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Newly updated from Tekno is the NB48.3. The point 3 version of Tekno’s popular 1/8th nitro buggy comes with a number of upgrades aimed at making it stronger and better driving than ever. Some its highlights include- * Redesigned suspension geometry with new arms * New 7075 towers * Revised 4mm 7075 chassis * Revised bumper for better ground clearance * New extra long shocks [...]
The 977 Evo from Serpent represents the highest level of on-road performance. I mean, it is an 8th scale 4wd nitro car, which if you’ve ever seen at the track are absolute animals. Based on the 977 platform, the Evo has received a bunch of updates to make it faster, to give it more tuning features, and to make it lighter [...]
Recently we busted out our camera and took some pictures while cracking open the box on our Team Durango DEX8T test unit. The DEX8T is the new 1/8th scale truggy from Durango and comes as a kit, but comes with some sub-assemblies pre-built to speed up the build process. We had a great time building the Durango DEX8 buggy a [...]
With the new EIGHT-T E 3.0 the TLR staff set out to make it truly oriented for electric racing. The TLR’s 4mm 7075 chassis is all new and allows for multiple mounting positions of your ESC and battery for optimal weight distribution. Suspension settings have also been optimized for its electric power plant. * Aluminum rear bearing inserts and [...]
Tamiya has a new car on the way that is adorned with a very realistic looking Petronas Tom’s Lexus RC F body. The gorgeous Lexus body sits on top of Tamiya’s reliable entry level TT-02 chassis that is easy to build/drive and comes as a kit. 4wd makes sure you can put plenty of power to ground and it comes [...]
New from VBC Racing is the Firebolt RM 2wd buggy. As you would think with the “RM” in its name, it is a rear motored machine that is best suited to slick outdoor tracks. Here are some of its highlights- * 7075 aluminum chassis * Carbon fiber shock towers * Fits several different styles of battery packs * Upper deck has adjustable flex * 3 [...]
New from the Tekno RC crew is the third version of their electric 8th scale buggy, the EB48.3. The big news on the V3? A completely revised suspension for plusher jump landings and better rough track handling. Some of the other highlights include- * New front and rear arms * New 7075 shock towers * New longer shocks & tapered 4 x 1.8mm [...]
To show that Tamiya is committed to nitro engine racing, they have announced the Raikiri. The Raikiri is a 1/10th scale on-road kit that comes on Tamiya’s TG10-Mk.2FZ platform. Some of its highlights include- * Stylish body designed by Kota Nezu * Comes with Tamiya FS-12FZ engine * Adjustable 2 speed tranny * Shaft driven 4wd * Slim-line TM-8 exhaust * Comes with full bearing set [...]
Coming soon from Team C is the TC02C Team Edition 2wd off-road buggy. The new Team Edition comes with a slew of upgrade goodies over the normal kit for greater durability and improvied handling. Some of the upgrades include- * Aluminum steering knuckles * Aluminum servo saver * Aluminum rear arm mount * Heavy duty slipper clutch * Locking wheel nuts * POM idler gears The Team [...]
Simple yet durable, the Lightning10 LM World Endurance Kit from VBC Racing can make a great racer or be used as a cul-de-sac cruiser. On the outside it has a sleek Le Mans Endurance style body that is sure to turn heads, while under the hood is the heart of a lightening quick 10th scale pan car. Some of its [...]
New and hot from Tamiya is the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo. Closely modeled after the Nissan the competed in the Le Mans Prototype 1 Hybrid class, the GT-R LM Nismo has a great scale look that sits on a direct drive F103GT chassis for speed. More highlights of the Tamiya Nissan include- * Solid rear axle * Kingpin coil spring independent front [...]
Team Associated is upping their short course game by announcing the RC10SC5M. The SC5M comes on the new 5 series Associated platform and is designed to run a mid-motor configuration for optimal handling on high bite surfaces. Some of its highlights include- * Hard anodized aluminum chassis * Fits shorty and saddle packs * Comes with V2 12mm shocks * Updated four gear tranny * [...]
With scale detailing being all the rage, the Kyosho Plazma Lm Mazda 787B brings it in force. Featuring an incredibly detailed Le Mans style Mazda race body, this 12th scale pan car comes as a kit so you can make sure it gets assembled right. Some highlights of the Mazda include- * Comes with door mirrors, wipers, LED light bases and [...]
New from Kyosho is a 2015 Version of their popular RB6 Buggy. The ’15 edition comes with some minor upgrades to refine an already solid buggy. Some of the features on the 2015 machine include- * Comes with a step wing 3.0 * Has more shock mounting holes in rear arms * Includes medium firmness rear shock springs * Can be built in rear [...]
The latest truggy from Kyosho, the Inferno ST-RR EVO.2, isn’t an all new design, instead it features numerous small upgrades to refine an already stellar product. Among the upgrades are new shock towers that are better suited to high grip tracks, the optional radio box now comes standard, and a lightweight clutch bell that can help acceleration. Also included are [...]
