Pro-Line releases sneak peek at new Slash upgrades
May 14, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
HID Light Bar Kit This truck is also equipped with two of our new upcoming items which we are giving you a little sneak peak at. The light bar is a New HID Light Bar Kit we will be releasing very soon. You can build a 6 Up or 4 Up light bar package. It is intended for both SC Truck and Crawler Applications. The light pods are designed to accept 5mm LED bulbs but are not included. These are shots of a Pre-Production unit. We still have a little more fine tuning we are working on molds before production. P-L Performance Transmission …
TeamSR releases new carbon fiber TLR22T tower
May 14, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
TeamSR is pleased to announce yet another release for the highly popular TLR 22T in the form of a 4mm thick carbon fiber front shock tower! As in the TLR 22, TeamSR towers are not the standard ones you might have found or seen in the past. This functional yet aesthetically pleasing hop up is manufactured from true quasi-isotropic chassis grade carbon fiber and comes with pre-glued wet look edges to cut down on the much dreaded preparation time; recessed holes for the body mounts along with all necessary hardware. This tower is a direct replacement of the stock…
AVID’s carbon fiber hub towers
May 2, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The new AVID carbon fiber hub towers are a great upgrade for any Associated racer running blue aluminum rear hubs on their B4.1, B44.1, T4.1 or SC10. The AV1013 Carbon Fiber Hub Towers fit the aluminum rear hubs (#9864, #9865, #9866, #9867) and contain the standard setup locations used on the “A” and “C” towers. Typically the 2mm lower rear link position is used on the B4 rear for smooth indoor tracks. It is also commonly used on the T4 for all conditions. Features are: 2-in-1 High and Low Outer pivot locations: Without changing parts, racers can run the standard kit upper link location…
TLR’s Slipper Adjustment tool
April 28, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
TLR has released their 5.0mm Slipper Adjustment tool for the TLR22 and 22T. This nifty tool is specifically designed for slipper adjustments and provides a quick, easy, and hassle free way to set your slipper just the way you like it. Traditionally using long nut drivers, it can be difficult to wedge the wrench in and make fine tuning adjustments. The TLR Slipper Adjustment tool is the perfect fit as well as being machined from high quality materials, stamped with signature TLR logo, size, and even a reminder of which way to turn in order to tighten and loosen your slipper!
NEW TLR 22/22T bleeder caps
April 28, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
All new bleeder caps for the 22 series. Should make getting the air out of the shocks just a little easier. SEE MORE HERE
Crossbows in Green Compound
April 28, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC News, The Big RC Comment
An oldie but goodie is back and now in Super Soft compound. Most recently used by Ryan Maifield to TQ the 2011 Sidewinder Shootout event. Pole Position – noun Definition: The most favorable position at the start of a race. Crossbows, now available in Super Soft – Green compound. At the 2008-2009 IFMAR World Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina, one tire stood out front of the field when the flag dropped to start the A-Final – JConcepts Crossbows. Crossbows are a world leading tire combination right out of the package, the unique Crossbow lug technology and now combined with Super Soft Green compound…
Q and A with Tim Tunnerman AE product designer
April 21, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
I met Tim Tunnermann a while back and got to hang out with him at the region 11 race. Tim is one of the nicest and humble guys I have met in RC. He spent the weekend trying to help everyone out, and just asking racers a lot of questions about their AE products. That’s when I found out he was going to be a design engineer for AE. He was so excited to get started and all I can say is that they got a really great person. Let’s get started with the q and a How long have you worked…
SupaStox 6 Cell/ 2s Saddle Version
April 20, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Last week we brought you the exciting news and images of the new SupaStox car. Now we can bring you the pictures of the 6 Cell/2S Saddle version. This version is designed for 6 NiMh cells or 2s saddle lipo’s and is mainly used for Oval racing. It includes the different battery mounting system, a 3mm chassis and different spring and tyre choice, compared to the 4 Cell/1s primarily circuit car, we showed pictures of last week. Schumacher SupaStox brings top class engineering to the 1/12th GT12 circuit and 1/12th oval classes of racing. Designed by the world championship winning design team at Schumacher. SupaStox is…
Yeah Racing Front Arm Mount A Aluminum(DB) For Team Associated SC10 4X4
April 13, 2012 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, The Big RC Comment
Description: This is the Yeah Racing Front Arm Mount A Aluminum(DB) For Team Associated SC10 4X4 Great upgrade for the standard plastic parts or to replace broken parts Less flexing than standard parts Made of high quality aluminum Long lasting & durable Make your car looks stunning Easy to fit, straight forward replacement Feature: For: Team Associated SC10 4X4 Material: Aluminum Color: Dark Blue Specification: Weight: 5g
SC10 4X4 SADDLE PACK INLINE MOUNTS- FOR EXOTEK LCG
April 13, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Exotek have released a saddle pack inline mount for Exotek SC10 4×4 LCG chassis. It uses the pre-drilled holes found on the LCG alloy chassis. The design allows for bolt in mounting of saddle packs and mounts your standard saddle packs ‘inline’ for better balance over the stock SC10 4×4 location. It can be used with the stock plastic chassis if you drill your own holes for 3mm hardware. Includes threaded posts, spacers and hardware. See more here
Proline Tazer SC tires
April 13, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Pro-Line has stunned the competition and shocked the racing community with the latest in high-performance race tire technology: the Tazer, now for Short Course Trucks! With the inputs of World Class drivers Ty Tessmann and Ryan Cavalieri, Pro-Line has created a race tire that provides unmatched forward bite in loose and dusty track conditions without the undesired edginess. The Tazer features large overlapping center treads designed to last and perfectly sized lugs that will propel you to the top of the podium. Bring the competition to its knees – Get some Tazer tires today!
BRAND NEW! SC10GT RTR! 1:10 Scale 2WD Nitro Off Road Race Truck
April 3, 2012 Categories: JConcepts, RC News, Team Associated, The Big RC Comment
I am so excited about this release. My friend Tim designed this rig, and it’s his first design for AE!! I have been trying for months to find out what it is, and I just got the press release. It’s a brand new Gas SC10!!!!! Here is the press release For many people in the RC world, nothing beats a 2-stroke nitro-breathing engine. From the sound, to the smoke, to the brutal power, nitro delivers an experience in a RC truck like nothing else can. Now you can experience that awesome nitro power in the short-course class…
Barry Pettit wins the Amain-Dialed Offroad Champs!
March 28, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
“We attended the A-Main Hobbies/Dailed Inc. Offroad Championship race in Shreveport, Louisiana this past weekend. After the 13 hour trip we arrived to a flat, rain soaked area that was once a track and the chance of racing looked slim. But have no fear, the infamous Joey from THE DIRT was on hand and in command of some heavy equipment. By 10PM that night there was a race track and practice was beginning. Qualifying began on Saturday and the toughest challenge quickly became the track. The sun dried the surface to a moon crater cracked look and what appeared to be an …
A few picks from the Cactus
March 26, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Courtesy of AE Cav’s winning T4.1 and 2nd place 2 wheel mod Maifields B44.1 and T4.1
Maifield wins his third title at Cactus with win in SC mod
March 26, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Ryan and Ryan go 1-2 again for AE in mod truck
March 26, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Locals Shaun Dunlap takes 6th and Andy DiBrino takes 9th
Final 4 wheel mod buggy results, Maifield again
March 26, 2012 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment