Samix have announced the release of an aluminium driveshaft cap set for the Element RC Enduro trail truck. Machined from high-quality alloy the caps improve the drivetrain’s rigidity and durability and they fit both the standard kit and Samix’s optional centre driveshafts. Included in the set, that is available in black and gun metal colour, are two thin and two thick caps. Laser-etched Samix logos complete the visual appearance.
Coming from MST and made for their MTX-1 off-road truck are two new option parts sets in the form of a 4WD drivetrain kit and an aluminium link set. The 4WD kit will add front wheel drive to the originally rear wheel driven truck with the set including all needed parts such as a metal gear differential, CV-style driveshafts and a telescopic centre front driveshaft. Also new and coming for the MTX-1 truck is an aluminium suspension link set that replaces the standard composite parts for more sturdy and precise alloy items. Included comes all needed mounting hardware such as ball cups and ball studs.
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Coming from JConcepts is the 1982 GMC K10 truck body shell for the Traxxas 1/16th E-Revo. For the early 80’s model year of the popular truck, the iconic square body emerged, a chiseled front-end, gently swept back from the center. Fenders were redesigned as well as the hood and the classic vent windows. A new sloped hood replaced the previous generation hood that had less rake, and the exterior changes include optional headlights and an updated tailgate. Side-markers were now horizontal rather than vertical which is another tell-tale look of the later generation styling. The wheel wells have been scaled to the original size vehicle, for the most clearance or maximum articulation with large tires, it might be necessary to trim further into the fender flares for the tire size used. The square body generation spanned an incredible 14 years and with small changes to grille, headlights, and trim packages throughout the years, JConcepts has added a bonus to the included decal sheet. Five different grille options are included on the sheet giving the user the option of their favorite square body grille and trim package. Quadruple light and double light bezel setups are included which contain bar and tube grille combinations. In addition, a plethora of badges are offered on the sheet featuring Sierra Grande, Custom Deluxe, Cheyenne, Scottsdale and Silverado combinations.
Coming from Axial is their new SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU CRC 4WD micro RTR truck that can be taken both indoors and outdoors. It allows to go crawling on the desk when stuck at work and a messy room becomes an ideal obstacle course. The vehicle can also be taken outside — where its water-resistant electronics are safe from the elements. Full-time 4WD and a 3-link front/4-link rear suspension let the driver muscle over big challenges. Worm gears on the axles increase ground clearance, while realistic steel frame rails stand up to hard knocks. The truck offers exceptional performance with looks to match. The realistic body rides on licensed KMC Machete wheels and Nitto Trail Grappler tyres. For quick battery access makes a tilt back body. Two LEDs in the front bumper light up the trail for night-time crawling. The truck comes ready-to-run with radio and electronics included and installed and it is available in two body shell colours.
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Coming soon from Kyosho is their new Psycho Kruiser VE 2.0 1/8th electric brushless monster truck. Utilising design features known from the World Championship winning Inferno platform, the truck utilises a 3-diff shaft-driven drivetrain with hardened gears, front and rear universal driveshafts as well as full ball bearings. The reinforced suspension components and big bore threaded aluminium shock absorbers are keeping the tyres in the ground when the going gets tough while the Kyosho Speed House Torx8 2000vK brushless motor allows for speeds of up to 80km/h when using a 6S LiPo battery pack. The ready-to-run package is rounded out by a 2.4GHz Syncro KT-231P+ transmitter and a water-proof steering servo.
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Traxxas have introduced their all-new Maxx 1/10th scale 4WD monster truck. The smaller sibling of the popular X-Maxx 1/8th truck features an ultra-tough composite chassis design with integrated shock mounts and a rugged battery retention system. The energy absorbing chassis and bumper mounts combine with interlocking bulkheads to form a bedrock foundation for the heavy-duty suspension and driveline. Huge threaded aluminium GT-Maxx shock absorbers with large diameter shafts manage the suspension damping while new 2.8” wheels with a 17mm hex mounting pattern and flanged locknuts are putting the power of the high-output 540XL brushless motor to the ground. Also new is an advanced 32-bit microprocessor brushless speed controller. The truck, that is capable of speeds of over 90km/h, is decked out with a new design body shell.
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ST Racing Concepts have introduced new brass differential covers for the Traxxas TRX-4 and Axial SCX10 II trail trucks. For stability and enhanced performance, crawler enthusiast have relied on using brass components to add more weight to the axles and to the lower parts of their rig. To help add more weight and scale realism, the brass covers come with a black surface coating for looks and corrosion resistance with the TRX-4 cover adding nearly 47g of weight to the drive axles while the SCX10 II part adds nearly 27g of weight. The covers are usable with the front and rear axles and they are available now.
View the SCX10 II brass diff cover here
Made for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks is a new aluminium shock hoop stiffener from Samix. The brace is machined from high-quality aluminium and it was designed to reinforce the kit’s plastic shock mounts, ensuring greater stability, precision and suspension efficiency. The stiffener plate comes black or gun metal grey anodised, with machined silver edge details for looks and it can be mounted in the front or rear but only when using the standard plastic shock mounts.
