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October 6, 2016

ECX upgrades 1/10th 2WD off-road line

Horizon Hobby have introduced the upgraded ECX line of 1/10th 2WD off-road RTR vehicles. The 2WD trucks, equipped with adjustable oil-filled shock absorbers, tough gearboxes with adjustable slipper clutch and gear differential as well as nylon composite chassis and long-travel suspension come with a new Dynamite 1800mAh LiPo battery and 800mA LiPo balance charger. The kits are rounded out by a Spektrum STX FHSS 2.4GHz radio system, 15T brushed motor, water-proof electronics and pre-painted bodyshells. Available are the Circuit stadium, Torment SC and Ruckus monster truck.

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October 6, 2016

STRC SCX10 II front bumper mount & alloy tool kits

STRC have introduced an aluminium front bumper mount for the Axial SCX10 II, an aluminium tool kit and a universal tool handle. Starting with the bumper mount, the CNC-machined aluminium part fits right on the new SCX10 II and allows for installation of the Poison Spyder Rock Brawler bumper. It features a reduced front profile of the bumper mount to bring the Rock Brawler bumper closer to the C-channel frame for proper alignment and position with the Jeep Wrangler body. The part is available in black, gun metal, red, and silver anodising.

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October 5, 2016

Yeah Racing 15mm offset aluminium hex adapters

Coming from Yeah Racing are 15mm offset aluminium hex adapters for a range of crawler kits. The adapters are machined from high-quality aluminium and they are equipped with 12mm hexes to suit most crawler wheels. The extra offset makes for an increased track width which translates to improved stability and less chances of rolling the truck while also more force can be put on the outer tyre which further increases grip during climbs. The adapters fit a range of trucks including the ones from Axial, they are available in red, blue and black colour and are usable with wheels that sport a centre hole of at least 5mm.

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October 4, 2016

Arrma Raider XL BLX 1/8th scale 2WD RTR buggy

Coming from Arrma is the upgraded Raider XL BLX 1/8th scale 2WD electric ready-to-run buggy. Based off of Arrma’s proven 2WD platform the buggy features a TVP chassis, tough transmission components, large volume shock absorbers and the buggy is equipped with the newly introduced BLX85 brushless system consisting of the 60A rated BLX85 speed controller and BLX 3800kv brushless motor. With a 3S LiPo battery and the included optional gearing the buggy is good for speeds of up to 90km/h but even in off-road trim the vehicle can reach top speeds of up to 80km/h. Included with the 465mm long buggy come a Tactic TTX300 2.4GHz radio system, a pre-painted and pre-decorated bodyshell as well as dBoots multi-surface tyres on black chrome wheels.

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October 4, 2016

RPM X-Maxx wheelie bar & rear bumper mount

Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck are the low visibility wheelie bar and the rear bumper mount. Starting with the wheelie bar, the part was designed to take stress off of the low hanging rear bumper whenever the rear end wants to drag on the ground. The wheels we designed are large enough to touch down before the rear bumper does in 99 percent of normal acceleration wheelies, eliminating the fears of blowing the rear bumper off of the truck or using the rear bumper as a plow. The set includes all needed parts and in only works with RPM’s rear bumper mount.

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October 3, 2016

Arrma introduce upgraded Fury BLX & Granite BLX RTRs

Arrma introduce bolstered-up Fury BLX & Granite BLX RTRs

Coming soon from Arrma come the upgraded Fury BLX 1/10th 2WD short course truck and the Granite BLX 1/10th scale 2WD monster truck. Both RTR kits are based off of the previous models but they utilise the uprated BLX85 brushless power system that consists of the waterproof 60A BLX85 brushless controller and a 3800kv sensorless brushless motor. Both vehicles are good for speeds of up to 90km/h, with a 3S LiPo battery and the kit supplied optional gearing, and they are controlled with the included Tactic TTX300 2.4GHz radio system. Both trucks feature strong TVP chassis, with optional TVP aluminium side plates being available as optionals, the utilise a brushless-ready drivetrain, long travel suspension and oil-filed shock absorbers as well as pre-painted and pre-decorated bodyshells and they are finished of by grippy dBoots tyres on black chrome wheels.

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September 27, 2016

Arrma Big Rock 6S 1/8th scale RTR monster truck

Arrma have introduced the Big Rock 6S 1/8th scale ready-to-run monster truck. Featuring a tough twin vertical plate chassis backbone the shaft-driven 4WD vehicle is built to excel both on-road and off-road with the laydown aluminium shock absorbers soaking up even the roughest of terrains. Three all-metal gear differentials help to get the power to the ground with Arrma’s Beast Modes allowing to individually lock up the diffs, resulting in four different drive modes of Blast, Wheelie, Climb and Drift, all accessible on-the-fly by the turn of a transmitter-mounted dial. The BLX200 brushless system is 6S LiPo compatible with the dual battery trays allowing to mount either 2S or 3S hardcase battery packs. The included 2000kv BLX brushless motor propels the truck to speeds of up to 96km/h while the factory-installed metal gear servo and Tactic TTX300 2.4GHZ transmitter keep control of things. The truck finished off by a stealthy looking all-black extended cab truck body and grippy dBoots all-terrain tyres on black chrome wheels.

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September 27, 2016

ECX Barrage 1.9 1/12th 4WD RTR crawler

Horizon Hobby have introduced the ECX Barrage 1.9 1/12th scale 4WD ready-to-run crawler. Smaller than most 1.9″ scalers on the market the Barrage is considered more of a 1/12th scale model than a 1/10th scale rig and it utilises licensed 110mm Falken tyres and it is loaded with features such as a 4WD drive train, multi-link suspension, 370-class high-torque motor, locked differentials, four LED lights, waterproof electronics, and more. Metal ring and pinion gears, oil-filled shock absorbers, and a composite aluminium frame make for a lot of durability even when the going gets tough. The kit is rounded out by a 2.4GHz transmitter, 900mAh NiMH battery and a suitable charger.

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