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Whoa, now here is a sharp looking new car from Kyosho, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. The Demon already has a gnarly reputation in the full scale world, the 1/8th scale Kyosho looks just as mean! With a fully licensed Dodge body and a potent KE25 nitro engine, the Demon should really fly around your cul-de-sac. The highly detailed Dodge [...]
The crew over at XRay have really been making a push lately, their latest new car announcement is the 2018 version of the XB8. The ’18 XB8 is ready for the nitro off-road wars coming up in the spring, here are some of its upgrades over the previous model- * New chassis designed with more space between wheels & side guards * [...]
It isn’t that often when Mugen introduces a new buggy, so the MBX8 is pretty big news in the 1/8th racing scene. Mugen states that the new MBX8 was designed to be more lightweight, for increased durability, better acceleration, and longer run-times. Here is the breakdown on some of its new gear- * New chassis for improved handling * High Traction Differentials [...]
To help promote the Mad Crusher, the crew at Kyosho have posted a new video. The video shows both the electric and nitro powered Mad Crusher out on a beach getting in some bashing. Watch the video to see the Mad Crusher throwing some serious roost as well as getting big air. With big power and a large 1/8th scale [...]
Now available from Shepherd is the Velox V8 WC Team Edition. The Velox is an 1/8th scaled on-road racer, this particular version comes with a slew of upgrades that their team used at the last world championships. Some of those upgrades include- * Hard front arms * Aluminum wheel axles * Low friction pulley set * Brass battery tray * Rear CVDs * VCC aluminum clutchbell * [...]
Make it easy to start your 1/8th buggy or truggy with Dynamite’s new Universal Starter Box. A starter box uses a wheel to turn over your nitro engine, which needless to say, is much easier than using a pull starter. Here are some of its highlights- * Adjustable to fit most 1/8th buggies and truggies * Powerful 775 sized electric motor for [...]
Getting ready to tear up a track near you is the nitro powered Viper 988 from Serpent. As a 1/8th scale 4wd on-road car, the Viper 988 should be an absolute animal around a track, or equally fast while blasting around an empty parking lot. Here are some of its highlights. * Belt driven 4wd system * Centrax clutch * Brake on rear [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho are a pair of new Mad Crusher monster trucks. The new Mad Crushers are 1/8th scale in size and will be available with either nitro or brushless power systems. Here are some of their highlights- * Ultra scale 80’s style body * Body has chrome plated plastic grill, bumpers, mirrors, wiper blades * LED ready body * Pre-built readyset * [...]
Have you been having trouble with the nitro engine in your 1/8th scale buggy? If so, the totally re-designed O.S. 21XR-B Version II is made just for you. The big 21XR-B V2 puts out serious power, yet is designed to be more reliable than ever. Here are some of its highlights- * 2.42 horsepower at 33,000 rpm * 4,000 to 40,000 practical [...]
For all you 1/8 nitro racers, Serpent has announced the EVO version of their SRX8 off-road buggy. The SRX8 EVO received numerous updates to improve handling and durability. Here are some of its highlights- * 7075-T6 aluminum shock towers * Membrane/emulsion shock caps * Grey 7075-T6 aluminum chassis * New engine position * Molded uprights * Spring steel center driveshafts * High downforce Avenger body The new [...]
Coming in late September is the O.S. Speed 21XZ-B Spec. II Ty Tessmann 110% Nitro Engine. This particular edition of the 21XZ-B has been tweaked by Ty Tessmann himself for optimal performance and is a limited edition unit. If you are wanting to bolt serious power into your 1/8 buggy, this engine is for you. * Long stroke design * 7 mm [...]
When nitro racing, the engine is the heart of your machine. It makes all the difference on whether you have the power to pass guys on the straight or can make the big triple every lap. A good engine also makes the difference between winning a race or continually flaming out. That’s why O.S. Speed has announced the B21 Ty [...]
New for nitro touring car racers is the PROTOform P47-N clear body. The P47-N sports an all new aero package and design cues that have never been seen in the class. With loads of testing via PROTOform’s race team, the P47-N offers up precise and smooth steering, as well as increased corner speed. The body’s design maximizes forward bite while [...]
Coming soon from HB Racing is the D817T Truggy Kit. The D817T is based off the world championship winning D817 buggy, a pedigree that is sure to make the truggy version a winner right out of the box. Here are some of its highlights- * Black anodized 7075 chassis * CNC machined, one piece 7075 motor mount * Competition 3 shoe clutch * Sintered [...]
With the truggy wars heating up across the globe this summer, XRay has announced the 2017 edition of the XT8. The XT8 is a premium 1/8th scale nitro truggy that comes as a kit. To help put you at the front of the raging hordes, XRay has made numerous changes on the XT8, here are some of its highlights. * Longer [...]
