New from Injora are their 4-piece Silicone Inserts for 62–64mm 1.0" Tires (DGT-1064YE). If you want improved performance from your 1/24 or 1/18-scale R/C crawler, these tire inserts will help you achieve that with minimal effort. Made from silicone, these tire inserts feature the same flexibility benefits as foam but without the moisture-capturing, water-logging side effects. These inserts aren’t affected by [...]
New from Spektrum is the Firma 130A Brushless Smart ESC / 2200Kv Sensored Motor Combo. Designed for use in 1/8th scalers running on 4S LiPo, the Spektrum Smart Firma 1/8th ESC + Motor Combo is a great option for your next 1/8 buggy or truggy build. Here are the highlights- * Smart all-in-one telemetry * Fast, powerful 32-bit ARM M4 processor * Waterproof * [...]
The good folks at Kyosho have just announced their upcoming 1/10 1971 Datsun 240Z Rally FZ02-R Readyset. This old school rally machine comes on Kyosho’s easy to drive FZ02-R 4wd chassis and features impressive scale realism. Here are the highlights- * New oil shock absorbers * New front and rear shock towers for more suspension travel * Shaft driven full time 4WD * Ball [...]
New from Losi is a full line-up of 1/12 AWD NASCAR Race Car RTRs. That’s right folks, Losi has jumped into the NASCAR scene in a big way with 6 new fully licensed RTRs. Check out these highlights- * Ready-to-run, hobby-grade RC stock car * Choice of six different liveries * Fully assembled with no additional items needed * Reaches speeds of 20+ mph * [...]
New from Traxxas is a new Charging Port for TRX-4M batteries. The new charge port adapter gives you Traxxas iD charging convenience and simplicity while charging batteries for your TRX-4M. Check out these highlights- * Charges 2821 batteries faster than the TRX-4M included charger * Access all the features of EZ-Peak iD Chargers including storage charge * Allows compatibility with all EZ-Peak iD [...]
New from the Schumacher crew is the 1/10 Mi9 4WD Touring Car Kit. Available with an aluminum or carbon fiber chassis, the new Mi9 is a high-end race machine capable of winning at any level of competition. Here are the highlights- * All new suspension geometry * Fully updated transmission housings * Lightweight gear differential design with ultra-smooth action * Lightweight front spool assembly * [...]
New from Injora are their 1.0" Mud Paw M/T Tires for 1/24 and 1/18-scale R/C crawlers. Featuring a narrow width and a classic tread pattern design, these tires are sure to transform both the appearance and performance of your small-scale trail rig. Made from Injora’s super-soft and super-sticky S5 compound, these tires offer plenty of traction improvement over stock RTR tires. [...]
Recently uploaded by Redcat Racing is a 1/10 Danchee RidgeRock Running Video. The Danchee RidgeRock is a highly capable rock crawler featuring 4 wheel steering and a very affordable price point. Watch the video below to see the Danchee RidgeRock climbing over wood and rock features, plus it shows off just how tight of a corner it can make when [...]
New from Exotek is a Version 3 Front Bumper Set for the Traxxas Drag Slash. The third version of the Exotek front bumper set features a number of updates and of course is great for protecting the front of your Drag Slash. Here are the highlights- * Made from aluminum alloy, carbon fiber. and foam * Allows for optional mounting of SkyRC [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the 1/10 Lazer SB Dirt Cross 4WD Buggy Kit. Based off the Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 race buggy, the Lazer SB Dirt Cross can be an affordable racer, or a 4wd off-road bash machine. Here are more highlights- * Lazer ZX-5 chassis updated in durability and to be more user friendly * Threaded oil shocks * New retro [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Mazda Savanna RX-3 1972 Tuned Ver. Fazer Readyset. This old school RX-3 has been impeccably scaled from the 1:1 version and comes on Kyosho’s easy to drive Fazer Mk2 4wd chassis. Here are more highlights- * Fully licensed Mazda Savanna RX-3 body * Efficient shaft driven 4wd with slipper clutch * Normal wheelbase Fazer Mk2 chassis * [...]
New from Injora are their Brass Steering Knuckles and Counterweights for the Traxxas TRX-4M. While this isn’t the first time Injora has offered a set of brass steering knuckles for the popular 1/18-scale crawler, this option part does offer some benefits over its predecessor. Weighing in at 13g, these Brass Steering Knuckles feature threaded mounting holes that allow easy installation of [...]
Now being teased by Capo Racing is the 1/10 Tatra T815-7 8×8 Kit. This giant 1/10th scaler comes in at over 21 inches long and has a full time 8 wheel drive system. Made from mostly CNC machined aluminum parts, this high-end kit has been nicely scaled from the 1:1 truck and even comes with a full air suspension system. Until [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the 1/10 Optima Pro 4WD Buggy Kit. This old school buggy will be part of Kyosho’s Legendary Series and is expected to start shipping in late May. The Optima Pro was known for serious performance with a belt driven 4wd system and high performance suspension system. As this is just the teaser stage, we’ll [...]
Just announced by Serpent RC is the 1/24 Mini Spyder RTR Buggy. This micro sized machine is loaded with features and can be driven nearly anywhere. Here are the highlights- * Made from super elastic plastic to absorb shocks well * High-grip off-road tires * 8520 coreless motor accelerates the buggy up to 20km/h * Completely pre-built and painted * Full digital proportional control * Electronic [...]
