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O’Donnell blends up new cocktail
But before you get any wild ideas in your head, you should know that Tom Cruise was NOT involved in the creation of this Cocktail.* It’s not often that we bring news of a new nitro fuel. Most manufacturers are happy with their blends and haven’t mixed it up much lately. The O’Donnell gang wasn’t satisfied though, so they went back [...]
Upgrades for Novak’s Ballistic brushless motor line
Did you think your days of taking apart motors was over when you switched to brushless? Well, you were wrong! WRONG! Taking motors apart will always be a part of this hobby, whether you like it or not. Along those lines, Novak has a few new pieces for you to put back in your motors. The epoxy dipped stators for the [...]
- 1/13/2011
- 10:11 pm
- New Products
Novak - By: Jeff
Rogue Element Components True 1/10 scale snatch blocks
Rogue Element Components is on a tear lately, releasing limited product after limited product. Their latest piece is another small detail that every scale and rock crawling aficionado can appreciate. The fully functional 1/10 scale “ARB 9000” snatch blocks are machined out of aluminum, and assembled with brass and delrin components. To make things even smoother the pulley wheel rides [...]
- 1/12/2011
- 8:18 pm
- New Products
- By: Jeff
JConcepts 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger short course body
JConcepts has jumped into the WABAC machine to bring their latest Lexan release. The officially licensed 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger SCT body has all the smooth body lines that the 70s were known for. It’s made to fit the Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, and most other 1/10 scale short course trucks. As with all JConcepts bodies it’ll come clear, and [...]
TQ Racing SX8 Evo official
Back during IHobby TQ Racing showed off a prototype of the SX8 e Evo buggy. Well that prototype is finally ready for full on production mode. But it’s not just the SX8e that’s ready for prime time, they also have a nitro version to go along with it. Both cars feature big bore shocks, aluminum shock towers, a durable drive [...]
- 1/12/2011
- 5:04 pm
- New Products
TQ Racing Products - By: Jeff
DE Racing Trinidad Wheels for XXX-SCT
DE Racing is jumping on the XXX-SCT bandwagon with a compatible set of their Trinidad style wheels. They are made in the standard and ROAR legal widths and 2.2″/3″ diameter. The Trinidads also feature a ribbed design for better strength and durability and have realistic molded in details such as lug nuts and a faux beadlock ring with bolt heads. [...]
More info about Traxxas motorcycle giveaways
Hey, remember a few days ago, when we told you about that whole Traxxas giving away motorcycles thing? Well we finally got the official word from Traxxas about how, when, and where these things are going to happen. There’s 17 bikes in total (well, 16 now, they already gave one away) that can be won if you take the time [...]
Associated/LRP SXX Stock Spec V2 Brushless ESC
The guys in Blue at Team Associated and LRP have a brand new ESC for you to look at. If by brand new you mean based on another ESC in the line but with tweaks and changes for different classes. The new SXX Stock Spec V2 stuffs some great features into a super small package. LRP’s TwinBEC technology puts out [...]
Win aluminum Slash 4x4 hop-ups from GH Racing and Big Squid …
[Update: This contest is now closed.] It’s time for another Big Squid giveaway! Actually TWO giveaways to be exact! This time we have a whole load of bright and shiny hop-ups for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 from those masters of metal machining at GH Racing. GH Racing has been awesome enough to throw a bunch of their great looking and awesomely durable [...]
Pro-Line & Ty Tessman, not breaking up, commited to each oth…
We don’t follow racing news much around here (well, except Cubby, he’s obsessed with all that rigmarole), but we think it’s important to look at what moves are being made on the racing scene every so often. If you are one that follows racing, you probably know that Ty Tessman and Pro-Line are like PB&J, they’ve had a successful relationship [...]
Schumacher wants to add some length to your Cougar (girth wi…
For you Cougar SV owners in the audience Schumacher has a couple new pieces to make your buggy a bit more competitive. Their new Chassis +8mm is exactly what it sounds like: a chassis with 8mm of length added to it. The additional length changes the weight balance of the Cougar, shifting more weight to the rear of the buggy. [...]
- 1/10/2011
- 3:56 pm
- New Products
Schumacher - By: Jeff
R/C Around the Web - Everybody's hibernating cause it's wint…
Photo of the Week:by teclayer It’s still a slow time out there in interwebs land. I guess most of you are still playing with your new R/C Christmas presents or maybe you’re still buried under snow. Contest: Januray 2011 Photo Contest – Theme is Creative:SPECIAL EFFECTS, but no photoshopping! Forum Thread: Ever do something dumb? – Yes, all the time. Timely: How To Make [...]
Traxxas lining up the Monster Jam lineup…
Update: We uploaded a video from Traxxas of these trucks in action, it’s embedded after the break. The video sheds some light on other trucks that will be included in the lineup. You can also expect to find Monster Mutt and Maximum Destruction in addition to Grave Digger and Grinder. Also, Traxxas is now the “Official RC Truck of Monster [...]
- 1/7/2011
- 10:51 pm
- New Products
Traxxas - By: Jeff
RPM front shock tower for SC10, RC10T4(.1), and GT2
Have you been snapping the front shock tower on your SC10 or T4 with shocking regularity? Then you might want to invest in RPM‘s latest product, a drop-in replacement front shock tower that will also fit the RC10GT2. Being made out of the Basher Approved RPM material makes this new part tough enough to survive crashes that would break the [...]
Traxxas giving away motorcycles now
In a never ending attempt to market their small racing toys to big racing fans, Traxxas have now taken to giving away full scale motorcycles. You may have recently heard (elsewhere, because I apparently dropped the ball) about Traxxas putting up the cash to become the “Official RC Truck of Supercross.” Well to capitalize on that, at every round of [...]
