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With indoor season just around the corner, XRay has announced the first of their 2018 line-up. The new ’18 X10 Pan Car from XRay comes with a slew of updates to keep it at the front of the pack. Here are some of its highlights- * All new ultra-narrow chassis * New aluminum rear bulkheads * Easier motor access * Harder front arms * New [...]
The hype train for the MST MTX-1 Scale Monster Truck just keeps on rolling. With so many people wanting to learn more details about it, MST has released more teaser images, along with a short sneak-peak video. Right now here is what we know- * 4wd with tube style chassis * Realistic, old school body * Width- 294mm (11.57″) * Length- 467mm (18.4″) * Four [...]
Coming in October from Tamiya is the Black Edition of their Porsche 934. The latest version of the 934 sits on Tamiya’s short wheelbase TA-02SW chassis and comes with gold stickers to go along with its gold colored wheels. * 1/10th scale kit * Tub chassis with 4 wheel independent suspension * Gear diff in front, ball diff in rear * Comes with LED [...]
Designed for the spec racing class down at your local track, TLR has officially announced the 22 4.0 SR Spec Buggy. The SR comes as a kit and is fully optimized for 17.5 spec buggy racing. Here are some of its highlights- * Lightweight design * 3 gear laydown transmission * Lightweight drivetrain * Stiffezel suspension components * Two different mounting positions for rear shocks * [...]
For all you pan car racers, Capricorn has announced the C-12P. The C-12P is a high-end pan car for racing 12th scale, or for just going really fast. The Capricorn is highly adjustable to make it easy to tune to different track conditions, plus it is made from high-end materials like carbon fiber and aluminum. A big bore rear shock [...]
Newly announced by Tamiya is the TB EVO 7. A 1/10th scale high-end touring car, the TB EVO 7 allows multiple motor mounting positions and does not come with a top deck, instead opting to use a stiffener on the chassis. * 2mm thick aluminum chassis with 6mm stiffener * Designed for a lower center of gravity * New bulkheads * 3 different motor [...]
Coming soon for all you hardcore drifters is the Yokomo YD-2S Plus. The YD-2S Plus is a rear wheel drift drift machine that sports some pretty impressive features. The car comes with a high mounted motor to increase rear traction, thus making it easier to drive. Also of note, the high motor mount is newly designed for extra durability while [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the Matte Black Edition of the Landfreeder off-road truck. The new Landfreeder comes with a trendy matte black finish pre-applied to its polycarbonate body. The new look sits on Tamiya’s CC-01 platform that features an independent front suspension with a solid axle in the rear. * Chrome plated rear axle housing * 1/10th scale * 4wd * Barrel [...]
Being teased right now by Tamiya is the Volkswagen Beetle Rally. The Beetle comes on Tamiya’s compact MF-01X chassis which was designed to be easy to build, affordable, and durable. A full time 4wd system transfers power from a brushed 540 motor to all of its wheels. Also, a fully independent double wishbone suspension is used to soak up bumps, [...]
The folks over at Carisma have announced their updated 2017 4XS Buggy. The original was known for its solid handling and how easy it was to drive fast, the ’17 version is even better. Here is some of the scoop- * Beefier diff gears * CNC machined aluminum parts * Carbon fiber chassis, shock towers, top deck * Full bearing set * CV style driveshafts * [...]
Coming soon from ECX is the Kit Version of the 1.9 Barrage. The kit does come with its differential, shocks, and wheels pre-assembled, but the rest is up to you. The kit also comes with a clear body so you can paint it any color you wish, plus it comes with all the tools and electronics needed to get it [...]
Here we go, a new release from the folks at GMade. New from the G crew is the GOM GR-01 Rock Buggy. The GOM comes in kit form so you can make your own custom changes while you build. The buggy also sports a 2 speed transmission, a dig system for making those tight gates, and a beefy full-time 4wd [...]
New for the 1/12th scale GTP class is the Team Associated RC12R6 Factory Team Kit. The crew at Associated focused on providing precise handling and building a car for today’s higher grip level tracks. Here are some of its highlights- * Ultra low center of gravity design * 2.0mm hard anodized aluminum chassis * Narrow chassis for increased ground clearance in corners * [...]
Coming soon for all you stock class touring car racers is the BD8SV from the folks over at Yokomo. What makes this car more suitable for stock class than mod? Well, for starters, the BD8SV comes with a more efficient drivetrain thanks to a 40 tooth pulley. This also helps to optimize the car’s roll balance. It also sports Yokomo’s [...]
Newly re-designed is the XRay XB8E ’17. The 2017 version of the XB8E features many of the updates that its nitro brother also received this year, offering both handling and durability enhancements. Here are some of the New XB8E’s highlights- * All new, high oil volume differentials * New trailing-axle steering blocks * New steering plates with improved geometry * Composite front top deck [...]
