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While Serpent sure did some teasing with the new SRX8 1/8th Nitro Buggy, they have now released full details. Just in time for nitro buggy season, the SRX8, designed in part by Billy Easton, is ready to dominate at your local track. What is the scoop? * New larger gear diff cases that hold more oil * Diffs have built in pressure [...]
One way of fulfilling your need for speed is to get a smoking fast on-road car. Nitro 4wd tenth scalers are extremely quick around a track, or a cul-de-sac. The latest to hit the market is the 2016 edition of the XRay NT1. The NT1 has long been one of the most elite cars in its class, the list of [...]
Some people like the pure power of brushless, while others like the sound, smell, and high revving excitement of nitro. For all you nitro fans out there, Dynamite RC has announced two new Blue Thunder Fuels. The first is a Blue Thunder HP8 blend that is specially formulated for high performance 1/8th scale engines. This 9% caster-enhanced blend provides crisp throttle [...]
What happens when you take a world championship caliber driver out to the track and durability test the new Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4? Find out in the video shown above. While the MP9 TKI4 was designed to crush the lap record at your local track, you’ll see in the video that it was also designed to take a good beating [...]
Got an 8th scale on-road itch that you just can’t scratch? Maybe the new cars from Serpent can give you some relief. Serpent has announced a pair of newly updated Cobra GT 3.0 4wd 1.8th scale on-road cars. The 3.0 GTE (#600048) is the electric powered version, while 3.0 GT GP (#600047) is propelled by nitro power. What’s the scoop [...]
Kyosho did a bit of teasing with their new Inferno MP9 TKI4 1/8th scale nitro buggy, but now full details have been announced. Like previous versions, the TKI4 is sure to be a premium contender at racetracks across the world this summer. So, what are some of the changes? * 1.5mm X 5 hole shock pistons * Larger receiver box opening * Improved [...]
Check out the bashing antics of the Mad Kruiser 2.0 VE and GP (Nitro) in the new video from Kyosho. Set in a genuine bashing area filled with mud, rocks, and jumps, the Kyosho crew airs out both of the new Kruisers for your enjoyment. The video also showcases some of their features, like the Orion brushless system in the [...]
Coming soon to a track near you is the Inferno MP9 TKI4 nitro buggy from Kyosho. This is big news for 8th scale nitro racers and for Kyosho lovers across the globe as it has been highly anticipated. What’s new on the MP9 TKI4 you ask? * Optimized weight distribution * High grade 7075 aluminum towers, chassis, and steering knuckles * Updated Ackermann [...]
New from the crew over at TLR is the 4.0 edition of the 8IGHT-T Nitro Truggy. Designed to be easy to drive fast on a wide variety of track surfaces, the 4.0 received a bunch of updates to help you dominate at the racetrack. * Optimized drivetrain layout * New suspension geometry * Larger 8 x 16 x 5 outer bearings in spindles [...]
By adding performance parts from the Team Associated RC8B3 nitro and RC8B3e, the new RC8T3 nitro truggy kit should make for a beast out on the track. The 7075 aluminum chassis on the RC8T3 has been designed for optimal weight distribution, while a pillow ball front end allows for more steering and greater durability. * Long life V2 diffs * Lightweight ring [...]
Hot on the heals of the announcement of the Optima Buggy Re-release, the folks at Kyosho have also released full details on the upcoming Inferno Neo ST Race Spec 2.0 truggy. This RTR behemoth comes fully built and ready to bash with a potent KE.25 nitro engine. What are some of its other highlights you ask? * Pull start engine with [...]
Outdoor nitro season isn’t that far away, or at least that is what the groundhog said a couple of days ago. Stretching the rod on an engine, runaways, burnt clutches, and that sweet smell of burnt nitro is a great way of curing cabin fever once the weather switches from icy to nice. On that note, the folks at SWORKz [...]
The Savage line-up of trucks from HPI Racing has earned a reputation for durability, speed, and all out bashing fun. For 2016 the HPI has updated and improved the entire line to be better than ever before. First up is the Savage XL 5.9 2.0 (#116050). It receives a brand new F5.9 nitro engine for better acceleration and more overall power. [...]
The folks at JQ Racing are teaming up with ARMA Energy Drinks on a pair of new RTR 1/8 Buggies. The first is a brushless version that comes standard with a Savox servo, 1800kV motor, and 2.4GHz radio system. The second is nitro and powered by a Alpha pull start engine. The nitro comes standard with a glowplug, an igniter, [...]
Now being teased by SWORKz is the S350 Evo II Limited. Full details have not been released, but a few teaser shots have been posted to show off their latest 8th scale nitro race machine. What we do know is that it will start shipping in late January and that you can hit up This Link to check out the [...]
