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Coming soon from XRay is the 2024 edition of their mighty XB8E Electric Race Buggy Kit. Designed to be the ultimate electric race buggy, the 2024 XB8E has what it takes to win at any level of competition. Here are the highlights- * Shorter chassis with improved layout * New center dog bone driveshafts * New Swiss 7075 aluminum shock towers * New shocks [...]
The crew over at XRay have dropped full details on the 2024 edition of their 1/8 XB8 Nitro Race Buggy Kit. The 2024 edition gets a number of updates to increase durability, as well as speed. Here are the highlights- * All new shorter chassis with milled flex zones * Shorter rear center driveshaft * New 7075 Swiss aluminum shock towers * Multi-adjustable 3-in-1 [...]
Coming soon from Absima is the 1/8th scaled Guardian RTR Stunt Truck. Built for speed and durability, the Guardian has a cool looking military body and packs massive brushless power under the hood. Here are the highlights- * Short wheelbase stunt truck * Gold anodized aluminum parts * Wheelie bar comes standard * Speeds up to 70 km/h on 4S LiPo * Beginner mode for [...]
The crew at Team Magic have dropped a new promotional video for their mighty 1/8 Teken RTR Truggy. The Teken RTR comes with huge tires, big brushless power, and massive suspension to handle extreme bashing. Watch the video below to see the Team Magic crew put the Teken through its paces while throwing serious roost and spinning quick laps. After the [...]
New over at Castle Creations is the Cobra 8 Brushless ESC. The new Cobra 8 is designed for use in 1/8th scaled vehicles and can run sensored, non-sensored, or brushed motors. Here are the highlights- * Designed for 1/8 vehicles weighing up to 15 lbs * State-of-the-art 32-bit, dual-core processor * Enhanced data logging capabilities * CNC machined aluminum bottom case * Waterproof for all [...]
Coming soon from Carisma is the 1/8 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 M48S ARR. This classic rally machine comes with an absolutely gorgeous old school body and sits on Carisma’s M48S 4wd chassis. Here are more highlights- * Photo-realistic 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 body * New 285mm SWB version of Carima’s M48S chassis * New 550 Big Can brushless motor for massive [...]
Over at Capo Racing they have released more teaser images of their upcoming 1/8 CD1582X Queen Baja Ultra4 Kit. Capo Racing is considered by many to be the highest of the high-end, with their on-road Nissan Skyline GT-R being arguably the most esoteric on-road car to ever hit the market. Not to be outdone in off-road, the Capo crew is [...]
Over at Mayako they have just announced their upcoming MX8-24 & MX8E race buggy kits. Both buggies have been engineered for serious on-track performance. Check out these highlights- Mayako MX8-24 * High KPI front end (KPI1/Caster1) * Front and rear upper links for a forgiving car * Soft arms for increased durability * Adjustable rear differential height * CVDs provided front and rear * Optional UJ’s available [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are Teazers 1/8th Scale Truck Tires. The Teazers are available in two different rubber compounds and were designed for hardcore outdoor racing action. Here are the highlights- * JConcepts original tread design * Strategically placed and innovative pin heights * Tiny blades of tread, dense assortment * 4.0” bead mounting size for 1/8th truck wheel compatibility * Carefully shaped carcass to [...]
New over at Serpent is the 1/8 Viper 990 Evo Kit. The 990 Evo is a high-end race kit designed for winning at any level of competition. Check out these highlights- * New “flex shock mounts” offering extra flex adjustment * New lightweight bumper offers more body support * Upgraded fuel tank * New top deck * New front lower arms * Redesigned front one-way * Modified [...]
Recently announced by Hong Nor is the 1/8 X3GTS Nitro WC Edition Kit. Hong Nor secured their first ever world championship in October and now they are releasing a special World Championship edition kit to celebrate! The WC edition comes loaded with option parts to increase durability and speed, plus it comes with a special box to commemorate their first [...]
Over at Sparko Racing they are teasing the 1/8 F8e Electric Race Buggy Kit. The F8e is a high-end race kit designed to win at any level of competition. As the teaser images show, the F8e is loaded with carbon goodies and was designed for a low center of gravity. We will post more details as they arrive. Until then, you [...]
The crew at Team Associated has announced a new RC8B4.1e Team Kit, as well as a new RC8B4.1 Nitro Team Kit. Both of the new Associated buggies have been highly updated to improve durability and speed. Check out these highlights- RC8B4.1 Nitro Team Kit * New RC8B4.1 RWB chassis and side guards with tapered chassis design * New LCG and lightweight aluminum front [...]
New from the bash masters at ARRMA is the 1/8 Kraton 6S BLX EXtreme Bash Speed Monster Truck RTR. The new Kraton 6S EXB RTR is loaded with upgrades to make it even tougher and faster. Here are the highlights- * Loaded with aluminum option parts for extreme bashing * Laser-etched EXtreme Bash 7075-T6 aluminum parts * Powerful 6S LiPo capable Spektrum brushless [...]
The crew over at Team Corally have uploaded a new Spark XB-6 – The First True 1/8 Bash Buggy video for your viewing enjoyment. The Corally Spark XB-6 was designed from the ground up for all out bashing performance. Watch the video below to see the Spark hit massive jumps, scrape low Earth orbit, then land back to terra-firma without [...]
