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Recently posted by Traxxas is a video titled Muscle Car Showdown. Instead of showing all action footage, the Muscle Car Showdown video shows you how easy it is to take a Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0, add an aftermarket body, then go bashing! The 4-Tec 2.0 is a great on-road platform to build on, and with so many cool bodies already being [...]
After doing a bit of teasing, Xpress has released full details on the Execute XQ1S touring car. The new XQ1S was designed to be an affordable club racer, thus sporting a fiberglass chassis instead of carbon fiber, along with other features to keep the car affordable. Here are some of its highlights- * Oil filled shocks * Gear diff * Slotted shock towers * [...]
Just announced by Shepherd is the Velox E8 4S. The latest Velox was designed to compete in the new EFRA 1/8 electric on-road class, or it should make a great base platform for a speed run car. Here are some of its features and specifications- * Updated chassis holds 2 LiPos in rear/center position * Carbon fiber motor fan mount * New motor [...]
Just announced by PROTOform is the TS18 Pre-Cut Wing Kit. The TS18 is a thicker version of the Type-S wing. It is made from a medium thickness polycarbonate and is designed for 190mm touring cars. PROTOform says that the TS18 can help give your car a neutral style of handling and that the wing is great for almost any type [...]
New from WRC Racing is the GTX 1.4 1/8th scale on-road car. This beastly nitro burner is made for serious speed, here are some of its highlights- * Reinforced drive belts * Lower servo positioning * Updated floating radio plate * New adjustable rear body mount * New belt tensioner * Rear diffuser * Magnetic brake return system * Length- 435mm * Wheelbase- 294-298mm * Width- 260mm You can hit This [...]
Available now from WRC Racing is the NTX 1.2 nitro touring car. The NTX is a 1/10th scaled touring style car that is powered by your choice of nitro engines. Here is some of the scoop- * Carbon steering block extensions * New reinforced belts * New drive shafts * Aluminum belt supports * Flanged wheel nuts * Width- 195-200mm * Aerodynamic front bumper * Rear diffuser * Includes [...]
Announced hot on the heals of the FF18 is the Ghost18 from VBC Racing. The Ghost18 is a sportsman class touring car, meaning it gives you affordable high performance. For under $200, the Ghost18 comes with various 7075 aluminum parts, as well as plenty of carbon fiber goodies. Here are some of its highlights- * Kawada spur gear * Bando drive belts * [...]
Looking for a high-end front wheel drive touring car? If so, VBC Racing has announced the new FF18. The FF18 was designed for high performance and to lower your lap times, or it can be used as a base for your next on-road custom build. Here are some of its highlights- * New motor mount allows for the use of larger [...]
What is the fastest road course class that you can race on-road? That would be the 1/8th scale 4wd nitro class. What is a good car for the class? One of the very best over the years has been the XRay RX8. For 2018 XRay has given the RX8 numerous revisions to lower lap times, as well as to increase [...]
Recently announced by Infinity is the IF18 on-road kit. The IF18 is a 1/8th scaled 4wd nitro car designed for high-end competition. After winning the world championship in 2017, Infinity set out to make an even higher performance car, the IF18 is the result of all their hard work. Here are some of its highlights- * New 7075 aluminum bulkheads * New [...]
Nitro touring car is not a huge class today, but it is still super competitive. To help you win your next race, XRay has announced the 2018 version of their NT1. The NT1 comes as a kit and is totally about high-end performance. Here are some of the 2018’s updates- * New chassis * Innovative front flex adjustment * New rear layshaft bulkheads [...]
Whoa, now here is a sharp looking new car, a Lotus Exige V6 Cup R from Carisma. The newest Carisma is fully licensed by Lotus and sports serious scale detailing to give the car an incredibly realistic look. Here are some of its other highlights- * Photo realistic body * 1/10 M40S 4wd on-road chassis * Comes fully assembled as a RTR * Limited [...]
For all you indoor racers, McAllister Racing has announced the ZL1 Stock Car Body. The ZL1 can be used to give your car an authentic NASCAR look with its nicely detailed exterior. The body comes with a decal sheet and has a part number of #317. Hit This Link for more details, or Click Here to read more McAllister news on [...]
Earlier today the folks at ARC announced their new R8.1 on-road kit. The R8.1 is a 4wd 1/8th scale nitro on-road race machine that now sports a number of upgrades over the original R8. * New front bulkhead with adjustable belt tension * New shock springs * New spur gear sizing * New X-Hard clutch spring * Aluminum front arm downstop * New anti-roll bars To get [...]
Just announced by ARC is the gnarly looking R8.1E. The R8.1E was designed for high speed 1/8th on-road racing, but looks like it could make one heck of a speed run car to us. ARC updated the R8.1E with numerous revisions over the previous car, here are some of the updates- * Front bulkhead with adjustable belt tension * New anti-roll bar * [...]
