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JConcepts has a few new releases today. This one is for the fans of the ol’ bow-tie, it’s a short course version of the new 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500. The body is made to fit all of the following trucks: Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, SC10 4×4, XXX-SCT and TEN-SCTE. It’s one of JConcepts’ Hi-Flow bodies, so it has a ton [...]
Those award winning folks at RPM have some more winning stuff to stick on your ride. Owners of the 1/16 Slash (and ALL those cars based on it) should be excited to learn that your particular model is receiving their tender love and attention this time around with a set of new front A-Arms. Of course RPM’s legendary material is [...]
Dynamite has a load of new stuff for the Traxxas Slash. The biggest new item being a LCG conversion set. But you’ll also see aluminum arms, shock towers, sway bar sets, and more. Everything is available now or will be very soon. Keep an eye on the Dynamite website for more info. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: [...]
Schumacher have decided to dive into the Short Course scene with two types of tires: Mini Pin-SC’s and Mini SpikeSC’s. These Mini Spikes are a less aggressive general purpose tire, which Schumacher reccomend for Grass, Astroturf, Carpet and general use. Mini Pins are aggressive high-traction tires, for astro carpet and other surfaces with a lot of grip. Schumacher suggest trimming the front tires to reduce [...]
DE Racing is expanding their line of Trinidad SC wheels with a new color, fluorescent yellow. Other than the incredibly bright color, the wheels are the same as the others in the line, with the faux beadlock style and realistic molded in details. The Trinidad wheels come in a number of offsets specific to a lot of the different SC [...]
cubby, when i first seen the losi scb i knew i had to have one so i ordered one from horizon. but they keep missing release dates and it seems it is never going to come out. do you have any inside news on when they are coming? thanx, dean Cubby- Well Dean, you are not the only person waiting on the uber [...]
The Truth is still out there, and now there’s a better version of it. JConcepts‘ new Truth V2 may share it’s name with the first Truth body, but that’s where the similarities end as the V2 is a completely new design. Though it does take a few design cues from the original, such as the roof scoop, fan treatment, and [...]
Pro-Line has a new adjustable battery strap for the Slash and Slash 4×4, let me tell you about it. Well first of all, it’s a battery strap, it’s also adjustable, and it’s made for both the Slash and Slash 4×4. Also, it’s blackish in color and … did I mention adjustable? I guess the main point of this whole deal [...]
I like me some universal/cv driveshafts. They’re usually super smooth and can take a beating more than your typical dog bone. On that note ST Racing Concepts is preparing a new line of heat treated, carbon steel universal kits that are compatible with Team Associated SC10 and RC10T4 as well as the HPI Blitz and OFNA Hyper 10SC. Their new [...]
JConcepts has a hot looking new wheel style for a few different Traxxas vehicles. The Tense is a one piece wheel with a cool little added detail, wheel caps. The caps come in two styles, open and closed, with the closed featuring JConcepts’ logo machined on. They’re held on with six button head screws for a realistic look. For the Slash/Slash [...]
If you’re looking for ways to get an edge on your opponents in some short course racing action, then you might want to turn your gaze to these new turnbuckle sets for the HPI Blitz and Traxxas Slash 2wd from ST Racing Concepts. The CNC Machined Pro-Light Turnbuckle Kits are made out of lightweight 7075-T6 aluminum. A complete set of [...]
Here’s something cool from Pro-Line. A Volkswagen Bug body that actually has fenders on it. How novel. It actually casts a much different attitude than all the fenderless beetle bodies that populate the alternative-style short course landscape. This new vision of an old body is officially licensed by Volkswagen, so you can expect all the decals necessary to replicate the [...]
Here’s some video of RC4WD‘s recently announced solid axle conversion chassis, the Hardcore, in action. The Hardcore chassis conversion takes the Traxxas Slash to the next level of realism, with a full on 4-link rear suspension holding on a solid rear axle, just like the full scale short course trucks run. Check the video and then hit [...]
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 [...]
