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May 7, 2019

Traxxas TRX-4 All-Terrain Traxx track set

Traxxas have introduced their new Traxx All-Terrain track set for the TRX-4 trail truck. The large contact patch and grippy treads shrug off the deepest mud and float across deep sand while raising the portal axles even higher for increased ground clearance that lets drivers straddle huge obstacles on the trail. Each Traxx drive unit is engineered for rugged, yet smooth performance. An adjustable tension wheel keeps the treads tight while suspended road wheels allow the tread to conform to surface irregularities for maximum traction. Oil-filled dampers on each drive unit control rotational movements to help keep the tread glued to the surface. The rear Traxx drive units are longer to allow climbing steeper grades with authority. The track set is designed for the use with Traxxas’ TRX-4 trail truck but it is understood to fit other trail trucks as well.

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May 7, 2019

Yeah Racing XV01 carbon fibre long front shock tower

Yeah Racing have announced the release of a long front shock tower for the Tamiya XV01 kit. The shock stay is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and it was designed to replace the standard composite plastic item, making for improved looks and increases strength. Included with the shock stay come two blue anodised alloy spacers.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

May 3, 2019

FTX Outback Fury Xtreme 1/10 4×4 Pro Spec trail roller

CML Distribution have announced the soon release of the FTX Outback Fury Xtreme 1/10 4×4 Pro Spec trail roller. Based on the FTX Fury, the Outback Fury Xtreme is bringing together new features and the current crop of aftermarket Fury option parts for a hardcore rig ready to add the owner’s choice of electronics. Factory assembled and finished with a pre-painted scale styled pick-up body the Xtreme comes complete with moulded tubular roll cage and integrated roof top LED light bar. With metal axle and pinion gears, drive housings, centre telescopic sliding driveshafts and a complete metal 3-gear transmission the Xtreme is ready for the toughest courses. The super stiff carbon fibre chassis rails provide the ultimate platform for the 6mm steel multi-link suspension to navigate terrain, while aluminium oil-filled shock absorbers smooth out the bumps. Other features include aftermarket CNC machined aluminium accessories, painted metal axle covers, chrome hub covers and super soft aggressive tread high traction tyres. The ARTR kit will hit stores by mid-June.

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May 2, 2019

Yeah Racing roll out new TRX-4 options

Yeah Racing have introduced new aluminium and brass option parts for the popular Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. First up is a red coated aluminium diff axle cover that adds stability and a touch of colour. The alloy part is a direct replacement and it comes including mounting hardware.

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April 30, 2019

Tamiya Lunch Box Mini – Coming soon

Tamiya have released a first image of their forthcoming Lunch Box Mini monster truck. Designed with entry-level modellers in mind, the body comes pre-cut and pre-painted with the truck using 1/10th scale tyres for a monstrous appearance. Full details will become available during the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 25, 2019

Arrma Outcast & Kraton 4×4 4S BLX RTR trucks

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Arrma Outcast and Kraton 4×4 4S BLX ready-to-run trucks. Adding to Arrma’s already existing 3S and 6S BLX range, the new 4S LiPo compatible kits offer a more compact size than the 6S machinery, however they allow for speeds of up to 80km/h thanks to the BLX120 speed controller and 2400kV sensorless brushless motor. Building on the popular 3S trucks the 4S variant feature an increased track width and a new centre brace for added durability. Moulded 16mm big bore shock absorbers help keeping the 17mm hex 3.8” wheels on the ground in rough track conditions while the power system allows for all sorts of stunts on the tab. The wings and bumpers follow the look of the 6S BLX models, with new wings and body mounts. The ready-to-run package comes complete with a Spektrum STX2 2.4GHz radio with SRX200 waterproof receiver and an Arrma ADS-15M metal gear servo. Not included in the package are the needs power packs, charger and AA transmitter batteries. The 4S BLX range is available as Outcast vintage stunt or Kraton modern design monster truck.

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April 25, 2019

Speedzone 7.4V 4000mAh oval diameter LiPo pack

Speedzone have introduced their new oval diameter 7.4V 4000mAh hardcase LiPo battery pack. Ideal for a range of applications including ready-to-run vehicles, certain Tamiya kits or starter boxes, the hardcase “racing pack”-style battery is made of high-quality 50C LiPo cells and it offers a high capacity for long operation times. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer power and a T-type power plug.

Source: Speedzone USA [speedzoneusa.com]

April 25, 2019

Pro-Line 2.8” pre-mounted monster truck tyres

Pro-Line have announced the soon release of their new line of 2.8” monster truck tyres mounted on the Raid black 6×30 removable hex wheel. Available are the Badlands, Sand Paw, Masher and Prime treads, ensuring a solution for nearly every surface and track condition. The removable 12mm hex section allows to access different tracks width and it is even change for a 17mm unit. The wheels fit vehicles such as the Traxxas Stampede and Rustler as well as a range of other monster trucks. New to the range are also 14mm alloy hex adapters for vehicles such as the Arrma Granite 3S 4×4 and the Senton 3S 4×4.

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