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New from Traxxas comes the 2017 Ford Raptor replica. The sleek Raptor body is fully detailed with an injection molded nylon composite grill and front bumper to truly capture the depth and detail of Ford’s original design. Integrated hood vents and side mirrors complete the look. The heavy-duty body is extra tough for all your off-roading adventures and is wrapped around the proven performance and unmatched durability of the Traxxas Slash. Power comes from the powerful Titan 12-Turn motor and XL-5 electronic speed control for instant response off-road. Full-ball bearings enhance precision control while the electronics are all fully waterproof so your fun never gets sidelined by a little water along the way.

Features
– Officially licensed Ford F-150 Raptor Replica
– Authentic scale details including injection molded grill, bumper, mirrors, and hood vent
– 3 Colors Available: Magnetic, Oxford White, and Lightning Blue
– Heavy-duty body for added strength
– TQ 2.4GHz precision radio system
– Traxxas’ exclusive patented Training Mode
– 4-amp DC peak detecting fast charger
– Traxxas 7-cell, 8.4V NiMH battery with iD
– Titan 12-Turn 550 modified motor
– XL-5 waterproof electronic speed control
– Up to 30+mph top speed
– Water-sealed receiver box and steering servo
– Metal gear Magnum 272 transmission
– Revo-Spec Torque-Control slipper clutch
– Full ball bearings in the driveline
– Adjustable steel turnbuckles with captured rod ends
– Officially licensed BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tires
– Satin finish 2.2” Slash wheels
– Powder coated progressive rate springs
– Included optional 23-tooth pinion gear

Source: Traxxas [traxxas.com]

More new carbon fibre optionals from JConcepts for Associated vehicles, this time for the popular RC8B3 & RC8B3e. New front and rear shock towers are made from lightweight, yet durable, 5mm thick carbon fibre and features all the stock mounting geometry in a more compact package. Reinforcement ribs have been added where needed for additional strength. For the front of the car there are new 3mm thick carbon steering arms. The design team has pin-pointed the exact geometry locations of the steering arms and created them in the durable and light-weight material. The items are symmetric in design layout but countersunk on the top and can be neatly installed with the standard kit hardware. Finally, the team at JConcepts has added a rigid carbon fibre steering rack, which is countersunk for the standard kit screws and includes 5 separate holes for ackermann adjustment. The rack weighs in at ~3.25 grams and comes packaged in a re-sealable bag for authenticity.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

More new items from T-Work’s with the release of these simple bling items, graphite wing washers for the Kyosho MP9 TKI3 and TKI4. Sold in a complete set of two which includes the screws, this is a simple smart looking bolt-on item.

Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]

New from Vigor RC is this carbon tweak rod for the Yokomo BD8. Featuring a special cutout for BD8’s offset spur gear, the rod helps to easily and conveniently remove any chassis tweak even when using large diameter spur gears on the low profile chassis of the BD8.

Source: Vigor RC [vigorrc.com]

Avid’s new B6 carbon battery brace is made from 100% carbon fibre designed for easy plug access. The brace utilizes the stock adjustable battery blocks and comes with four SS M3x6 screws and two M3 aluminium nuts to secure the battery in place.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]