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Pro-Line is always striving forward looking to give you an advantage out on the track. Their latest 8th scale buggy tires are further proof of this and they are called Diamond Backs. Just like the name implies, the Diamond Backs emulate the scales on a snakes back, the lugs in the center of the tire are closer together, while the [...]
Pro-line Blockade tires aren’t new, in fact they are one of the most winning tires of the last couple of years. However, it is big news that they are now available in Pro-line’s new X Compound. Why would you, Mr Basher, care that you can get them in X Compound? Because the new X Compound is all about long tire [...]
New from the crew over at Intech is their BR-6 8th Scale electric off-road buggy. On the new BR-6 you get features like uber carbon fiber shock towers, big bore shocks, sway bars, adjustable turnbuckles, and all the other goodies that help you bust out fast laps at the local track. There is no word on pricing or a release date, [...]
Juraj Hudy and the crew over at XRay have been hard at work coming up with an all new XB9 nitro off road buggy for 2013. The XB9 has been a solid buggy since it was first introduced, this all new update should push it to yet another level of performance and durability. Some of the all new features and [...]
Just like in full scale racing, tires are the most important item for gaining speed on your rc vehicle. JConcepts has recently announced two new 8th scale buggy tires, Black Jackets and Stackers, giving you a couple more choices for different track conditions. Some of the specs on the JConcepts Black Jackets include- * JConcepts small tread, spread lug design * Heavy center [...]
There is nothing quite like the over-the-top power and speed of an electric 8th scale buggy. Hong Nor now has an electric version of their X3 Sabre 8th scale buggy. The X3e has been designed to take a beating and be quick around the track as well. Some of the features and specs include- * Lightweight diffs, front, rear and center * [...]
Taiwanese car manufacture Edam has just released information on their new belt driven 8th scale electric off-road buggy called the Zoom. Going with belt drive is quite a departure from the traditional shaft drive, making the Zoom a radically different design than what is on the market right now. Some of the other features and specs include- * Adjustable wheelbase for [...]
Back in August VRC Pro announced they were getting into off-road by adding short course trucks to their menu. Now they’ve announced that SCT’s won’t be the only off-road action you can get on their virtual on-line racing system, 8th scale buggies are on the way too! If your weather looks anything like ours does today, getting in some on-line [...]
The old Hot Bodies D8 was not only a world championship winning buggy, but also an affordable and popular bash machine. Never the type to rest on their laurels, Hot Bodies is now introducing the replacement to the D8, their uber new D812. The D812 is loaded with new parts and features to help keep it at the top of [...]
Mugen Seiki are known for producing some of the most elite 8th scale off-roaders on the market, and today they have officially announced their new MBX7 Kit. This is an 8th scale, 4wd nitro buggy that should offer world class performance on the track, or be one tough customer while busting huge tricks at your local bash spot. It utilizes [...]
Our friends over at Pro-Line have just released a teaser picture of their latest 8th scale buggy tires named the Big Blox. The new Big Blox look to be designed for long life while offering great traction which should make them one of the hottest tires on the market. Expect more information on these very soon on the official Pro-line [...]
THE AKA Moto 8th Scale Buggy Tire ReviewSince their introduction AKA has made a big splash in the rc racing scene. Thankfully they have just released a new tire with us bashers in mind, their new Moto tires for 8th scale buggy. The Moto’s have large, widely spaced lugs that look much like a dirt bike tire, which in theory [...]
If you have to wrench on a 8th scale buggy or truggy you already know the need for a good wheel nut wrench. Duratrax has introduced a new 17mm wheel nut wrench with you in mind. Some of the features are- * Utilizes a hardened 17 mm socket that fits most 8th scaler buggies * Ergonomic soft grip handle * Easier to use [...]
