Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck is a brass rear bumper mount. The item is machined from high-quality brass material and it comes with a black surface coating to prevent corrosion while the machined edge details add visual impact as does the gold-coloured Samix logo. The mount adds 101g of weight to the rear end of the chassis while increasing strength, rigidity and durability.
JConcepts have introduced their new 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty MT body for solid axle monster trucks. JConcepts started with a popular wheelbase in the MT community and designed it around the popular race trucks on the circuit. The monster trucks have gigantic tires and the 2005 Ford F-250 takes this into consideration with large openings positioned like the monsters from this generation. The design of the flares and wheel wells allow versatility in a segment that has a wide range of set-ups chassis designs and most importantly, wheelbase. Decal design is a constant focus and with all JConcepts bodies, a quality sheet is included with grille, headlight and taillight layout. The body is 7” wide and offers a 12.5” wheelbase, fitting a variety of platforms inclining solid axle race trucks.
Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 is a brass front upright adjustment nut set with POM spacers. Replacing the original kit parts with these brass items will increase unsprung weight, which can help traction and drivability in certain track conditions. The set includes four black-coated brass nuts and four POM inserts and it is available now.
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T-Works have introduced an aluminium brake cam set for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 kit. CNC-machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming hard-anodised for wear the brake cam set will reduce overall weight and it comes including mounting hardware, making the parts a direct fit.
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Coming soon from Tamiya is the Super Astute 2018 re-release 1/10th scale 2WD buggy kit. The original kit was released back in 1991 and the basic construction and design of the model remains true to the original, with various minor upgrades that ensure the kit is usable with today’s high-power batteries and motors. The gearbox is modernised and features a slipper clutch as well as durable internals while the battery compartment was slightly enlarged, allowing to take modern day rounded profile LiPo battery packs. Other features include grey-colour CVA shocks, high-traction tyres and a 2-piece body shell and under cowl. The kit will hit stores in January.
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Made for the Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer truck is a new front bumper and skid plate set from RPM. The assembly is a 3-piece design that makes working on the truck a lot easier compared to the standard kit item. If owners need access to the A-arms for maintenance or replacement, far fewer screws need to be removed to get to them since there is no need to remove the entire skid plate. The lower portions of the skid plate can even be accessed without removing the body. RPM also incorporated an all-new upper compression zone on the bumper portion of the skid plate that allows a moderate amount of flex during frontal impacts. This compression zone absorbs significantly more impact energy than stock, reducing the possibility of internal damage from head-on crashes. The RPM version also has a larger front radius to help ease transitions up and over tall obstacles, unlike stock that has a steep front angle with minimal roll to the front edge. In addition the skid plate also has three skid ribs that will help absorb abrasion damage, adding to the longevity of the part. The RPM Unlimited Desert Racer Skid Plate replaces stock Traxxas #8537 and is guaranteed to work with stock Traxxas components only.
Leadfinger Racing have introduced their new vented A2 Tactic body shell for the HB Racing D418 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The new A2 is influenced by racer request form the previous 1/8th scale designs, giving it an aggressive and sleek style. The windshield has been laid down slightly to remove the steep rake, while at the same time keeping a modern cab forward feel. The combo gives the D418 a super slick and fast look. The top of the cab has an added roof vent for superior cooling that pushes air flow over the centre diff and motor, further enhancing its one of a kind style and performance. To help keep everything planted, the rear of the cab has the traditional swoop along with added down force aileron’s on the top of the side pods. The body comes in clear with window masks and stickers provided and it also includes two clear 1/10 LFR Tactic wings.
Team Associated have introduced their new SC28 RTR FOX Factory Truck. Headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, Fox Factory Holding Corp. “FOX” designs and manufactures performance-defining ride dynamics products for bicycles, on-road and off-road vehicles and trucks, side-by-side vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, and motorcycles. Team Associated have announced a new licensed version of the FOX SC28 short course body, featuring an orange paint scheme with the iconic FOX logo. The included 2.4GHz transmitter allows complete control, enabling drivers to navigate around, through, and over obstacles with ease. After the vehicle’s integrated battery becomes discharged, the convenient built-in transmitter charger makes it easy to get back to full power and ready to run in less than an hour. A built-in rechargeable battery and four AA batteries are included, so it is ready to go right out of the box.
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