Since the LiPo battery revolution began years ago, there have been a couple of teething issues. Lithium battery technology is wonderful for its superior energy density, but there can be downsides like safety. Spektrum has just put out a bunch of new Smart Technology batteries, chargers, and support equipment. The entire line of Smart Technology from Spektrum was designed to help [...]
Coming this summer to a track near you is the 2019 edition of the XRay XT8 nitro truggy kit. The latest edition of the XT8 comes with a slew of upgrades to keep it at the front of the pack, here are the highlights. * New front suspension geometry * New c-hubs and steering blocks * New CVDs front and rear * Chassis now [...]
Recently announced by RPM are new Rear A-Arms for the ARRMA Typhon 4×4 3S BLX buggy. RPM has long been known to put out only the most durable of upgrade parts, here is the scoop on their new Typhon rear arms. * More durable, adjustable, and lighter than stock * Additional outer shock mounting hole can be used to lower buggy * More [...]
“How much?????? Cubby, I started looking for my first rc car three weeks ago. What I have not found is roughly how much do I need to spend to get a true hobby grade car? If I buy a $99 car will it be hobby grade or just an expensive toy? How fast is a $99 car? Thanks, Darren J.” Cubby- Yo hey there Darren, [...]
Shipping right now from Team Associated is a new Factory Team 7-Piece Hex Driver Set. The set makes it easy to carry a bunch of different sizes in one compact hex driver. Scroll down for the highlights- * Compact and lightweight * Perfect for backyard bashing to pro racing * Most popular sizes are included * Hardened tips * Tips can be used with 1/4″ [...]
Coming soon from ECX is the 1/10th scaled Brutus Monster Truck. The Brutus has a nicely scaled body that looks just like the full sized Brutus. Soon you will be able to drive the rc version in your own backyard! The Brutus comes on ECX’s highly capable 2wd 1/10 off-road chassis and comes pre-built for your bashing pleasure. Waterproof electronics, [...]
After some teasing back in January, Tamiya has released full details on their upcoming Lunch Box Red Edition monster truck. The Lunch Box has been a legendary bash machine over the years, soon you will be able to get it in a special red edition. Here are the highlights- * Body is molded in red styrene * Red plated wheels * Easy to [...]
Here ya go hardcore Tamiya fans, now you can take an up-close look at the new Lunch Box Mini. Right now at the Shizuoka Hobby Show, Tamiya has the Lunch Box Mini on display. Coming in at 1/24th scale in size, the Lunch Box Mini looks larger than we expected. Also, the body on the Lunch Box Mini leans in [...]
Being teased right now by Hitec at the 2019 Shizuoka Hobby Show is the X2 AC Pocket battery charger. Hitec has long been a leader in battery charger technology, and with more and more people scale crawling, small chargers are increasingly in demand. The X2 AC Pocket should be perfect for scale crawlers or bashers who are looking to save [...]
That’s right folks, Cross RC is now in the Ready To Run Scale Crawler game with the FR4 Demon RTR. Cross RC has come a long ways in the last two years, going from relative unknown, to a company putting out some of the coolest rock crawlers in the industry. Here are the highlights on their first RTR- * Fully assembled [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is a new Toyota Gazoo Racing Supra. The car being teased is one of the “new style” Toyota Supras and it is on display this week at the Shizuoka Hobby Show. Across the globe drivers have long waited for an all new Supra, soon the folks at Tamiya will have one available for your bashing [...]
Ok, my post this week isn’t technically a monster truck, so you’ll have to bare with me. However, it IS monster truck related! At many full size monster truck events throughout the US, you will find all sorts of side entertainment. It may be a mud bog, freestyle motocross or even a wild transforming robot. UTV racing is another one of [...]
The crew over at RC4WD just keep on putting out incredible looking scale upgrades. As you can see in the picture above, their new Kober Rear Bed with Mud Flaps has scale detailing galore, plus it was designed to stand up to the rigors of off-road trail driving. The Kober Rear Bed is also available in white, silver, and without [...]
Shipping later this month from Team Associated is the limited edition RC10B6.1DL Team Kit. What makes the DL special? Well, it comes set-up for extremely high bite conditions. The team at AE ships the DL with a Laydown Stealth 3 gear transmission, gull wing arms, as well as +1 Ackermann plates. * Machined shock pistons * Aluminum wheel hexes * Large bearings in [...]
The embargo has been lifted with the announcement of the new Traxxas Traxx! Out of the box, the build quality looks awesome. The instructions do not look too difficult to follow, and by the time you read this, they have already been installed and are in testing. We can’t wait to report back with our thoughts and some video action! [...]
