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Being teased now for all you F1 racing fanatics out there is the F1 Ultra from Exotek Racing. Exotek is well known for making some of the most esoteric race parts on the market, soon they will be dropping their very first car kit! For now Exotek has released a single teaser image, but with their reputation, the F1 Ultra [...]
The crew over at Tamiya are now teasing a 1991 Audi V8 Touring Car Kit (#58682). The German bred Audi comes with special race decals and sits on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-02 chassis. With a nicely scaled body and an easy to drive chassis, the Audi V8 Touring is a great buy for collectors or new drivers. Until we learn [...]
New from Axial Racing is the RTR version of their SCX10 III Jeep JLU Wrangler with Portal Axles. The RTR Jeep JLU Wrangler makes it fast and easy to hit your local trails with a rig loaded with performance and scale realism. Check out these highlights- * Replica V8 engine * Scale Jeep Wrangler Unlimited body with detailed interior * Spektrum DX3 3-channel [...]
Are you tired of your tires coming off the bead? New from JConcepts are Satellite Tire Rubber Bands. These can be used while gluing up a new set of tires, or when re-gluing a set that has come loose, to put pressure on the tire bead. The bands ensure that the tire is firmly held against the wheel to achieve [...]
With the no-prep drag scene in full swing right now, people are scrambling to get their hands on the fastest chassis that they can find. One of the trickest on the market right now is the Arrow Drag Chassis from Five Seven Designs. The Arrow comes with high-end parts like carbon fiber shock towers, a carbon fiber chassis, aluminum shocks, [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the Subaru Impreza Mexico 2004. Last seen back in 2018, soon you’ll have another chance at this classic Subaru kit. * Scale accurate polycarbonate body * Scale rear wing and rear view mirrors * 4wd TT-01 type E chassis * Fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck * Front and rear gear differentials The Tamiya Subaru Impreza Mexico 2004 [...]
New from the good folks over at Team Associated are Factory Team Carbon Fiber Arm Inserts for their RC8B3.2 nitro buggy. The arm inserts can help to make the stock arms more rigid, as well adding a trick Factory Team look to your race buggy. The carbon fiber inserts are a bolt fit for the RC8B3.2, as well as the [...]
New from Cross RC is a 1/7 Scale Driver Figure. A great way to add scale realism to any rig is a proper looking driver figure, now the crew at Cross RC has you covered with a highly realistic unit that is sized to perfectly fit trucks like the upcoming 1/7 Cross UT4. * Total Height- 235mm * Head can be linked [...]
During the upcoming summer months, it is easy for a brushless motor to get too hot. To help save your motor from warmer temperatures, Reedy has dropped a pair of high-end HV Aluminum Motor Fans. The Reedy motor fans come in two different sizes and were engineered to move some serious amounts of air. Here are the highlights- * Durable, CNC [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced an Authentic Body for the Team Associated RC10B2. The body is made from the original AE mold and is a perfect for all you vintage buggy racers out there. * Drop-fit on the AE RC10B2 * 5.5″ wing * Iconic B2 styling * Cooling scoop * Made from a heavy duty polycarbonate The JConcepts RC10B2 Body has a part number [...]
New from JConcepts are Tactic Street Eliminator Wheels in Chrome. The Tactic series wheels are very stylish and were designed for serious performance. Check out these features- * Designed for no-prep drag racing * Direct replacement for Associated DR10 * Devastatingly handsome 🙂 * Inspired by 1:1 wheels * Durable design * Lightweight, single piece design Both the front and rear JConcepts Tactic Street Eliminator Wheels [...]
Over at XRay they have just announced the 2021 version of their GTXE 1/8 electric on-road kit. For 2021 the GTXE has received numerous updates to increase speed and durability on the track. Check out the updates- * Chassis now reinforced for added stability * 3mm longer shock shafts * C-hub style front suspension * New front shock tower * +2mm wheel hubs for increased [...]
New from RC4WD is a Steering Guard for their C2X competition crawler. The steering guard increases protection at a vital point on the front of the C2X, while also adding scale realism. * Made from lightweight aluminum * Durable silver anodized finish * Weight- 0.50oz * Length- 3.23″ * Width- 1.16″ Street pricing for the RC4WD Steering Guard comes in at just $9 and it has [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced that their Stampede VXL & Rustler VXL are getting new orange livery. Both of these trucks are top sellers, the addition of new orange livery helps to give your more options for getting the look you want. * Powerful VXL brushless system * TQi 2.4GHz radio * Traxxas Stability Management * Waterproof electronics * Steel transmission gears * Steel turnbuckles * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the Ford Mustang GT4 clear body. The Mustang GT4 is highly scale realistic and was designed to fit most 1/10 touring cars. Check out the highlights- * Made from lightweight 0.8mm polycarbonate * Great for USGT racing * Comes with vinyl stickers for window trim, headlights, tail lights * Molded plastic scale parts- side mirrors and rear wing * [...]
