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Ready to dominate tracks later this season is the all new TLR 8IGHT-X. The EIGHT-X sports the very latest in race technology to put you on the top step of the podium. * All new wider chassis * Beefy drivetrain * Completely revamped suspension package * Faster, more nimble, and easier to drive * New arms with stiffener plates * Larger diff pinion gear bearing * Large [...]
Now being teased by TLR is a new 1/8 Nitro Race Buggy. As you can see from the teaser image above, the letter “X” has been prominently displayed, and the date of 6-14 is also being teased. A couple of weeks ago at Horizon’s RC Fest, TLR’s Dakotah Phend was spotted racing an all new prototype buggy, we can’t wait [...]
Have you seen 1/8th on-road cars race in person? Fast hand, they go so fast, and can corner with such speed, that it is difficult to watch them fly around the track! To go even faster than before, Mugen has announced the MRX6R. The 6R comes in kit form and is an extremely high-end race machine. * Designed for greater durable, [...]
The new full sized Acura NSX is turning heads worldwide, now Kyosho has announced a fully licensed rc version of the car. The Kyosho PureTen GP V-ONE R4s Ⅱ Acura NSX GT3 looks awesome and is ready for serious nitro power. Here are the highlights- * Exquisite body styling, officially licensed by Acura * Designed for advanced on-road performance * Chassis uses rear [...]
Just days after announcing new ownership, Kyosho is starting to roll out new cars. The first up is the Inferno Neo 3.0 Buggy. The Neo 3.0 is aimed at bashers as it comes in readyset (pre-built) form, but is designed for high-end performance. * User friendly KE21P Nitro engine * Big bore shocks * KC Cross off-road tires * Competition level chassis * Pre-built, just [...]
The folks at Hobbico recently uploaded a new video for the Drake Edition B21 nitro engine from O.S. Speed. The Drake B21 was designed to work well in both 1/8th buggies and truggies, giving you the power needed to be on the top step of the podium. The video goes over the major features of the Drake B21 like its [...]
The HPI Racing WR8 platform has been bringing crazy rally car action to bashers for a number of years. It can go fast, it can bash hard, all the while looking top-shelf. Soon the WR8 Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST rally car is receiving a livery update. The new Stars and Stipes paint scheme will be available on both the [...]
New from WRC Racing is the GTX 1.4 1/8th scale on-road car. This beastly nitro burner is made for serious speed, here are some of its highlights- * Reinforced drive belts * Lower servo positioning * Updated floating radio plate * New adjustable rear body mount * New belt tensioner * Rear diffuser * Magnetic brake return system * Length- 435mm * Wheelbase- 294-298mm * Width- 260mm You can hit This [...]
Coming soon from Team Associated are the RC8T3.1e and RC8T3.1 team truggy kits. Both trucks receive numerous updated from the B3.1 to improve durability and to help lower lap times. The T3.1e is street priced at $559 with a part number of #80938. On the nitro side of things, the T3.1 comes in at $609 and a part number of #80937. [...]
Available now from WRC Racing is the NTX 1.2 nitro touring car. The NTX is a 1/10th scaled touring style car that is powered by your choice of nitro engines. Here is some of the scoop- * Carbon steering block extensions * New reinforced belts * New drive shafts * Aluminum belt supports * Flanged wheel nuts * Width- 195-200mm * Aerodynamic front bumper * Rear diffuser * Includes [...]
To celebrate 10 year since the MP9 TKI4 first made its debut, Kyosho has announced a special edition of the buggy for all you racing enthusiasts. The new Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4 10th Anniversary Special Edition comes with all the option parts that the Kyosho international team drivers use, plus it is simply one incredible buggy. Here is a list [...]
The folks over at Hobbico just sent us a press releases to let us know that the uber new Adam Drake Edition O.S. Speed B21 nitro engine is now shipping. The Drake engine is available right now and was designed to put out the serious horsepower that you need to win races, while also being fuel efficient to give you [...]
Recently announced by Infinity is the IF18 on-road kit. The IF18 is a 1/8th scaled 4wd nitro car designed for high-end competition. After winning the world championship in 2017, Infinity set out to make an even higher performance car, the IF18 is the result of all their hard work. Here are some of its highlights- * New 7075 aluminum bulkheads * New [...]
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 [...]
Earlier today the folks at ARC announced their new R8.1 on-road kit. The R8.1 is a 4wd 1/8th scale nitro on-road race machine that now sports a number of upgrades over the original R8. * New front bulkhead with adjustable belt tension * New shock springs * New spur gear sizing * New X-Hard clutch spring * Aluminum front arm downstop * New anti-roll bars To get [...]
