If you’re serious about the performance of your small-scale R/C crawlers, check out what Injora has cooked up for the Traxxas TRX-4M. Their LCG Carbon Fiber Chassis Frame Kit (4M-32) combines lightweight materials with a lower center of gravity to help your 1/18-scale trail truck remain planted on the rocks, wood, or wherever you roam. Featuring carbon fiber rails, this chassis [...]
If you live in southern California, and are looking for an rc show to go to, the 2023 RCX Hobby Show goes down this weekend. The 2023 RCX show kicks off this Saturday and takes place at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. Featuring both air and surface models, the RCX show is a nice way to get your rc fix. You [...]
Over at JConcepts they recently announced a new 2023 Racing Team Hat. This stylish hat is perfect for the track, the trail, or the mall. Here are the highlights- * Racing Team hat in heather gray * Trendy fabric and colors * Snap-back and flat bill * Embroidered 2023 Race Team logo * Durable bill, black in color * Vent holes for circulation * Snap-back, one size [...]
New over at JConcepts are a number of 13mm Shock Accessories. Ranging from caps, to shock collars, to spring cups, the new JC items are high-end upgrades for the serious racer. Here are the details- Fin Series, 13mm Shock Caps * Exclusive design by JConcepts * Made from aluminum * Designed to be lightweight and durable * Knurled portion for increased grip * Available in blue [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you is the Element RC 1/10 Enduro Sendero HD Titanium Trail Truck RTR. The new Enduro is a performance rig built to endure and sports a great scale look, with a highly capable chassis underneath. Here are the highlights- * Revolutionary Stealth X gearbox * Reedy Power SC480X electronic speed controller * New Reedy Power high-torque [...]
New from Futaba is the MC340CR Brushed ESC. This simple, easy to use ESC has three different driving modes and can be used with Ni-MH or LiPo batteries. Here are the highlights- * Dustproof and splash proof * Compact and lightweight design * Easy to program * Forward current/peak current – 60A/360A * Reverse side current/peak current – 30A/180A * Size – 36.5 x 32.0 x [...]
New from Team Corally is an Action Video promoting their new Asuga XLR Large Scale Buggy. Watch the video below to see massive air, big roost, and extreme bashing, which are all things that the Asuga XLR was designed specifically for. With a low center of gravity design to enhance corner speed, serious suspension for big jumps, and a powerful [...]
Injora has rolled out a new set of tires for 1/18-scale crawlers like the Traxxas TRX-4M. Their 1.0" 57x22mm S5 Rock Crawling Tires (#T1016) strike a near-perfect balance between size, detail, and performance, giving your smaller-scale trail rig a leg up on the competition. Molded in Injora’s super-sticky S5 compound, these tires feature a stepped-block tread design that provides ample traction [...]
For all you hardcore carpet racers out there, Exotek has dropped the CB6.4 Carpet Chassis Conversion for the Team Associated B6.4. The conversion comes with a new chassis and other parts that are specialized for high-grip indoor carpet tracks. Here are the highlights- * New B6.4 version release with B6.4 nose plate * Chassis optimized for maximum corner speed * Battery forward weight [...]
Round 2 of our trip to The Ultimate Scale Truck Expo! The Scalin Squids did an amazing job this year! bringing wins for the scale team in, Best Engine Bay, People’s Choice award, 2nd and 3rd in the Diorama gallery, and Best of Show in the Street car gallery! Be on the look out for a full Scalin Squids 2023 [...]
Over at RocHobby they are now shipping their 1/10 Atlas RS RTR Scale Crawler. To show you exactly what comes inside the box, the RocHobby crew has just posted a new Unboxing Video. Watch the video below to see what comes inside the box, as well as how to install the batteries and get that first run in. With a [...]
Looking for the next must have for any RC fan? All Around RC has come out with Scale car covers, sizes ranging from small to large. The car covers have an elastic band, form fitting any rig you cover. Other than looking super scale in a scale shop, or hiding your next top-secret build, the covers help keep rigs clean [...]
The news out of XRay today is all about their upcoming 2023 1/8 XB8E Buggy Kit. This electric powered beast has all the modern race technology that you crave. XRay has long been a leader in full-race rc cars and the 2023 version of the XB8E is capable of winning at even the highest levels of competition. Here are the [...]
New from the good folks at Locked Up RC is a How To Reuse RTR Tires Video. The video shown below goes over not just one way, but three different ways, to remove old tires that have been glued from their wheels. They first show how to dip tires in acetone to remove them, then boiling in water, and finally, [...]
Coming later this month from Team Associated is the Reflex 14R Hoonitruck RTR. This mighty small scaler is fully licensed by the folks at Hoonigan and features an updated and improved Reflex chassis. Check out these highlights- * Tire-slaying beast! * Sealed front and rear gear differentials * Molded tub chassis with covered center driveshaft * Adjustable shock positions * Reflex 14R chassis * Licensed Ford [...]
