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Remember back in the day when the HPI Micro RS4 was one of the hottest cars on the planet? Back then websites like One18th.com were exploding with custom builds and it seemed like everyone was running one of the little HPI’s on the weekend. Recently HPI has been putting out some new versions of the RS4 so they are starting [...]
KO Propo has just announced a very trick looking Carbon Fiber Servo Horn. KO says that it has less slop for a more direct feel when driving your car, we say that it just looks awesome. Either way, if you are doing an uber build it would be a nice addition to your car or truck. The horn is priced at [...]
Add some bling while improving the handling of your Team Associated B44.3 with the new Carbon Fiber Option Part Set from JConcepts. The set comes with 4 pieces- a servo brace, a battery brace, and front & rear top decks. All the pieces are made from 2.5mm thick carbon fiber and are machined to perfection. Also, the battery brace comes [...]
The folks at Factory RC have announced a pair or trick new Carbon Fiber Battery Braces. The first brace is made to fit the TLR 22-4 (#FTC008, $24) when running a shorty style pack. The TLR brace is available in both blue or red carbon fiber weave and comes with a new “Patriot” star logo. The second brace is for [...]
Add some bling to your Futaba 4PX with a new Carbon Fiber Carry Handle from PowerStar. No, the handle won’t make you any faster on the track, but it can make your transmitter easier to pack around while giving it a custom look. The part number for the handle is #PS023 and you can Hit This Link to visit its official [...]
New from Vectorworks is a pair of Carbon Fiber upgrades for Team Losi Racing vehicles. First up is a front shock tower for the TLR 22SCT 2.0. It is made from 4mm thick carbon fiber and is a direct replacement for the stock unit. Weighing in at only 10 grams, the front tower has 3 shock mount locations and has been [...]
New from Factory RC is a Shorty Battery Brace for the Associated B5M. The brace uses battery stops to hold your shorty pack in place instead of foam blocks. Made from carbon fiber it looks high-zoot and should be plenty strong to withstand big hits. The brace is priced at $24, its part number is #FRC005, and they are shipping right [...]
I may have been buried in snow or humbled by the cold these past weeks, but it did not keep me down! The team over at Rakon Heli specializes in upgrades, and I had to take a look at the Blade 200QX main frame, prop nut, and motor lock nut upgrades. The frame sells for around $70, and takes a bit of time [...]
One of our favorite bash trucks to come out this year was the Losi Mini 8IGHT-T. For all you Mini 8IGHT-T owners Exotek Racing has come out with some high-zoot carbon fiber shock towers. These are made from 3mm thick carbon fiber, making them lighter, yet stronger, than the stock units. The front tower also comes with revised geometry, giving [...]
What is the single trickest upgrade you can put on your car? Oh ya, a carbon fiber chassis! Now you Team Durango DEX210v2 owners can do just that thanks to Exotek. Made from 2.5mm carbon fiber, it is ultra light (35 grams lighter) and flexes slightly than the stock aluminum unit to provide more grip. Best of all? It just [...]
Now that you’ve got your Axial Yeti in-hand, it’s time to trick it out. Where do you start? You can never go wrong with carbon fiber goodies. The carbon fiber experts over at Xtreme Racing have a couple of new items for your Axial Yeti. The first is an upgrade front shock tower. The tower is made from extra thick 4mm [...]
Indoor racing season is officially here in the Midwest, a time when many hobbyists grab their 2wd race buggies and head inside to get their rc fix. However, many indoor tracks are tight, technical, and generally rough on cars. If you are a TLR 22 driver looking to beef up your buggy for indoor use, the new Carbon Fiber Front Shock [...]
Carbon Fiber parts are great for two things- 1. making your truck stronger, and 2. looking really trick. For all you Losi Mini 8IGHT-T owners, the crew at Xtreme Racing now has some carbon fiber upgrades for you. For starters, Xtreme created 3mm thick shock towers. These are much beefier than stock and lightweight to boot. Xtreme also has some rear wheel [...]
Add durability (and pure trickness) to your Associated 5 Series Buggy with a new Carbon Fiber Shock Tower from Pro-Line. There is a wide model available for the B5 along with a narrow model just for the B5M. Both towers are constructed from thick carbon fiber and come with aluminum ball stud mounts. The part number for the B5M unit is [...]
The new Upgrade Pack for the Hot Bodies TCXX was first shown at Nurnberg in January, now HPI/HB has released full details. To boil it down, it comes with a slew of upgrades to make your TCXX touring car the best it can be. Some of the upgrades included with the pack are- * V2 rebuild-able DCJ set * One piece servo [...]
