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For all you 1/8th scale nitro racers out there, Serpent has announced the SRX8 Pro. The Pro version of the SRX8 buggy is based off the EVO edition, but features a slew of updates. Here are some of the highlights- * Captured center driveline * Large volume differentials with over-sized gears * New +15mm super tough wing mount * Ball bearing steering rack * New [...]
Hot on the heals of their all new Turismo 190mm touring car body comes the X-15 from PROTOform. The X-15 fits 1/8 nitro on-road race cars and was designed to give the predictable handling that puts you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * All new aerodynamic shrouding at engine area * Streamlined cockpit * Made in the [...]
Coming this August from FTX RC is the Nitro Powered 1/10 Torro RTR Trophy Truck. That’s right folks, nitro is said to be making a comeback, and the Torro looks like lots of nitro powered fun. Here are the highlights- * .18 pull start nitro engine * Perfect blend of speed, sound, and scale appearance * Comes as a pre-assembled RTR * 4 wheel [...]
Coming soon from Tekno RC is the XT Nitro Engine Tuning Screwdriver. The tip on the XT was specifically designed for model engine tuning and the rear features a rubber flywheel stopper to help save your fingers. The lightweight handle has a soft knurling for comfort and is finished with a gun metal anodizing. The Tekno XT Screwdriver is priced [...]
Here ya go folks, Yuichi Kanai has just posted teaser images of a potential new MP10T nitro truggy kit from Kyosho to his social media. Kanai is a designer and former world champion for Kyosho, his teaser shots of a new 1/10th scaled rig is BIG news for the nitro racing scene. Years ago, the 1/10th 2wd gas truck scene [...]
Coming this summer to a track near you is the 2019 edition of the XRay XT8 nitro truggy kit. The latest edition of the XT8 comes with a slew of upgrades to keep it at the front of the pack, here are the highlights. * New front suspension geometry * New c-hubs and steering blocks * New CVDs front and rear * Chassis now [...]
Coming in July to a hobby dealer near you is a pair of new FO-XX 2.0 readysets from Kyosho. The FO-XX 2.0 VE is the powerful brushless version, while the other is powered by a massive KE 25 SP nitro engine. * 5-link suspension * 3-speed automatic transmission on nitro version * Kyosho Speed House 2000kV brushless motor in VE version * Pre-assembled readyset, [...]
Coming this July from Kyosho is the Nitro Tracker QRC Series Readyset. That’s right nitro lovers, the Nitro Tracker is back and better than ever before, and now it even has reverse! Here are the highlights- * QRC (Quick Reverse Clutch) that enables forward, neutral, and reverse operation * 2 speed transmission * Third channel used to go between forward/neutral/reverse * .15 sized KE15SP [...]
Shipping right now from Team Associated is an all new 4-Shoe Adjustable Clutch System. The new clutch makes it easy to make setting changes without removing your engine. The AE clutch allows you to adjust the tension of the clutch springs via a small set screw that engages a spring cam, thus allowing you to make lighting fast clutch adjustments [...]
Shipping soon for all you hardcore on-road nitro racers is the 1/8 Shepherd Micro Racing Velox V8.2. The Velox series of 1/8 on-road cars have won races all over the globe, the V8.2 is bound to be the best yet. Here are some of the updates- * New rear body mount and shock tower * New rear uprights with aerodisc mounting holes * [...]
New from Kyosho is the Inferno Neo ST Race Spec 3.0. The Kyosho 1/8 nitro truggy comes in Readyset form, ready to bash right out of the box. * User friendly KE25SP nitro engine w/ recoil starter * Big bore oil shocks * Large off-road style tires * Premium polished muffler & manifold * Three gear differentials * Universal drive shafts * Compatible with Inferno series for [...]
New and shipping soon from XRay is the GTX8 1/8 nitro on-road kit. The GTX8 is based off of the XRay XB8 nitro buggy, but has been re-designed for serious on-road performance. Here are the highlights- * New larger capacity diffs * Reduced caster front upper arms * Harder lower arms * All new chassis fits hard or soft radio trays * Narrow rear suspension [...]
To get you stoked for the 2019 outdoor season, Mugen has announced a World Edition of their MBX8 nitro buggy. What’s new on the worlds edition? It comes with a slew of option parts to help make a great race buggy, even better. * Inline front uprights for smoother steering * -3mm front upright arms for improved initial turn-in * 46 tooth spur [...]
Just announced by WRC Racing is the NTX.3 Nitro Touring Car Kit. What’s new on the point 3 version of the NTX? Have a look at these features- * Innovative magnet brake return system * New upgraded clutch * Floating radio plate * Pivot ball suspension * Symmetrical parts left & right * Aerodynamic front bumper, diffuser in rear * New shock upgrade * New plastic mixture Full details [...]
Coming soon from HB Racing is the D819 nitro buggy kit. The D819 is the latest high-end nitro race machine from HB, here are the highlights- * New JConcepts Silencer S15 race body * CNC machined 1 piece motor mount * Innovative asymmetric engine mount cams * Heavy duty, lightened, spur gear * New front & rear diff pinion & center outdrive system * 1 piece [...]
