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Pro-Line has a new hex adapter for the front axles of the SC10, opening up all kinds of new wheel options for the truck. The units they are showing at IHobby are still the prototype, so price and ship date are still undetermined. When that info gets finalized we’ll pass it on to you.
Pro-Line is the latest company to offer up an officially licensed Ford SVT Raptor body. This one will fit on the SC10 or Slash and will feature all the logos and emblems of the full scale truck, along with a specially designed number plate/wing combination piece that screws on to the body. The release date is as yet undetermined, but [...]
Have you ever been completely disappointed by your Slash’s stock steering system? Pro-Line has a solution in their new Steering Kit for the Traxxas Slash. It’s a strong bellcrank system that rides on a full set of ball bearings and features a built in servo saver. The price and release date are still undetermined at this point but it should [...]
Here’s something that’s been a long time coming. Pro-Line‘s showing off the new Street Fighter SC tires for short course trucks at IHobby. These are a directional street tread for all the bashers and parking lot racers out there. This tire is going to be available in the M2 compound for now, so it should have a good, long life [...]
The Ford Raptor SVT is a hot ticket in the R/C world, and now Parma is introducing their own take on the truck for the Traxxas Slash. You can expect to find a full complement of decals, window masks, and all the usual stuff that comes with bodies. Also on display were a few of their new paint masks and [...]
Here’s something else that you can only see at our booth. The new Scooby Horton II chassis from Brown Engineering is for the super cool Robitronic Scalpel 1/18 scale pan car. The chassis is made for 4 cell NiMH packs but can also fit a Thunderpower 1350 1S LiPo. The chassis features flex plates and damper tubes that are available [...]
Parma knows carpet. It’s pretty much all they do. So of course this new body from the gang is made for carpet racing. Made to fit 1/18 scale cars, but made with all the features of it’s larger 1/10 scale counterparts, the Mini Mohawk Sedan is said to have improved downforce from front to rear, improved rotation through corners, and [...]
ST Racing Concepts, the makers of many fine aluminum hop-ups, have taken the time to make even more aluminum hop-ups. This time for the Kyosho Ultima line, including the Ultima SC and Ultima RT5. Parts include a front suspension brace, front bulkhead, precision steering rack, hub carriers, motor plates, and more. All parts are available in blue, gunmetal, and red [...]
It’s not often we get news about the Traxxas Stampede. It’s a shame really, they are fun trucks. But today JConcepts sends word that they now have a new body based on the Ford Raptor. This is an officially licensed body, so it features all the details of the full scale version, including all trademarked emblems. Window masks and a [...]
Surprising no one the Punisher is now available for Associated’s RC8B-e. JConcepts debuted this body at the ROAR 2010 Electric nationals and won the whole enchilada. Now you can emulate your favorite professional racer that is sponsored by JConcepts. It’s got the cab forward design that has been so popular of late plus all the other stuff that the other [...]
RC4WD‘s deal with Dick Cepek Tires extends beyond just tires. The new DC Torque wheel is a 1.9″ class beadlock wheel that has all the detail of the full scale version, including a scale wheel nut cover featuring the Dick Cepek logo. They certainly are a fine looking wheel. Expect to pay handsomely for the chance to [...]
Lovers of Losi‘s lilliputian line of off-road racers rejoice! There’s now a whole load of delicious hop-ups available for the Micro SCT and Micro Rally. There’s plenty of new parts such as front and rear arms, spindle carriers, front and rear shock towers, shocks, and more are available in blue anodized aluminum. Prices vary from $14ish on [...]
RPM is at it again and once more the beneficiaries of their generous nature are the owners of Traxxas‘ selection of mini trucks, the 1/16 E-Revo and Mini Slash. These axle carriers, made out of the notoriously tough RPM Material, are among the most requested parts from you guys, so says RPM. Even more proof that one of the most [...]
ACER Racing recently sent out an email reminder of all the new products they have been putting out lately. There are a ton of individual bearings, but I’ll post the kit’s here. So if your looking for a new Ceramic Ball Bearing kit for your RC, here’s a start of what they have to offer: Traxxas E-MAXX [...]
Welcome to day four of DuraTrax Evader DT week here at the Squid. Today I’m taking out the stock electronics and dropping in some mad power and control. The stock Sprint 2 ESC, a fine system for beginners, gets the boot in favor of a Castle Creations Sidewinder ESC. The Photon 2 brushed motor is taken out and put aside [...]
