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Just announced by Tamiya is the Matte Black edition of their Grand Hauler. This special edition kit comes with a stylish matte black paint job, saving you the time and expense of having to paint a body. * Key body parts pre-painted metallic black, then matte coated * Aluminum ladder style chassis * Metal leaf spring suspension * Friction shocks * 3 speed transmission * Front [...]
Our earlier posts on the Cross RC Demon SG4 scale crawler have sure created a lot of buzz around the truck, now we are able to post all the information that you need to get one on the way. The Cross RC Demon SG4 is being imported to the states by a HobbyTown USA based out of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Here [...]
Get your drift on with the newly announced Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Drift Spec from Tamiya. This iconic Skyline comes in drift form on Tamiya’s TT02D chassis and rolls on 24mm drift spec tires. Here are more highlights- * CVA oil shocks * Sport tuned motor * Highly detailed polycarbonate body * Matte-finish metal-plated wheels * Full bearing set * Aluminum motor heat sink Street pricing for [...]
Featuring a world championship pedigree, the D817 V2 nitro buggy from HB Racing should be a top contender in the 2018 nitro wars. The V2 of the D817 comes with various revisions and updates to improve durability, as well as handling. Here are some of its new updates- * New 7075 aluminum chassis * Stronger 17.5° aluminum caster blocks * JConcepts body * New [...]
As the F1 wars are heating up this winter, VBC Racing has announced the FX18 Lightning F1 car. The FX18 is a 1/10th kit that was designed for serious racing, here are some of the updates that it includes- * New chassis for improved performance * 7075-T6 rear axle & steering knuckles * Updated side links * New rear pivot design * Steel upper arm [...]
Just announced by ARC is the gnarly looking R8.1E. The R8.1E was designed for high speed 1/8th on-road racing, but looks like it could make one heck of a speed run car to us. ARC updated the R8.1E with numerous revisions over the previous car, here are some of the updates- * Front bulkhead with adjustable belt tension * New anti-roll bar * [...]
Just announced by the crew at Yokomo is the YZ-2 DTM World Championship Edition Kit. The latest YZ-2 is capitalizing on their recent world championship win with Ryan Maifield by giving racers a slew of option parts right in the box. Here are some of the upgrades that are included with the WC edition- * New gullwing front arms * Graphite [...]
Just announced by Shepherd is the Velox V10 WC2018 nitro touring car. The latest version of the Velox V10 includes various upgrades to make it easier to drive, more reliable, as well as being easier to work on. Here are some of its new upgrades- * Improved rear sway bar * New ventilated brake discs * Redesigned 2-speed adapter * O-rings for body mounts * [...]
It is getting harder and harder to tell the difference between rc trucks from the real deal. A good example of that fact is the King Kong RC CA-10. Originally based off the American International KR-11, the CA-10 comes with a scale realistic hard body and loads of detailing. Here are some of its highlights- * 1/12 scale, 2wd * Hard plastic [...]
While the XRay GTXE was designed for on-road racing, we can envision some of you guys snatching one up to convert into a speed run car. XRay has long been known for making some of the most esoteric cars in rc, the new GTXE looks like it totally lives up to that reputation. Here is the scoop- * 1/8 luxury electric [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the YD-2SX drift car. The YD-2SX comes in kit form and is a rear wheel driven drift machine. Check out some of its highlights- * Aluminum front bulkhead * Carbon fiber chassis and rear tower * High motor mount offers seven different mounting positions * New toe inserts on suspension mounts * Gear differential * New steering assembly The YD-2SX is slated [...]
Recently announced by Destiny Racing is the RX-10SR touring car. Their previous car, the RX10S, was known as a fierce competition machine, the RX-10SR sports numerous improvements to help you lower your lap-times. * Updated carbon fiber chassis * Lower aluminum bulkheads * New one piece 7075 aluminium servo mount * New carbon fiber shock towers * 3 different suspension mounts to vary width of [...]
The crew over at XRay have really been making a push lately, their latest new car announcement is the 2018 version of the XB8. The ’18 XB8 is ready for the nitro off-road wars coming up in the spring, here are some of its upgrades over the previous model- * New chassis designed with more space between wheels & side guards * [...]
It isn’t that often when Mugen introduces a new buggy, so the MBX8 is pretty big news in the 1/8th racing scene. Mugen states that the new MBX8 was designed to be more lightweight, for increased durability, better acceleration, and longer run-times. Here is the breakdown on some of its new gear- * New chassis for improved handling * High Traction Differentials [...]
In the works right now from Tamiya is the TRF419XR touring car. The 419XR comes in kit form and was developed to be a high-end touring car. Here are some of its highlights- * 2.25mm thick chassis * 2mm thick carbon fiber top deck * Length- 370mm * Revised to increase corner speed and response * Bearing raced front & rear stabilizer bars * Center pitch [...]
