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December 13, 2016

Axial Yeti Jr. Rock Racer & Score Trophy Truck

Available now from from Axial are the 1/18th scale Yeti Jr. Rock Racer and Score Trophy truck. Much like its older brethren, just slightly smaller, the Yeti Jr. shares an independent front suspension (IFS) with a floating solid rear axle and it is powered by 380-size 40T brushed motor. A waterproof ESC and receiver combo allows for go-everywhere ability as does the waterproof metal gear steering servo. Adjustable, oil-filled coil-over shock absorbers soak up bumps and jumps and the included 2-channel radio system allows for precise control of the vehicle. The about 330mm long Yeti Jr. is available as Rock Racer or Score Trophy truck exclusive through Axial Racing.

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December 13, 2016

Samix SCX10 II RTR aluminium driveshaft caps

Samix have introduced aluminium driveshaft caps for the Axial SCX10 II RTR truck. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come in sets of four in green, black or gun metal anodising, all sporting laser-etched Samix logos. The caps improve durability of the RTR driveshaft assembly and they are a direct fit.

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December 10, 2016

Traxxas introduce upgraded X-Maxx 1/8th monster truck

Traxxas have introduced their upgraded X-Maxx 1/8th electric monster truck. With the current model already being a pretty impressive piece of kit, the 2017 variant will offer even more strength and power. The X-Maxx 8S is packed with new 8S-rated components engineered to handle the brutal torque and incredible speed of 30+ volts 8S LiPo batteries. Full steel-gear driveline, larger driveshafts, larger main bearings, strengthened bulkhead, new heavy-duty ring and pinion gears, dual-fan motor cooling and more make the truck ready for the use with two 4S LiPo packs. The new torque-biasing center drive unit distributes the power for maximum wheels-up punch and unrelenting acceleration. For current X-Maxx owners Traxxas will offer an upgrade kit that brings the truck to 2017 specifications. The X-Maxx 8S will hit stores in February.

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December 8, 2016

Samix SCX10 II aluminium centre gearbox mount set

The latest Samix option part for Axial’s SCX10 II truck is the aluminium gearbox mount set. Made from high-quality aluminium and coming in three different colours the parts add rigidity and durability to the transmission area by replacing the standard items for alloy ones. The mounts are available in green, black and gun metal anodising and they feature laser-etched Samix logos.

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December 7, 2016

Samix SCX10 II aluminium C-hubs

Samix have introduced a set of aluminium C-hubs for Axial’s SCX10 II off-road kits. Machined from high-quality material and coming in the three colour choices of green, black and gun metal, the parts help to add durability and visual impact as they replace the standard composite parts. Laser-etched with Samix logos the hubs are direct replacements and they are available now.

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December 6, 2016

Tamiya Bigwig 2017 – Coming soon

Following first rumours French Tamiya distributors T2M have now officially announced the release of the 2017 Bigwig for January 2017. The 1/10th 4WD buggy was originally released back in 1986 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tamiya’s radio controlled car section and it will soon make a return to the store shelves, collector’s cabinets and racing tracks. As usual with Tamiya’s re-releases the kit will be a near 100 percent replica of the original model with the 2017 featuring some improvements and changes such as a GT-Tuned 25T brushed motor as well as slight moulding changes to the speed controller and battery compartment to better suit today’s electronic speed controllers and battery packs. Also included will be a new decal sheet with slight updates to the original sponsor logos. Full information along with images of the actual kit should become available shortly.

Source: Tamiya Blog [tamiyablog.com]

December 3, 2016

Team Associated SC28 Lucas Oil ready-to-run truck

Coming from Team Associated’s Qualifier Series of RTR vehicles is the SC28 Lucas Oil ready-to-run short course truck. Sporting Carl Renezeder distinctive livery the SC28 comes complete with everything needed in one box – ready to rip around the corners, fly over the jumps and speed across the finish line. The 175mm long 2WD micro truck weighs in at about 100g and it comes including an integrated speed controller/receiver unit, 2.4GHz radio system and the Carl Renezeder replica bodyshell.

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November 20, 2016

Samix SCX-10 II rear shock mount plate

In addition to the recently introduced front shock plate, Samix have now also announced the release of the rear counterpart. Machined from aluminium and coming decorated with laser-etched Samix logos for look, the parts allow to utilise up to nine different shock mounting locations while offering added strength and improved looks over the standard kit mounts The parts include all needed hardware, they are usable with Samix’s upper stiffener plate and they come in the three colours of green, black and gun metal.

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