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Coming soon from Serpent is a Raceroller Version of their 1/8th scaled SRX8 GTE LWB. The Raceroller comes pre-assembled with the long wheelbase chassis and also includes pre-mounted tires. * LWB chassis is extended by 29mm * Aluminum shock towers * 4WD with cardan shafts * 16mm big bore shocks * 2 gear style differentials * No differential in center You can use this link to visit [...]
New from Hobao is the 1/8th scaled Hyper GT2 Pro Nitro ARR. This nitro powered beast uses high quality parts to increase durability, as well as speed. Here are the highlights- * 3mm lightweight aluminum chassis w/positive caster * +5 degrees of caster angle * Hardened steel center driveshaft * Hardened steel universal driveshafts * Hardened steel drive cup * New anti-leakage differential housing * 2 speed [...]
Over at Powerhobby they have just got in some of the new Sparko F8 Nitro Buggy Kits. The new Sparko is taking the nitro racing world by storm and now you can get one from the crew at Powerhobby. Here are some highlights- * One piece receiver box that is waterproof * Grooved wire channels * Built-in transponder holder * Carbon fiber inserts in [...]
Now being teased by WRC Racing is the 1/8th scaled RTX.1 Nitro Buggy, as well as the RTXE.1 Brushless Buggy. Both of these new off-road machines were designed for all-out extreme performance with large diameter shocks and beefy aluminum chassis. Both also sport new aerodynamic bodies and are constructed from high-end materials. As we await more details, you can use this [...]
After recently announcing their new D8 WS nitro buggy, HB Racing has just dropped a new 1/8 E8 World Spec Electric Race Buggy Kit. This high-end electric buggy kit comes with all the latest in race technology and is ready to win at any level of competition. Here are the highlights- * Same suspension redesign found on the nitro D8 WS * [...]
Coming later this summer from Serpent is the 1/8th scaled SRX8 GTE Kit. This high-end race machine is the most advanced electric car that Serpent has produced to date. Check out these highlights- * All new hybrid bulkheads * New +2mm in length aluminum chassis * Mountable chassis weights * All new split center diff * Lightened motor mount * Equipped with the latest V2 solid [...]
While Carisma is known best for their small scalers, they have just announced a 1/8th scaled M48S Subaru WRC 1997 RTR. This 8th scaled rally machine has an impeccably scaled body and serious brushless power under the hood. Check out these highlights- * Classic, iconic, rally car as driven by rally legend Colin McRae * LWB version of the M48S * Wheelbase – [...]
New from Team Associated is the Limited Edition 1/8 RC8B4 Team Kit with FT RWB Chassis. This version of the RC8B4 is available exclusively at RC10.com and comes with AE’s Factory Team RWB chassis upgrade. The RWB (rear weight bias) chassis is used to shift major components to the rear to alter the weight bias for improved performance. The RWB [...]
Shipping now from Bittydesign is the AR8-GT3 Clear On-Road Body. Available in standard or ultra lite versions, the AR8-GT3 is a truly high performance body for your 1/8th on-road race machine. Here are the highlights- * Will be EFRA and IFMAR homologated in 2024 * Fits – 325-330mm 1/8 on-road cars * Made from genuine Lexan * Comes with rear wing hardware * Includes decal [...]
New from HB Racing is the 1/8th scaled D8 World Spec Nitro Buggy Kit. The D8 World Spec comes with a bunch of upgrade parts to make it faster and more reliable than before. Here are the highlights- * New suspension geometry for faster corner speeds * New symmetrical buggy suspension arms * New hard anodized aluminum front & rear shock towers * New [...]
The good folks over at Sparko Racing have posted more pictures of their upcoming Formula Eight Nitro Race Buggy Kit. The Formula Eight was designed to be an elite high-end race machine that sports some of the latest and greatest technology in nitro racing. As the Sparko F8 is getting very close to shipping, they have posted a bunch of [...]
New from Serpent is the 1/8th scaled Viper 990E 4WD On-Road Kit. The Viper 990E is a high-end race machine made from fine materials that has been updated to make it faster than ever before. Here are the highlights- * Successor to the successful 988E & 989E * Improved flex characteristic * Ultra-narrow chassis * Improved weight distribution and ease of maintenance * Cooling ducts [...]
New from JConcepts is a 1/8 Scale Wing Option Video. JC’s new 1/8 off-road wing video features Dakotah Phend and Tyler Hooks, two people that are very experienced in high-end racing. Watch the video below to hear the experts go over all the different wing options that are available from JConcepts. After the video you can use this link to visit [...]
Recently uploaded by JConcepts is a video for their new S15 1/8th Truck Body. The S15 is the latest and greatest in 1/8 truggy body technology and uses the new style “behind the front shock tower” styling. Designed to fit truggies like the MBX8T, RC8T4, 8ight-XT, D8T, or NT48 2.0, this S15 is ready to win at any level of [...]
Shipping now from JConcepts is the S15 1/8th Truck Body. A staple of the race body line-up at JConcepts, the S15 has won races all around the globe and now you can get one to fit your MBX8T, RC8T4, 8ight-XT, D8T, or NT48 2.0. Here are the highlights- * IFMAR World Championship winning design * Original JConcepts S15 styling * Forward cab bias [...]
