New from the good folks over at Castle Creations is the 1520 1Y 1650kV Sensored Brushless Motor. The 1520/1650 was designed for maximum efficiency, thus giving you less heat, more power, and longer runtimes. Check out these highlights- * For use in 1/6 to 1/8 vehicles under 18 lbs * 8S LiPo maximum cell count * 1650kV * 60,000 max RPM * Sensored * 5mm output [...]
If you love the ease of mounting tires to beadlock wheels, you’re going to dig JConcepts latest set of drag racing rims. The Starfish Mambo Beadlock R/C Drag Racing Wheel (#3415B) is designed to accommodate wide rear slicks while offering an easy-to-mount setup. With a four-piece design, these wheels will fit custom dragsters built on the Traxxas Slash or Bandit chassis, as [...]
JConcepts is bolstering its lineup of R/C drag racing accessories with the addition of their Mambos (#3117-01) racing slicks. These wide rear tires have been designed to give you an edge when it comes to takeoff traction. This tire’s highlights include a waffled inner pattern for reduced ballooning, closed-cell foam inserts, and raised sidewall lettering for an added touch of scale [...]
Over at Hitec Japan they are now teasing the tiny X1 NANO Plus Battery Charger. Designed to be both affordable and extremely compact, the X1 NANO Plus looks to be a great option for those of you looking to save space. Here are the highlights- * High-precision CPU for an accurate and perfect charge * Easy to read LED display shows amount [...]
Coming soon from Max Speed Technology is the 1/10th scaled LP56 Clear Body. The LP56 sports serious supercar attitude and would make a great lid for your next on-road build. * Fits most 1/10 touring cars * Expected to ship in March * Wheelbase- 257mm * Width- 195mm * Also available in kit (FXX & RMX) and RTR (RMX) form The Max Speed Technology LP56 Clear [...]
We knew there was a big snow storm coming, so why not try a little magic trick and see if we could make a Traxxas Hoss disappear? While the disappearing part went as planned, the reappearing didn’t quite go so well. That snow was HEAVY and packed. We left the battery in overnight thinking we were going to bust out [...]
Does your Axial SCX10 III Jeep Gladiator need some new hardware for the trail? ScalerFab has released a new array of trail armor for this long-wheelbase trail truck. all geared toward toughening up your trail machine. Starting up front, three new bumper styles are available, all with their own unique designs. If you prefer a scale, no-frills front-end on your SCX10 [...]
Join us for a live chat about the current RC news, the upcoming USTE event, and did we mention there will be a ARRMA Swag Giveaway? This show takes place at 8:30pm CST, February 4th, 2021. Hope to see you there! Please share, bash that like button, and tell all your friends!
The folks over at Pro-Line have posted a video on How To Upgrade Your Traxxas Rustler 4×4. Watch below to see all the trick Pro-Line mods that are easy to bolt onto your Rustler 4×4, which can also help to drastically increase performance. From upgrade wheels and tires, to high-end shocks, to scale realistic bodies, the Pro-Line crew has your [...]
Sweep Racing has long been known for their racing tires, as well as their belted bashing tires. Today the crew at Sweep have announced all new TRILUG 1.9″ Rock Crawling Tires. The TRILUGs were designed for maximum off-road traction, while also sporting a scale appearance. Check out these highlights- * Available in super soft Gold compound, or medium soft Silver compound * [...]
The crew over at FTX RC are off to a blazing start in 2021. From a new tracked vehicle (the 1/12 Buzzsaw), to incredibly realistic crawlers, the FTX crew has been sending-it hard so far this year. Their latest release is 1/18th scaled and is called the Outback Mini X Fury Trail Truck. The Mini X Fury sports a modern [...]
WRC is teasing an upcoming addition to their lineup in the 1/8-scale GT4. They’ve announced this new platform through a post on their Facebook page, alongside a preview image of the G4 chassis. Although the preview hides quite a bit of detail, it’s easy to guess that the GT4 will be a new touring car option for competitive R/C racers. After [...]
Are you a hardcore extreme basher? Do you make a habit out of taco’ing your truck’s chassis on the weekend? The folks over at Team Corally are upping their game and have announced a new Swiss Made 7075 T6 LWB Upgrade Chassis for their 1/8th line-up of bash machines. The new chassis not only looks tricks, but was also designed [...]
New from Hobbywing is the XeRun XR8 Pro G2 Brushless ESC. The XR8 Pro G2 is a great choice for 1/8th scaled brushless trucks and features all the latest in brushless technology. Here are the highlights- * Constant full-sensored mode when paired with compatible Hobbywing motor * Advanced boost and turbo timing technology * Wireless – Programming, upgrading, and data logging * Powerful internal [...]
Shipping soon from FTX RC is the 1/18th scaled Outback Mini X Texan RTR. This small scale trail machine is perfect for indoor scaling, or for the rigors of the great outdoors. Check out these highlights- * Classic old school 40’s/50’s pick up * Available in either gloss green or matt grey * Factory fitted LED lights * Durable lexan body with clear windows * [...]
