Most things I read in forums, I soon forget, but a post at rccrawler from a couple of years ago still resides somewhere inside me. Reading Jeremy’s last column, I came to think of it, and I think there is a pattern forming. First, let me quote our dear scale guy, commenting on his hauler build last week:This build helped me [...]
Are you ready to take your scale realism to the next level? An easy way of doing so, is to add real on-board engine sound to your rig. The crew over at Core RC have just announced a new pair of Engine Speaker Modules. Both modules can make your electric rc car sound like its full scale equivalent. Here are [...]
We got our hands on one of the Limited Edition Hot Wheels Tesla Cybertruck 1/10th scale RC vehicles, and it’s time to get it unboxed! We had no idea it was going to come in the case it did, so that was a nice surprise.. we won’t spoil anything else, you’ll need to watch the video. We just hit 15,000 subscribers! [...]
There are plenty of tricks that you can perform to make any R/C machine perform better. If you’re a rock-crawling fanatic, chances are you’ve heard about tire venting, which allows for improved traction on tricky terrain. With any performance-enhancing tip, there are pros and cons, and tire venting is no exception. If you’re wondering if tire venting is a good choice [...]
Over at Pro-Line they have posted a new promotional video for their ultra-gnarly Interco Black Mamba Tires & Vice CrushLock Wheels. The P-L Interco Black Mamba tires were designed from the ground up for maximum performance in mud. No matter if you are racing in a mud bog, or if you are just into finding the deepest mud hole that [...]
For all you rabid Rival MT10 owners out there, Team Associated has announced new hop-ups! Shipping now from AE are upgrade Aluminum Shocks, as well as Steel CVA Driveshafts. Both of these items are a great way to help bulletproof your rig, and come with the perfect fit and finish of AE Factory Team upgrade parts. #25845 – Front Aluminum MT10 [...]
Newly announced by Mon-Tech Racing is the PickUP R clear scale crawler body. The PickUP R has a unique old school look that is popular in the scale world, plus it features a wheelbase of 315mm, thus allowing it to fit a wide variety of scale crawlers. Made from a high quality polycarbonate, the PickUP R comes with window masks, [...]
Does your showroom-shiny R/C trail rig need a touch of character? If you’re jonesing for a weathered, rusted look but don’t want to spend time in the paint booth, Carisma has launched its SCA-1E Patina Sticker Set (#16169). The sticker set is designed for 1/10-scale vehicles and allows you to add patina patches and rust on as much of your R/C [...]
The crew over at HPI Racing have just announced the return of Four Classic On-Road Bodies. HPI has long been known of as one of the best body makers in the rc world, now you can pick up one of their classics for your on-road/touring car. #7327 – Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Clear Body (190mm) #7312 – Subaru Impreza WRC ’98 Clear [...]
New from RDRP is an Aluminum Rear Chassis Brace Mount for the Team Associated RC8B3.2 buggy. The RDRP brace mount was designed for serious abuse, as well as to help make your buggy look trick. * Direct replacement for stock part * Made from black-anodized aluminum * Chamfered edges * Laser-etched RDRP logo for a factory look * Improves durability and ensures balanced flex characteristics * [...]
For many hobbyists, Monday is a big tear down day. After a hard weekend of sending it, many hobbyists tear down their trucks on Monday to get a good idea of what parts they need to order before the next weekend. To help make your wrenching easier, Core RC has announced an affordable new Electric Screwdriver. The Core RC electric [...]
It was teased a while back, but we now have photos of the Traxxas Drag Slash! There are a LOT of people pacing the floor waiting for that order button to go live, but it looks like we need to wait a little longer. We haven’t seen under the hood yet, but there are a ton of details in the [...]
Do you take your wrenching seriously? If so, have a look at the new Hex Driver Wrench Set w/ Storage Base from JConcepts. This high-end hex driver set is perfect for long days bashing, or down at the local track. Here are the highlights- * Lightweight aluminum blue anodized handle * Injection molded storage base & handle endcap * Spring steel adaptors with [...]
That’s right folks, XRay has just dropped their 2022 GTX8 1/8th nitro on-road car. 1/8th scale nitro on-road is one of the fastest classes that you will ever see, the 2022 GTX8 is ready to set new track records, and put you on the top step of the podium. * New longer wheelbase chassis with updated layout * Aluminum spacers raise diff [...]
If you’re like me, you want to keep your R/C bodies looking as good as you can for as long as possible. Bittydesign has released a new accessory to help you do just that, acting as a guard against chassis rubbing and engine heat. The Bittydesign Paint Protection Kit (BDATS20-4) is a package of five fiberglass-reinforced aluminum tape strips designed to [...]
