Pro-Line Premounts for Monster & Short Course Trucks
May 25, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Pro-Line Premounts for Monster & Short Course Trucks This is a pair of pre-mounted Sling Shot SC Sand/Snow Tires. Turn your Short Course Truck into a Sand and Snow slinging super truck with Pro-Line’s Sling Shot SC tires! With 10 monster grabbing ¼” tall paddles sand and snow are no longer off-limits. Stop sliding around in the sand or snow and start shooting a Rooster Tail with Pro-Line’s Sling Shot SC tires! The Sling Shot SC tires are mounted on Renegade Black wheels . Radical, revolutionary maybe even a bit of an outlaw, that is what…
Under the Hood with Tekin powered Ryan Lutz
May 22, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Under the Hood with Tekin powered Ryan Lutz Known as one of the nicest most approachable guys in RC racing, Ryan Lutz chose Tekin electronics after meeting team manager Randy Pike at a local race. “Lutz had recently defected to California and into my backyard. We began talking and he’d mentioned he was tough on electronics and often ran into issues running the classes. Tekin took it on as a personal challenge and he’s been on the team ever since.” Randy Pike So when asked what was Ryan’s favorite electric class ride to show off he didn’t hesitate to whip out…
JConcepts: New Finnisher Agama A8 Evo Body
May 22, 2013 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
JConcepts: New Finnisher Agama A8 Evo Body JConcepts has studied the evolution of race tracks, complicated circuits combining more aggressive jumps and extremely high-speed corners, and has incorporated many new features in to the Finnisher Agama A8 Evo, which provide several benefits in the most critical situations. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. A slightly channeled roof-line helps stabilize the vehicle at high-speed. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted …
AVID: 12mm Shock Pistons for XRAY XB4 Buggy
May 19, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
AVID: 12mm Shock Pistons for XRAY XB4 Buggy XRAY racers can now run the signature AVID machined piston setup on the XB4 buggy. The AV1033 pistons are custom machined for XB4 shocks to tune high speed and low speed damping separately with 2 large 1.5mm (or 1.6mm) holes and 2 small 1.1mm holes (we call it the 2+2 piston). AVID’s test drivers found that these pistons help provide the traction and bump handling of running lighter shock oil or larger piston holes, while still maintaining the control of running heavier oil or smaller hole piston when taking on jumps. Piston Features: Fits XRAY XB4 …
Pro-Line: New Monster Truck and Stadium Truck Tires
May 18, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Pro-Line: New Monster Truck and Stadium Truck Tires Shockwave 3.8” (Traxxas® Style Bead) All Terrain Truck Tires This is a pair of Shockwave 3.8” All Terrain Truck Tires. Prepare yourself for the new Pro-Line Shockwave! The Shockwave 3.8” tire is an all-new lightweight Monster Truck tire that is the same overall size as the Stock Traxxas® Talon tires but has way more traction! The Shockwave has a futuristic V-Style tread that improves handling and performance on the Street, Dirt, Grass or any terrain you want to go. This tire is perfect for the guys that like a nimble …
Pro-Line: Proton 2.2″ MC Off-Road Buggy Rear Tires
May 18, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Pro-Line: Proton 2.2″ MC (Clay) Off-Road Buggy Rear Tires This is a pair of Proton 2.2” Buggy Race Tires . The next generation of bar tire performance is here: the Pro-Line Proton! Based off of the incredibly successful V1 Suburbs design, the Proton achieves improved performance and durability on a wider range of track surfaces. Indoor 1/10 scale Off-Road racing has taken off around the world but the traction conditions can vary wildly from loose and dusty to super wheelie traction. The V1 Suburbs performs exceptionally well at tracks with pure clay and medium to high traction and…
Tekno RC Sweeps DE/Panther Racing Spring Series
May 17, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Tekno RC Sweeps DE/Panther Racing Spring Nationals Series San Diego RC Raceway has been host to the 1st annual DE/Panther Racing Series this year and it has been a huge success. Being based in San Diego, Tekno RC showed up in force. Barry Baker finished the series with a 1st place overall in both 1/8th Buggy and Pro4. Barry’s EB48 and SCT410 were flawless for the series. But Tekno RC drivers didn’t stop there. Josh Bertrand and Pres Ilog continued the series podium sweep in 1/8th Buggy, finishing 1st and 2nd overall with their EB48′s. In Pro4 the …
JConcepts: New Metric washer/shim set
May 14, 2013 Categories: JConcepts, RC Insider, RC News Comment
JConcepts: New Metric washer/shim set Small adjustments matter when it comes to competitive racing and JConcepts is on top of the small adjustments with the release of the metric washer set. These washers are perfect for roll-center adjustments on 1/10th scale vehicles and are also extremely handy for shimming suspension components or common wheel base adjustments. The (.5, 1, 2 and 3mm) washers are constructed in aluminum material, anodized blue and include 4 pieces of each thickness per package. Features: · Aluminum material, blue anodized · Multiple thickness, maximum adjustability · 4 pieces included per thickness – 16 pcs. total · .5, 1, 2 and 3mm thickness Source: …
Cody King posts a double win at JBRL Rnd #2
May 14, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Cody King posts a double win at JBRL Rnd #2 JBRL Nitro round 2 is complete, and it was a HOT hard fought win in the Buggy class, and a little easier cruise in the Truggy class for Cody. These were good wins for Cody as he maintains the points lead in both classes and retains the #1 number plates. Temps exceeding 100f made the effort just a little more difficult unless you pitted in a motor home with AC. Lots of water and wet towels were the order of the day. Qualifying in buggy was a challenge, as Cody had a an issue during warm…
Jammin’ Carbon Fiber MUGEN MBX7 Front Shock Tower
May 14, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Jammin’ Carbon Fiber MUGEN MBX7 Front Shock Tower Jammin’ just released their carbon fiber front shock tower for the Mugen MBX7. The Jammin’ carbon fiber front MUGEN MBX7 shock tower 1/8 buggies is 50% lighter than the original aluminum front shock tower lowering the C.G. to maximize the performance of your car. Designed, tested & CNC machined in the USA and made out of USA Carbon Fiber. Source: www.jamminproducts.com
Yuichi Kanai is back with RB
May 14, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News Comment
Yuichi Kanai is back with RB It is with great pleasure that we announce the return of one of our World Championship winning drivers – the iconic Yuichi Kana! Everyone at RB is delighted with Yuichi’s choice – having one of the true pioneers in RC ‘come home’ is truly something special, we’re proud that Yuichi chose RB after extensively testing all the engines in the market, he went for RB – the power behind his most successful years. In the last couple of weeks Yuichi tested both the BX & the BXR engines, saying ‘he loved them!’ and that it was both a personal…
Reedy 4600mAh 55C 14.8V Competition LiPo Battery
May 14, 2013 Categories: RC Insider, RC News, Team Associated Comment
Reedy 4600mAh 55C 14.8V Competition LiPo Battery Tested and developed by the championship-winning factory team drivers, Reedy’s innovative 4600mAh 55C 14.8V LiPo battery is a must-have for the hardcore 1:8 buggy racer who seeks maximum power output and run time in a compact package. The battery’s weight makes it easier to achieve perfect left/right weight distribution while 5mm power sockets offer the same convenience and low-resistance operation that 1:10 and 1:12 drivers have enjoyed for years. A durable hard case protects the battery from damage while three 2mm balance ports allow for balance charging using the included balance charge harness. Two 5…
In Stock and Shipping! Drift Tires for the 1:10 Scale Apex Touring!
May 14, 2013 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
Specially formulated for great drifting action! Fits the Apex Touring and all 1:10 scale on-road cars that accept standard 1:10 scale wheels with 12mm hexes.
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Heats Up Lake Elsinore This Weekend!
May 13, 2013 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series makes its way to the famed Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park in sunny Southern California for rounds 5 and 6! Be sure to keep an eye out for the Team Associated/RC10.COM drivers, as we have a stacked team and they’re hungry to win! If you’re one of the lucky ones to attend the…
NEW! Reedy 4600mAh 55C 14.8V Competition LiPo Battery!
May 13, 2013 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
Tested and developed by the championship-winning factory team drivers, Reedy’s innovative 4600mAh 55C 14.8V LiPo battery is a must-have for the hardcore 1:8 buggy racer who seeks maximum power output and run time in a compact package. The battery’s weight makes it easier to achieve perfect left/right weight distribution while…
The Dirt Racing’s Joey Christensen Rebuilds Silver Dollar R/C Raceway
May 10, 2013 Categories: RC Car Action, RC News Comment
A Main Hobbies posted this video of Joey Christensen, the man behind The Dirt Racing and the largest nitro off-road race of the year, The Dirt Nitro Challenge, rebuilding their Silver Dollar R/C Raceway. With new dirt added to the facility, which was built last year and will host the 2013 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals, 2013 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships, and a slew of regional events, Joey was tasked to put together a layout that could incorporate appropriate obstacles for both 1/8-scale nitro vehicles as well as the smaller 1/10-scale machines. Here are Joey’s thoughts on the facility …
Barnett King of Supercross Series!
May 7, 2013 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
For the fourth year in a row, West Coast R/C Raceway in La Mirada, CA hosted its annual Supercross Series. Consisting of six rounds, the popular Southern California series averaged close to 150 entries per round. Team Associated/Reedy/LRP driver Jimmy Barnett was the star of the show, wrapping up…
Tekno Video Release of the SCT410
May 6, 2013 Categories: RC Car Action, RC News Comment
You must have been hiding under a rock if you haven’t yet heard about Tekno’s SC truck, the SCT410. We first told you about this truck when it was making it’s first appearances at the TOP GUN Shootout held at SDRC Raceway in SoCal; Tekno’s home track. RC Car Action’s Aaron Waldron recently Test Drove the SCT410 in the June 2013 issue and had nothing but rave reviews for this powerhouse SC truck. Tekno has now produced a video you can savor on. You have mostly seen photos of this truck, now it’s time for you to watch it in action. – Joel Navarro . Tekno’s…
NEW! More 12mm Big Bore Pistons!
May 2, 2013 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
These new shock pistons increase the tuning options of your Big Bore shocks. Flat, machined pistons of two 1.6mm holes, three 1.4mm holes, and four 1.3mm holes are available in packs of four. The Big Bore shocks fit the B4.2, B44.2, T4.2, SC10, SC10B, and SC10GT, including RTR and FT…
Team Associated’s Carl Renezeder Continues His Winning Ways in Las Vegas!
April 30, 2013 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, YouTube Comment
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series rolled into the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend to hold Rounds 3 & 4 of the 2013 season. Located across the highway from Nellis Air force Base, the sound of flying jets was eclipsed by the roar of 900HP race trucks.