Hey guys, big apologies for missing Monster Truck Madness last week. One of only a few times I’ve ever done that. Been crazy round these parts. I’ve had some e-mails I’ve been hanging onto, some quite lengthy, so this week we are going to have mega-mailbag. Hi Doug, Quick question. The only thing holding me off from buying an LMT are the [...]
Recently announced over at Hobbytech RC is the 1/8th scaled NXT Evo 4S RTR Buggy. The NXT Evo 4S was designed for serious backyard bashing, or for club level racing. Here are the highlights- * KONECT 2200kV brushless motor * 100 amp KONECT 4S LiPo ESC * KONECT metal gear steering servo – 17kg/14sec * Aggressive new body decorated by “Bittydesign” * Front pivot ball [...]
Recently posted by Traxxas is a How to Mount and Glue RC Tires. If you are new to the hobby, or just want to learn some tips and tricks, the “How To” article from Traxxas is a great resource. From monster truck tires, to mounting up a new set of crawling tires, the Traxxas “How To” article can help make [...]
New from JConcepts is a video for their Regulator Chassis Conversion Kit. The Regulator chassis conversion is a great way to increase the performance of your scale Clod Buster based monster truck racer. The conversion kit not only increases performance, but is also highly adjustable for those ever changing track conditions. After the video, use this link to get full details [...]
XRAY has released a new Graphite Chassis T-Brace for their XB4’21 buggy. This upgrade is aimed at improving drivability and front-end stability while also offering plenty of additional adjustability. Depending on the type of track surface you’re running on, there are multiple mounting holes for this brace. Made of carbon fiber, this brace is both lightweight and durable, which should hold [...]
After several weeks of teasing, Mardave has officially dropped their new FP1 Formula 1 car kit. The FP1 has serious performance, while also being quite affordable. Here are some highlights- * Full length carbon fiber chassis * Multi-layer brace system * Adjustable wing mount * Fully adjustable front end * O-ring battery strao * Carbon & aluminum servo mounts * Balanced left rear wheel clamp * Low motor [...]
Club 5 Racing has introduced a new aluminum upgrade option for the Axial SCX10 II Jeep JL and JT models. Their Aluminum Center Skid Plate for the SCX10 III is a great way to dress up the underside of your trail rig and give it added durability. Made from CNC-machined 7075 aluminum, this center skid plate features a flat black finish [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled BD10LC Touring Car Kit. The “LC” stands for a low center of gravity design, which helps to make the BD10LC perhaps the fastest touring car yet from Yokomo. Check out these highlighs- * Engineered to be lighter and to carry that weight lower * New aluminum upper bulkheads * Laydown rear body posts * Laydown front shocks [...]
What is going on Everybody, hope the week has treated you well and the Rc Gods have kept your rigs in good shape. For me, this week has been a very productive one with a lot of rigs for The Ultimate Scale Truck Expo near completion. 2020 was a nightmare for me as well as it was for most of the [...]
XRAY has announced the upcoming release of its latest 1/8-scale buggy chassis, the XB8’21. Details are very scarce at this time, but the full release should be coming soon. It can be expected that this year’s model will include competition-focused enhancements and possibly the addition of “once option, now standard” components. Until then, you can see the teaser image on teamxray.com and [...]
You can never have too many tools on your R/C workbench. If you’re looking for your first set of hex and nut drivers or want to add a compact set to your toolbox or track bag, Ruddog has a new option that’s worth taking a look at. Their 19-in-1 Tool Set features an assortment of hex, nut, cross-head, and flat head [...]
ARC has released their latest 1/10-scale, on-road touring car, the R12FF Kit (#R10026). This model follows in the tire tracks of its predecessor, the R11F, which had a successful campaign during the 2020 Euro Touring Series. Among the highlights of the R12FF include a front-mounted motor that sits lower in the chassis, a narrow upper deck, a battery holder that’s compatible [...]
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Over at Element RC they have announced the new Enduro24 Crawler RTR Trailrunner. The 1/24th scaled Enduro24 can be driven nearly anywhere, check out these highlights. * One piece Trailrunner polycarbonate body * 2.4GHz radio system * Comes with LiPo battery & charger * 2-in-1 receiver/ESC combo * 7mm wheel hexes * Vertical metal chassis rails * Steel pivot balls The Element RC Enduro24 Crawler RTR Trailrunner is [...]
New from Tekno RC are Aluminum Sway Bar Collars. The sway bar collars fit the Tekno EB/NB/ET/NT48 2.0 and are a great way to keep your sway bars in place during those long A-mains. * CNC machined from aluminum * Hard anodized * Durable design * Direct replacement for stock hardware * Comes as a set of four The Tekno Aluminum Sway Bar Collars are priced [...]
