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RC4WD Christmas Ornament 2021
For all you collectors out there, RC4WD has just dropped their 2021 Christmas Ornament. In stock and shipping right now, the RC4WD Christmas Ornament is the perfect way to show your rc love this holiday season. * Made from stainless steel * Die cut finish * Diameter – 4.48″ * Weight – 0.64oz The RC4WD 2021 Christmas Ornament has a part number of #Z-L0011 [...]
- 11/30/2021
- 6:55 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts 1/10th & 1/8th Sidewall Support
New from JConcepts are Sidewall Support Bands for 1/10 & 1/8 race buggy tires. The support bands help to make the sidewall stronger, thus preventing oversteer on high bite surfaces. Here are the highlights- * Mounts inside tire * Can be used front or rear * Precise fit * Made from rubber * Easy to install with tire glue * Interlocking features * Shipped in a set [...]
Losing grip – SSD shocks for Axial SCX10
Shocks might as well look good, right? Hence, I’ve bought myself a set of SSD shocks for my SCX10. If you ask me, shocks are a necessary evil. I am not very fond neither of building, nor of tuning them. It’s something that should simply work. In this I am sure that I not alone, proof in case being that the Traxxas [...]
- 11/30/2021
- 4:22 pm
- Loosing Grip
- By: Martin
Club 5 Racing "Adventure" Overland Steel Bed Rack for the El…
Club 5 Racing has released a new, heavy-duty scale accessory for the Element RC Enduro Knightrunner; the “Adventure” Overland Steel Bed Rack. This multi-piece metal rack turns up the level of scale detail on this already tricked-out truck and gives you a solid foundation on which to build a custom off-road excursion vehicle. The “Adventure” Overland Steel Bed Rack features laser-cut, [...]
- 11/30/2021
- 12:14 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
iSDT BattAir Plugin for LiPo Batteries
Over at iSDT they recently posted a video for their upcoming BattAir Plugin device for LiPo batteries. What exactly does the BattAir Plugin do? Well, iSDT says it “Makes all batteries smart”. The BattAir Plugin is placed between the balance port of select iSDT chargers and the balance port on your LiPo battery. From there, using the iSDT BattAir smart [...]
- 11/29/2021
- 5:21 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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XRay 2022 X12 Pan Car Kit
New and ready for the indoor race season is the 2022 X12 Pan Car Kit from XRay. The X12 has been a force in the 1/12th scale class for years, the 2022 version is fully updated and tuned for winning at any level. Check out these updates- * Two versions – EU and USA * Adjustable battery mounting system does not require [...]
- 11/29/2021
- 4:17 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Traxxas X-Maxx Epic Step-Up
New from Traxxas is an Epic Step Up Video for the mighty X-Maxx Monster Truck. For those of you that ride motocross or mountain bikes, you’ll already know that hitting a big step-up is one of the best feelings you can get while riding. With a step-up, you can always spot the landing, while you seem to float endlessly through [...]
Club 5 Racing Scale Limb Risers for the Axial SCX6 Jeep Wran…
Club 5 Racing is fully embracing the large-scale realism of the Axial SCX6 with the introduction of its Scale Limb Riser Set for this mammoth rig. Patterned after limb risers used on 1:1 off-road trail machines, this accessory not only adds a level of realism to your SCX6 but will also help keep low-hanging branches and twigs away from the [...]
- 11/29/2021
- 11:01 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
ELEMENT RC ENDURO KNIGHTRUNNER 4X4 RTR – REVIEW
From the mad scientist of Area 51 Design Works comes the Element RC Enduro Knightrunner 4×4 ready to run. Element RC has made a name for themselves, and has proven they won’t be going away anytime soon. With prior releases such as the Gatekeeper, Ecto, Sendero, and the Trailrunner, Element RC is looking to keep that momentum moving in the [...]
- 11/26/2021
- 4:57 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Featured Posts - By: Jeremy Griffith
Video – Traxxas Slash 4X4 Desert Duel
New from Traxxas is a promotional video for their legendary Slash 4×4 Short Course Trucks. The Traxxas Slash 4×4 has long been a basher favorite with its long travel suspension, high output VXL brushless power system, and rugged construction. Watch below to see some good old fashioned bashing with plenty of massive roost and airtime. The video also features some [...]
Teaser - Cross RC BT8 Amphibious 8x8 Armored Transport Vehic…
Over at Cross RC they are sending it hard with their upcoming BT8 Amphibious 8×8 Armored Transport Vehicle. The BT8 features all wheel steering, a moveable turret, and is designed to be amphibious as it comes with a water jet propulsion system! * All metal two speed transmission * 4 axles with 8 wheel drive * Floats in water * Length – 700mm * [...]
- 11/26/2021
- 10:23 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Monster Truck Madness – Which Grave Digger should you buy?
Hello gang, and a very Happy Thanksgiving to those of you reading in the US! Due to the holiday season going full swing, I’m seeing e-mails and discussion on the monster truck group pages where prospective r/c monster truckers are asking which Grave Digger they should buy, either for themselves or (as most of the discourse I’ve personally seen) as a [...]
Keep Your R/C Rig Running Strong with this Pre/Post Trail Ch…
Performing a post-drive check on your R/C machine is always a good idea before you head out to the trail. You’d hate to have something happen that will derail your fun. Thankfully, there are several simple steps you can take that can ensure you have the best time possible. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video, the folks at Element RC [...]
Losing grip – Screw heads and materials
First, let me make it clear that despite the obvious (and tempting) ease, I will refrain from jokes relating to the subject of today. I am to write about screws, about different types of screw heads and materials. It has happened to all of us, and it will happen again: some screws rust, other screws strip. In particular, the screws attaching [...]
- 11/25/2021
- 1:01 pm
- Columns
Loosing Grip - By: Martin
Pro Body RC Liquid Rubber for Painting Unbreakable Bodies
Over at Pro Body RC they are now shipping Liquid Rubber for Painting Unbreakable Bodies. Their liquid rubber compound is perfect for painting the new breed of unbreakable bodies, plus it can be used to paint a number of other rc related items. Here are the details- * Works perfectly on metal, plastic, concrete, wood, fabric or glass * Can later be [...]
- 11/24/2021
- 3:46 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
