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Ofna is known for their affordable 8th scale nitro buggies and now they have announced their latest, the X3 Sabre. The X3 Sabre RTR is based off the X3 Sabre 2.0 Pro Kit and comes with a powerful Force .28 sized nitro engine. Other features include- * 16mm V2 shocks * 2.4GHz radio system * Weighs under 7.5 lbs * Front and rear sway [...]
The crew over at JQ Products has been teasing their new White Edition 8th scale buggy for a while, now they’ve released press photos and more information. * 16mm shocks * Ultra long gearbox screws * Equal length universal driveshafts * CNC machined C hubs, knuckles, and rear hubs * 47/13 center gearing Pricing for the White Edition buggy is $599 and it should be available [...]
So lets say you want a big 7th scale buggy that comes as a kit and is easily convertible from nitro to electric. Boy are you in luck, Kyosho has announced their new Scorpion XXL kit buggy that comes with the parts needed to go from nitro to electric right in the box. For even more value, the Scorpion XXL [...]
Mugen are known for making some of the best 8th scale buggies that you can buy, now they’ve introduced their MBX7 M-Spec. The M-Spec comes pre-assembled with a race set-up and a clear body, perfect for getting on the track in no time flat. Some of its other features and specifications include- * Clear mid-cab body * 5mm front and 4mm rear [...]
RB has announced a Limited Edition V2 of their One RTR nitro buggy. The V2 comes with an updated wing, body, and tires to give it a modern look. The Limited Edition V2 also gets a hard coated T6 7075 aluminum chassis to make it even tougher. The V2 retains the long stroked RB engine, and comes ready to run [...]
You may have seen ModelSpace commercials and wondered what they are all about. Their cars sure look cool, but what is the deal? We got a chance to talk to them at iHobby and look at their products up close and personal. So what’s the scoop? ModelSpace USA had their Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Formula 1 1/7th scale nitro rc car [...]
The crew over at Hobby Pro USA would like to announce their own edition of the Agama A8 nitro buggy. The Hobby Pro edition of this 4wd nitro powered beast comes with new geometry carbon fiber shock towers and dual height CNC machined rear hubs, making it even better for tracks here in the states. Street price for the Hobby [...]
Don’t you just love the smell of nitro in the morning? With the Kyosho FW06 Aston Martin its high powered GXR15 engine can fill your need for a daily dose of nitro. Shaft driven 4wd helps put all the power to the ground, and it comes as a ReadySet, helping you hit the cul-de-sac in no time flat. Some of [...]
A core vehicle you will find at most any bash spot are 8th scale buggies. Kyosho has been one of the top names in 8th scale for as long as I can remember, and now they’ve announced their latest nitro buggy readyset, the Inferno NEO2.0. The NEO2.0 comes with several updates to make it one of the nicer RTR nitro [...]
8th scale truggies are some of the best vehicles you can have for bashing. Big power, big tires, and plenty of ground clearance instantly makes them a good basher. XRay has finally announced full information on their uber new XT9 Nitro Truggy. XRay is known for their high end equipment, if you are looking for a well designed truggy made [...]
Thunder Tiger just announced their TS4n Luxe, but that’s not the only new 4wd nitro touring car they have. Also new is their TS4n Plus 3.5. The Plus version has many of the same features as the Luxe, but comes in at a lower price point ($229) because of things like plastic shocks instead of aluminum. Some of the features [...]
Maybe it has been a while since you ripped it up on-road. Maybe it has been a while since you’ve created a big cloud of nitro smoke. Maybe I’ve been listening to too much Staind. Maybe the latest release from Thunder Tiger, the TS4n Nitro 4wd Touring Car, will put a big smile on your face. Powered by a Pro-18BX nitro [...]
Ten years ago was right before the “electric revolution” when brushless and Lipo power went mainstream with the rc crowd. Nitro fumes filled the air nearly everywhere you went back in those days. Now days bash spots are a lot quieter, but there are still plenty of hardcore nitro bashers out there. The crew over at HPI Racing have just announced [...]
Kyosho 8th scale buggies are legendary for their prowess around an rc track. For those of you that don’t like building kits, Kyosho has announced the Inferno MP9 Readyset. Their new Readyset sports the KE21R 5 port engine for loads of power, and the MP9 platform is already known for great handling. Some of its other features include- * Stylish 2.4 [...]
Some hobbyists just aren’t into spending hours building a new car, they want to crack open a box and pull trigger ASAP (read- people like Brian). Serpent announced their new Cobra 8th scale RTR buggy today that comes stock with a Novarossi engine. Combine the top notch Serpent RTR chassis (designed by Billy Easton) with Novarossi power and this buggy is [...]
