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February 28, 2020

Xray XB8’20 1/8th nitro buggy kit

Xray have introduced the latest incarnation of their highly successful XB8 1/8th scale nitro buggy platform, the XB8 2020. This year’s variant of the company’s IFMAR vice World Championship and EFRA European Championship winning buggy features some subtle updates and improvements that still target pretty much every aspect of the buggy, be it the chassis, drivertain or suspension. And so the 2020 variant builds on a redesigned 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that is 4mm longer for improved overall stability while the included hard composite radio box increases chassis rigidity and handling consistency. The harder composite material also retains its stiffness in very high temperature conditions.

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February 28, 2020

Maclan Racing sign Brandon Rose

Maclan Racing have announced the addition of US off-road frontrunner, Brandon Rose to their factory team. Brandon has been showing his talent in 1/8th racing and he will be using Maclan Racing’s MMax 8 ESC and MR8.3 motors in his 2020 program.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclan-racing.com]

February 28, 2020

Pro-Line Kraton 8S Brute pre-cut body shell

Coming from Pro-Line and made for the Arrma Kraton 8S monster truck are the new pre-cut Brute polycarbonate and Bash Armour body shells. The Brute is Pro-Line’s take on a modern truck and features a bold grill with eye-pleasing body lines sure to turn heads at the local bash spot. This body has been specifically designed to fit the unique shape of the Kraton 8S while allowing to add a custom paint job to the truck when using the clear polycarbonate version. Window masks, detailed decal sheet and paint then peel over-spray film are all included.

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February 28, 2020

Xray XB8 & XT8 IFMAR-legal rear wing

Xray have announced the release of their new IFMAR-legal rear wing for the XB8 and XT8 off-road vehicles. The stylish rear wing was designed to provide the appropriate amount of downforce and generate required stability for the car. Made from a strong special composite mixture, the wing will survive severe abusive and extreme crashes while keeping its shape. Taller sides plates improve high speed stability, meet IFMAR rules and the wing is available in black, white or fluorescent yellow colour.

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February 28, 2020

Pro-Line Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicon body

Pro-Line have introduced their new Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicon body shell for 313mm wheelbase trail trucks. The rugged, tough and soon to be classic styling features an all-new rear tail-light and tail-gate design, bigger windows for better visibility, higher clearance fenders to allow for bigger tyres and new hood details that all come together to give owners a better rock crawling experience. The body fits most 313mm chassis and it comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet.

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February 28, 2020

Hong Nor X3GT & X3GTS alloy gearbox conversion kit

Hong Nor have introduced their new gearbox conversion set for the X3GT and X3GTS kits. The machined aluminium open-style front and rear gearboxes will increase the suspension support, make for improved stability during high-speed cornering and better maintenance due to faster differential access undoing just four screws per gearbox. Included in the kit are CNC-machined bulkheads, diff holders, suspension mounts as well as carbon fibre shock towers. The set is rounded out by an array of mounting hardware.

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February 28, 2020

Pro-Line Raid 2.2”/3.0” removable hex SC wheels

Made for the Traxxas Slash 2WD and 4×4 short course trucks are Pro-Line’s new Raid 2.2”/3.0” removable hex wheels. The wheels feature a new 6×30 removable hex system and include a pair of 12mm Slash 4×4 Front/Rear (Slash 2W rear) hexes and a pair of 12mm Slash 2WD front hexes that fit the most popular trucks. Optional 14mm, 17mm and ProTrac offset 12mm hexes are available separately to fit the driver’s exact application. If the wheel hex ever gets damaged, it can easily be replaced without needing to replace the glued tyres. The Raid wheels feature a detailed 10-spoke design that recreates the latest in high-performance full-size forged racing wheels with the strength and durability to match the bold look. Moulded-in bead-loc detail only adds to the realism.

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February 28, 2020

Pro-Line UDR 1967 Ford F-100 race truck body

Pro-Line have introduced their all-new pre-cut 1967 Ford F-100 race truck body for the Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer. The 1967 Ford F-100 is a classic vintage truck that has recently become a popular platform for building full-size pre-runners. Now Pro-Line brings the nostalgic and majestic body lines of the 1967 Ford F-100 to the UDR for the ultimate in scale realism. The body features the iconic flat front grill and wide fender flares to represent the aggressive fiberglass bulges found on custom race trucks. The F-100 body comes clear so owners can custom paint the truck to match anything their heart desires and it is made from high quality, crystal clear polycarbonate material. The body mounts directly to the cage on the UDR in the same locations as the stock body and is fully pre-cut for an easy direct fit.

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