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R/C Around the Web - The Internets took trillions of dollars…
Photo of the Week:by Michael Appleman Have you ever looked around the internets and said to yourself “man… for all this great technology and freedom of communication, people sure use it for some stupid crap.” I had a moment like that while looking for cool links for this post. It occurred at one of the large forums and involved a stupid [...]
STRC Slash 4×4 option parts
It seems that ST Racing Concepts can never release just one product at a time. Their press releases are usually jam-packed to overflowing with new stuff. This time around the Slash 4×4 is the recipient of their big announcements. If you’re looking for an additional suspension tuning option check out their new 0.5° rear hub carriers. They are precision machined [...]
- 6/10/2011
- 5:54 pm
- New Products
ST Racing Concepts - By: Jeff
Reedy Sonic brushless motors
Reedy has a new line of competition ready brushless motors, which they are creatively calling the Reedy Sonic Competition 1:10 Brushless Motors. The Reedy crew says they are designed strictly for competition, so take that as you will. Some of the features include a lightweight can, with “strategically placed vent holes” for lower operating temperature. You’ll also find a precision [...]
HPI applies waterproof coating to Blitz RTR
Waterproofing is the next big thing, thanks Traxxas. But this post is about HPI, specifically their new version of the Blitz RTR with all new, waterproof electronics. The waterproof components include the SC-15WP brushed ESC and SF-10W servo. There’s also a waterproof radio box to protect the newly included 2.4 GHz receiver. Beyond the electronics, other changes include the new [...]
- 6/10/2011
- 4:54 pm
- HPI Racing
New Products - By: Jeff
Traxxas getting ready to rent a UHaul
The economy may be hurting a lot of people out there right now, but not Traxxas. They’re still raking in the dough. So much so, that they’ll soon be packing their bags and moving into a brand new facility in McKinney, TX. The huge new campus will cover 16 acres (which is about 700,000 square ft, or slightly larger than [...]
Trophy Buggy Flux pops up in Europe
HPI Europe is showing off their new brushless electric version of the euro only Trophy 3.5. Just like the nitro version, this electric copy utilizes a 4mm 6061 aluminum chassis, aluminum shock towers, extra-long shocks, and more. Where the Trophy Buggy Flux differs is in the power system. The buggy is packing a 4s ready Flux Rage speed control matched [...]
- 6/8/2011
- 5:50 pm
- HPI Racing
New Products - By: Jeff
Pro-Line Sneakily Snuck a Sneak Preview into their race post…
In Pro-Line‘s blog post talking about their recent success at the ROAR 1/8 nitro nationals they posted a pic of the yet to be released Blockade tire, which was part of the combo used by the winner, Ryan Cavalieri. There isn’t any info about price or availability, but a version for 1/8 scale buggies is a good bet. And I’d [...]
Tamiya RC Fast Attack 2011
Tamiya has stepped back into their well-used time machine to bring back their next release in the Fast Attack 2011 buggy. Featuring a cool, scale military look, the Fast Attack 2011 is a re-released kit based on the same model from 1984 that features full ball-bearings (first production run only), detailed resin body and roll cage, a soldier figure and [...]
R/C Around the Web – Woo! Four day week! edition
Photo of the Week:by froitrish01 My weekend will be spent repairing my Highroller after a cliff diving expedition a couple weekends ago, to prepare it for another cliff diving expedition next weekend. This time the cliff will be higher and a ramp will be on the end. Part of the rebuild is painting a new body for which I’m devising a [...]
Color coordinate THE Car
So you bought yourself JQ Product‘s THE Car, but something has been missing. Maybe you’re upset that the color of various metal parts doesn’t match your purse and shoes. Or maybe gold just isn’t your color. Well JQ has some good news for you as they are releasing a whole bunch of brightly colored parts for your THE Car. The [...]
Sneak Peek of Tekin’s next motor
Tekin is showing a sneak peek of the next motor in their Redline … er… line of sensored brushless motors. Not much in the way of details is given other than it’s going to be called the Pro4 and it’s designed for 4×4 short course trucks. They also say it’ll be out in the summer of this year. There’s a trailer [...]
More brushless news from DuraTrax
DuraTrax has another brushless release with their new line of sensored motors. DuraTrax says these motors are excellent in off and on road 1/10 scale vehicles. The vented can helps reduce operating temperatures for better performance and longer life. The motor has a 2-pole rotor and is a perfect match for DuraTrax’s DE10 brushless ESC. It will be available in [...]
Thunder Tiger’s Tomahawk VX is a sharp looking ride…
You know, I think we’ve posted more news from Thunder Tiger in the past month than any other time in this site’s history. That’s a pretty good sign that TT is getting on the ball and coming up with some great new releases. Their newest one is a nitro powered, 1/10 scale sedan that goes by the name of Tomahawk [...]
- 6/1/2011
- 5:40 pm
- New Products
Thunder Tiger - By: Jeff
Futaba 3PRKA entry level radio
Surprisingly there’s still some companies out there that haven’t realized the importance of 2.4 GHz radios yet, and they’re still including 27 MHz gear with their RTRs. Or maybe you’re one of the more intelligent fellows that decided to buy a kit rather than a RTR and now you need a radio to go along with it. For both situations [...]
DuraTrax Element Sport budget brushless combo
DuraTrax is jumping into the brushless biz after testing the waters with their first ESC, the DE10. Now they are introducing a new budget brushless combo in the Element Sport. The Element combo is intended for those with RTR 1/10 scale buggies, stadium trucks, and short course trucks. The combo includes the Element Sport ESC, which has been developed by [...]
