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You guys that are into the drift scene know all about the 3Racing Sakura D3. It made a name for itself last year by being one of the best (and coolest) drift cars you could buy. However, every car can be made better (and tougher!) with aftermarket parts. Our friends over at Asiatee Hobbies are now stocking the Boom Racing [...]
On the quest to completely uber-out the Kyosho RB6, the folks over at RDRP have just announced some trick aluminum rear suspension mounts. German designed and made from 7075-T6 aluminum, these mounts make it easy to alter the rear toe of your buggy via Delrin inserts. On the bling side of things, they come murdered out in black anodizing which [...]
Rogue Element Components has been making very trick aluminum parts for years. Sadly, that is about to come to an end as they are phasing out rc production and moving on to other things. However, they are still doing a limited number of releases, included their new Alloy Wheels & Nuts for the Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Rough Rider, and other [...]
The crew over at AsiaTees Hobbies are all about aluminum upgrade parts, from large to small, they have a large variety of vehicles covered. A couple of weeks ago we tried out some of their Thunder Tiger MT4 G3 parts, this week we’ll be taking a closer look at the smallest of the small, a GPM Aluminum Upgrade Combo for [...]
Our friends over at AsiaTees Hobbies have announced they are giving away a fully loaded TopCad SCX10 as their April giveaway. This beast is loaded up aluminum bling parts and for every $20 you spend at AsiaTees you get an entry. Click Right Here to get all the details. Also in the news over at AsiaTees is their Easter Sale. You [...]
One of the main vehicles that we use during BigSquidRC demonstrations is the Thunder Tiger MT4-G3 Monster Truck. The MT4 is a great demo vehicle- it goes huge on the jumps and is generally tough as nails. #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-7 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-7 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */Our friends over [...]
Looking to beef up the drivetrain on your Dromida 18th scaler? Well you are in luck with Dromida’s Aluminum Drivetrain Kit. The kit comes with everything you need to bulletproof your drivetrain, and it does so in style with blue anodizing. The kit includes- * Spur gear with o-rings & springs * Center drive shaft * Four dog bones * Four axles The part [...]
New from the STRC crew are CNC Machined Rear Lock-outs for the Axial SCX10. These are much stronger than the stock units and come in a wide array of colors to match your rig. The added precision of the machined aluminum lock-outs will keep your axle running true and can also help keep it from bending. The part number for the [...]
AsiaTees is known for having a big selection of hop-up parts for a bunch of different vehicles. We just received word they are offering a St Patrick’s Day Deal. Today through March 21st you can get 15% off of green and silver parts. To get all the information simply click This Link to head over to the official AsiaTees website. Click [...]
Stock plastic parts aren’t known for their durability, therefore the crew over at RC4WD have announced new aluminum steering knuckles for the Axial SCX10. Black in color, these knuckles look the part and should be difficult to destroy on those long trail drives. * CNC machined from billet aluminum * Easy to install * Weight (each)- 0.35oz The part number is #Z-S1216, they have [...]
The folks over at ST Racing Concepts have announced a new Chassis Set for custom builders. This set is for people who like to use their own length suspension links during a custom build. The kit comes in three different colors and is designed to be used with an Axial center transmission. The chassis set includes- * 4mm aluminum chassis rails * [...]
Dromida has announced Aluminum Shock Upgrade Kits to help beef up your Dromida RTR vehicle. Each kit comes with aluminum front & rear towers, four aluminum shocks, and four shock springs. The aluminum is anodized blue for a trick look and they should be much tougher than the stock plastic units. The part number for the SC4.18 kit is #DIDC1172, [...]
The Vaterra Twin Hammers has become a popular truck to bash and trail drive with. With its popularity comes aftermarket hop-up parts. Today our friends over at RC4WD have announced a very trick looking aluminum rear axle case for the Twin Hammers. The aluminum axle case is much stronger than stock and helps add to the trucks scale realism. * OEM [...]
The JConcepts crew has been putting out lots of accessories for the Associated RC10 Classic buggy. Their latest is a tough aluminum bell-crank set. These are much stronger than stock, but they eliminate the stock servo saver, so plan on either mounting up another servo saver (like a Kimbrough) or only running a high end metal gear servo with these [...]
Rogue Element Components have announced a trick looking aluminum transmission case for the Associated RC10 Classic buggy. The tranny case is machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, making it strong, lightweight, and it will not warp with heat or stress. Plus, this limited edition case is bound to bring up the bling-factor of your buggy several notches. The price of the Rogue [...]
