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After a few months of teasing, HB Racing has officially announced the E819 1/8 electric buggy kit. The E819 comes with the latest in racing technology and should be a contender at any level of racing. Here are the highlights- * New 2mm longer chassis * Machined steel spur gear * Aluminum servo saver * JConcepts body * Hard anodized shock towers * New rear hub [...]
Belted tires are all the rage now days and Sweep Racing has been one of the first to offer that technology to the rc bashing world. Sweep recently announced new limited edition chrome Road Crusher Belted Tires and we could not wait to try them out. How much grip do they have? Do they hold up well? Read on to [...]
Recently announced by Team Corally is the Kronos XP 6S RTR Monster Truck. While Team Corally is mostly known for their high-end race machines, their new RTR Kronos MT is all about bashing. Take a look at these features- * Extreme monster truck * Pre-built RTR * 110+ kph * CNC machined 3mm aluminum chassis * CNC machined 4-5mm shock towers * 16mm big bore shocks * [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you is the INFERNO NEO 3.0 VE Buggy from Kyosho. Inferno buggies from Kyosho are world famous for their speed and handling, the version 3.0 of the Inferno Neo VE just might be their best 1/8 RTR yet. Have a look at these features- * 0-50 meter time of 3.5 seconds * New Kyosho Speed [...]
For all you 1/8th scale nitro racers out there, Serpent has announced the SRX8 Pro. The Pro version of the SRX8 buggy is based off the EVO edition, but features a slew of updates. Here are some of the highlights- * Captured center driveline * Large volume differentials with over-sized gears * New +15mm super tough wing mount * Ball bearing steering rack * New [...]
New in XRay’s line-up of high-end race rigs is the 2019 XT8E. The XT8E is an 1/8th scale electric truggy kit that has been optimized for even greater performance out on the track. Here are the highlights- * New front C-hubs and steering blocks * New zero king pin steering block with exchangeable steering * 40% lighter wing mount * New front and rear [...]
New from HB Racing is the E819 1/8th scale electric race buggy kit. The E819 has received numerous upgrades for more speed and durability. Here is the scoop- * New chassis is 2mm longer than before * JConcepts Silencer body * Heavy duty machined steel spur gear * Compatible with E817 and E817 V2 parts * Heavy duty aluminum center chassis brace * Low center of [...]
Hot on the heals of their all new Turismo 190mm touring car body comes the X-15 from PROTOform. The X-15 fits 1/8 nitro on-road race cars and was designed to give the predictable handling that puts you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * All new aerodynamic shrouding at engine area * Streamlined cockpit * Made in the [...]
New from the folks at Traction Hobby is a video for their KM4 Founder II scale off-road truck. The Founder II is a large 1/8th scaled platform that is highly capable off-road. Watch the video below to see it driving through a stream and over large rocks. The video leaves no doubt to how incredibly scale the Founder II looks [...]
New from Team Magic is a promotional video for their 1/8 SETH Desert Buggy. The SETH comes with a unique desert style look that is backed up by serious brushless power. In the video, you’ll see the SETH catching big air and throwing massive roost while out in the desert. Short and sweet, the video is action filled and worth [...]
The electric 1/8th on-road class is one of the fastest in all of rc. The cars have outrageous power, as well as copious amounts of grip. The latest car to enter the class is the RX8E from XRay. The RX8E is based off of XRay’s highly competitive RX8 platform and was designed to put you on the top step of [...]
Being teased right now by Hong Nor is a new X3S EvoE electric buggy. The 4wd X3S EvoE will come in kit form and features aluminum shock towers, big bore shocks, rear arm guards, and much more. As we wait for more details, you can hit up this link to visit the official Hong Nor Website, or you can Click Right [...]
Just announced by Serpent is the Viper 988E Electric On-Road Kit. The 988E is the electric version of Serpent’s high-end 988 nitro racer and could make a great starting point for your next speed run car. Here are the highlights- * Multiple layout options * Improved 2 belt layout * Ultra-narrow 7075 aluminum 4mm chassis * Low-friction mid-shaft assembly featuring large bearings * Carbon [...]
Shipping soon from Mugen is the MBX8 Eco Team Edition Buggy Kit. The Team Edition MBX8 Eco comes with a bunch of revisions to help improve durability, as well as to help make the buggy easy to drive fast. Here are the highlights- * Wide offset wheel hubs * E2146 inline front uprights * -3mm front upright arms * +15mm adjustable wing mount * New [...]
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 [...]
