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June 12, 2019

JConcepts Krimson Dually 2.6″ truck wheels

Coming from JConcepts are their new Krimson Dually truck wheels for the use with Fling King tyres. In the 1980’s it was very common for early Monster Truckers to use dual wheel tires to accomplish what one large Terror Tire could do. With a lot of garage-tech engineering and ingenuity, the dual wheel trucks could crush a car with the best of them while also running a mud pit in the blink of an eye. JConcepts has designed and produced a very special wheel for builders and drivers wanting to double up on the competition. The 2.6” Krimson Dually is a first of its kind, a purpose built, 2-piece, 12mm hex wheel which fit dual JConcepts Fling King tires to perfection. Like the originals, the wheel is 2-piece which accomplishes many things in the process. The use of an inner and outer wheel allows ease of build and gluing of the tires while aligning and perfecting the ultimate mud tire combination.

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June 10, 2019

Samix TRX-4 brass diff cover

Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is a brass differential cover. The part adds 60g of weight to the lowest part of the chassis for improved climb performance. It also increases axle stiffness for optimised transmission efficiency while the overall design improves visual impact. The cover some separately and it is usable on the front and rear axles.

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June 7, 2019

Element RC Enduro trail truck builder’s kit

Element RC have announced the release of their Enduro trial truck builder’s kit – the build-it-yourself variant of the newly introduced Enduro trail truck series. At the heart of the Enduro is the new Stealth X gearbox. Although the exterior appears to have a conventional 3-gear transmission look, the inside is far from conventional. The gearbox features the ability to adjust the rear drive ratio independently from the front drive in three levels. Stock overdrives the front end 5.7 percent, option 1 provides a one-to-one drive ratio front to rear, and option 2 overdrives the front end 11.83 percent. Feeding the power to the tires are 3-piece telescopic driveshafts with an extruded aluminium centre section, universal front drive axles, and hardened steel ring and pinion gears. For the Builder’s Kit, Element RC include machined steel versions of the 5.7 percent and 11.83 percent transmission gears. The truck will allow for different wheelbase configurations of 12.3, 12.0 and 11.8-inch (313mm, 305mm and 299mm) wheelbases and it comes as chassis-only kit with the electronics, wheels, tyres, body etc. not included.

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June 6, 2019

Tamiya TBLM-02S 17.5T & 21.5T brushless motors

Tamiya have announced the soon release of their new TBLM-02S sensored 17.5T and 21.5T brushless motors. Maintenance-free and featuring dual ball races for efficiency the motors are ideal for both on-road and off-road vehicles where drivability and long run times are called for. The 17.5T/2200kV variant is ideal for touring cars, M-Chassis, Formula and Buggy kits while the 21.5T/1800kV variant basically covers the same applications, however its lower speed makes for an easier to drive car. The motors are usable with virtually every 540-class sensored brushless speed controller.

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June 5, 2019

Performa Racing waterproof crawler brushless combo

Performa Racing have announced the release of their new waterproof brushless speed controller and motor combo for trail trucks and crawlers. The set includes the new Limited Red Rock Edition Radical Crawler motor and the new Radical Crawler controller. A specialised sensor technology and a crawler special staggered pole rotor deliver a new level of speed accuracy for uphill, downhill, and super slow crawling conditions. The Radical Technology provides ultra-smooth throttle control without cogging and allows precise deceleration when going down steep inclines. Included is a waterproof switch and waterproof sensor harness, making the Radical Crawler Combo water friendly so owners can enjoy the most extreme crawling adventures. The controller is set up so it can be used right out of the box and for owners that like to experiment and fine tune for ultimate control, 14 parameters can be adjusted using the electronic switch or with an optional program box. The Radical Crawler Controller is compatible with other sensored, sensorless, or brushed motors and both the ESC and motor are also available separately.

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June 5, 2019

Tamiya Subaru Brat Blue Version

Tamiya soon have a special Blue Version of their iconic Subaru Brat 2WD truck available. The full-size Subaru Brat was made solely for export and achieved tremendous popularity in the U.S. market in the 1970s. Tamiya first produced an R/C version of this popular little truck back in 1983. The current version is an updated, improved re-release of the classic RC truck. Aside from the upgraded internal parts, this assembly kit comes with a driver figure for a nostalgic feel. In addition, both a super-detailed ABS body for shelf display and a lightweight durable polycarbonate body for racing are included.

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June 4, 2019

Tamiya introduce SW-01 option parts

Coming soon from Tamiya are three option parts for their all-new SW-01 mini stunt chassis. First up is an upper arm connector bar set made from fibre glass. The items will connect the front and rear axles for all-wheel steering capabilities. Using the parts will enable the ability to steer the rear wheels even during wheelies while also countering traction rolling. Also new is an 8-piece set of suspension springs. Included are colour-coded soft and hard springs that help to adapt the suspension hardness to various track conditions. Last but not least comes a full ball bearing set containing a total of 20 ball races that improve drivetrain precision and efficiency. All of the above sets will hit stores in August.

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June 4, 2019

Tamiya 1/24 Comical Lunch Box Mini kit

Coming this August is Tamiya’s 1/24 scale Comical Lunch Box Mini kit on the all-new SW-01 chassis. Designed for indoor and outdoor use the 190mm long truck is all-wheel driven and thanks to its high centre of gravity it can perform all sorts of stunts – including steered wheelies when using the optimal upper arm connector bar kit. A special steering mechanism allows for controlled chassis roll during cornering, ensuring a tight cornering radius as the truck leans to the inside of the corner. Included with the kit comes a pre-painted body shell that will be attached using magnets.

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