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New from O.S. is the R2102 1/8 Scale On-Road Engine. Like so many O.S. engines before it, the R2102 was designed for stellar power and reliability. Some of the features on the highly revised R2102 are- * 3mm lower center of gravity * Ceramic rear bearing * Laser graphics * Works with 16% nitro fuel * DLC coating & tungsten weighted crank shaft * Power output- [...]
New from Kyosho is the V-One R4 Evo 1/10th nitro touring car. The Evo is a refinement on previous models for improved track performance and durability. A new main chassis and top deck help improve mechanical grip, while a new aerodynamic front bumper yields better steering. Some of the other features on the Evo include- * New clutch bell * High-strength sintered [...]
Without doubt, a brand on the rise is Tekno RC. With products built for performance as well as punishment, expect to keep seeing more and more of them at your local bash spot. Their latest release is the NT48.3 Nitro Truggy Kit. Big, burly, and ready to tear up the track, the NT48.3 has a bunch of new features to [...]
Ever want a hot looking on-road car that comes with the sound, smell, and performance of nitro? If so, Kyosho has just announced not one, not two, but three new on-road nitro burners. Using the 1/10th scale FW-06 nitro platform, all three cars should be a blast to tear up the local cul-de-sac. For hot looks you have the choice between [...]
We like combo tools, or should I say that we like saving room in our tool box. That’s why when we saw the new HPI Temp-Driver we were pretty stoked. While out tuning a nitro engine the two tools you need the most are a small straight slot screwdriver and a temp gauge, luckily the new Temp-Driver has both. * Measures [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The easiest way to start a nitro engine is by using a starter box and Team Associated has announced their latest and greatest. Utilizing a compact design, the Associated starter box comes with a handle to make it easy to pack around the track or bash spot. The wheel can be orientated two different ways to suit 1/10th or 1/8th [...]
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 [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the futuristic looking Raikiri GT. The Raikiri is a 1/10th scale nitro powered on-road car that comes as a kit. A sleek polycarbonate body gives it a unique look, while under the hood a .12 sized FS-12FZ nitro engine supplies the power. A 4wd drivetrain helps put all the power to the ground and an [...]
New from Mugen for the GT racing scene are the nitro powered MGT7 and the electric MGT7 ECO. Both are based off the world championship winning MBX7 platform and both should make excellent pavement scorchers. The body mounts are very adjustable, making it easy to mount up the body of your choice, while both offer low center of gravity designs [...]
If you’ve read the CR for any period of time, you clearly know I have a passionate hatred of nitro. It stems from years of watching T-Maxx drivers grind away on “easy starts” with no success, or even when they could get the engine to pop to life, actually sitting the truck on the ground was the kiss of death, [...]
The crew at Team Associated has announced their new RC8B3 8th scale nitro buggy. The RC8B3 is touted to be an all new replacement to the old RC8, something that AE racers have long been waiting for. Full details can be seen at This Link at the official Team Associated website with a list of needed parts to complete the [...]
New from Serpent is the Cobra 811 2.2 nitro buggy. While not an all new design, it does feature a number of upgrades to make it the best nitro buggy yet from Serpent. The upgrades for the 2.2 buggy include- * V2 rear uprights * V2 wheel axles * 98mm driveshafts * Wheel-axle boots * 2.3mm front anti-roll bar The 811 2.2 has a part number [...]
