gun metal, silver and red. STRC also now offers replacement components for their option parts line. Items such as their lock-nut style hinge-pins available in pairs separately, O-rings seals for the aluminium shock bodies, replacement high heat-treated front axles for thev17mm hex conversion kit, and upper shock mounts for the front and rear aluminum shock towers.

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July 29, 2009

AKA Slash 1/8th Wheel adaptors

For those looking for better handling from their Slash, AKA have announced the release of their 1:8 wheel adapters for the Traxxas Slash truck that allow you to mount regular buggy wheels to your truck. Made from 7075 aluminum and hard anodized, they are supplied with all the necessary fasteners to mount them and include AKA “SureGrip” 17mm nuts to keep the wheels securely on the hubs. The wheel nuts are made from 7075 aluminium and also feature hard anodizing plus a knurled rear face to grab the plastic of the wheel and stay put. The adapters install in just minutes and require zero modifications to the truck and the stock width and steering radius are kept in tact. Adapters will ship starting the week of August 10th.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

July 24, 2009

JConcepts Slash Over tray

When racing on a loamy or top soil track surface the inside of the Slash chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the JConcepts over-tray these worries are minimized with the simple and functional item. Fitting nicely under the body, the over-tray hugs the outside dimension of the Slash chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing conditions. It fits snugly around the entire chassis structure while being attached in the front with screws and a body clip in the rear for easy access. The over-tray is built with extra height and rake to provide extra room for various electrical and battery configurations.

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June 23, 2009

JConcepts Dare for Traxxas Slash

JConcepts have released their short course Dare body shell for the Traxxas Slash. As with the SC10 version, the cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus and in addition, one of the highlights of the styling cues includes extra fender clearance to eliminate troublesome tire rubbing issues. Made from clear heavy-duty polycarbonate with a protective film, it is supplied with window masks and a detailed decal sheet.

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