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Coming soon from Joseph Quagraine and the JQ Racing crew is the Black Edition 1/8th scale nitro buggy kit. Joseph is known for having a unique take on everything, such is the announcement for the BLACK Edition buggy with the word of the day being “optimized”. In the official PR, Joseph uses the word optimized for pretty much everything, including [...]
New from Yokomo is the YD-2 EX drift car. The YD-2 EX is a rear wheel drive kit that is ready to dominate your local drift track. A new front bulkhead, new aluminum shock tower, and a narrower chassis headline some of the changes on the EX. * Matte graphite double deck chassis * 4 gear transmission * Large rear diffuser * New sealed [...]
For all you hardcore off-road racers that have been waiting, XRay has announced full details on the 2017 edition of the XB8 Nitro Buggy Kit. Of course the 2017 version comes with a bunch of upgrades, changes that were made to help improve durability and to reduce lap times. Here are some the highlights- * Larger volume differentials * Larger 2.5mm diff [...]
The folks over at SWORKz have released pictures and details on their new S35-3 nitro buggy kit. The S35-3 is the latest 1/8th race machine from SWORKz and it sports a multitude of upgrades. * New a-arms with optional carbon fiber covers * New Ackermann steering system * Optimized suspension geometry * Pro version comes standard with team option parts * New T-7075 chassis allows [...]
Here is a very cool collaboration, the RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB With KillerBody RC Toyota Land Cruiser LC70 Body Bundle. The RC4WD TF2 is arguably the best scale trail on the market, while the KillerBody RC Land Cruiser is one of the trickest bodies on the scale scene. The bundle comes with a TF2 LWB truck kit, the Land [...]
New from the folks over at Xpress is the Xpresso M1 Mini MR 2wd M Chassis Kit. The Expresso is a RWD on-road car that sports a full carbon fiber chassis, top deck, shock towers, and suspension arms. * Easy to switch from drifting to grip racing * Center-line located steering servo * Full sized ball diff * Can be used with shorty or [...]
Now here is a re-release to shake things up, the Schumacher CAT XLS Masami off-road buggy. The CAT XLS was used by Masami Hirosaka to win his first world championship in 1987 and is now back for all you vintage fans. The new version of the CAT features an upgraded transmission to handle today’s power systems but still comes with [...]
Here ya go Formula One fans, Team Associated has finally announced the RC10F6. The F6 is perfect for competing in the F1 class at your local track, or for a scale F1 build. The crew at Area 51 designed the F6 to be fully adjustable, to feature an ultra-low center of mass, and for the sleekest of styling. * Wings [...]
Just announced by HPI Racing is the re-release of the Savage X SS Kit monster truck. The Savage X SS is a beastly nitro burning off-road machine that is legendary in bashing circles. The latest version of the Savage comes with multiple updates including all metal diffs with machine cut gears, super heavy duty drivetrain parts, and a 2.5mm twin [...]
Do you like going fast, really fast, indoors on carpet? It doesn’t get much faster than mod touring. New for all you touring car maniacs is the Schumacher Mi6evo. The Mi6evo is a high-end touring car that features a lower center of gravity than previous Mi series cars, as well as class leading consistency and durability. Here are some of [...]
Tear up your local track with the new Schumacher Atom CC GT12. The CC version of the Atom gets a big dose of carbon fiber and has an adjustable battery mounting position. Here are some of its other highlights- * All new carbon fiber chassis * Forward servo mounting position w/ improved mount * Adjustable battery position makes it easy to balance out [...]
Tekno RC, known best for their 1/8 racing rigs, has decided to make a big splash in the bashing market with the MT410 Monster Truck. The MT410 represents the first bash offering from Tekno and is marketed to be one of the toughest, best handling, monster trucks to ever hit the market. After weeks of bashing, thrashing, and jumping off [...]
Just announced by Tamiya are a bunch of classic re-releases. Actually, some are re-releases while some are re-re-releases, so you old school vintage fans should be stoked. Here is the list- * Top Force #47350 * Mitsubishi Pajero Metaltop Wide CC01 #47331 * Racing Fighter Chrome DT-03 #47347 * Mercedes-Benz Arocs #56352 * Team Reinert Racing MAN TGS TT-01 Type E #58642 * Subaru WRX STI [...]
Do you have a stadium truck itch that you just can’t scratch? If so, take a look at the new TLR 22T 3.0. The newest 22T comes with many of the upgrades that the latest 22 buggy received and is ready to take on a track near you. Here are some of its highlights- * Revised motor location for improved rear [...]
Tamiya is in full-on re-release mode with their latest being the Metal Dump Truck. This limited edition kit gives the dump truck a fresh new look based on American heavy metal rock music. All black body parts, along with metal plated chassis parts and new stickers, help give it a rock’n new look. * 4wd GF-01 chassis * Centrally located motor * [...]
