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Axial now carry a kit version on their SCX10 Dingo. You get a ton of cool stuff included in the kit, including aluminum suspension links, metal driveshafts, a slipper clutch and threaded piggy-back shocks! And of course being a SCX10 chassis, it should be as tough as nails! Street price will be under $250, and it should be available in time [...]
This cool little device from Castle Creations called the “CapPack” is designed for use in high powered electric vehicles, where batteries may suffer from voltage drop under severe load – this capacitor bank will give you that bit of extra go under accelleration. At $24.95, it costs a whole lot less than a new battery pack!Head over to the Castle Website for full details.
Exotek have posted a few pictures of a prototype work of art LCG chassis for the Associated SC10 4×4. The chassis adds 5oz to the overall weight of the truck, but this weight is low down to impove handling and grip. The pictures shown are only of a prototype but the final product, ETA 7th November, will have a hard anodized gun metal [...]
Team Associated have now released an electric version of their RC8.2 FT kit – the RC8.2E Factory Team. It includes a ton of shiny aluminum bling, including Big Bore hard-anodized threaded shocks with Ti-Ni coated shafts, 7075 driveshafts, 7075 steering knuckles, suspension mounts and a cool sliding motor mount for easy adjustment. To top it all off, a slick JConcepts Punisher [...]
Want more speed and lower operating temperatures from your 540 Ballistic motor? Novak’s got you covered with this Vented Endbell kit, which includes both the front and rear endbells as well as oversised bearings.You can get your hands on a kit in November, so keep an eye on the Novak Website for details
HPI Racing recently announced a couple of sweet looking shells for the Savage XS. Both the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Chevtrolet El-Camino SS bodies come with decals and masks, and are made from durable 0.030″ polycarbonate. More info is available on the HPI website here and here.
If you fancy making your HPI Mini-Trophy look a little more original, then this retro replica of Ivan Stewart’s 1997 Toyota Baja truck is just what the doctor ordered! It comes pre-painted in the original color scheme, complete with decals: awesome! Check out the HPI Racing website for more information.
Dynamite has a load of new stuff for the Traxxas Slash. The biggest new item being a LCG conversion set. But you’ll also see aluminum arms, shock towers, sway bar sets, and more. Everything is available now or will be very soon. Keep an eye on the Dynamite website for more info. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: [...]
RB Products have realeased a couple of pictures of their new batteries and a Li-Po charging bag. There will be 7.2V 1600mAh, 7.2V 3000mAh and 8.4V 4000mAh NiMH packs, as well as 3000mAh 30c 2s and a 4000mAh 45 2s Li-Po’s. You can also get a cool printed Li-Po safe charging bag to match your fancy new battery packs! Keep an eye on the RB [...]
DE Racing are now making their Borrego Wheels for the Team Durango DEX210 and DEX410 buggies. The Borrego series of wheels feature a cool beadlock style design, are ROAR legal and are super tough! These wheels are Durango specific, as they match the offset of the stock wheels, and are available in yellow, white and black. Head over to the DE Racing website for details.
Novak now offer a M2 Dig 3S ESC, dual Rock Star 45t motor, and 3A High Voltage BEC combo to satisfy the needs of the MOA crawler guys. Novak claim that this combo should offer a decent amount of savings over buying the individual items, and is due to start shipping in November. The Team Novak website will have full details in the near [...]
Dynamite has announced that they will be releasing updated versions of their affordable sensored and sensorless Fuze brushless combos. The updated ESC’s are all 3S lipo capable, and several motor winds will be available. Keep an eye on the Dynamite Website for more details.
Pro-Line just sent us a sneak peek of some 3.8″ Trencher tires that fit wheels with a Traxxas style bead. These things are massive, and scream durability! They should keep your truck pretty stable too, with 1/4″ tall “H” shaped treads and thickened sidewalls. They will be available as the tires alone, or mounted on 17mm hex Desperado wheels. Keep an eye on the [...]
It would seem that our predictions were right! ECX have just released a new 2wd 1/18 scale monster truck called the “Smash“. It’s packed with cool features, including Dynamite SpeedTread tires and electronics, steel driveshafts and a cool truck body available in two colors. #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-7 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-7 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() [...]
HPI Racing have just released a couple of shiny new hopups for the Sprint 2 and the Savage XS Add some color to your ride with these orange anodised suspension pin braces. They will fit all Sprint 2 chassis’, and four screwsto fit them are included. If you’re after faster corner speeds and smoother power delivery from your Savage XS, you’ll want a set [...]
