Now shipping from Reedy is the Blackbox 610R Competition ESC. Designed for high-end performance and increased durability, the 610R is ready to win at any level of competition. Check out these highlights- * Updated hardware with new tuning options * Ideal choice for 1/10 stock/spec and modified classes * CNC machined black aluminum case with integrated heat sink * Fully adjustable brake, throttle, power, [...]
As far as plans go, mine was as simple as they come. Even so, it failed miserably when faced with reality. It was like this: 1) Buy TRX-4 kit and 2021 Ford Bronco body, 2) build and paint TRX-4 kit and Bronco body, 3) drive and enjoy TRX-4, 4) upgrade and do pre and post comparisons one thing at a [...]
Following in the path of its VS4–10 Straight Axle Kit release Vanquish Products has announced its F10T Front and Rear Aluminum Axle Housings. With a focus on scale detail, these new axle housings should add class to your next solid-axle, non-portal R/C build. The F10T Front Axle Housing ($149.99) features an offset diff pumpkin, one-piece bearing retainers, an integrated C-hub design, [...]
Hey gang and Happy Friday to you. Apologies for the weekly MTM blog running a day behind, but I’ve been moving this week. I got a new house and with that is going to come a new workshop! Yeah buddy! So today I wanted to give my impressions of the Traxxas TRX-4 K10 High Trail Edition….that’s been slightly monster-ized with JConcepts [...]
New from the good folks at Locked Up RC are 1.9″ EG1 Beadlock Rings in Blue. These sharp looking beadlock rings make it easy to give your wheels a truly custom look. Here are the highlights- * 5 blade design * Inspired by Eric Gustafson * Hand finished then anodized in blue * Easy Mount system uses only 6 screws to hold ring to [...]
Just announced is the XRay 2023 X12 1/12 Pan Car Kit. Designed to win at even the highest levels of racing, the 2023 edition of the X12 is an elite high-end race machine. Check out these highlights- * Available in USA or EU versions * New shorter chassis * Ultra low platform * Reconfigured bulkheads for a lower CG * Newly designed battery mounting system * [...]
What’s going on Scalin Squids! RC4WD has released a new 1/10 Advanced Scale Winch Controller and Receiver. Now when it comes to electronics its hit or miss for me, I have installed with no issues, and I have also installed wrong and that’s not a good or cheap time. In the past the RC4WD winch setups could be confusing while [...]
If you missed out on snapping up Redcat’s Jevries Collector’s Edition FiftyNine Lowrider, you’re not entirely out of luck. While those special edition models have sold out, Redcat has released a “Classic Edition” of its FiftyNine R/C Hopping Lowrider. Based on the same 1959 Chevrolet Impala body style as the Jevries Collector’s Edition, the Classic features the same stunning style and [...]
Over at LUGZ RC they have announced Three New 1/8th Race Buggy Tires. All three sets were designed for serious grip on off-road dirt tracks. The three new tread patterns are the SLIDE’Z, the PROTO’Z (X), and the TQ’S (X). Here are more highlights- * New X Carcass design is used on all three new tires * Extra stiff sidewall supports are [...]
Now shipping from Team Associated is a FT Vertical Ballstud Mount Set. The new Factory Team unit fits either the B74.1 or B74.2 and can be used to increase the tunability of the rear camber links. Here are the highlights- * Allows for lower ballstud positions * Can also be used for further outward ballstud positioning * Mounts directly to the tower included [...]
Do you prefer to comp-crawl your small-scale trail rig versus aiming for scale detail? If so, Injora has released a new set of Comp Pin Multi-Terrain Tires for 1/24-scale crawlers. Focusing less on scale realism and more on overall performance, these tires are similar to what would be found on “moon rover” style 1/10-scale rock crawlers. Made from Injora’s super-sticky compound, [...]
Just announced over at ARRMA is a new RTR Version of their extremely popular 1/8 TLR Tuned Typhon 6S BLX Buggy. The new Typhon comes fully assembled and factory-equipped for bashing or racing. Here are the highlights- * Laser-etched TLR tuned parts * Factory-installed Spektrum electronics * Standout ARRMA body with exclusive paint scheme using Race Spec colors * Race compound dBoots EXABYTE tires * [...]
New over at Tekno RC is a pair of New Hoodies. Both hoodies sport Tekno RC signage and both can come in quite handy as the weather turns colder. Here are the highlights- * Multi-color star “T” logo on back w/ stacked multi-color TEKNO logo on front * Produced by Independent Clothing * Made from a 80% cotton, 20% polyester blend * Breathable, soft-to-the-touch [...]
Coming soon from Exotek Racing is an Aluminum 4 Gear Gearbox Case for the Team Associated DR10M no-prep drag car. Precisely CNC machined from a premium aluminum, the new gearbox case is stronger and much more trick than the stock plastic unit. Here are the highlights- * Great for bulletproofing your high powered drag car * Heavy duty machined alloy gearbox keeps [...]
Coming soon for all you Losi Mini-B owners out there are Mono Front Wheels from the good folks at JConcepts. The new Mono wheels were designed for performance and have traditional dish styling. Here are the highlights- * Direct replacement for the Losi Mini-B * Available in white or fluorescent yellow * ~37.70mm diameter * Small JC logo for brand identification * Popular dish styling [...]
