Posts Tagged ‘short course’
AKA is proud to announce the release of the 1:10 REBAR SC tire.
Proline gives RCShortCourse.com an exclusive sneak peek at the new Pro-Line XXX-SCT Front Inboard Hub system that will be releasing on the 15th of July.
XXXSCT Front Inboard Hub (Part# 6069-00)
Direct replacement for stock XXX-SCT front hubs and axels.
Converts XXX-SCT to a floating 12mm hex so you can run Pro-Line ProTrac wheels on the front or rear.
ROAR sets an appearance standard for bodies in some classes including Short Course.
“competitors entered in full-bodied classes (e.g. Touring, Short Course, Truck,
On-road, etc.) run bodies that have at least a minimum level of
headlight, grille and taillight decals or painted representations on all
bodies where applicable.”
ROAR announces brushless motor specifications for the 4×4 short course class.
Please note that these are specifications for 550 motors that are only legal in the 4X4 Short Course Category.
8.8.6 10th scale 4×4 Short Course Truck (SCT) 550 Motor
8.8.6.1 Can:
Maximum overall length is 73.0mm measured from the mounting face of the motor to the furthest most point on the endbell, not including solder tabs, lead wires,sensor plug or housing, or the manufacture’s logo or name. Motor mounting holes must be on 1.00 inch (25.40mm) centers. Diameter is 36.0mm
8.8.6.2 Stator:
Motor stator minimum length is 35mm (+/- 0.15mm) with maximum length of 42mm and the outside diameter is 36mm. The thickness of the laminations shall be 0.35mm. A ‘go-no-go’ gauge 14.500 +0.000/-0.005mm diameter shall pass into the stator, clearing the stator plus its windings and the electrical collection ring at the end of the stator.
8.8.6.3 Rotor:
External shaft diameter may be either 0.125 inches (3.175mm) or 0.197 inches (5mm). Only one piece, two pole Neodymium sintered, or Ferrite (Ceramic) magnetic rotors are permitted. The magnet length shall be a minimum of 39.0mm and maximum of 46.0mm not including any nonmagnetic balancing material. The magnet outside diameter shall have a minimum of 12.3mm and a maximum of 14.0mm, no tolerance, for the entire length of the magnet.
***Please refer to the class rules, which indicated that these systems in 4X4 Short Course trucks are limited to 7.4v lipo batteries ONLY. The batteries need to comply with ROAR rules regarding the use of “hard case” packs already approved for use in ROAR competition. Use of any non-approved batteries or higher voltage 3S or 4S packs is strictly prohibited. There will be no exceptions.
Venom releases optional “Hop Ups” for their Gambler 2wd Short Course truck.
Short Course racing is fun and more addictive than ever. With the addition of the 4×4 class and popular vehicle releases such as the SC10 4×4, Losi SCT-E and the ever popular Slash 4×4, the demand for a versatile high performance body is at an all-time high. One size fits all, or in some cases one size fits most, is more appropriate.
Coming soon from Proline their new ProTrac™ Suspension Kit Renegade 2.2”/3.0” Red/Black Bead-Loc Wheels. Pro-Line has listened to our fans and is releasing the best-selling bead-loc wheel design in the extremely popular ProTrac™ offset. The ProTrac™ offset has become the new standard in short course racing and now fits several popular SC kits. The wheel features Pro-Line’s new Renegade style wheel face – Tough 10-spoke wheel replicating the latest in high performance full-size pro racing technology.
Race is Truck only. Short course truck and Racing truck only
Round.1 May-15
Round.2 July-31
round.3 Sep-25
Final Round Oct-30
This is a Chevy® Silverado™ 1500 PRO-2 Clear Body for Slash®, Slash® 4X4, SC10, XXX-SCT, Ten-SCTE, Ultima SC and Blitz. Are you a die-hard Chevy® fan who is tired of watching those Fords dominate the RC track? Now you can have the newest in race body styling and show off your love for Chevy® with Pro-Line’s new Chevy® Silverado™ 1500 PRO-2 body for short course trucks.
This is a Flo-Tek Clear Body for Slash®, Slash® 4X4, SC10, XXX-SCT, Ten-SCTE, Ultima SC and Blitz. Introducing the first SC body specifically designed to minimize the short-course body parachute effect! If you have ever raced or bashed a short-course truck, you know that SC bodies act like parachutes when going over jumps, causing you to lose control and crash. Pro-Line’s new Flo-Tek SC body features futuristic styling coupled with large vent holes that allow air to flow through – eliminating aerodynamic drag. The locations and size of the vents were designed to maximize air flow through the body while keeping the aggressive and high-tech look. Don’t get caught in the wind while the competition passes you by – Get Pro-Line’s new Flo-Tek SC body today!
Team Durango shows how to build their DNX408 Shocks.
Shock absorbers are what keep your DNX408 glued to the track so getting them built ‘right’ is important to get the best handling car. We polled some of our experienced team drivers for information on how they build their shocks so we could write a little guide to cover some of the areas where doing things the correct way can make a difference.
Finally, a realistic-looking RC off-road buggy. And not only does it look the part, but it performs like it too. The XXX-SCB is based off the reputable XXX-platform, so you know right away you’re getting a star performer. This buggy also comes ready-to-run with detailed components from bumper to bumper, including a drivers figure and roll-cage, window nets, nerf bars, a Losi radio system with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology, a 2S LiPo-compatible ESC, aluminum oil-filled shocks and much more.
Built to win on the race track, the new DESC410R is built FAST and is tough enough for the rigors and excitement of 4WD Short Course racing. Extensively tested by the likes of multiple World Champion Brian Kinwald the DESC410R takes the finest of Team Durango’s design elements, toughness, handling and ability to put the power down on the track where it counts.
For the love of pure speed.
Short Course Trucks are the hottest segment in RC surface these days, and who’s best at making great upgrades that actually improve reliability and give insane speed? Castle, of course.
We’ve teamed with Hobbico to bring the Mamba Max Pro SCT ESC and Neu-Castle 1415-2400kv motor combo to customers who want to take the next step in speed and reliability beyond their stock brushless setup.
It has been said that the devil is in the details, and while that is a debatable statement there is no denying that the Tense wheels for the Slash 2wd from JConcepts are as detailed as they come. Tense wheels are a glue-on, all-out competition inspired wheel from the ground up to withstand heavy abuse and perform under even the most demanding situations. The Tense wheel design begins with a scale appeal and functionality that separates itself from the rest. Heavy duty black nylon material and 12mm beefy hex design combine to form the ultimate in scale and performance.
Losi releases their latest short course vehicle the TEN-SCTE 4WD Short Course Rolling Chassis!
Take your passion for short course in a whole new direction. The Losi® 1/10-scale TEN-SCTE 4WD Short Course Rolling Chassis is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. With oversized 12mm anodized threaded shocks, Eclipse™ Short Course truck tires, and lightweight black anodized aluminum chassis, the TEN-SCTE’s performance is unforgettable. Because it’s a rolling chassis, this short course truck comes out of the box pre-assembled at the factory with wheels, tires and a clear body, but without electronics. You complete the TEN-SCTE using the electronics of your choice.
Style up the Baja 5SC and 5T with TR-10 Wheels, mimicing the style used in full-size short course racing!
These 10-spoke beadlock wheels not only look amazing, they also grip the tyres in place securely and hold it in place in all sorts of tough racing conditions. The tire is held on with bead lock rings to keep the tire securely mounted on the wheel without the need for messy super glue. Made from tough high-impact nylon with metal reinforcements around the hex hubs for extra durability, these wheels are available in your choice of white, black, gunmetal and shiny chrome to help you match your paint scheme and add a custom look to your truck.
This is Pro-Line’s SC10 Front Inboard Hub kit. This kit replaces the stock SC10 front hubs and axles and converts it to a floating 12mm hex, so you can run Pro-Line’s ProTrac wheels in the front of your SC10. When combined with Pro-Line’s #6064-05 Rear Hex Adapters for the SC10, you can now run the same Pro-Trac Hex wheel on the front and rear of your truck! This kit is destined to become the must have item for your SC10 because it eliminates front and rear specific wheels for your SC10. Get them now!