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New from Tekno RC is the EB48SL. The “SL” stands for Super Light, which is said to give it 10th scale handling, with the durability of an 8th scale. The EB48SL is built on the SCT410.3 platform and therefore shares 95% of the same parts. This makes the buggy easy to drive fast and a great choice for winter indoor [...]
With indoor season in full swing, it seems a new 2wd is announced every day. We had one earlier today by Intech, now it is time to introduce the Firebolt DM2 by VBC Racing. Nope, VBC isn’t that well known here in the states, but the DM2 is very trick and it is pretty cool to show up to the [...]
New from Schumacher is the extremely uber CAT K2 4WD Buggy. Several changes on the new K2 help it handle better, be more adaptable to various track surfaces, and make it faster than ever. Highlights of the new buggy include- * 4 possible battery positions for shorty and saddle packs * Longer, more narrow chassis * Aluminum chassis stiffeners * Ultra low motor mount * [...]
Are you big into the front wheel drive scene? Me neither, but if you are Tamiya has announced a limited release Black Edition of the FF-04 EVO. The Black Edition looks sweet with loads of carbon fiber and new big bore shocks. The Black Edition also comes with a high-zoot black anodized motor plate and bumper mount to help make [...]
New for all you nitro burners is the TLR 8IGHT 4.0 Nitro Buggy Race Kit. The 4.0 isn’t an all new design, instead it comes with a bunch of refinements for better handling and great durability. The biggest change on the 4.0 is a new offset on its drivetrain. This change gives the 4.0 an improved power bias (more power [...]
For all you high-end touring car enthusiasts, Yokomo has just released full details on the 2016 edition of their BD7. As you can see by the pictures, the ’16 BD7 comes loaded with weight saving carbon fiber and it brings a bunch of improvements over the last model. Some of the highlights of the 2016 BD7 include- * Ultra-low center of [...]
New from Tamiya is the TG10-Mk.2FZ Racing Kit. This is a 1/10th scale 4wd on-road kit that was designed for speed. Heading its list of features are TRF big bore shocks, improved steering angle, a new carbon fiber top deck, and a TM-12 race tuned exhaust. The part number for the chassis is #84423 and Right Here is the link to [...]
New from XRay is the 2016 Edition of the X1 Formula Car Kit. The ’16 X1 isn’t an all new design, instead it uses a number of improvements to make for a better handling car. The primary updates on the ’16 edition include- * Floating servo design * Floating steering arm * New rear wing * New central mount plate * All new side tubes * [...]
2wd buggy season is in full swing right now. Yesterday TLR announced the new 22 3.0, Schumacher announced a special edition of the KF2, and now today Team Associated is introducing their RC10B5M Champions Edition to the world. What makes the Champions Edition RC10B5M so special? * Limited production run * Comes with both 3 and 4 gear transmissions * Comes with both [...]
Newly updated is the Schumacher Courgar KF2 Special Edition 2wd buggy. While the “regular” KF2 was pretty trick, the SE version comes with all 3 motor positions in just one box. It also features a new chassis, new body, 3 belts to fit the different motor arrangements, a carbon fiber top deck, and battery mounting hardware. The part number for the [...]
Hot, new, and ready for indoor season, is the TLR 22 3.0 MM 1/10 2wd buggy. Technology advances at a rapid pace in the 2wd buggy class so the 3.0 comes with upgrades like a wider chassis, a new motor location, and revised suspension. The 3.0 version also comes with the option parts needed to build an uber-level machine right [...]
1/8 truggies are great machines for racing, but they also make good bashers. The latest 8th scale truggies to hit the market come from Mugen Seiki with their nitro powered MBX7TR and the electric MBX7TR Eco. Both truggies feature numerous upgrades from the previous version for better handling and improved durability. Some of the new stuff includes- * 16mm hard anodized [...]
Go big or go home, that is the American way. New from RC4WD is the 1/4 Scale Killer Krawler 2 Kit. The Killer Krawler 2 has a length of 29.5″, a width of 23.6″, and weighs in at over 11 lbs. With size like that, it should make short work of your local rock crawler course, or easily run over [...]
Get a heavy dose of scale realism with the new 1991 Jaguar XJR-14 LeMans from Kyosho. This 12th scale pan car kit features a body with amazing detail, with a lightening quick Plazma Carbon Edition pan car chassis underneath. Some of its features include- * Body comes pre-cut and pre-printed with a full set of scale parts * Carbon fiber main chassis, [...]
New from Kyosho is the V-One R4 Evo 1/10th nitro touring car. The Evo is a refinement on previous models for improved track performance and durability. A new main chassis and top deck help improve mechanical grip, while a new aerodynamic front bumper yields better steering. Some of the other features on the Evo include- * New clutch bell * High-strength sintered [...]
