Shipping later this month from Team Associated is the Rival MT8 Monster Truck with new Teal Body Scheme. The Rival MT8 is a beast with a 6S capable brushless system and massive suspension system. Here are more highlights- * Built-to-last 1:8 scale monster truck * Reedy high-performance 2100kV brushless motor * 4mm aluminum main chassis with rigid aluminum center chassis supports * Four-position wheelie [...]
Coming soon from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled SD1.0 RWD Drift Car Kit. The Super Drift 1.0 is easy to customize, fun to drive, and ready for all sorts of sideways fun. Here are the details- * Newly developed aluminum main chassis * Includes two gearboxes – 3 or 4 gears * Aluminum SLF big bore shocks * Drifting rated springs * Lightweight slide rack [...]
Shipping now from JConcepts is a Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set for the Team Associated B6.4 race buggy. These titanium turnbuckles are strong, light, and very trick looking. Check out these highlights- * Original JConcepts design * Fin styling * Made from high-grade, machined titanium * Heavy-duty 3.5mm thread base * Left and right-handed threads * Convenient direction marking * Fits the new Team Associated #92308 ball cups * [...]
Club 5 Racing has released a new set of metal skid plates for the Traxxas TRX6 Ultimate R/C Hauler. These skid plates not only dress up the underside of the massive TRX5 hauler, but they also help protect the axle diffs from damage. Each skid plate features a brushed metal finish with various laser-etched details. Priced at $14.99, the Axle Skid Plate [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you in November is the Team Associated 1/8 RC8T4e Team Kit. Designed for high level electric 1/8 truck racing, the RC8T4e is ready to help you crush your competition. Here are the highlights- * New chassis layout with four different battery configurations * Centrally mounted center differential with in-line center driveshafts * New 8 degree steering [...]
Here it is, the Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco Simba edition. This version of the TRX-4 comes with a custom paintjob, upgraded lights and electronics, and a creative rearrangement of the diff lock and gearbox servos. Only one will ever be made. The lion. Available exclusively from Yours Truly, at a price so shockingly high I am sure I’ll get [...]
Recently announced by the good folks at JConcepts are Mono 1.7″ & 1.9″ Wheels for the classic gold tub Team Associated RC10 buggy. Sporting a classic dish look, and molded from JC’s incredibly durable plastic, the new Mono wheels are the perfect upgrade for all you gold tub RC10 owners. Here are the highlights- * Available in white, black, or florescent [...]
The crew over at King Kong RC is now teasing a Sherp style ATV. Their new rig does not have an official name yet, but it certainly has the classic Sherp look with huge paddle style tires and minimalist cab. This 4wd rig should be an absolute monster when crossing soft terrain like snow, mud, or sand. As we await more [...]
Wrap your rig’s wheels in some new scale goodness thanks to Vanquish Products Falken Wildpeak M/T 1.9" Crawler Tires. These officially-licensed tires look amazing and should pack quite a performance punch. Made from their “Red Compound”, these tires measure 4.65" tall and 1.5" wide and will accept just about any 1.9" beadlock-style wheel. Included with each set of tires are medium-density, [...]
Coming next month from Rêve D is the 1/10th scaled RDX Drift Kit. This RWD drift machine was designed for high levels of performance, at a price that doesn’t break the bank. Here is the dealio- * Rêve D’s first original RWD drift car kit * Designed for consistent high control performance * Lightweight and highly rigid graphite composite resin parts * Fixed arms [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/8th scaled RC8T4 Team Nitro Kit. This pure bred race machine has all the latest and greatest in nitro race technology. Here is the rundown- * New front-end geometry with 8 degree steering blocks * New wider upper suspension arm pivot for improved steering balance * New front and rear gearbox design for better drivetrain efficiency * [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is a Complete Metal Bed for the mighty Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix. The new RC4WD metal bed uses a real wooden deck to maximize scale realism. Here are more highlights- * Made from hand welded stainless steel * Durable black powder coated finish * Read wood deck * Also comes with nylon parts * Weight – 22.9oz * Length – 7.12″ * Width – [...]
Rebel R/C has introduced two new sets of 1.9″ Dual-Stage Hardened TPE Foam Inserts for R/C crawlers and trail trucks. Designed to fit most 1.9″ R/C crawler tires, these foam inserts provide additional support compared to standard, single-material foams. The outer foam layer of these inserts uses memory foam for maximum traction and grip, while the silicone inner layer provides sidewall [...]
Coming soon from Sweep Racing are 1/8 Land Crusher Belted Tires. The Land Crushers were made for high speed bashing, no matter if you are running on pavement, or dirt. With strong internal belting to eliminate tire expansion at speed, and nicely spaced lugs for more traction on dirt, the Land Crushers are ready for speed runs, or a day [...]
What is popping Squid Nation! It seems like there was an event going on everywhere in the USA last week, Pro-line by the fire, Rocktober, and Georgia Rock Zombies Haul N Crawl just to name a few. While I would love to be at every event, sometimes you need a break from the road. Lucky for me, our good friend [...]
