Hey folks and Happy Thursday! I hope wherever you are reading this, that the weather is as nice as it is where I’m at – high 70’s and sunny. It’s prime “get back outdoors with your r/c’s” weather! I’ve got a couple e-mails to get through this week, so let’s do it. Good afternoon, I have seen a lot of your articles lately [...]
New from JConcepts is a 13mm Shock Accessories Promotional Video featuring Jason Ruona. Jason is the owner at JConcepts and spends a few minutes going over all his incredibly trick 13mm shock upgrades. From shock caps, to collars and spring cups, JConcepts has you covered with high quality upgrades. Not only do the upgrades look good, but they are also [...]
New from SWORKz is a cool looking 1/8 Off-Road Pro Race Wing. The crew at SWORKz has improved the aerodynamics of their 1/8 wing for increased performance. Check out these highlights- * Available in black, white, or fluorescent yellow * Engineered for use on high grip surfaces * Designed to help improve straight line speeds * Fits most 1/8 buggies and truggies * Larger side [...]
Looking for a new set of beadlock wheels for your 1/10-scale R/C crawler? Check out Injora’s latest 1.9" Deep-dish Aluminum Beadlock Wheels with a 10.4mm offset. These multi-piece wheels feature CNC-machined aluminum faces with a multi-spoke design and four anodized finish options (black, silver, gray, and bronze). Sold in sets of four, these wheels include all necessary mounting hardware and will [...]
Recently announced by Pro-Line is some new Liquid Mask. Liquid mask can make those custom paint schemes easier, along with yielding sharper lines, than using old school masking tape. Here are the highlights- * No thinning needed * Easily conforms to tough to reach spots * Water based, environmentally friendly * 16oz bottle with a convenient flip-up spout cap * Professional results * Ready to spray [...]
The good folks over at Horizon Hobby have just posted a Motorama 2023 Recap Video. Horizon has long been a supporter of Motorama and the 2023 event was huge. From rc racing, to Arenacross, to demo-derby, to oval racing, to being a straight up car show, Motorama has something for everyone to enjoy. Watch the video below to see some [...]
Now available from RC4WD are Fuel Zephyr 2.2” Beadlock Wheels. Fully licensed by Fuel Offroad, these 2.2″ aluminum wheels are mini-masterpieces and have been impeccably scaled from the 1:1 originals. Check out these highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Tough gunmetal anodized finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width – 1.25in / 32mm * Center Hole OD – 0.20in / 5.2mm * [...]
New from the good folks at Locked Up RC are 1.9″ TrailReady HD SLW Internal Positive Offset Wheels. Using a positive offset brings your tires in closer to the body, thus making it easier to conquer tight areas on the trail. The new TrailReady Positive Offset Wheels not only look awesome, but can also be a big help when the [...]
Now shipping from Team Saxo is the 1/10 MGT-225 Grand Touring Car Kit. Made for racing in the GT class, the MGT-225 is an affordable way to go really, really fast, on-road. The Team Saxo 1/10 MGT-225 Grand Touring Car Kit is street priced at just $171 and you can Click This Link to get more Saxo news on BigSquidRC.
Now shipping from FTX RC is the 1/18 Outback Mini X 6ixer 6×6 RTR Crawler. This 6 wheel drive rig has a nicely scaled body is more than ready for serious off-road action. Check out these highlights- * New 4 channel ESC/RX unit * Telescopic sliding driveshafts * Multi-link suspension * Functional toolbox * Clipless, hinged matt finished body * Chrome effect side exhaust covers * Plastic [...]
Injora has released a new series of Steel Helical Gears for the Traxxas TRX-4M. Whether you want a replacement for the TRX-4M’s stock, plastic gears, or you’d rather apply overdrive or underdrive to your small-scale crawler, these gear options should have you covered. While there are other ways to adjust the speed and torque of your TRX-4M, these gears apply change [...]
The crew over at RPM has just dropped upgrade A-Arms for the mighty Losi Tenacity series of vehicles. RPM is known worldwide for their incredibly tough plastic parts and their new a-arms for the Tenacity are a great upgrade to help bomb-proof your rig. Check out these highlights- * Designed for strength and durability * 30° leading and trailing edges to prevent [...]
New from FMS Model is the 1/24 FCX24 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. The new K5 Blazer is a nicely scaled recreation of a 1970s classic. Check out these highlights- * Fully licensed by General Motors * Two speed transmission * Realistic 4-link suspension * High traction tires * Optimized wheelbase (139mm) * Available in three different colors * Hard plastic body * Remote control lighting system * Portal axles with [...]
Now shipping from APlastics is a 1/10 Charger SRT 2022 Clear Wide Body. This hot looking Charger comes in clear awaiting your custom paint scheme. Check out these highlights- * Made from a durable, clear Lexan * Bull bar available separately * Width – 200mm * Wheelbase – 259mm * Includes overspray film * Comes with light buckets * Fits – 1/10 touring and drift cars The [...]
New over at Spektrum are a pair of 7.4V 2S 130C Smart No Prep Drag Race LiPos. Featuring a 4000mAh model, as well as a 5000, both were designed for serious power output to get you down the track faster than your opponent. Here are the highlights- * Designed for 1/10 rc drag racing * High current IC5 connector * Durable ABS plastic [...]
