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November 19, 2016

STRC Traxxas 2WD front brace & battery hold down

ST Racing Concepts have introduced two new option parts for the Traxxas 1/10th 2WD series of vehicles such as the Stampede, Rustler, Bandit and Slash. Aimed towards the Stampede and Blackfoot trucks is the new front suspension hinge-pin brace kit featuring a heavy duty CNC Machined aluminium front hinge-pin brace complete with a pair of heat treated polished steel hinge-pins with lock-nuts. The set provides more durability against impact to the front suspension arms of Traxxas’s 2WD trucks and it fits the Rustler/Bandit and Slash 2WD as well.

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November 18, 2016

Tekno MT410 1/10th 4×4 Pro Monster Truck kit

Tekno MT410 1/10th 4x4 Pro Monster Truck kit

Tekno RC have announced the newest addition to their line up of off-road vehicles in the form of the MT410 1/10th electric 4×4 Pro Monster Truck kit. It is based on the proven ET48 platform that is raced at the highest levels of competition. The vehicle features a shaft drivetrain, long travel suspension and it is able to accommodate many electronics, tires and bodies from popular monster trucks as a direct fit. Parts and upgrades are readily available since the MT410 shares parts with the ET48, EB48, and other Tekno RC vehicles. The kit is available from now on.

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November 18, 2016

Samix SCX10 II aluminium front shock plate

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX-10 II truck are aluminium front shock mounts. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised in a range of colours the parts offer a multitude of different shock mounting positions while allowing the use of Samix’s upper stiffener plate. The mounts are a direct fit and they are available in green, gun metal and black colour.

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November 17, 2016

MIP Monster Beetle Super Ball Diff kit

Available now for pre-order is MIP’s Super Ball Diff kit for the Tamiya Monster Beetle and all other Tamiya vehicles that make use of the iconic “Frog”-style transmission. It is a direct bolt-on kit, with no modifications needed for both the 2015 Monster Beetle and 2016 Blackfoot trucks. It was designed to work with Tamiya’s brand-new universal pin drive axle, giving the option of installing brushless motors without fear of destroying the stock gear differential or extremely expensive vintage ball differential. The ability to add different grease viscosities for tuning and no fear of slipping will bring the Blackfoot into the 21st Century without losing that old-school 1980’s feel. The kit is available for pre-order now and it will go into productions once a total of 250 pre-purchases are reached. More information on the process can be found here.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

November 16, 2016

Samix SCX10 II aluminium driveshaft splines

Samix have introduced an aluminium driveshaft splines for the Axial SCX10 II off-road kit. Offering improved rigidity and durability over the kit items, the CNC-machined aluminium parts come anodised for wear and looks and they are available in green, black and gun metal colour.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

November 15, 2016

Arrma Nero Fazon & Outcast

The Nero Fazon from Arrma mixes a sleek, low-profile design with innovative Diff Brain technology to optimize performance in any condition. Already proven in the best-selling Arrma Nero, the Diff Brain enables Nero Fazon racers to switch between four versatile driving styles (Blast, Wheelie, Drift and Climb) on the fly, right from the transmitter. Each style engages a special combination of the three gear diffs to achieve the best traction and handling for specific tasks and terrains. A unique feature is a standard wheelie bar that helps keep the front wheels in contact with the ground. A powerful BLX4075 2000kV 4-pole 6S brushless motor, dependable waterproof BLX200 ESC and interference-free Tactic TTX300 radio system add to the ready-to-run convenience.

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November 14, 2016

Team Magic E6 III BES RTR

Team Magic have announced the E6 III “BES” RTR, which is a ready to run full option version of their popular E6 III HX Monster Truck. Primarily set to only be an ARR version for TM fans, they didn’t expected the great success the BES obtained and with many users asking for a RTR version of this extreme Monster, they decided to release this ultra powerful RTR version called E6 III “BES” RTR.

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November 10, 2016

Traxxas 2017 Ford Raptor replica

New from Traxxas comes the 2017 Ford Raptor replica. The sleek Raptor body is fully detailed with an injection molded nylon composite grill and front bumper to truly capture the depth and detail of Ford’s original design. Integrated hood vents and side mirrors complete the look. The heavy-duty body is extra tough for all your off-roading adventures and is wrapped around the proven performance and unmatched durability of the Traxxas Slash. Power comes from the powerful Titan 12-Turn motor and XL-5 electronic speed control for instant response off-road. Full-ball bearings enhance precision control while the electronics are all fully waterproof so your fun never gets sidelined by a little water along the way.

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