New over at Integy is a Chassis Dirt Cover for the mighty Traxxas Sledge monster truck. The Integy chassis cover is made from a fabric sleeve and is an easy way to keep dirt, leaves, and other debris out of your chassis area. * Custom fit to the Sledge * Made from a durable yet lightweight fabric sleeve * Attaches via zippers and [...]
New from JConcepts is a 1/8 Scale Wing Option Video. JC’s new 1/8 off-road wing video features Dakotah Phend and Tyler Hooks, two people that are very experienced in high-end racing. Watch the video below to hear the experts go over all the different wing options that are available from JConcepts. After the video you can use this link to visit [...]
Now available from RC4WD are Mickey Thompson 2.2″ Baja MTZ Scale Tires. These trendy looking tires have been meticulously scaled down from the originals and are sized to fit 2.2″ wheels. Here are the highlights- * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Designed to fit 2.2″ crawling wheels * Diameter – 4.19″ * Width – 1.28″ * Weight – 2.11oz The RC4WD Mickey Thompson [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are some very trick Classic 8-Hole 1.0″ Beadlock Wheels V2. This second version of the classic 8-hole wheels has been updated and are compatible with the TRX4-M scale crawler. Here are more details- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Fits 1.0″ sized tires * Width – 0.60″ * Negative Offset – 0.03″ * Weight – 0.55oz each The RC4WD Classic [...]
Recently uploaded by JConcepts is a video for their new S15 1/8th Truck Body. The S15 is the latest and greatest in 1/8 truggy body technology and uses the new style “behind the front shock tower” styling. Designed to fit truggies like the MBX8T, RC8T4, 8ight-XT, D8T, or NT48 2.0, this S15 is ready to win at any level of [...]
The good folks over at Schumacher have announced a HGT (High Grip Track) Chassis Conversion Kit for their Mi8 touring car. This conversion kit includes an all new chassis that is set up for high-bite indoor carpet tracks. Here are the highlights- * Provides alternative suspension geometry * Helps to free the car up in the corners and create more rotation * Includes [...]
Shipping now from JConcepts is the S15 1/8th Truck Body. A staple of the race body line-up at JConcepts, the S15 has won races all around the globe and now you can get one to fit your MBX8T, RC8T4, 8ight-XT, D8T, or NT48 2.0. Here are the highlights- * IFMAR World Championship winning design * Original JConcepts S15 styling * Forward cab bias [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced their upcoming T6.4 Stadium Truck, as well as a new SC6.4 Short Course Truck. Both trucks have been updated with the latest and greatest from AE and are more than ready to put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * New 13mm big bore threaded aluminum shocks * Machined [...]
New from Injora is a Stainless Steel Dark Gray Chassis Armor Set for the Traxxas TRX-4M. Perfect for making your 1/18-scale trail rig ready for adventure, these skid plates also amplify the rugged appearance of your rig with minimal effort. Made from machined stainless steel, these chassis guards feature a dark gray finish with the Injora logo printed in white. Injora Stainless [...]
New from FMS Model comes the 1:24 FCX24 Chevrolet K5 Blazer! The new K5 is packed with parts to make it your own, removable top, roll bar, offroad bumpers, come with the new FCX24 Blazer RTRs. We have had ours for a few weeks now and it is rockin! While we are still working on the review, we have the [...]
New from Traxxas is a promotional video for their X-Maxx monster truck. Titled “Epic 8S Dirt Jump Session“, the video does a great job of showing off how extreme the X-Maxx can go. With a powerful brushless motor, huge tires, and massive suspension, the X-Maxx is more than ready for hardcore bashing. After the video, you can use this link to [...]
It’s time to pour one out for the Axial SMT10. After seeing that it was discontinued on various websites and hearing rumors that it was being phased out, I have had it confirmed that the SMT10 is indeed actually being discontinued. The Losi LMT has firmly supplanted it in the Horizon family as the defacto solid axle monster truck platform. This [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is a new color for the 1/10 Mad Van VE Readyset. The new Type 2 livery adds serious drip to the Mad Van, which has long been a favorite among bashers. Here are the highlights- * Fully pre-built and pre-painted Readyset * Powerful TORX 10E brushless motor * BRAINZ 10 ESC with cooling fan * Gearbox uses high-strength sintered metal [...]
New from Team Associated is a Factory Team RWB Chassis for the RC8B4 nitro race buggy. The RWB chassis was designed to give your RC8B4 more of a rear weight bias to increase rear traction. Here are the highlights- * 3mm thick, CNC machined 7075 aluminum chassis * Chassis has a hard anodized finish and laser etching * RWB design shifts engine, tank, [...]
Looking for a low-profile, high-powered servo for your next R/C build? If so, REEFS RC should have you covered with its latest release, the RAW 800LP. Boasting 800oz of torque (@8.4v) and a speed rating under 10 seconds (@8.4v), this looks like a great option for anything from touring cars to bashers. The RAW 800LP features an aluminum case in two [...]
