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The ARRMA Typhon has been arguably the best “Bashing Buggy” ever produced. To make it even better for 2019, the folks over at ARRMA have given the mighty Typhon a number of updates to make it tougher, and more fun to drive, than ever before. Here are the highlights- * Waterproof electronics featuring a 6S BLX185 ESC w/ IC5 connector * Powerful [...]
New from Pro-Line are their popular Slide Lock 1/8 buggy tires now in MC (Clay) compound. The MC rubber compound can help give your buggy extreme grip on clay indoor tracks. Here are the highlights- * Tightly packed pins with deep sipes * Designed specifically for smooth clay tracks * Reduced edginess for easier control * Made in the USA A pair of the Slide [...]
The crew over at XRay have been working hard on the new 2019 Edition of their XB8E electric race buggy. While not all new, it does feature a number of revisions for improved performance and durability. Look at these highlights- * 2-in-1 concept that includes both pivot ball & C-hub front suspension * New rear uprights with larger outside ball-bearings * A-arms made [...]
Over the last few weeks, Kyosho has been teasing their new 1/8 Inferno MP10 nitro buggy kit. Kyosho sells a ton of 1/8th nitro buggies to the racing crowd, the MP10 is set to take the world by storm in 2019! * New 3mm 7075 chassis * More forward weight distribution * New front & rear arms * Optimized width and wheelbase * New steering [...]
Newly revised by XRay is their 2019 XB8 nitro buggy kit. The XB8 has long been a top contender in the 1/8 buggy class, for 2019 it receives a bunch of updates for even more speed and durability. * 2-in-1 concept includes pivot ball & c-hub front suspension * All new c-hub front suspension * Soft and hard radio tray to adjust flex * [...]
Announced earlier today by JConcepts are their new Ellipse 1/8 Buggy Tires in gold rubber compound. JConcepts’ gold compound is well known for providing serious grip on indoor dirt tracks, now you can get that compound in the Ellipse tread. * Designed in conjunction with Ryan Maifield, Spencer Rivkin & Ryan Cavalieri * Standard Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts * 83mm bead * Massive forward [...]
Here ya go backyard bashers, the good folks over at ARRMA have now made it easier than ever to get into one of their high performance off-road buggies. Just announced is the Typhon 3S BLX 1/8th scale off-road buggy. The 3S BLX is based off the all-mighty 6S Typhon which has proven to be one of the best bash buggies [...]
Yesterday the crew from HRC Distribution announced the first products in their new Roapex tire line-up, today they are announcing two more! New for all you 1/8th scale buggy drivers are the Roller and the Paddle. Both are designed to give your buggy more traction while out driving, here are the highlights- * Tires made from a soft rubber compound for [...]
Just announced by Pro-Line are 8 of their most popular race tires in S4 Super Soft compound. The S4 compound has incredible grip, yet is capable of making the end of long nitro main events. Here is the list of the tires that get the S4 upgrade- 1/8 Truggy * Hole Shot VTR 4.0″ Off-Road 1:8 Truck, Part #9033-204 S4, $35 * Buck [...]
Top notch traction with longevity, that is the big news with Pro-Line’s all new Invader race tires. Sized for 1/8th scale buggies, the Invaders are designed to last where other tires can’t, thus giving you the grip you need to come on strong in the closing minutes of an hour long nitro main event. Here are the highlights- * Large pins [...]
The night before a big race, do you really want to spend 2-6 hours gluing up tires? To help you get the performance enhancing sleep that you need, Pro-Line has announced Pre-Mounted Slide Lock 1/8 buggy tires. The Slide Locks have a great reputation for finding grip on slick tracks, now you can get them conveniently pre-mounted. * Tightly packed hexagon [...]
Just announced by Castle Creations are two new Mamba X 1/8 Buggy Edition Combos. The combos feature Castle’s Mamba X speed controller along with either a 1515 1Y 2200kV or a 1512 1.5Y 1800kV brushless motor. Both motors are highly efficient and are a 4-pole, 12-slot, sensored design. * ROAR approved ESC * 1800kV motor is ROAR approved, 2200 is pending approval * [...]
When nitro racing, the engine is the heart of your machine. It makes all the difference on whether you have the power to pass guys on the straight or can make the big triple every lap. A good engine also makes the difference between winning a race or continually flaming out. That’s why O.S. Speed has announced the B21 Ty [...]
Ready to dominate your local track are the new Buck Shot 1/8 buggy tires from Pro-Line Racing. The Buck Shots are a directional tire designed for high-bite tracks. A long wear design, the Buck Shots will still be there at the end of a long main. They were also designed for insane forward bite thanks to their alternating elongated bars. [...]
Just announced by Duratrax are two new tires for 1/8 buggy. Duratrax will now be offering their Punch and Six Pack tread designs for all you 1/8 buggy drivers. Both are available as stand alone tires or pre-mounted on multiple different styles of wheels. Molded in Duratrax’s soft C2 tire compound, prices range from $22 up to $36. You can get [...]
