Over at Reefs they have announced the release of their XP199 Aluminum Portal Front Axle Set in Black. The XP199 axles come standard on their XP10 rock crawler and now you can buy them separately for your own custom build. Here’s the highlights- * Up to an incredible 60° of steering angle * High-clearance c-hubs * Low-profile differential cover * Built for strength from [...]
Over at Rlaarlo they have officially announced pricing for their much anticipated 1/7 Mitsubishi EVO 6.5 TME Brushless RTR Rally Car. Featuring incredibly scale realistic styling, a big brushless system, and a chassis designed to handle hardcore bashing, the Rlaarlo 1/7 Mitsubishi EVO is expected to be a big seller worldwide. Here’s the official pricing- * Special Launch Price RTR Version: [...]
New over at Maclan Racing is the Formula Edge Ultra-Low CG 2S 5600mAh Stick Pack. The new Formula pack is designed for hardcore racing with its low center of gravity design. Here’s the highlights- * Hyper-conductive cell architecture * Optimized internal molecular density to reduce resistance * Delivers instantaneous, fade-free power * Capacity: 5600 mAh * Nominal Voltage: 7.4V (Pro-Spec) * Designed to be fully charged [...]
Happy Friday all and welcome to the Backyard! Every now and then, someone sends me something that completely catches me off guard. A few days ago, my friend Jason Worthley did exactly that. Jason is a hardcore nitro monster truck guy, so I usually expect a video featuring one of his monsters. Instead, he sent me footage of two scratch-built workboats locked [...]
Shipping later this month from G-Force is a Tire Shoulder Gluing Station. The G-Force gluing station is a great way to make gluing up tires a lot easier. Check out these highlights- * Rotates tire at a constant speed for even glue application * Infinitely adjustable rotating speed * Forward & reverse rotation function * Fits a wide range of 1/10 tires, on or [...]
Over at Furitek they have announced a new NanoModo SPEED Brushless Lineup for micro crawlers. With three different models available, you can pick the perfect one for your SCX30. Here’s the highlights- * Up to 2 times faster on 2S * 2S & 3S LiPo support * Smooth Furitek FOC control * Built-in wireless tuning via the Furicar App * Selectable 5.5V / 7.4V BEC The [...]
New from Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled RC10 4WD Factory Team Kit. The Factory Team version of the RC10 4WD comes loaded with upgrades to make it truly track ready, right out of the box. Here’s the highlights- * Bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminum monocoque 4WD tub chassis * Bronze anodized nose plate and cut motor plate * Exclusive black anodized nose tubes * [...]
Over at Yokomo they have announced that their Drift Performer Steering Gyro V4 is now available in Pink Or Bronze. The V4 drift gyro can really help you dial your drift car into the track and now features two cool new colors. Here’s some highlights- * Bronze & pink colors to match the new Yokomo SD3.0 competition model * High-end performance * Endpoint [...]
Now being promoted by Racers Edge is the PRO1500 1/10 Full Metal Trailer with LED Lights. Featuring all metal construction and working LED lights, the Racers Edge trailer is a realistic way of hauling your 1/10 crawlers or cars around. Here’s some highlights- * Working LED lights * Full metal construction * Large deck area * Leaf spring suspension * Working tongue jack and stowable [...]
Now available from Mon-Tech Racing is the 1/10th scaled DEGA 2.0 Oval Velodrome Clear Body. Designed for high-speed outdoor Velodrome oval racing, the DEGA 2.0 can help you win more races. Here’s some highlights- * Updated 2.0 version * Improved side force for higher corner speeds * Molded from 1.0mm thick Lexan * Includes window masks and stickers * Width – 200mm The Mon-Tech Racing DEGA [...]
The crew at BM Hobby have announced a Mini28 EVO Sensored Brushless Micro ESC & Motor. The ESC and motor are completely new designs perfect for your 1/28th scaled race machine. Here’s some highlights- * ESC includes programming box * Motor is 4,500Kv * Available in black or purple * Great throttle linearity * Small size, lightweight design * Motor designed for great heat dissipation * ESC [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled BN Sports Mazda FC RX-7 Drift Body. Fully licensed by Mazda, and painstakingly scaled down by the folks at Yokomo, the new BN Sports Mazda FC RX-7 drift body is a hot looking option for your drift car. Here’s some highlights- * Powerful wide and low profile * Sharp, full BN Sports aero kit * Aero [...]
Over at Rlaarlo they have uploaded a new Born To Evo: The Rally Legacy 1/7 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution video. The Rlaarlo 1/7 Lancer EVO is fully licensed and has been beautifully scaled down from the 1:1 original. Watch below to see just how realistic the Lancer EVO looks while being driven out in the real world. You can use this link [...]
Now shipping from Team Associated are Factory Team HT1 Steering Block Arms for the mighty RC10B7.1 race buggy kit. The HT1 steering block arms move the ballstud position more rearward to increase stability. Also, the upgrade steering plates can add extra steering throw for those extra tight corners. * #92629 – RC10B7.1 FT Carbon Fiber Steering Block Arms, HT1 +1 * [...]
For all you vintage rc buggy lovers out there, Team Mardave is teasing the return of their Vintage 1/10 Meteor Buggy Kit. The Meteor was known for being a budget friendly 2wd buggy kit from the late 1980s and now the crew at Mardave are looking to produce it again. Here’s the press release they posted on their socials- “Hi all [...]
