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January 25, 2018

Pro-Line Sling Shot 4.3” Pro-Lock tyre mounted

Pro-Line have introduced the mounted version of their Sling Shot 4.3” Pro-Lock sand tyre for the Traxxas X-Maxx 1/8th scale truck. The tyre has been developed from the ground up for extreme punishment with an all-new ultra-durable compound that prevents tyre ballooning even at high speeds. The tyre features Pro-Line’s proprietary Pro-Loc technology that creates an ultra-secure bond to the Impulse Pro-Loc wheels while still being removable when required. The reinforced tyre bead fits into a uniquely shaped channel on the wheel and the bead-loc screws actually pass through the tyre rubber before being pinched by the outer bead-loc ring to create the maximum possible mounting security. The technology debuted on the Badlands MX43 Pro-Loc tyres and has proven to be extremely popular for the X-Maxx fans. The Sling Shot tyre come pre-mounted to Pro-Line’s Pro-Loc wheel that is finished off with the stone gray bead-loc ring and it comes in pairs.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 25, 2018

Pro-Line Wedge SC 2.2”/3.0” carpet tyre

Coming soon from Pro-Line is the Wedge SC 2.2”/3.0” off-road carpet front tyre for 1/10th short course trucks. The Wedge SC was designed for the front of carpet 2WD or 4WD short course trucks and provides just the perfect amount of steering needed without being too aggressive. Pro-Line’s Z compounds provide exceptional grip on a variety of surfaces used for indoor non-dirt racing such as carpet, wood, cardboard, plastic, etc. while still being long lasting. The Wedge SC tyre comes including blue closed cell inserts and Z3 medium or Z4 soft compounds.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 25, 2018

Pro-Line TRX-4 Jeep Wrangler body shell

Pro-Line have introduced the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon body shell for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. This body will completely transform the truck into an ultra scale modern Jeep rig perfect for rock crawling. The details from the full-size Jeep Wrangler Rubicon have been faithfully recreated and feature a few moulded in full-size style upgrade parts like rock sliders and tube fenders. The body is much lighter than the stock TRX-4 body for a lower centre of gravity and improved crawling performance. The body also features improved clearance front and rear allowing to tuck in the bumpers for massively improved approach and descent angles to get up and over obstacles easier than ever before. Window masks, paint-then-peel overspray film and fully licensed detailed stickers are included to finish off the look.

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January 25, 2018

JConcepts B6-series P2 buggy body shell

JConcepts have introduced their new Punisher 2 body shell for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggies. The lid made its debut during the 2017 IFMAR World Championships with Ryan Cavalieri taking a strong 2nd place finish and it separates itself from the rest of the bodies on the market with its distinctive styling. The S2 and F2 body designs have created their own path of success on dirt, carpet and Astroturf with class leading success, now, the P2, will carve its own. The body features a raised nose/hood, taller cab and rear-end force features. The side-pods are once again JC chamfered to provide that legendary look and the secondary window screams JConcepts styling. The cab drops off quickly and runs deep toward the rear giving plenty of drift to the newly added winglets. The tall, rear fin stabiliser acts as a vane to keep the buggy tracking in the proper direction while also maintaining a rigid roofline even with lightweight materials. The package, including a standard or lightweight body shell, arrives complete with two Aero S-type wings used by Ryan Maifield to claim the 2017 IFMAR World Championship. The extended rear gurney lip allows for tuning more grip on the loose surfaces while running with the latest generation in off-road.

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January 25, 2018

Fastrax RC TRX-4 option parts announced

Coming from Fastrax are several option parts for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The range will include front and rear centre driveshafts constructed from stainless steel for weight and durability, 4-piece brass wheel hub sets of standard, +3mm, or +5mm offset specifications help to add weight and track width and aluminium front and rear shock mounts will improve durability and looks. All parts are about to hit stores soon.

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January 25, 2018

Savvas Savva takes RCE Cyprus Championship

The RCE Cyprus Championship concluded recently and it was Xray’s Savvas Savva who took the overall championship title. The series was held over five rounds at the Dirt Paradise track in Nicosia and Mugen’s Fotis Foti would obtain the overall runner-up spot. The top 3 podium was rounded out by HB Racing driver Marios Iordanou.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 25, 2018

RCmaniacs series Rd6 – Report

Round 6 of the Greek RCmaniacs series was held at the RCmanicas Argos track recently. In the Touring Modified category the battle was on between Isaakidis and Kiriazis. In the end Filipos Isaakidis (Tamiya) took the win from Mihalis Kiriazis (Xray) while local driver Sotiris Diamantis (Xray) rounded out the top 3 podium.

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January 25, 2018

Xray XB2 low-profile shock absorbers & shock parts

Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 series of buggies are low-profile shock absorber and front shock parts. Using them in combination will make for an overall lower centre of gravity and thus improved chassis roll and increased cornering speed in high traction conditions. The new setup also allows to run the buggy without front swaybar and with more droop for better landing after jumps. Available are front 4mm and rear 3.5mm carbon fibre shock towers as well as 32mm long hard-coated shock bodies and 42mm hardened front shock shafts.

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