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July 13, 2016

Axial SCX10 II 2000 Jeep Cherokee RTR

Axial’s all-new SCX10 II 1/10th 4WD off-road vehicle is now also available in an RTR variant including the 2000 Jeep Cherokee bodyshell. Coming fully assembled and loaded with features such as the AR44 hi-pinion axles, all-steel suspension links, universal axles, and 1.9 Method mesh wheels the truck also includes a 2.4GHz radio system, 3-channel receiver, waterproof AE-5 speed controller and water resistant metal gear steering servo. All that is topped of by a pre-painted Jeep Cherokee bodyshell.

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July 4, 2016

Samix SCX10 aluminium front cross brace

Samix have introduced an aluminium front cross brace for the Axial SCX10 truck. Machined from aluminium and coming with laser-etched Samix logos and in a range of colours including orange, gun metal, green and black, the brace is a direct fit and it provides improved front end rigidity while also making for some visual impact.

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July 1, 2016

Arrma Raider XL Mega 1/8th 2WD RTR buggy

Arrma have introduced their new Raider XL Mega 1/8th scale 2WD ready-to-run buggy. The combination of a longer wheelbase, a wider track and larger wheels and tires make this 2WD 20 percent larger than the 1/10 scale version. Its bigger size makes it more stable and forgiving, and it features metal gears, adjustable oil-filled shocks, a Mega 15T brushed motor, waterproof receiver box, steering servo and ESC, composite side bumpers and a Tactic TTX300 radio system.

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June 30, 2016

Samix SCX10 forward battery tray kit

Samix have introduced the forward battery tray kit for the Axial SCX10 vehicle. Machined from aluminium and coming with adjustable battery locators on both the left and the right hand side the tray makes for a more forward biased weight distribution, greatly improving climb performance. The part is designed to attach to the front shock plates, which also leads to a reinforced front shock mounting. Coming in five different colours the tray accept up to 170mm long battery packs.

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June 30, 2016

Kyosho Optima 2016 option parts

Kyosho have introduced a range of option parts for the Optima 2016 re-release buggy. First up is an aluminium servo mount that makes for improved stiffness and cooler looks. The part comes gun metal anodised and it includes mounting hardware. Also new are hard-anodised 7075 alloy main chassis rails for improved looks and durability. On the performance side of things, Kyosho have soft compound pin tyres to offer. Measuring 43x86x40mm the tyres fit the Optima’s kit rims and the softer rubber compound improves traction and side bite. Finally comes a 2-piece set of 5-spoke rims for the Optima re-release buggy. Matching the kit’s design the rims come in black colour to make for a different visual appearance.

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June 28, 2016

Pro-Line Destroyer 2.2″ all-terrain monster truck tyre

Pro-Line Destroyer 2.2" all-terrain monster truck tyre

Pro-Line have introduce an all-new tyre specifically designed for 2.2″ monster trucks. The Destroyer is made from Pro-Line’s Legendary M3 race rubber for maximum traction on dirt or carpet. Similar to full size monster truck tyres the Destroyer features an alternating deep-grooved chevron style tread pattern for forward traction while maintaining a scale appearance, which is perfect for trucks like the Wheelie King. The overall size and width of the Destroyer tyre has been finely tuned to be lightweight and agile, which makes it ideal for racing. The Destroyer includes soft white foam inserts for ultra-plush landings, greatly improving the handling and performance of any monster truck.

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June 28, 2016

VitalModz XMaxx aluminium shock caps

Coming from VitalModz are aluminium shock caps for the Traxxas XMaxx monster truck. The machined shock caps include optional 3D-printed shock bushings with the stock metal bushings also being usable, but the optional, softer bushings provide shock absorption to the shock towers and shock shafts. Included in the set come four blue anodised shock caps and five shock bushings.

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June 28, 2016

Traxxas Slash 2WD Robby Gordon Gordini RTR

The highly popular Traxxas Slash 2WD short course truck is now also available with a Robby Gordon Gordini replica bodyshell. Known in the full-scale racing world for some time the orange coloured truck is now also available for RC car enthusiasts. The 2WD vehicle is powered by a powerful 550-size 12T brushed motor, it features the waterproof XL-5 electronic speed controller and a waterproof receiver box and steering servo. The metal-geared Magnum 272 transmission with Revo-spec torque-control slipper and grippy replica wheels and tyres help to get the power to the ground while the 2-channel 2.4GHz TQ radio system makes for reliable steering and throttle control. The set is rounded out by a 4A DC peak-detecting fast charger and Traxxas 7-cell NiMH battery with iD.

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