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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 [...]
Coming soon is the very special 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Viper 977-Evo from Serpent. The special edition car is being released to help Serpent celebrate their 35 years in the rc car business and only 350 cars will be produced. Even more special is that the very first car in the run will be auctioned off for charity, making it [...]
New for all you nitro burners is the TLR 8IGHT 4.0 Nitro Buggy Race Kit. The 4.0 isn’t an all new design, instead it comes with a bunch of refinements for better handling and great durability. The biggest change on the 4.0 is a new offset on its drivetrain. This change gives the 4.0 an improved power bias (more power [...]
New from Tamiya is the TG10-Mk.2FZ Racing Kit. This is a 1/10th scale 4wd on-road kit that was designed for speed. Heading its list of features are TRF big bore shocks, improved steering angle, a new carbon fiber top deck, and a TM-12 race tuned exhaust. The part number for the chassis is #84423 and Right Here is the link to [...]
New from Ofna is the nitro burning Ultra LX3 RTR Buggy. The Ultra LX3 is an 8th scale 4wd bash machine that comes nitro powered for the power, sound, and smell that many hobbyists enjoy. * 2.4GHz radio system * Digital steering servo * 3mm hard coated aluminum chassis * CVA driveshafts up front * New stone guards * Polished aluminum pipe * 3 shoe clutch * 4mm [...]
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 [...]
