Over at Traxxas they have released a new E-Revo VXL Hits the Skatepark promotional video. The mighty E-Revo has been one of the best bashing machines that money could buy from the very start. Watch the video below to see just how extreme it can go. The E-Revo VXL features long travel suspension and a burly brushless power system, thus [...]
G’day folks! Last week I had a look at things we did not see in 2021, now it’s time to pay some attention to what we did see. No game changing releases, but upgrades to proven platforms. Yokomo released a new version of their YD2 chassis, the YD2-Z, claiming it to have undergone a major evolution and “to be the final [...]
Treal has released an Overdrive Gear upgrade for the Axial SCX6. This all-metal gear set features ring and pinion gears that are designed for use with both the stock SCX6 axle housing and Treal’s Aluminum SCX6 Axle Housing. This gear set has a 13T/39T gear ratio (compared to the 12T/43T ratio from the stock gears). Treal’s gears have been designed with [...]
Ivan and the crew at Carisma are now teasing a new 1/24th scaled GT24D Subaru STI Drift Spec RTR. As the BigSquidRC crew gets heavy into the small scale indoor scene for winter, this is perfect timing for such a release. With 4wd, a powerful brushless motor, and a FHSS 2.4GHz radio, the new Carisma is ready for all sorts [...]
Well hello there Panda Hobby, aren’t you bringing it for 2022! The crew over at Panda Hobby is now shipping their incredibly trick 1/24th scaled Tetra24 X3 Portal Edition RTR. Now that you’ve seen it is 24th scale, you might be thinking, well, it’s just a toy. But wait, the crew at Panda takes their small scalers Incredibly Seriously. So [...]
Over at Tamiya they are now teasing a Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Quadtrack Pick-Up. The new Land Cruiser not only comes with a body styled for fun, but it also includes Tamiya’s soft terrain Quadtrack system. The track system on the Land Cruiser is great for running on soft terrain like mud, snow, or sand. Also of note, the new [...]
The CEN Racing Ford F-450 is a unique scale truck in that it’s geared toward on-road adventures vs tackling the trail. If you own one of these rigs and want to make it your own, H-Tech Custom Products has released a new, Aluminum Grille add-on, which will give your dually even more scale appeal. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, this grille features [...]
Just announced by Hobbywing is the XeRun XR8 Plus G2S Brushless ESC. The G2S is a high-end sensored ESC that was designed for precise control, with massive amounts of adjustability. Check out these highlights- * Designed for 1/8 scale * Max Cell Count – 6S LiPo * Waterproof – No * Continuous Current – 200 amps * BEC – 6 to 8.4 volts adjustable, 6 [...]
Just announced by Jason and the good folks over at JConcepts are Pre-Mounted Swagger 4wd Buggy Front Tires. The Swaggers are a great choice when racing indoor carpet and these have been professional pre-mounted for your convenience. Here are the highlights- * Available with white or yellow wheels * Molded from JC’s medium soft pink rubber compound * Low profile tire carcass for [...]
Coming later this month from Kyosho is a Gray version of their 1970 Dodge Charger Supercharged VE. This 1/10th scaled Readyset has a beautifully scaled body and comes on Kyosho’s durable Fazer Mk2 chassis. With a Kyosho brushless power system and full time 4wd, the Dodge Charger is more than ready for some serious on-road adventuring! The Gray Kyosho 1970 Dodge [...]
The folks at Vanquish Products have released another stellar replica beadlock wheel for your next 1/10-scale crawler build. Their KMC 1.9″ KM236 Tank Beadlock Wheels bring rugged styling and an authentic appearance to any RTR or kit. With an officially licensed design, these wheels are made from machined aluminum and feature a multi-piece design including front and rear rings, beadlock rings, [...]
Coming soon from Boom Racing are KUDU Coilover Scale Crawling Shocks. The KUDU Coilover Shocks were designed for performance, while also have a great scale look. Check out these highlights- * Shocks optimized to deliver scale performance and precise adjustability * Available Lengths – 70mm, 80mm, or 90mm * Billet aluminum shock bodies * Threaded bodies for adjustability * High-end steel shock shafts with Titanium [...]
Shipping now from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Fazer Mk2 FZ02 Chassis Kit. The new Fazer chassis kit comes 40% pre-assembled and is a great platform for your next on-road build. Check out these highlights- * Includes popular upgrade parts * Duralumin HD TC center shaft S * TC universal swing shafts * Aluminum motor plate * Transponder mount * VZH003BK wheels * Includes optional body mounts * [...]
Hey all and Happy New Year! Ya know, I’m generally not a person for resolutions. I’m always of the mind that there’s no better day to make a change for yourself than today, and that’s whether it’s in the middle of July OR Jan 1. However, I’ll admit that being a week into 2022, the time does feel ripe to put [...]
New from ST Racing Concepts is a Heavy Duty Aluminum Rear Shock Tower for the mighty Traxxas Drag Slash. The STRC shock tower is precision made from CNC machined aluminum and is much beefier than the stock plastic unit. Here are more highlights- * Available in blue, gun metal, green, red and silver * 2 piece design * Helps add weight to the [...]
