November 23, 2021

Speedzone Evolution Drag Racing LiPo packs

Speedzone has released their Evolution Drag Racing series LiPo packs. The packs were designed using the highest quality cells and geared for today’s demanding competition drag racing environment. Assembled with 8awg wire and a XT90 connector, the soft case packs produce extremely low internal resistance and high average voltage. The 2S 4000mAh 110C pack measures 96.5 x 44.5 x 23mm and weighs 236g while the 2S 6400mAh 200C pack measures 87 x 65 x 35.5mm and weighs 384g.

View the 6400mAh pack here


November 22, 2021

Nosram 4100mAh & 3100mAh stick pack LiPo batteries

After months of development and testing, the new Nosram stick pack LiPo batteries are ready. The perfect LiPos for hobby and amateur drivers who are mindful of their budget but still want to run LiPo batteries of high quality. Also ideal for RTR buyers who want to start directly with LiPo batteries. This classic, rounded “stick pack” shape in 134mm length fits perfectly into chassis that were originally designed for NiMH stick pack batteries. Due to the 4mm off-centre cable outlet, the battery posts are also no longer in the way. Currently available in 4100mAh and 3100mAh 50C versions, they are each available with the currently popular connectors, Tamiya, T-Plug, XT60 and EC3.

View the 3100mAh version here


November 22, 2021

Exotek B6.3 brass C block hanger & wide rear tower

Two new items from Exotek Racing for the Associated B6.3 & B6.1 starting with this stealthy black coated brass C block hanger. Only for use with 73mm arms, the block weighs 24g and helps increase rear traction by adding weight at a low point under the gearbox. The part is finished with laser etching for easy identification. Also new is this wide stance rear drag racing shock tower for the B6 laydown and layback gear box. Made from glossy 4mm carbon fibre, it uses the stock rear shock and allows for an upright angle for more stability.

View more images of the new items here


November 22, 2021

STRC Drag Slash front & rear aluminium A-arms

STRC have introduced their new CNC machined aluminium front and rear A-arm kits for the Traxxas Drag Slash. Improve the front end durability and add a bit more weight to the front end of your Drag Slash with these front A-arms which match precisely the stock suspension geometry and which include their heat-treated steel lock-nut style hinge-pin kits so you never have an issue with the hinge-pins backing out. The rear A-arm reduces the rear toe-in on the Drag Slash from the stock 3 degrees to just 1 degree, which will improve straight line top speed. These arms also include the heat-treated steel lock-nut style hinge-pin kits as well. Available now in anodised blue, gun metal, green, red and silver.

View more images of the A-arms here


November 22, 2021

OfficinaRC X4 Billionaire kit

OfficinaRC have introduced this extensive and very premium titanium set for the Xray X4, aptly named the ‘Billionaire’ kit. As the name suggests this is a very pricey but premium kit and includes all of OfficinaRC’s machined titanium parts for the new Xray touring car chassis. The set consists of 2 x centre shim front screw, 2 x centre shim rear screw, 4 x upper deck screw, 4 x Turnbuckle M4 – 15mm, 4 x special spur gear screw, 8 x lower pivot ball 6.0mm, 4 x ball stud 6.0mm, 8 x upper arm ball, 3 x ball stud 4.9mm, 8 x ball stud 4.9mm, 1 x ball stud 4.9mm x 10mm and 2 x Ball Stud 4.2mm Titanium x 4mm. The set also includes 8 x Alloy Nickel Hard Coated 5.8mm shock balls and 4 x ball stud 4.9mm – sway bar from the same material.

Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]


November 19, 2021

T-Works SRX8 DLC coated shock shafts

For the Serpent SRX8 buggy and GT cars, T-Works have produced new front and rear DLC coated shock shafts. The front buggy shafts are 62.3mm, while the rear buggy shafts are 71mm with the GT front and rear shafts both 50.5mm. Sold as a pair, the DLC coating provides a smooth and rigid surface for a better performing shock absorber.

View the other shock shafts here


November 19, 2021

Pro-Line Hyrax Predator 1.9″ on Impulse wheels

The future of 1.9″ tire performance has arrived with Pro-Line’s Hyrax 1.9″ Predator tire mounted to Impulse Black/Silver wheels. Designed for maximum grip on the toughest terrain, the Hyrax tire is ready for anything your Scale Adventure might throw at you. They now come conveniently pre-mounted to Pro-Line’s Impulse Black/Silver Plastic 1.9″ wheels which are designed to not only look scale but to be super easy to use by only requiring 6 screws per wheel for mounting tires. The unique 3-piece plastic wheel design bolts together in the back and locks on to any of Pro-Line’s 1.9″ crawling tires.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


November 19, 2021

Pro-Line Hyrax XL 2.9″ tire for SCX6

Take your SCX6 to the ultimate level of rock-climbing performance with Pro-Line’s Hyrax XL tire in G8 compound. Designed from the ground up for incredible grip and stability on the toughest terrain, the Hyrax XL 2.9″ tire is ready to tackle anything your Axial SCX6 can dish out. The Hyrax features an aggressive open tread pattern with each tread block containing multiple sipes for improved traction and comes in at a massive 7.28″ tall and 2.75″ wide. The highly detailed connected tread on the sidewall of the Hyrax extends out for added scale realism and sidewall rigidity to help prevent traction rolls. The Hyrax is made from the same G8 compound as the 1.9″ crawler tires, so you know it provides the performance and durability that you can depend on. This tire will fit directly onto the stock 2.9″ SCX6 bead-loc wheel.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]