This article was originally published in RC Driver’s July 2016 issue.
CASTLE CREATIONS castlecreations.com
POLARIZED CONNECTORS
How about a connector that is up to the job of our high current draw motors? These 4mm polarized connectors from Castle are rated for 75 amps current draw without melting or failing in any way and they’re designed to allow the use of 6 awg wire (just a bit short of car battery cables!). Available in several different quantities, these polarized connectors are easy to grip and marked for easy identification. Part # 011- 0065-00 (1 set male & female) $5.05
DBOOTS TIRES dboots.com
1/10-SCALE SHORT COURSE NANOBYTE TIRES
Long the ‘go to’ tire for the Durango team, dBoots tires are now available to all of us who run short course trucks and would like improved traction on a wide variety of surfaces. The Nanobytes were originally developed for indoor carpet off road tracks, but the ‘nano’ has been found to work well in a variety of circumstances and venues including outdoor carpet and any surfaces were a smooth, but solid grip is required. In the steering position varying levels of traction and response can be achieved with some trimming of the tread, inside, outside or center. This can result in a very smooth progression of steering input and lowered lap times. Part # DB13SCAA – $13.99
ROBINSON RACING PRODUCTS robinsonracing.com
SC10 HARDENED STEEL IDLER GEAR
The gear guru at Robinson Racing continues to expand the popular line of gears to accommodate more and more vehicles. Shown here is the hardened steel idler gear for the Team Associated SC10 Short Course Truck. Designed to increase the overall strength of the gearbox with almost no increase in weight, this gear is available by the time you read this. Part # 2355 – $13.95
ST RACING CONCEPTS teamstrc.com
SLASH 2WD MACHINED MOTOR PLATE
STRC has been making aluminum parts for Traxxas (and many other brands) vehicles for a long time. The motor plate shown here is designed to not only support the motor mounting area of the Traxxas Slash, but also to aid in heat dissipation. This plate is available in 5 different colors. Part # ST-3691-S – $9.95
RPM RACING PRODUCTS rpmrcproducts.com
NERF BARS FOR THE TRAXXAS SLASH
The durable plastics pros at RPM have been finding ways to improve the strength and durability of RC vehicles for many years. This nerf bar for the Traxxas Slash (2 WD & 4 WD) is available in two colors and increases the strength of the vehicle from crash damage to the side. These bars are designed to absorb energy and therefore potentially save the chassis from damage. Part # 80611 – $7.95
RC4WD rc4wd.com
SCALE AIR HORNS FOR TAMIYA 1/14 TRUCKS
The folks at RC4WD have become the leader in producing accessories that are very realistic looking. This set of injection molded, chrome plated air horns is designed to complement the Tamiya 1/14 series tractor trailer rigs or any rig that they will fit on! These three-piece units give just the finishing touch for any vehicle where the ‘heavy duty’ look is important. Part # VW-C0163 – $15.00
PRO-LINE RACING prolineracing.com
CLEAR FRONT WING
Pro-Line has been expanding their product line at a rapid rate for the last several years. As a part of this expansion, they have introduced a number of innovative new products that improve performance of specific vehicles. This clear front wing kit for the Associated B5M buggy comes complete with mounting brackets. Benefits include increased front traction and smooth transitions coming off of corners. They arrive with strong mounting brackets. Part # 6281-00 – $14.95
