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September 1, 2016

RPM X-Maxx oversized rear axle carriers

Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck are new oversized wheel axle carriers. They were designed to solve two key issues, the first being durability. RPM designed these carriers to handle some serious abuse with massive support ribs for the strongest possible carriers available. The other area of improvement comes in the form of larger inner bearings. The stock inner bearings are a mere 20x27x4mm while the oversized bearings are gigantic 20x32x7mm bearings. That equates to a dynamic load rating that is nearly 300 percent higher than the stock bearing while the static load rating is over 300 percent higher. The hub carriers come including the new inner bearings while the outer bearings are the stock Traxxas ones.

Source: Traxxas [traxxas.com]

August 30, 2016

STRC Arrma 1/10th 2WD chassis plates & shock parts

ST Racing Concepts have introduced new optional parts for Arrma’s line of Granite, Raider, Vorteks and Fury bash vehicles. First up are aluminium TVP chassis side plates that greatly improve durability and rigidity of the chassis assembly. They also add visual impact and they are available in stealth black, blue, red, and silver. Due to their specification the chassis plates do not work with the Fury or the longer wheelbase Raider XL.

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August 24, 2016

JConcepts Ford F-250 Super-Duty SuperCab MT body

Made for 1/10th scale monster trucks such as the Traxxas Stampede and HPI Wheely King is JConcepts’ new Ford F-250 Super-Duty SuperCab bodyshell. Resembling the 2011 variant of Ford’s popular pick-up truck, the body features the SuperCab design with recessed and sliding rear window treatment mated with spot-on wheel well size for a mini monster and fender flares that blend to form the unmistakable Super Duty look. The bed area is flat and resembles that smooth bed cover look of the full-scale monster vehicles. The structure of the bed features ridged detail, tailgate and rear roll-pan look with scale touches, finish off the design. Includes without the clear bodyshell come window masks and a full decal sheet.

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August 24, 2016

Pro-Line Ambush 4×4 1/25 mini scale crawler

Pro-Line Ambush 4x4 1/25 mini scale crawler

Pro-Line have introduced their new Ambush 1/25 mini scale crawler. The palm-sized vehicle features full-time four wheel drive with solid axles and true leaf spring suspension, allowing it to tackle even the toughest climb. A 3mm steel ladder frame forms the solid base for the transmission and suspension and the black oxide coating makes for long lasting protection against the elements. Sleek chassis-mounted bumpers cap off each end for added protection. Each corner of the truck has a 3-leaf pack with working shackles and attaches to plastic friction shocks that limit down travel. The truck comes factory assembled with a Micro Torque brushed motor, a G9000 micro servo and an integrated ESC/receiver with an open 3rd channel port allowing for unique customisation or future 3rd channel option parts. Included is also a full proportional 2.4GHz radio and the package is rounded out by an open rollcage bodyshell, available in three designs, and Mini Flat Iron tyres mounted on Denali wheels.

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August 19, 2016

New STRC SCX10 II, Wraith & RR10 Bomber alloy options

ST Racing Concepts have introduced new optional parts for Axial’s SCX10 II, Wraith and RR10 Bomber kits. The release includes heavy duty front and rear shock towers, servo mounts, and transmission mounts. The Front shock tower features heavy duty design that incorporates the front panhard link mount in the exact location as the stock plastic piece. The rear shock tower features the same beefy design that eliminates any flex and also keeps the body posts firmly in place.

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August 17, 2016

JConcepts 1993 Ford F-250 SuperCab MT body

JConcepts 1993 Ford F-250 SuperCab MT body-1

JConcepts are busy releasing more 1990’s monster truck bodyshells with the latest offering being the 1993 Ford F-250 SuperCab. Resembling the popular ninth generation truck, the body drops on a variety of long monster trucks which range from 12.5″ to 13” wheelbase. Included come a comprehensive decal sheet, window masks and also an attachable Racerback.

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August 17, 2016

PowerHD DW25LV crawler-specific servo

New from PowerHD comes the crawler-specific DW25LV servo. It features an all-aluminium case, durable titanium and steel gears, a powerful coreless motor and it pulls up to 25kg-cm of torque at a speed of 0.11s. The standard voltage servo is also fully waterproof to make for rear go-everywhere capabilities and it comes black anodised and with white laser-etched graphics.

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August 17, 2016

Losi XL-range aluminium shock towers & chassis braces

Losi have introduced new aluminium option parts for the DBXL and MTXL range of large scale kits. First up are front and rear shock towers cut from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver chamfered edges. The parts incorporate several mounting positions for the shock absorbers and camber links and they include all needed mounting hardware. Available separately the shock towers are usable on both the DBXL buggy and MTXL truck.

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