Gap Shot E-newsletter | February 2023

Take a look at this newest challenge of the Pro-Line Gap Shot E-newsletter – February 2023!

This month options the tiny aspect of R/C with extra merchandise for Axial® SCX24™, Losi® Mini Drag Car and Mini-Z, whereas displaying off what the bigger scale automobiles want in tires for ARRMA® Felony™ and 1:8 Truck Racing!

Coming in at 2.3″ tall x 0.85″ extensive, this Mickey Thompson® Baja Professional™ X 1.0″ Crawler Tires is the biggest 1.0″ tire from Professional-Line but! All the small print of this gnarly tire are captured in excellent 1/24 scale element: from the Tread Biter™ cleats for added traction to the Mud Scoops for added cleansing energy, to the Large Sidebiters® and angled shoulder scallops for final aspect grip. Symmetric directional tread sample gives wonderful traction and cleansing energy as nicely. It’s constituted of an excellent smooth compound to assist your SCX24™ climb to new heights and the tires are supported with smooth foam inserts.

Mickey Thompson® Baja Pro™ X 1.0″ Tires Mounted 
for SCX24™ Entrance or Rear, Mounted on Mini Holcomb Black Inner Bead-Loc 7mm Hex Wheels (4)
#10215-10

 

Take your SCX24™ to the following degree of efficiency in Professional-Line Fashion! Identical to our best-selling 1/10 Big Bore Shocks, these miniature Large Bore Scaler Shocks characteristic CNC machined Aluminum Shock Caps, Threaded Our bodies, Backside Caps, and Polished Metal Shock Shafts for added type and sturdiness over the inventory shocks. The massive 5mm bore shock our bodies permit the shocks to operate as true efficiency Large Bore Shocks because of the bigger oil quantity. A double O-ring seal on the principle shaft eliminates leaks and gives a easy, low-friction shock motion.

The Large Bore Shocks come pre-assembled in a set of 4 with all mounting {hardware} included. All it’s essential to do is unscrew the highest cap and add 5-6 drops of silicone shock oil (20wt advisable) to fill the shock physique. Exchange the cap and compress the shock 3-4 occasions to totally lubricate the shock shaft. Now you’re prepared to begin your subsequent small-scale journey!

Big Bore Scaler Shocks (4)
for SCX24™
#6387-00

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Professional-Line is proud to convey some fashionable American Muscle styling to the Losi® Mini No-Prep Drag Automotive platform with the discharge of the 2021 Ford® Mustang Cobra Jet physique. What higher method for Blue Oval Followers to deck out their drag automobile than with the legendary Ford® Mustang nameplate?

The signature wide-mouth grille, cowl hood, and highly effective stance of the 1:1 all-electric, 1400-horsepower drag rocket are all captured in distinctive scale element to present your drag automobile an unmistakable look whether or not you might be racing in your driveway or on the native strip! To create one of the best scale proportions for this physique, it makes use of the 225mm wheelbase choice of the Mini No Prep automobile. This requires eradicating simply 6 screws to slip the rear meeting ahead on the chassis plate for the proper match.

2021 Ford® Mustang Cobra Jet™ Clear Body
for Losi® Mini No Prep Drag Automotive (225mm wheelbase)
#3605-00

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Professional-Line is proud to announce a partnership with one of many main efficiency tire producers – Toyo Tires! This collaboration begins with our first tire for the favored ARRMA® 1/7 Street Bash line of automobiles – the Toyo® Proxes R888R.

All the small print from the full-size high-performance Toyo® Proxes R888R competitors tire have been recreated to present your Infraction™ or Limitless™ the last word in scale seems to be, road efficiency, and long-lasting put on. The Proxes R888R is thought for excessive grip, cornering, and braking stability within the full-scale world on monitor, and it’s no totally different within the RC world as these tires will rework the dealing with of your automobile or truck. The massive tread blocks on the surface tread maximize lateral grip whereas the extensive heart rib improves directional stability for all-out velocity runs. A Excessive-Efficiency herringbone weave sample Belt reinforces the within of the Proxes for high-speed runs, whereas our S3 compound gives long-lasting tire put on.

Now from Professional-Line is the Spectre 10-spoke wheel. Impressed by 1:1 GT3 racing wheels, the Spectre provides your Infraction™, Felony™ or Limitless™ a hanging new look with a satin gunmetal end and superb scale detailing.

 Toyo® Proxes R888R™
42/100 2.9″ S3 (Soft) Street BELTED Tires Mounted on Spectre (Gunmetal) 17mm Wheels (2)
for Felony 6S Entrance or Infraction 6S & Limitless Entrance or Rear
#10199-11

 Toyo® Proxes R888R™
53/107 2.9″ S3 (Soft) Street BELTED Tires Mounted on Spectre (Gunmetal) 17mm Wheels (2)
for Felony 6S Rear
#10200-11

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Introducing the Vandal 1/8 Truggy race tire, an evolution of our legendary Hole Shot tire engineered for hard-packed, dusty, blown-out monitor circumstances.

Vandal growth began with Professional-Line’s newest era carcass profile that makes use of a single arc to create the sidewall geometry, then transitions from the sidewall to the crown with a bigger radius leading to a rounder and fewer edgy look. This carcass gives a tailor-made match to the wheel and insert bundle, making mounting a breeze. Specializing in grip, the Vandal’s heart tread density is optimized for longevity in longer runs whereas the addition of micro-pins on the outer edges reduces edginess within the bumps. Opponents can count on the Professional-Line Vandal tires to ship improved consistency, drivability, and sturdiness.

Vandal 4.0″  Off-Road 1/8 Truck Tires (2)
for Entrance or Rear
#9076-02  M3 (Delicate)
#9076-203  S3 (Delicate)

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PROTOform’s first aerodynamic answer for high-competition 1/28 scale racing is a reputation and physique type that 1/10 scale touring automobile followers will probably be accustomed to: The P63 is now accessible in your Mini-Z or different 1/28 scale 98mm wheelbase on-road automobile!

This ultra-high downforce, tremendous low-CG aerodynamic physique shell was designed with the racer in thoughts, catering to the Tremendous Inventory and Modified 1/28 racing courses. P63 is full of fashionable options for excellent efficiency on the monitor and ease of mounting whereas making ready to dominate the competitors.

P63 Light Weight Clear Body
for Mini-Z & different 1/28 Chassis (98mm WB)
#1590-15