Over at mglRC they are teasing the 1/10th scaled X10R 4WD Buggy Kit. The X10R is based off the old Tenth Technology Predator X10, which was an incredibly innovative buggy back in its day, and is still an absolute legend today. Not many details are available on the upcoming release, but the mglRC X10R certainly looks like a high-end race [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! With the announcement and release of the JConcepts Reactor, I’ve found myself going back and forth… and then back again… on what exactly I want to do with mine. When I first learned about the Reactor, I had a pretty straightforward plan. I was going to build it as a standard Retro monster truck racer—Clod Buster-sized, 10.75” [...]
New from JConcepts are 1.3″ Bossman Rock Crawling Tires. The new Bossman are 63mm in diameter and were designed to excel in tight areas on flat rocks. Here’s the highlights- * Professional tread for accuracy and purpose * Fits 1.3” diameter wheels * 63mm overall diameter for crawling efficiency * Tire is intentionally asymmetrical (will present differently side to side) * Flying palette of surfaces, [...]
New over at RPM are Front Upper & Lower A-arms for the Grom. These beefy a-arms are made to take a beating and are a great way to bomb proof your rig. Here’s the highlights- * Fits Grom versions of the Typhon, Granite, Quake, & Gorgon * A-arm support beams are as much as 32% wider than stock * Reinforced shock mounts * [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are 1.9″ Rock Scorpions Crawling Tires. Featuring a scale look and tall profile, the Rock Scorpions are designed to perform well in a wide variety of conditions. Here’s the highlights- * Adventure Team driven design * Added space, grabbing patches more available * Traditional 1.9” bead mounting diameter * 121mm | 4.75” overall size without inserts * Trendy 1.5” overall [...]
Injora has released a set of Aluminum-bodied, Oil-filled Shocks (GROM-200BS) for the ARRMA Gorgon Grom and the ARRMA Quake Grom. Designed for improved durability, tuning, and performance, these upgraded shocks will let you adjust the handling aspects of your 1/16-scale basher to match your driving style. These shocks feature aluminum bodies and caps with nylon lower rod ends. The shock bodies [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a 2003 Chevy K5 Blazer 12.3″ WB Clear Body. This hot looking K5 Blazer has pre-runner styling and is fully licensed by General Motors. Here’s the highlights- * Officially licensed by General Motors * Fits to SCX10 III after using Beams conversion * Scale inspired body, cab, and window design * Multiple, 1:1 headlight and grille treatment options * [...]
If you’re a Vanquish Products H10 Optic owner, H-Tech Custom Products has a new scale accessory to add to your rig. Their CNC Machined Aluminum Steering Wheel will let you level up the visual impact of your R/C crawler without much effort. Made of machined aluminum, this steering wheel accessory is a direct replacement for the stock, plastic steering wheel, fitting [...]
Redcat has rolled out a revamped Ascent-18 crawler, giving fans of 1/18-scale crawling a new option with improved steering performance. The Ascent-18 High Steer RTR brings the fenderless, crawler-focused body and High Steer performance from the Ascent-18 Brushless and marries them to a budget-friendly, yet capable, 180-size brushed motor. This updated, 1/18-scale rig takes the same capable, fun chassis foundation of [...]
New over at Racers Edge is the Pro Portable Soldering Iron Kit. This soldering iron can be powered by one of your rc batteries, thus making it a great choice to use while out on the trail, or for when you are bashing where there isn’t any AC power. Here’s the highlights- * Comfortable grip and durable, heat-resistant case * Powered by [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/10 RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Champ Kit. The Ultra Champ features unmistakable 80’s styling and comes with old school aluminum trailing arm rear suspension. Here’s more highlights- * 80’s retro themed RC10 Classic * New forged aluminum rear trailing suspension arms * New molded side guards * New molded front bumper * New CNC rear arm mounts with [...]
New over at Batrazzi are 0.9″ Rockweiler R/T Off-Road Tires. These are a great upgrade for your small scale crawler to help get you more traction on those long days out on the trail. Here’s some highlights- * Designed for 1/24th scaled rock crawlers like the FCX24 series * Super-soft sticky rubber compound for maximum grip * Aggressive, self-cleaning tread design * 53mm oversized [...]
Recently announced by Tekno RC is a Wide Rear Pivot for their 1/8 EB48 & NB48 race buggy kits. The wider rear pivot can be used to increase handling on high bite tracks. Here’s the highlights- * Increases rear stability, improves consistency, and inspires more confidence * Slightly shorter rear suspension arms * Wider C and D blocks * Same overall width, while widening [...]
New from Shark RC Bodies is the Outlaw Black Widow 2 Clear Drag Body. The BW2 clear drag body is designed for serious outlaw performance, while sporting a hot scale realistic look. Here’s the highlights- * An outlaw version of Shark’s Black Widow body * True outlaw body with increased length * Narrowed roof area * Lengthened nose * Larger downforce area * Deep dish cut [...]
New from JConcepts are Pre-Mounted Sprinter Tires for the Micro-B. JC’s Sprinter tires are a great choice for a wide variety of surfaces and are now available professionally pre-mounted for your Micro-B. Here’s the highlights- * JConcepts original tread design * Professionally pre-mounted * Available mounted on bright white or fluorescent yellow wheels * Available in G3 rubber compound * Square, angled pins with horizontal [...]
