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JConcepts gave us a sneak peek of their new Punisher body for the AE RC8B a few weeks ago. Well now it’s finished and going into production. It’s still got a steeply angled windshield and sidepods that supposedly help it corner faster and fly better. The rear cab area is low profile to provide for better air-flow [...]
Remember those Pro-Line Trencher SC tires we posted about a while back? No? Oh… well… Anyway that tread pattern has been jumbo sized for monster trucks. The Trencher 3.8″ (40 series) tire has a 1/4″ tread that is good for all kinds of grip on just about any surface. They’ve also got an increased sidewall [...]
Axial’s got a new .28 size nitro engine that may help satisfy all your big block desires. The new Spec 2s is a big engine that you’ll be able to stuff into any .21 size engine mount for an instant power boost. This thing can be spun up to a max of 37,500 RPM. Some other features [...]
Novak has a new addition to their huge line of brushless ESCs. The new Havoc Pro SC speed control is specifically designed for all you short course racers. One of the few things Novak is touting about this new ESC is a redesigned brake system. But it also features electronic timing and 14 adjustable parameters. The Havoc Pro SC will [...]
Article: Duratrax Gatekeeper Chassis review – If you have a Losi Mini Rock Crawler you might want to give our Gatekeeper Chassis kit review a perusal. Build Log: Micro-4WD Project – Taking Losi micros to another level. Shopping Around: America’s Best R/C Sale – BestRC.com – Be sure to check out all the great savings at BestRC.com Photo of the Week: Drift – Cool [...]
The A team’s got another one up their sleeve. This time it’s the Factory Team edition of the RC8Be 1/8 scale electric buggy. So what’s different between this and the non FT version? This one is more bluer. Just like the other Factory Team editions, the RC8Be has been decked out in all kinds of blue [...]
Losi‘s entry level RTR rock crawler is now available with the Bind-N-Drive option. If you own any of a number of Spektrum radios or got a Losi 2.4GHz pack in radio from another RTR then the Nightcrawler B-n-D might be a better fit for you. As with all the other B-n-D cars from Losi, this one is availabe for about [...]
If you’re using LiPo batteries of any type you need to be using a fire resistant container while you’re charging them. The most popular type is of the sack variety. Electrifly‘s got a new one out for you at a low cost. Featuring fiberglass fabric that’s been coated in heat resistant silicon and stitched together with heat resistant thread, their [...]
I am of the firm belief that there is no such thing as too much light. All my home light fixtures have two 100 watt bulbs in them (60 watt limits… pshh… what does UL Labs know… nothing… that’s what), my curtains are opened any time the sun is out, and when I’m at my workbench I wear a super [...]
Looking to join the 2.4GHz bandwagon but don’t have a lot of cash to spend? Hitec might have the answer to your prayers with their new low cost Aggressor 3DS radio. Being a low cost radio it doesn’t have all the wizbang features that other, more expensive radios have. It’s still got that 2.4GHz goodness you crave though, along with [...]
Hitec‘s goods are generally considered to be great gear at reasonable prices. They have also been a one of the few companies that pushes technology and gives bashers what they need and want (see for example their recent monster torque servos). To that end, we thought we’d tell you about Hitec’s latest addition to their Aggressor radio line. The Aggressor [...]
Who has an awesome looking line of r/c bags? Dialed Inc. does! Check out these compact travel bags for various types and sizes of r/c cars, tires, and fluids. Dialed has constructed their bags out of polyester to make them durable and easy to keep clean and all of them feature strong nylon handles. The tire bags [...]
As the title suggests, Saturday just kinda snuck up. So rather than actually do my job and try to rush out a crappy cartoon, here’s an 80s pop/rock collage! If there was one thing that defined the 80s, it was pop/rock and the hair that went with it.It seems like it was a pretty slow week all around the interwebs [...]
Associated‘s got a new style of shock that’s compatible with most all of their 1/10 scale off-road vehicles, including the new RC10B/T4.1, SC10, and B44. These new V2 Threaded Shocks feature a simplified seal setup, bleed screw caps for easy bleeding, and a new threaded lower seal cap made of low-friction material. You can get these in complete shock [...]
Did you know that Team Epic has a new trade-in program for you Duo, Duo2, and Nemesis brushless motor owners? If your motor is old and tired you can trade it for a factory refurbished or new motor at a reduced price. You can trade it straight across for the same wind, or you can choose a new wind for [...]