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Over at Traxxas they have just posted a new Top 10 Accessories list for their mighty Maxx Monster Truck. The Traxxas Maxx is a true monster out of the box, but upgrading your rig is one of the best parts of rc. To take your Maxx from mild to wild, Traxxas has compiled a list of their top 10 favorite [...]
The crew at Traxxas recently posted a How To on installing their new Pro-Series Magnum 272R Transmission. The Pro-Series 272R transmission was originally designed for the Drag Slash, but now is available to install in your 2wd Rustler, Bandit, Stampede, or Slash. The How To article goes over all the details that you need when upgrading your stock transmission, to [...]
New from Tamiya is a Track Unit Set. The new track set from Tamiya was first seen on their Landfreeder QuadTrack kit, but soon you will be able to bolt them onto your CC-02, CC-01, GF-01, GF-01 CB, GF-01 TR, G6-01, G6-01 TR, or TT-02 Tamiya chassis. Here are the highlights- * Great for sand, snow, or mud * Sold as a [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced a new Extra Long Wheelie Bar. The wheelie bar was originally designed for the mighty Drag Slash, but the new version comes with a pair of heavy duty mounts, thus allowing you to mount it up to your 2WD Rustler, Bandit, Stampede, or Slash. Here are more details- * 5 adjustable height positions * Two different [...]
Our friends over at CEN Racing have announced some very trick KAOS CNC Aluminum Suspension Links for their mighty Ford F-450. The suspension links are incredibly beefy and are an easy bolt-on upgrade for your rig. Here are more details- KAOS Aluminum Front & Rear Links Set – $59 CKD0370 – KAOS Aluminum Rear Upper & Lower Suspension Links Set (117mm, Red [...]
New over at ARRMA is an EXB CNC Steel Gear Transmission Module Set. For all you extreme bashers out there, ARRMA has now dropped a very trick CNC machined steel gear transmission module. This unit was designed for hardcore use, check out more highlights below. * Pre-assembled from the factory * CNC machined steel input and crown gears for accurate mesh * Precision [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced a Heavy Duty Chassis Brace Telemetry Expander Mount for the Rustler 4X4, as well as the Slash 4X4 Ultimate. The telemetry expander mount requires the use of a Traxxas chassis brace (#6730) and makes it easy to solidly mount the telemetry expander. The Traxxas Telemetry Expander Mount has a part number of #6562 and you [...]
New from Tekno RC is a Big Bone Driveshaft w/ Outdrives for the Traxxas Hoss and Rustler 4×4. Tekno has made a great reputation in rc via putting out extreme durable products, now they’ve turned their attention to the Hoss/Rustler 4×4. The new Tekno driveshaft is much beefier than stock and sports a trick look. Here are the highlights- * The [...]
Coming soon from Element RC is a new Nose Set for their Enduro Gatekeeper trail truck. The new nose has been updated for better impact resistance, as well as better thermal stability. The Enduro Gatekeeper Nose Set is street priced at $12 and has a part number of #42273. Click This Link to read more Team Associated news on BigSquidRC.
Coming this fall from Tamiya is a Track Unit Set. The Tamiya snow/sand track set fits select Tamiya vehicles and are perfect for when the going gets sloppy. Here are the highlights- * First seen on the Landfreeder QuadTrack kit * Great for sand, snow, and mud * Sold in pairs * 3-sized track units * Eight individual rollers * Two types of track links- standard [...]
Are you getting ready to upgrade your 2wd Slash, Bandit, Rustler, or Stampede? If so, have a look at the Traxxas Pro Series Magnum 272R Transmission. This is the transmission that comes stock in the Drag Slash, but was designed to also fit the Traxxas 1/10 2wd line-up. Here are the highlights- * Features maximum durability and next-level performance * Low-profile design * [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced Hard Side Rails for the RC10T6.2 stadium truck. The new side rails are made from a harder material than stock, plus they include a fan mounting location for your convenience. The new side rails are shipping right now and also fit the RC10T6.1. The Associated Hard Side Rails have a part number of [...]
As I see it, there’s three different roads to chose between when upgrading an Axial SCX10-3: scale looks, performance or durability. Some upgrades tick not one, but two boxes, other upgrades will be an improvement in one area, and an actual detriment in another. Example on the former: aluminum wheels look good, and also add weight down low, hence improving [...]
New from the good folks over at Tamiya are a bunch of very trick Hop-Ups for their newly announced Super Avante/TD4. From an esoteric titanium screw kit, to aluminum parts, the new upgrades can take your TD4 from mild, to wild. Here is the list of goodies- #47464 – TD4 Chassis Titanium Screw Set #22028 – TD4 Assembly Universal Shafts (2 Pcs.) #22029 [...]
Just announced by the crew at Team Associated are incredibly trick Titanium Front Axles for their RC10T6.1 stadium truck. The titanium axles are extremely lightweight, yet have serious durability. Check out these highlights- * Fits- RC10T6.1, RC10T6.2, RC10SC6.1, RC10SC6.2 * Weight- 3.2 grams per axle * Saves a total of 4.8 grams over stock axles * Trick Factory Team look The Team Associated Factory [...]
