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 [...]
Now shipping over at Team Corally is the CS-5226 HV Servo. The 5226 has a water resistant design and uses high-end Titanium gears for long lasting durability. Here are more highlights- * Full CNC machined aluminum alloy case * Reliable coreless motor * Titanium gears * High voltage design – 6.0 to 8.4 volts DC * Weight – 72 grams * Speed @ 8.4V 0.07 sec/60° * [...]
G’day folks! I am happy to report that last week was a good one. While there is more to life than work and RC, a week with nothing but work and RC is a pleasure at times. A bit of eating, reading and sleeping too, but that’s about it. I worked away from home, and had my family laugh at me [...]
Now being teased by WRC Racing is the 1/10th scaled STX8 Touring Car Kit. This on-road speed machine comes with a bunch of updates for increased durability, as well as to improve handling. Here are some of the updates- * 4WD mid-motor layout * New steering and differential systems * Lower center of gravity design * Carbon fiber double deck chassis * Quick change battery [...]
Injora has unveiled another wheel option for all you small-scale R/C fanatics. You can now get their 1.0" Deep Dish Stamped Steel Beadlock Wheels with a negative offset hub. Perfect for a 1/24-scale monster or mud truck build, these wheels will give your small-scale rig a classic vibe without obliterating your budget. Featuring a multi-piece design, these wheels have a universal [...]
