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Pro-Line Black Mamba mud tires & Vice Crushlock wheels

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 02:00 PM PDT

From Pro-Line come these Interco Black Mamba 2.6″ mud truck tires. Pro-Line have announced this fully licensed tire specifically designed for extreme mud truck action. These massive 6″ tall x 1.86″ wide tires are perfect if you are looking to do some Mud Bogging with your rig. Transform your Black Mamba tires into an even narrower and more extreme mud tire when you combine them with Pro-Line’s new Vice CrushLock 2.6″ Bead-Loc wheels. These wheels literally crush the tire beads together and narrow up 2.6″ tires for extreme mud performance. CrushLock style wheels are a popular wheel upgrade in full-size mudding and now you can have the same thing in a smaller scale.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

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Pro-Line Axis T clear body for 8ight-XT & XTE

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 01:47 PM PDT

First seen on Ryan Cavalieri’s TLR 8ight-XT at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, this is the new Pro-Line Axis T clear body for 8ight-XT & XTE. Coming soon for both AE & Mugen trucks as well the Axis T features a low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The Axis is a cab-forward design that provides enhanced steering response while the side ridges balance out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the motor and electronics and fits over the front shock tower of your race truck perfectly.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

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Pro-Line Hyrax XL 2.9″ tires

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 01:36 PM PDT

This is the new Pro-Line Hyrax XL 2.9″ tires for the Super Rock Rey. Designed from the ground up for incredible grip and stability on the toughest terrain, the Hyrax XL 2.9″ tire is ready to tackle anything your Losi Super Rock Rey can dish out. It features an aggressive open tread pattern with each tread block containing multiple sipes for improved traction and comes in at a massive 7.28″ tall and 2.75″ wide. The highly detailed connected tread on the sidewall of the Hyrax extends out for added scale realism and sidewall rigidity to help prevent traction rolls. Made using a special large-scale Desert Racing compound, so you know it provides the performance and durability that you can depend on. This tire will fit directly onto the stock 2.9″ Super Rock Rey wheel or any other 2.9″ size wheel.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

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Merlin McFly head clearance tool

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 07:25 AM PDT

This is the fully CNC machined head clearance tool from the Merlin McFly factory. Made from high quality Swiss 7075 alloy, the part can be attached to any digital or analog dial indicator that features a Ø8mm shaft. The assembly is screwed into the combustion chamber and set to zero on a flat surface. Then the engine can be assembled back together with all necessary head shims. After this the tool is mounted a second time to check the head clearance by turning the engine to the top dead centre. The value that can be read on the digital/analog scale is your total head clearance.

Source: Merlin McFly [merlinmcfly.de]

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Xray T4’21 thinner 1.6mm graphite top deck

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 06:28 AM PDT

For the T4’21, Xray have produced this thinner 1.6mm graphite top deck for use in low to medium traction conditions when combined with the aluminium chassis. The redesigned top deck works with the centre layshaft location in the middle of the chassis. Made from 1.6mm graphite material, the shape of the top deck has been specifically designed to achieve maximum traction and great steering characteristics at the same time.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Hudy Universal tire balancing station V2

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 06:01 AM PDT

Hudy have released the V2 version of their popular Universal tire balancing station. Suitable for all wheels thanks to the optional wheel adapters, this new version has been made lighter thank its predecessor with both the base and the arm both undergoing additional material removal, while retaining the same strength and precise function.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

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Roche Rapide P10W Evo2 +8mm rear pod plates

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 03:21 AM PDT

Roche have introduced this new optional graphite upper and lower pod plate for the Rapide P10W Evo2. The new plates extended the wheelbase of the car by 8mm, increasing rear stability and making it easier to drive on medium or low traction surfaces.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

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Factory Team fluid carrier

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 01:30 AM PDT

From Factory Team comes this handy carrier that will transport 16 of your favourite fluid bottles in neat compartments. The zipper enclosure keeps contents secure, the top flap’s inner pocket adds extra storage and the fabric handle makes carrying comfortable. Inner dividers can be removed to store alternate items if desired. Sporting the Factory Team logo, the bag measures 203x203x134mm (8″x8″x5.25″).

Source: Team Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

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Power HD teams up with Max Mört

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 01:21 AM PDT

Power HD has announced the signing of Finnish talent Max Mört to their factory team. Max Mört is a European Championship semi-finalist in 1/8th nitro buggy, DNC Expert class champion 2018 in 1/8th nitro buggy and multiple Nordic championship and Finnish national podium finisher. He will use Power HD high-end brushless servo S35 for 1/8th nitro both in throttle & steering and low profile servo S15 for 1/10th 2WD. Max will be racing in the Finnish national series 1/8th nitro, European championship and major European races 1/8th nitro in the coming season.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

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MOD TLR22 5.0 Elite aluminium X67mm pin bones

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 02:07 PM PDT

From MOD are these aluminium X67mm pin bones for the TLR22 5.0 Elite. Instantly shave 26% off your rotational mass for the 21.5, 17.5 or 13.5 classes. Made in House at MIP, these bones are a favourite among racers as it provides the same feel as the stock bones but are lighter weight. Also with the keyed design you get the ultimate wear out of the yoke portion but light weight advantage of the aluminium bone giving you the best of both worlds. They have also optimised the bones so as to not rub on the outdrive at full plunge and create unnecessary bind taking into consideration the current team setups.

Source: MOD [modspeedshop.com]

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