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Nitro touring car is not a huge class today, but it is still super competitive. To help you win your next race, XRay has announced the 2018 version of their NT1. The NT1 comes as a kit and is totally about high-end performance. Here are some of the 2018’s updates- * New chassis * Innovative front flex adjustment * New rear layshaft bulkheads [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the all new TRF103. The 103 comes in kit form and was designed to turn in some serious laps down at the local track. Here are some of its highlights- * Carbon fiber upper and lower decks * Carbon fiber upper and lower front arms * 2 rear suspensions- link or t-bar * Left and right side friction dampers * [...]
We got our hands on the Cross RC Demon SG4 scale crawler that has been blowing up the rc internet lately. This truck really looks good, and our first impressions of the kit are very positive. We are looking forward to getting this thing built! We have the Demon SG4C edition of the truck that has a few more aluminum [...]
Recently announced by GMade is the Plus Edition Kit of their GOM Rock Buggy. The Plus edition comes with some really cool upgrades over the previous version. Here are some of its upgrades- * Grey color tube chassis * Hardened universal shafts * Aluminum 12mm wheel hexes * Adjustable aluminum motor mount * CVA driveshaft kit The Plus version of the GOM is priced at $379 [...]
Coming soon to a track near you is the Serpent Spyder SRX2 HT Team Edition Buggy. In the name, the HT stand for high traction. This version of the SRX2 sports numerous revisions to help lower your lap times on medium to high grip carpet or astro tracks. * Narrow, hard anodized, 7075 T-6 chassis * Aluminum front kick-up plate * Aluminum front [...]
Attention large scale fans, MCD has just announced the 1/5th scale XR5 MAX Factory Team Kit. The MAX Factory Team edition brings multiple upgrades to the plate for improved handling and durability. Here are some of the changes, plus some specifications- * New longer wheelbase chassis * Wider track * New aluminum shock towers * New shock bodies * New body * Shaft driven 4wd * [...]
With spring just around the corner, now is the time to start building a new 1/8th buggy for racing this summer. On the higher-end side of things, XRay has just announced the 2018 version of their XB8E 1/8th electric buggy. The XB8E is a kit that has received numerous updates over the ’17, here are some of its highlights- * New [...]
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 * [...]
