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New from XRay is the 2021 version of their XB4 4wd race buggy. During the winter indoor race season, 4 wheel drive buggy is the top class, a class that the XB4 has been incredibly successful in across the globe in years past. The 2021 XB4 will be available in both carpet or dirt editions and has been updated to [...]
New over at Element RC is the Enduro Gatekeeper Builder’s Kit. The Enduro Gatekeeper was designed for hardcore rock crawling, check out these features. * Aluminum steering plates * Behind the axle steering * Steel servo horn * Threaded aluminum shocks * Integrated servo winch mount * Aluminum motor plate * Stamped steel frame rails * Universal front drive axles * Extruded aluminum driveshaft splines * Durable 5mm steel links [...]
Over the last few years, a little company called Awesomatix has made a huge impression on the 1/10 touring car class. The Awesomatix team has won numerous titles, and at many tracks, they are the chassis of choice for the “fast guys”. Over the last 5 years, Awesomatix has done an incredible job of beating the bigger names in the [...]
New from Team Associated are the RC8T3.2e Team Kit and the RC8T3.2 Nitro Team Kit. Both truggies sport the latest in race technology from Team Associated to help put you on the top step of the podium. Check out these features- * New adjustable flex a-arms w/ inserts * Longer rear arms * Stiffer shock bladders * IFMAR approved rear wing * New chassis with [...]
Over the last couple of years, the folks over at Cross RC have been putting out some incredible looking scale rigs. Cross RC recently posted video and pictures of their TC6 Desert Adventure kit. The TC6 is a beast with loads of metal parts and heavy scale realism. It is also perfect for a Desert Adventure near you, and is [...]
New from TLR is the 8IGHT-XE Elite 1/8 Buggy Race Kit. The 8IGHT-XE Elite comes with a bunch of option parts, plus it features a number of revisions to its suspension geometry and drive-train. Check out these highlights- * Pro level ready * Updated rear CVAs * Two wings and risers * +1 hexes for stability * Carbon center diff brace * 3.5mm shock shafts * Aluminum [...]
For all you stadium truck fans out there, Schumacher Racing is currently teasing the 1/10th scaled Storm ST. The folks at Schumacher have seen a big rise in stadium truck interest, hence the reason for the new Storm ST. Schumacher has long made some of the best racing rigs that money can buy, we can’t wait to learn more about [...]
Team Associated has just announced a pair of new 4wd race buggies. The new RC10B74.1 is intended for use on indoor carpet/high-bite tracks, while the RC10B74.1D is best suited for use on dirt. The “D” version of the kit comes with a center gear differential, while the regular B74.1 comes with a next-generation Octalock 2-pad center slipper clutch. Both units are [...]
Shipping soon from Mugen Seiki is the 1/10th scaled MTC2 Touring Car Kit. The MTC2 uses a state of the art center drive layout to give the car better balance and stability. Here are the highlights- * New rear diff and lightweight front spool * Extra long lower arms * New zero slop steering system * New curved main chassis * Tape-less battery security [...]
Shipping later this month from Roche Products International is the P10W Evo2. The Evo2 version of the P10W comes with a slew of upgrades over the original. Check out these highlights- * 2.5mm high grade graphite main chassis * Dual upper deck * Graphite lower arms * 7075 aluminum lower bulkhead * Graphite floating servo plate * DVS-V3 big bore center damper * 7075 aluminium motor mount/rear [...]
For all you Nitro lovers out there, Tamiya has just announced the Raikiri GT. The 1/10th scaled Raikiri GT 2020 rides on Tamiya’s sweet handling TG10-Mk.2FZ chassis and uses a FS-12FZ 2.1cc nitro engine for power. * Carbon fiber top deck * Aluminum chassis * Oil shocks * Full bearing set * Lightweight aluminum flywheel * Universal style driveshafts The Tamiya Raikiri GT is expected to start [...]
Coming soon from TLR is the 1/8th scaled 8IGHT-XT/XTE Nitro/Electric Truggy Kit. The 8IGHT-XT/XTE comes with everything needed to build the truggy with a nitro engine, or with an electric power system. Check out these highlights- * Nitro and electric parts included * Improved suspension geometry * Shorter wheelbase * Adjustable Ackerman draglink in steering rack * Flex tune a-arms * 3mm thick aluminum chassis * Large [...]
Coming this fall from Tamiya is a Silver Edition of their Scania R470 Highline. The Scania is a highly scale realistic truck that features a 3 speed transmission, as well as a metal frame and chassis parts. We will post as more details become available, until then, you can hit up this link for more details on the Tamiya Scania R470 [...]
Over at WRC Racing they have just announced the ST2.1 FWD touring car kit. The ST2.1 is a high-end carbon fiber kit that is more than capable of winning down at your local track. Check out these highlights- * New floating battery lock system * New easy adjust body posts * Ultra low profile shock towers * Short LCG shocks * LCG servo mount * Width- [...]
The folks over at Tamiya have just announced the very groovy Volkswagen Flower Power Type 2 kit. The Flower Power Volkswagen (#47453) comes with a pre-painted and cut polycarbonate body to ensure a perfect look. Also, the VW sits on Tamiya’s capable M05L chassis that has a wheelbase set at 239mm. We will post more details as they become available, until [...]
