Happy Friday all and welcome to my little slice of the Internet, The Backyard. Over the last two weeks, I’ve been looking at returning to what originally got me into the hobby 30 years ago, off-road racing. It’s been awhile since I’ve been in to it. I spent the last 10 years seriously racing solid axle monster trucks, and before that [...]
Now shipping from Carisma is the 1/10th scaled Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Clear Body Set V2. This fully licensed clear body has a 313mm wheelbase, thus making it sized for a plethora of different tenth scaled vehicles. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed * Ultra-detailed plastic injection-molded body parts * Intricately designed wheel arches * New stickers for an enhanced scale appearance * Truck [...]
The good folks over at HPI Racing have announced a slew of Option Parts for their new Venture18 scale rock crawler. All in all, there are close to 30 option parts released, ranging from portal axles, to trick aluminum bits. Here’s the full list- HPI Racing Options Parts for the Venture18 161140 – Aluminum Center Skid Plate 161141 – Aluminum Front Axle Set 161142 [...]
Recently announced by JConcepts is the 1/8 Razor L.D. Buggy & Truck Wing. The new Razor wing is designed to be low drag and durable, while also sporting a trick look. Here are the highlights- * JConcepts single vertical side-dam creation, low-drag * Angled leading edge, radiused corners for less resistance * Dropped center section for lower center of mass * Tall center dividers [...]
New from Injora is one of their first upgrades for the HPI Venture18; the 48T Pro Brushed Motor. Joining their brushed motor lineup for other 1/18 and 1/24 crawler, this motor offers smooth performance making it a great option for HPI’s new tiny trail truck. This new motor features a stronger drag brake and more torque than the stock Venture18 motor [...]
New from JConcepts are Renegades and Racer Tires, plus Tribute Wheels for the mighty Losi Mini LMT. Featuring scale realistic styling and designed for competition, these new tires and wheels are the perfect upgrade for the Mini LMT. Here are the highlights- JConcepts Renegades Mini LMT Tires * Low-profile sizing and design inspiration * Mini scale chevron style tread with back-cut lugs * Single [...]
Coming later this month from Futaba is the T6PV Transmitter. This high mid-range transmitter system is equipped with Futaba’s fastest response function and is more than ready for racing or hardcore bashing. Here are some highlights- * Combines the operability of the T4PM Pulse with elements of the T10PX * Full-color display for intuitive operation * Supports Futaba’s fastest system “F-4G” * Supports up [...]
Over at RaceOpt they have dropped one of the wildest car designs that we’ve seen in a while, the FFV4 Dolphin FWD Touring Car Roller. The Dolphin is designed for hardcore racing, while also being incredibly innovative, and looking trick. Here are the highlights- * 100% fully assembled * Optimized and centralized weight balance * Front motor position * CNC machined aluminum pulleys * Adjustable [...]
The team at REEFS RC continues to churn out interesting products, including their latest release, 12mm DOT Machined Aluminum Wheel Hexes. These aluminum hubs are designed to work with REEFS’ new 1.9" Blade and Shield beadlock wheels. Made of machined aluminum, these wheel hexes are available in three widths to provide various levels of offset. Where the wheel hexes that are [...]
Over at WST Racing Products they have announced a new Carbon Fiber Floor Tray for the popular 1/12 Losi NASCAR RTR. This trick looking floor tray makes for the perfect underbody to improve aerodynamics. Here are the highlights- * Flat floor that extends the full width of the body * Helps streamline the aerodynamics of your NASCAR * Cut from 2mm thick carbon [...]
New from Raceform RC is the Katana Modular Storage System. This storage rack is modular and can be used for cars, tools, or even sunglasses. Here are some highlights- * Ultimate solution for racers * Revolutionary new system designed * Can be used desktop or wall hang * Fully modular ecosystem * Effortless chassis storage * Versatile tool organizer * Sunglass holder * CNC machined parts and screw [...]
New from Treal is their Aluminum Rear Wheelie Bar for the Traxxas TRX-4MT. Designed to give you improved control when performing stunts, this add-on appears to be easy to install and even easier to use. Made from durable, machined 7075 aluminum, this wheelie bar is designed specifically for the Traxxas TRX-4MT monster truck and isn’t compatible with the TRX-4M. The wheelie bar [...]
New over at RPM is a Rear Skid Plate for the mighty Traxxas Maxx monster truck. The Maxx is well known for being tough, but the RPM crew can help take yours to the next level with their rear skid plate. The RPM skid plate is made from their legendary blend of plastic and is designed for extreme bashing. Here [...]
Now being teased by Killerbody is the 1/10th scaled Venus RWD Rally Car. This new release features a vintage styled Lancia Delta body that sits on a new RWD Killerbody chassis. Killerbody has long been a leader in scale realism and their upcoming Venus rally car has been meticulously scaled down from the 1:1 original. As we await [...]
New from Corsatec is the CTX8-RS Black Series Brushless ESC. The Black Series CTX8-RS is designed for use in 1/8th scaled vehicles and now comes with a cooling fan to keep temperatures under control during those hot days out on the track. The Black Series comes with Corsatec’s award winning hardware and software combination that is easy to adjust via [...]
