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HPI Racing has announced their newly revised 2013 Savage X 4.6 nitro 4wd monster truck. The 2013 edition remains the same as the previous version with the exception of its body. The newest Savage X 4.6 comes in two different body styles- Silver/Black (part #109084) and in Silver/Gunmetal (part #109085). Hit up the official HPI Website for more details. Looking for [...]
The latest from the crew over at Team Losi Racing (TLR) is the Eight 3.0 8th scale nitro buggy. The Eight 3.0 is the latest version of their extremely popular Eight series buggy and comes with multiple upgrades for increased performance. Some of those updates include- * Improved suspension geometry * Gen III radio tray * 16mm shocks and tapered springs * Adjustable aluminum [...]
Rumors have floated around for months about an upcoming nitro powered Scorpion XXL buggy from Kyosho. Finally some pictures and information have been released, now you 7th scale Kyosho buggy addicts can get a nitro fix while out bashing. From looking at the specs the GP version of the Scorpion XXL should be a great bash machine. Some of those [...]
The Aquacraft U-18 Miss Vegas Deuce might look like it can do 50 mph while sitting still, but it also hosts a bunch of trick features to make it a blast when slaying the water. It has some serious rip thanks to a SuperTigre .18 engine, and the hull has been tuned by the AquaCraft USA design team for superb [...]
Juraj Hudy and the crew over at XRay have been hard at work coming up with an all new XB9 nitro off road buggy for 2013. The XB9 has been a solid buggy since it was first introduced, this all new update should push it to yet another level of performance and durability. Some of the all new features and [...]
New from O.S. Engines is the 12XZ Speed Spec III engine. The guys over at O.S. keep squeezing every little ounce of power out of these things! The outer head is 1mm shorter and sits 6mm lower over the crankcase for a lower center o gravity. The crankshaft has DLC coating and pressed-in Tungsten weights with a ceramic bearing. [...]
The guys over at Serpent have been teasing their new 977 Viper for a while now, but they have just released 2 pictures and some basic info on what is sure to be one of the trickest 8th scale on-road cars to ever hit the market. First off, the new 977 Viper uses approximately 80% all new parts, thus ensuring it [...]
You may not be too familiar with the Agama brand of rc, but they are quite successful in the nitro 8th scale racing scene. Today they announced their new A8T 8th scale nitro truggy. Based off their very quick A8 buggy, the Agama team have been fine tuning the A8T truggy to be dialed right out of the box. Check [...]
The old Hot Bodies D8 was not only a world championship winning buggy, but also an affordable and popular bash machine. Never the type to rest on their laurels, Hot Bodies is now introducing the replacement to the D8, their uber new D812. The D812 is loaded with new parts and features to help keep it at the top of [...]
It has been a few days since we posted the rumor, but Traxxas has finally released full information on their new 2wd Nitro Slash. The Nitro Slash comes with the powerful TRX 3.3 engine, and should be nuclear fast at your favorite bash spot. Some of the highlights of the new Nitro Slash are- * TQ 2.4GHz Radio System * High-Torque steering [...]
Mugen Seiki are known for producing some of the most elite 8th scale off-roaders on the market, and today they have officially announced their new MBX7 Kit. This is an 8th scale, 4wd nitro buggy that should offer world class performance on the track, or be one tough customer while busting huge tricks at your local bash spot. It utilizes [...]
Working with the clutch on your nitro engine can sometimes be a pain, but the guys over at VP Pro are looking to change that. VP Pro has just announced their new compact clutch tool RS-614 made specifically to make your life easier. The tool folds down to take up less space in your pit box and it is super [...]
HPI/Hot Bodies is jumping into the world of 10th scale nitro touring car racing with their new R10. The R10 was designed from the ground up for the rigors of nitro touring car racing, using materials like titanium, aircraft quality aluminum and carbon graphite. If you are looking to go really, really fast on-road, you’ll want to check out the [...]
New from our friends over at TrakPower is a vinyl carb and pipe cover assortment to help keep debris out of your nitro engine. These covers pop right over your carb intake and exhaust outlet to keep such things as dirt and water out of the vital workings of your nitro engine. The smallest size cover can be also used [...]
Just announced from Duratrax is a 10th scale nitro powered Nissan GT-R. This latest addition to the Duratrax line-up comes in three different colors and combines trick scale looks with serious on-road performance. Some of the features and specs include- * Duratrax 2.4GHz FHSS radio system by Futaba® * High-rpm ST18-S engine with dual chamber tuned pipe * Super Start RTR hand-held starter [...]
