Pre-ordering is now open for the DSM Off-Road Rock Rod Bouncer TRX-4M Chassis. This affordable chassis upgrade turns your stock rig into a highly capable rock bouncer. Check out these highlights- * Rock bouncer conversion chassis * Includes everything needed for the conversion * Made from 6061 aluminum and durable nylon * Adds extra clearance for greater approach and departure angles * Lighter than the [...]
Things are moving in the world of RC drifting! By now you cannot have missed that Redcat has surprised us all by releasing a serious contender to the drift scene. While I have been taking a break from drifting for a while now, this is a release that has me excited. I should make a note that when I write “serious [...]
Over at Jetko Power they are promoting their new 2.2″ Challenger Carpet Race Tires for 1/10 buggies. The Challengers were specifically designed for carpet track dominance and are sized to fit 4WD front, as well as 2WD & 4WD buggy rear. Here are the highlights- * Redesigned carcass shape that provides more steering in low speed corners * Also designed for more [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Centerline 1.55″ Scorpion Deep Dish Wheels. These high-end aluminum wheels are fully licensed by Centerline Wheel Company and are the perfect upgrade for your 1.55″ rig. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Tough silver anodized finsish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Outer Diameter – 1.79″/45.5mm * Width – 1.10″/28.0mm * Negative Offset – 0.37″/9.36mm * [...]
New from Powerhobby is a Low Center of Gravity Carbon Fiber Chassis for the Axial Racing SCX24. To help improve performance on your SCX24 Jeep Gladiator, the crew at Powerhobby have worked up this very trick carbon fiber chassis. The carbon fiber chassis helps to shave some weight, while also giving your rig a massive boost of drip. The Powerhobby [...]
The crew at DSM Off-Road has officially announced their upcoming Ascend Traxxas TRX-4M Competition Chassis. Designed for premium performance, the new Ascend upgrade chassis turns your stock TRX-4M into a full-on competition crawler. Here are the highlights- * Parts made from a durable 6061 aluminum and PA-12 nylon * Adds extra clearance for greater approach and departure angles * Much lighter than the [...]
Over at Sparko Racing they have dropped a few new teaser images of their upcoming 1/8 Formula 8 Nitro Buggy Kit. 1/8 nitro buggies are the highest form of rc dirt racing with multiple manufacturers in the fight for top dog. The new Formula 8 from Sparko was designed from the ground up for high-end performance, but we’ll have to [...]
It’s 2023 and body posts are a thing of the past. Sort of. While several body mounting systems do away with the time-honored tradition of body posts and clips, they don’t apply to all models. Thanks to Fine Laser Designs, you can now go clipless on your Axial SCX10 III Jeep (JLU and Gladiator) and Early Ford Bronco bodies. The Fine [...]
New from Traxxas is a Blackout Crawler Video starring the Traxxas TRX-4 Land Rover Defender. The highly capable TRX-4 Land Rover Defender is a great choice for hitting the trails. Watch below to see just how realistic the TRX-4 Land Rover looks while out on the trail, or while cruising the beach. With waterproof electronics and high clearance portal axles, [...]
Redcat Racing has officially announced the RDS 2WD Drift Car! Want to hear something even more crazy? We got our hands on one! The body on this beast looks like it’s a prototype vehicle from the future. Jeremy was able to do an unboxing video, and a quick first run around the shop, and we have mailed it off to [...]
Over at Spektrum they have now gotten into the tire warmer game! New from Spektrum is the XT2000 Tire Warmer. Made for the racing crowd, the XT2000 is an easy way of getting your tires up to temperature before the race starts. Here are the highlights- * Full coverage tire wraps inspired by F1 racing * Powered by 3 or 4S LiPo [...]
Our good friends over at Hitec have just announced the RDX2 1000 Battery Charger & Optional AD350 Discharger. The RDX2 1000 is a true powerhouse featuring up to a 35 amp charge rate! The optional AD350 discharger also brings some serious performance with the ability to discharge at up to 40 amps! Here are more highlights- * AC/DC powerhouse designed to [...]
You sometimes need to tune your radio-controlled machine under less-than-ideal conditions. Klinik RC has announced the Fischdaddy Pro LED Driver Handle for those instances when you need more light. This driver handle features three bright LEDs to improve visibility when working on your R/C. Designed by R/C racer Billy Fischer, this tool features a lightweight design and accepts 4mm driver tips. [...]
New from Tamiya is a Toyota GAZOO Racing WRT/GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid Kit. After one glance at the pictures, we have to say that is one hot looking Yaris! Nicely scaled down from the original, the Tamiya Gazoo Racing Yaris Rally1 is perfect for backyard rally car runs, or for doing hot laps around your cul-de-sac. Here are the highlights- * [...]
The crew at Tamiya has announced their upcoming 1/10 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Racing Version Kit. This version of the CLK AMG features enlarged fenders and a rear wing for a racing style look. Here are the highlights- * Shaft driven 4WD TT-02 chassis * Lightweight 1.0mm thick polycarbonate body. * Molded side mirrors and rear wing * 16-spoke silver color wheels * Racing slick [...]
