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Here ya go folks, a new monster truck from Traxxas! That’s right, Traxxas has just announced for pre-order, the Hoss 1/10 RTR monster truck. The Hoss was designed for hardcore bashing with a powerful VXL 540XL brushless motor and huge Traxxas Sledgehammer tires. Check out more highlights below- * Torque-biasing center drive w/ steel spur gear * Internally reinforced body * Heavy duty [...]
After a few weeks of teasing, Losi has officially dropped the 1/10th scaled Lasernut U4 Brushless RTR w/ Smart ESC. The Lasernut U4 is a scale rock racer that comes with the latest in Spektrum SMART electronics. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed Lasernut Racing body and cage * Officially licensed BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tires * Officially licensed Raceline 2.2″ wheels * [...]
Recently announced by Savox is a special Black Edition of their SW2290SG-BE Waterproof Monster Series Servo. The SW2290SG-BE is indeed a monster sporting over 900oz of torque. Check out these highlights- * IP-67 waterproofing * Steel gears * Ball bearings * All aluminum case * Brushless motor * Torque- 65.0kg/902.7oz-in at 8.4 volts * Speed- 0.11 sec/60 deg at 8.4 volts * Dimensions- 40.3 x 20.2 x 38.7mm The [...]
Shipping soon from Hobbywing is the QuicRun Fusion Brushless System for scale rock crawlers. The QuicRun Fusion puts an ESC inside the motor case to save space, while the powerful brushless motor has been specifically tuned for serious crawling. Check out these highlights- * Compact, space saving design * Simplifies wiring * Intelligent torque control * IP-67 waterproofing * Professional drag brake adjustment * 3S LiPo [...]
Over at Traxxas they have just posted a How To on doing a 3-Phase Upgrade to their Rustler 4×4 stadium truck. While a stock Rustler 4×4 is a blast, most hobbyists choose to customize their trucks. The crew at Traxxas have loads of upgrades for the Rustler 4×4 that are direct bolt-on parts, making them easy for everyone to install. [...]
Over at Traxxas they have just posted a new “how-to” on project building a Brushless Powered TRX-6. Installing a brushless system in the TRX-6 helps to give it more power and speed, making it more suitable for rally-style running, instead of being powered for slow-speed rock crawling. To help you with your build, Traxxas lists all the part numbers that [...]
Recently announced by KO Propo is the BSx3-one10 Grasper Type-S steering servo. The KO’s “Grasper” design gives it top notch holding power, to go along with its buttery smooth movement. Check out these highlights- * Affordable case design * Soft black servo lead * Two pre-sets * Brushless motor * Low profile to fit in small areas The KO Propo BSx3-one10 Grasper Type-S is priced at [...]
Reds Racing has announced new GEN3 V8 1/8 Brushless Motors. The GEN2 V8 race motors will be available in either 2350 or 2800 kV and were developed alongside team drivers to guarantee the highest in performance. * 2350 kV has been designed for truggy and pan car * 2800 kV was designed for 1/8 on-road * Exceptional power with superior smoothness * High efficiency [...]
Recently announced by Maclan Racing is the MMax 8R 1/8 Competition ESC. The 8R version of the MMax comes with Maclan’s new Hurricane aluminum fan with carbon fan guard for increased durability. The aluminum fan case not only looks trick, but can also help pull more heat away from the ESC. The Maclan Racing MMax 8R is expected to start shipping [...]
New for all you aspiring no-prep drag racers out there are GEN4 Eliminator Brushless Drag Motors from Tekin. Jim and the crew over at Tekin have went to extra lengths to ensure that their new drag motors are the most potent on the market. Check out these features- * Designed specifically for drag racing * 2S maximum cell count * 60 degrees of [...]
During the upcoming summer months, it is easy for a brushless motor to get too hot. To help save your motor from warmer temperatures, Reedy has dropped a pair of high-end HV Aluminum Motor Fans. The Reedy motor fans come in two different sizes and were engineered to move some serious amounts of air. Here are the highlights- * Durable, CNC [...]
The friendly guys and gals over at Castle Creations have announced the re-release of their burly 1717 Series Brushless Motors. The new 1717s have been updated and will now be sensored to give you an even greater sense of control. The Castle 1717 motors are legendary for incredible power in the most extreme of installs, soon you will be able [...]
Back at the start of the year Losi announced a pair of new Tenacity TT Pro SMART Brushless RTRs. One version is like ours and is the Falken edition, while the other sports Brenthel livery. As we unpacked the Falken edition, we took a bunch of pictures to give you a good look at what comes inside the box. As the [...]
Over at XRay they have announced the 2020 version of their 1/8 XB8E electric race buggy. As XRay has done for several years now, they have taken the 19′ edition and given it major updates for the new year. Have a look at just some of the XB8E’s updates for 2020- * +4mm longer chassis for increased stability * New more adjustable [...]
New from Redcat Racing is the 1/10th scaled Wendigo Brushless Solid Axle RTR Rock Racer. The Wendigo uses solid axles front and rear, along with a steel frame chassis and oversized suspension components, to give you a totally scale rock racing experience. Here are the highlights- * Full roll cage * True to scale rock racer * Realistic cock pit * Threaded oil filled [...]
