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Coming soon from Tamiya is the rear wheel drive M-08 Concept Chassis Kit. The M-08 is a high performance rear wheel drive kit designed for great handling, here are the highlights- * Can be built with three different wheelbases * Rearward mid-ship mounted motor * Comes with oil-filled gear diff from the M-07 * Oil damped shocks * A-arms, uprights, suspension mounts, & aluminum parts [...]
Recently announced by Hobbytech RC is the CRX Survival 1/10 scale rock crawler kit. The CRX Survival was nicely scaled and was designed from the ground up to be highly capable out on the trail. Here are some highlights- * 2 speed transmission * Black 1.9″ Climber 121 wheels * Realistic solid axles * Threaded aluminum shocks * Easy access transmission * 4-link suspension * Chassis mounted [...]
Getting ready to jump into one of the most competitive classes in all of rc racing is the new Schumacher Cougar Laydown Buggy Kit. The Laydown was designed with all the latest buggy technology and was made to be lower and faster than previous designs. * Ultra-low center of gravity, fast, versatile platform * Works well on a wide variety of grip [...]
New and shipping soon from XRay is the GTX8 1/8 nitro on-road kit. The GTX8 is based off of the XRay XB8 nitro buggy, but has been re-designed for serious on-road performance. Here are the highlights- * New larger capacity diffs * Reduced caster front upper arms * Harder lower arms * All new chassis fits hard or soft radio trays * Narrow rear suspension [...]
To get you stoked for the 2019 outdoor season, Mugen has announced a World Edition of their MBX8 nitro buggy. What’s new on the worlds edition? It comes with a slew of option parts to help make a great race buggy, even better. * Inline front uprights for smoother steering * -3mm front upright arms for improved initial turn-in * 46 tooth spur [...]
Being teased right now by Team Associated is the B74 4WD Buggy Kit. The B74 represents the latest and greatest in racing technology from the crew at Area 51. Over the years, Team Associated has won an incredible 29 IFMAR world championships, expect their new RC10B74 to be a major contender once it starts hitting tracks. We will post more details [...]
New from PR Racing is the SB401R-T 1/10 electric truggy. The 401R-T benefits from having all the upgrades from PR’s latest race buggy put onto the truggy, but was also thoughtfully designed to account for the different gearing needs of a truggy. While not much else is known about the new truggy, we do know that it comes loaded with [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Volkswagen Type 2 Van. This recreation of the historic VW is highly detailed and comes on Tamiya’s M-06 chassis. * Comes in kit form * Scale realistic polycarbonate body * Molded plastic body parts – Light cases, side mirrors, bumper * 239mm wheelbase M-06L RWD chassis * Metal plated wheels * 540 brushed motor * TBLE-02S electronic speed controller Street pricing for [...]
After a few weeks of teasing, Tamiya has released full details on their new Volvo Globetrotter FH16 6×4 Timber Truck. The Volvo is highly scale realistic and comes loaded with features, here is the scoop. * 1/14 assembly kit * Plethora of metal parts * Remote gear changes * Comes with 35 turn TR mighty-tuned motor * Width- 194mm, length- 733mm * 3 speed transmission * Highly [...]
We know the Traxxas TRX-4 RTR is a capable rig, we have seen TONS of them both on the trails and in comps. Now you have the choice to build it from the ground up which is an awesome way to learn everything there is to know about the truck for if and when you need to work on it. [...]
A new Traxxas TRX-4 Sport Kit is coming! We dubbed it the Adventure Kit around the office because it comes with some sweet accessories, but it’s officially the ‘Sport Kit’. We don’t have all the details, but it looks like it will come as a completely un-assembled kit with a clear body and cool accessories like the fuel tanks, [...]
Is there a monster truck build you have been looking to do, but you don’t want to pick up a some trashed/used Stampede off Craigslist? Maybe You already own a few trashed Stampede’s (looking around, I can see at least 3 here in the office) and you want to transfer the working electronics on over? Well have we got the [...]
Just announced by WRC Racing is the NTX.3 Nitro Touring Car Kit. What’s new on the point 3 version of the NTX? Have a look at these features- * Innovative magnet brake return system * New upgraded clutch * Floating radio plate * Pivot ball suspension * Symmetrical parts left & right * Aerodynamic front bumper, diffuser in rear * New shock upgrade * New plastic mixture Full details [...]
1/8th scale brushless buggies are not only one of the fastest off-road race machines that you can buy, but they are also great bash machines. Guys like Paul Bludgen use TLR 1/8 buggies to set world long jump records, while others like Dakota Phend use TLR 1/8 buggies to win championships on the track. The latest electric 1/8 buggy kit from [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the Audi Quattro Rally A2 Kit. This vintage rally car sits on Tamiya’s popular TT-02 4wd chassis and features a nicely scaled polycarbonate body. More details are coming soon on the Tamiya Audi Quattro Rally A2 Kit, to get one on pre-order now, simply hit up your local hobby shop with the part number #58667. [...]
