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Are you a front wheel drive touring car driver? If so, VBC Racing has announced a new high-end FWD car kit. The FF17 Belt Drive Dynamics car kit comes with a slew of hop-up parts and this belt driven version has been refined for serious competition. Here are some of its details- * LCG shock towers for use with TBBS shocks * [...]
Just announced by XRay is the 2017 version of the XB2D. The XB2D is a high-end, 2wd race buggy that has received a slew of updates to enhance performance and durability. Here are some of its upgrades from the previous version- * Designed for lower traction surfaces * New chassis with more flex for improved traction * Adjustable servo position to change weight [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Chrome Metallic version of the Racing Fighter Buggy. This limited edition comes in kit form and uses Tamiya’s easy to build DT-03 chassis. * Polycarbonate body & wing with chrome metallic plating pre-applied * Pre-cut body and wing * Includes torque tuned motor * CVA oil shocks * Chrome plated wheels * Comes with TBLE-02 S ESC Street pricing for [...]
The folks at Integy have announced a new Scale Flatbed Trailer Kit. If you’ve thought about adding a trailer to your scale rig, Integy makes it easy with this affordable kit. The flatbed uses leaf spring suspension and comes with LED rear taillights. It also comes with a convenient front battery box and measures in at 515 x 332mm. Pricing [...]
For all you on-road fanatics, XRay has announced the all new GTX8 Nitro On-Road Kit. The GTX8 is a 1/8th scale on-road car that comes as a high-end kit. Based off of XRay’s XB8 buggy, the GTX8 is designed for racing in the GT class that has taken off in several parts of the world. Here are some of its [...]
Coming soon from Serpent is the Cobra SRX8E 1/8 electric buggy kit. The SRX8E was designed by Billy Easton and is Serpent’s new high-end racing e-buggy. Based off the nitro SRX8, the SRX8E can use standard packs or can easily be converted to a saddle pack configuration. Here are some of its other highlights- * Medium down-force body * Machined aluminum c-hubs * [...]
New from Speed Passion is the SP1.1 Formula One car. The version 1.1 comes with numerous upgrades over the original to help improve handling and durability. Here are some of its highlights- * 100% carbon fiber chassis * New red 7075 servo mount * New upper deck with inline stiffener * New big bore shock * New center friction tube * New carbon fiber adjustable caster [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Subaru WRX STI 24h Nurburgring. The Subaru sports a nicely scaled clear body that is ready for your custom paint scheme. This is a replica of the car that won the SP3T class at Nurburgring last year, now you can have your own to bust out fast laps around your cul-de-sac. * Easy to build [...]
Get sideways with the new Tamiya Mazda RX-7 FD3S Drift Spec. The Mazda comes with a nicely scaled clear polycarbonate body and drift specification tires to make a splash down at your local drifting hot spot. A reliable TT-02D 4wd chassis is used underneath to put the power to the pavement, while CVA oil shocks soak up the ripples. The [...]
Have you been racing F1 all winter and have worn out your car? Are you looking to get into the F1 scene? Perhaps you are looking for a high-end platform to start a custom F1 build? If so, Serpent has announced the F110 SF3. The F110 SF3 is a high-end F1 car for turning blistering laps at the track, or [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you is the Black Metallic version of the Tamiya Dual Ridge. The latest Dual Ridge comes with a pre-painted, pre-cut body and wing and rides on a TT-02B chassis. The wheels also get some love with chrome plating and a revised sticker sheet is included. The part number for the Black Metallic Dual Ridge [...]
Can you smell the nitro in the air? Well, it is almost springtime, which means nitro season is nearly here in many parts of the country. To help you go really fast around an on-road track, XRay has announced the 2017 edition of the NT1 nitro touring car. The NT1 17′ is a 1/10th scale sized kit that is loaded [...]
F1 racers take note, new from Kawada is the F501 WS and the F501 NS. Both are Formula 1 car kits with the WS version being a 200mm wide foam tire version and the NS being a 180mm car using rubber tires. Both of the 501s are based on the previous model 500 that was released two years ago, but [...]
Coming in May from Team Associated is the RC8B3.1 Nitro Team Kit. Revisions galore are present on Associated’s latest nitro race machine, here is the scoop- * New H.T.C. High Torque Capacity differentials that hold more oil * All new 4 shoe clutch * 94mm CVA front and rear driveshafts * Hard anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis with optimized weight distribution * Updated a-arms * More ground [...]
Yesterday Team Associated announced the nitro version, today we are posting the new electric RC8B3.1e. The B3.1e is Associated’s full scoot 1/8th brushless race buggy and it shares the upgrades and enhancements of the nitro B3.1. Here are some of its highlights- * Designed specifically for brushless power * Comes with new H.T.C. High Torque Capacity differentials * New 94mm CVA drive shafts [...]
