September 2, 2010

T-Works 17mm wheel adapters

From T-Works are their new 17mm wheel adapters for the Jammin SCRT10, Slash 2WD and Slash 4×4. These wheel adapters have been made from high quality aluminium and hard anodized for extra durability. A simple addition to your short course truck that allows you to use 1/8th scale buggy wheels and tires.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


August 27, 2010

DE Racing Trinidad wheels & new Hub Nutz

Named after a rugged valley section of the prestigious Baja 500 and 1000 desert races, DE Racing brings you the ‘Trinidad’ SC wheel. The most detailed and scale wheel available for your Short Course RC truck. From the bead lock bolts and lug nuts to the seamless integration for our optional Hub Nutz, one look and you’ll agree that these wheels form a package that is pure eye candy. Manufactured in the U.S.A. from the finest possible materials and utilizing an advanced ribbing design, ‘Trinidad’ wheels offer strength and durability while still remaining lightweight. Intended for the highest levels of competition they also feature ROAR legal widths and glue bead diameters, a one piece design, and are available in factory offsets for several models. DE Racing have also released two new models of Hub Nutz for use with Pro-line and JConcepts SC wheels. Made by over molding a steel nut with nylon, Hub Nuts mix the strength of steel with the holding power of nylon to create a fastener that a standard lock nut can’t match. To allow for custom applications and simplify ordering they are packaged with 2 nuts and an adapter tool.

View the new Hub Nutz here


August 17, 2010

AKA Cityblock & Gridiron SC tires

AKA have released a quick teaser shot of their new Cityblock short course tire and cyclone wheel that is due for release in the near future. AKA announced that they will also release their Gridiron thread for short course too.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]


July 21, 2010

DE Racing Trinidad wheel & Hub Nutz

Named after a rugged valley section of the prestigious Baja 500 and 1000 desert races, DE Racing brings you the Trinidad SC wheel, what they claim is the most detailed and scale wheel available for your Short Course RC truck. From the bead lock bolts and lug nuts to the seamless integration for our optional Hub Nutz, one look and you’ll agree that these wheels form a package that is pure eye candy. Manufactured in the U.S.A. from the finest possible materials and utilizing an advanced ribbing design, these wheels offer strength and durability while still remaining lightweight. Intended for the highest levels of competition they also feature ROAR legal widths and glue bead diameters, a one piece design, and are available in factory offsets for several models. Also available in a 17mm hex version with the offset found on 1/8 scale buggy wheels and is intended for use with the adapters that many drivers have on their SC trucks. The scale realism of DE Racing SC wheels is enhanced even further when combined with their new Hub Nutz. Modeled after the floater hubs found on full scale short course and trophy trucks, they offer a finished look not previously found in RC. Made by over molding a steel nut with nylon, Hub Nutz mix the strength of steel with the holding power of nylon to create a fastener that a standard lock nut can’t match. They are sold in sets for several different models and include 4 nuts and an adapter tool.

View the Hub Nutz here


July 20, 2010

AKA Cityblock & Gridiron tires & Cyclone SC wheels

AKA have announced the release of the Cityblock SC and Gridiron SC tires designed specifically for the 1/10 short course trucks.  Made to fit the stock wheels from all the popular short course trucks, they feature a 2.2”/3” bead design and an inner carcass design made to perfectly fit the industry standard AKA closed cell foams. The result is a much more controlled outer sidewall for more consistent handling and tread wear. The Cityblock pattern is their best selling tread pattern and will be the most versatile SC tire available, while the Gridiron is suited to high bite blue grooved tracks with little dust where a short pin is a must to keep the truck consistent. AKA have also released the Cyclone SC wheel that fit all standard 2.2″/3″ short course tires and are compatible with Associated, HPI, Jammin, Kyosho and Traxxas trucks. All wheels are made from the same proprietary nylon blend as the the 1:8 AKA wheels and will be released in black and come two to a bag. Expect September releases for all products.

View the Cyclone SC wheels here


April 17, 2010

Pro-Line Split Six wheels & V2 blue molded inserts

Short Course racing just got more aggressive and colorful with Pro-Line’s Spilt Six wheels in black, white and yellow. The Split Six design is the staple look of short course vehicles and now you can combine the performance option of Pro-Line’s entire 1:8 tire line with these wheels and their 17mm adapters to significantly improve the performance of your SC truck. PL have also released their V2 blue molded inserts, perfect for when traction is in short supply and/or the surface gets bumpy. Made of high grade open cell material and designed with ribbing that matches Pro-Line tires like a glove, you will experience better balance and less sidewall flex than with any other molded foam insert on the market.

View the V2 inserts here


April 2, 2010

JConcepts Short Course Rulux wheel

By popular demand JConcepts is bringing the Rulux design to short course racing. Suitable for the HPI Blitz, these wheels are 1:1 inspired and offer a look that is unmistakably JConcepts. No detail has been missed as the Rulux wheel incorporates a lug nut and spoke affect that emulates the real thing. Wheel profile, interior and exterior ribbing and spoke design were all areas of focus while creating the combination of durability, clearance, functionality and appearance. Available in white and black. JConcepts have also released three new decal sheets, one specifically for the Truth/Dare body shell, one for the Manta body shell and one generic decal sheet.

Click here to see the decals


March 15, 2010

HPI Racing Blitz tire holder

HPI Racing have released this handy tire holder for your Blitz tire collection. Utilizing a tough aluminium rod, hex adapter and serrated wheel nut, the tire holder keeps you organized by holding four Blitz short course tires together. Now you won’t have to worry about loose tires rolling around in your pit box or hauler bag. Supplied in pairs.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]