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In the full size world F1 is all about exotica. Now, thanks to Exotek, you can bring some serious high-tech to your Tamiya F103 or F104. New from Exotek is the F1R3 Pro Conversion Chassis which can turn your Tamiya from boring to uber. Some of the highlights on the F1R3 Pro Conversion include- * Chassis made from 2.5mm quasi weave carbon [...]
Exotek Racing has announced three very trick upgrades for all you HPI WR8 owners. First up is a Speed Chassis Conversion. The chassis conversion is made from high quality carbon fiber and promises to shave weight while optimizing weight distribution. It is street priced at $124, it has a part number of #1560, and Here is the link you want [...]
Have a new HPI Jumpshot MT that you want to uber-out? I would start with the new Carbon Fiber Twin Vertical Chassis Plates from Xtreme Racing. Not only will they instantly make your Jumpshot look a lot more trick, they will also save weight for better performance. The side plates comes in two different versions- standard length (#10195, $79) or extended [...]
For all you Carisma GTB Buggy buggy fans, Thumbs Designs has some pretty trick shock towers for you. Made from 3mm thick carbon fiber, Thumbs Designs have designed both a front and rear tower to give your GTB more performance. Shock mounting holes have been optimized, as have the camber link positions. The front tower also has a larger opening [...]
Uber-out that new Team Associated T5M truck of yours with an Infinity Chassis Kit from X Factory. The Infinity chassis is made from very trick looking carbon fiber and shaves about 75 grams off the weight of your truck. The Infinity chassis also has more flex than the stock unit which helps to improve jumping, corner, and performance on bumpy [...]
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 [...]
