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OFNA Hyper 10SC Nitro
OFNA has taken their Hyper 10SC and given it a shot of nitro to make the (cleverly named) Hyper 10SC Nitro. Just like it’s electric brother it’s a 1/10 scale, 4wd, short course truck. The front and rear suspension were pretty much brought straight over from the electric version and there is a lot of parts compatibility between the two. The [...]
Team Durango UK’s hiring
Are you a brit? Are you unemployed? Here’s a chance to work your way into the r/c hobby industry. Team Durango‘s looking to hire you if you got the skills. They need a graphic artist to help with producing videos, book layouts, photography, web graphics, and all that other stuff that graphic artists do. If you’re in or near Ashby [...]
RPM makes Revo bumper mounts better
Those awesome possums at RPM have some new nylons to show off. If you have a Traxxas Revo and have been breaking your bumper mounts then consider your day saved. The engineers at RPM have found many ways to beef up the stock bumpers and have designed new front & rear bumper mounts. They took the stock mounts and [...]
RC Around the Web – No cartoon, bad week edition
Article: Review of the AE RC10B4.1 Brushless at MyRCBox.com – Associated also sent word a couple days ago that both the B4.1 and T4.1 are in stock and shipping, so if you’re in the market for an old school 2wd buggy or stadium truck you might want to hit up your local hobby shop. Build Log: 4×4 Chevy Van – A [...]
Pro-Line showing off new wheels
The Pro-Line blog is showing off a new set of wheels that they’re currently testing. The only info they give is that the new V2 Split Six wheels for 1/8 scale buggies are extremely light and are going to be the ‘Hot’ setup for buggies and short course trucks with the proper adapters. Looks like they’re going to [...]
Novak’s hiring
Unemployed and looking for a job? How about a job in the r/c industry? If you live in or around Irvine, CA then you might be interested to know that Team Novak is hiring for a part time Tech Support position. It may not be exactly what you’re looking for, but it could be your foot in the door of [...]
Sneak a peek at JConcepts’ new prototype Punisher RC8 body
JConcepts has deigned to give all of us simple plebes a look at their new Punisher body for the Associated RC8 buggy. It’s got the cab forward design that is popular with all the kids these days. A steeply angled windsheild and angled sidepods are meant to provide more front downforce to offer more steering and better control in the [...]
Robitronic & KM Group H-K1 1/10 Touring Car
Got a lot of money laying around? Send it to us! Or if you’re a total jerk and don’t want to send it to us, you could always spend it on Robitronic‘s latest. In collaboration with the KM Group they have a new nitro powered, very high-end, racing sedan. It’s got a ton of carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium parts. It’s [...]
Team Associated SC10 Factory Team Kit
The guys in blue have taken their popular SC10 and given it the Factory Team treatment finally. Team Associated‘s new SC10 Factory Team kit has all the typical factory team stuff: blue aluminum and titanium all over, carbon fiber pieces and parts, hard-anodized shocks, after-market tires, and a bunch more. And of course it’s in kit form for all of [...]
A load of new stuff from LRP
LRP has got something for everyone today it seems. If you’re in the market for a new battery charger they’ve got the new Quadra Pro 2. Wit it you can charge NiMHs/NiCads (1-14 cells), LiPos, or LiFes (both types 1 – 5 cells) at anywhere from 0.1 up to 5.0 amps. It’s also got an integrated balancer [...]
Pro-Line lets the M4 cat out of the bag
The compound that has been known about since February is finally going retail. New to Pro-Line‘s site are a bunch of old treads avialable in the new M4 “Super Soft” compound. For you 1/8 scale buggy drivers the Recoil, Hole Shot, and Caliber tread patterns are available in the new stuff. Short course drivers are also getting some love as [...]
RC Around the Web – Wicked Awesome Pompadour edition
Article: Review of the Duratrax Vendetta SC at RC Universe and our Team Associated SC18 review. Compare and contrast. In my opinion I would give the SC18 the nod just based on price alone. The ‘Detta SC is $40 more and doesn’t come with a battery or charger. On the other hand it is more [...]
Robitronic Speedstar Brushless 1/8 Speedo
Here’s another new item from Robitronic today, this time it’s a brushless speed control for 1/8 scale electric vehicles. The Speedstar Brushless ESC is LiPo ready and has many features making it suitable for racing. It’s got selectable current limiting, adjustable power curves and motor timing, and adjustable brake. Reverse can also be disabled. The Speedstar [...]
Robitronic Shadow 1/10 Scale Monster Truck
Robitronic’s been on a tear lately, releasing new and updated cars in a lot of different categories. The newest is a 1/10 scale monster truck that they call the Shadow. It’s a 2wd truck similar in style to the Traxxas Stampede or Losi Highroller. Some of the special features are full ball bearings, a 12 turn capable ESC, oil filled [...]
Losi Engine Accessory Set and Spool diff insert
Losi has a couple new products out for you nitro lovers. If you have a vehicle with a .21 – .28 engine there’s a new accessory set to help keep your engine sealed up. The engine accessory kit includes a few vinyl caps to put over the carb and needle valves when you are putting your car in [...]
