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The folks over at Team Associated take their racing very seriously. How seriously? Well, they have won an IFMAR world championship a staggering 30 times! To keep that championships count climbing, the Team Associated crew has announced the nitro powered RC8B3.2 and the electric powered RC8B3.2e. Both buggies were designed from the ground up for maximum performance, check out these [...]
New from Mugen Seiki is the MRX6X 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit. The MRX6X is based off products used by Shoki Takahata to win the 2019 IFMAR 1/8 On-Road World Championships. Here are the highlights- * Designed for improved steering, rear traction, efficiency, & drive-ability * New front uprights and aluminum-bearing holders * New front drive shafts * New rear upper a-arms and rear [...]
Just announced by JConcepts is the F2I 1/8 Buggy/Truck Wing. The F2I is IFMAR legal and was designed to enhance handling, while also looking cool. Check out these highlights- * Industry first built-in gurney * Recessed IFMAR legal side-dams * Molded grid on bottom for easy mounting * Flat base, split deck design * 5 center dividers * Made from a durable plastic * Light-weight design * Available [...]
Over at XRay they have announced the 2020 version of their 1/8 XB8E electric race buggy. As XRay has done for several years now, they have taken the 19′ edition and given it major updates for the new year. Have a look at just some of the XB8E’s updates for 2020- * +4mm longer chassis for increased stability * New more adjustable [...]
The crew over at T-Bone Racing are now shipping a new Racer Stand. The racer stand was specifically designed for hobbyists that race, as well as bash. Have a look at these features. * Fits 1/10 and 1/8th scaled vehicles * Platform swivels * Collapsible design to save space w/ quick release pins * Solid aluminum frame * Extendable shock holders * 2.5″ to 4″ tall * [...]
Coming soon from Redcat Racing is the Kaiju Monster Truck. The Kaiju comes in at 1/8th scale in size and is powered by a 2100kV brushless system. Take a look at more highlights- * 6S waterproof ESC * Digital high torque servo * Sealed drivetrain * Threaded body shocks * Four position wheelie bar * Retro style body * LED lights The Redcat Racing Kaiju is priced at [...]
The folks over at Hong Nor are enjoying their 30th Anniversary this year! To help celebrate, they have announced the X3GTS 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Kit. Have a look at some of the highlights- * 1/8 4wd nitro on-road kit * New aluminum gearboxes * Includes upgrade option parts * CNC machined aluminum center diff brace * 3.5mm center/front diff set * Performance flywheel & clutch [...]
Tekno RC has long been known for making some of the toughest, and fastest, race buggies on the market. The crew at Tekno recently announced their EB48 2.0 4WD Electric Buggy Race Kit. Version 2.0 of the E48 is expected to start shipping later this month, here are the highlights- * 7075 aluminum shock towers, pivot blocks, caster blocks, and motor [...]
The folks over at Team Corally are attempting to take over the bashing world. Recently, Corally announced a line-up of new hardcore bashers. We’ve had a couple weeks to bang on their all new Kronos XP 6S Monster Truck to see how it stacks up to the competition. How does it handle? Is it crazy fast? How easily does it [...]
Coming later this month from Team Losi Racing is the 8IGHT-X Elite Nitro Buggy Race Kit. The Elite version of the 1/8 8IGHT-X comes with updated suspension geometry, as well as a new chassis layout that features an updated drivetrain. Here are more highlights- * 3mm thick 7075 aluminum chassis * Front universal driveshafts * Aluminum front chassis brace * +1mm wheel hexes * Updated [...]
Shipping soon from Maclan Racing is the MMax 8 Brushless ESC. The MMax 8 is set-up for 1/8 scale racing and can bring you the latest in electronic speed control technology. Look at these highlights- * Designed in conjunction with world champion Jared Tebo * Full aluminum case * 8.4 volt BEC * 32-Bit CPU platform * Optional WiFi module * Adjustable throttle & brake PWM [...]
Coming soon from Maclan Racing is the MR8.3 1/8 competition brushless motor. The MR8.3 has been slimmed down for racing and has the latest in brushless motor technology. Here are the highlights- * 4.5mm shorter than previous version * 25 grams lighter than previous version * Redesigned stator and rotor for smoother power delivery * Increased efficiency over previous design * Dual sensor ports * Error [...]
Being teased now by Kyosho is the Inferno MP10 Spec A Roller. The MP10 is Kyosho’s latest 1/8 nitro buggy platform and soon you will be able to pick one up in roller form. While the kit version is fun to build, the roller is great for saving time before hitting the track. Kyosho uses experienced builders to put the [...]
New from FTX RC is the 1/8th scaled DR8 Desert Racer. The DR8 comes pre-built as a RTR and features a beefy brushless system for speeds up to 100kph. Here are the highlights- * Hobbywing 6S 150 amp ESC * 4-pole 2000kV brushless moto * Scale realistic roll cage and interior * Bright front & rear LED lighting * Big bore aluminum shocks * Pivot ball [...]
The crew over at Fantom Racing have just announced new ICON Pro Brushless Motor/ESC Combos. The combos sport a ICON FR-8 Pro 220A ESC and your choice of a 2150 or 1950kV sensored motor. Here are more details- * 6S max LiPo cell count * 4-pole/8-magnet staggered rotor * High-strength, heat resistant magnet * Precision balanced rotor * Integrated power caps on ESC * ESC has [...]
