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While on-road in general has been a bit slow lately, there are cars being released to help boost the segment. A great example of that is the HPI Racing Ken Block ’65 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn. The Hoonicorn is an absolute beast in the full scale world, best known for the crazy videos that it was driven in by rally car [...]
What’s this, a Traxxas Ford Mustang GT at a skate park? Indeed it is. The latest video from Traxxas does a great job of showing how much fun can be had with the Mustang while catching air and sliding around on the polished concrete. The iconic Ford Mustang GT not only sports some serious scale appearance on the outside, but [...]
Just announced by Shepherd is the Velox V10 WC2018 nitro touring car. The latest version of the Velox V10 includes various upgrades to make it easier to drive, more reliable, as well as being easier to work on. Here are some of its new upgrades- * Improved rear sway bar * New ventilated brake discs * Redesigned 2-speed adapter * O-rings for body mounts * [...]
Whoa, now here is a sharp looking new car from Kyosho, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. The Demon already has a gnarly reputation in the full scale world, the 1/8th scale Kyosho looks just as mean! With a fully licensed Dodge body and a potent KE25 nitro engine, the Demon should really fly around your cul-de-sac. The highly detailed Dodge [...]
While the XRay GTXE was designed for on-road racing, we can envision some of you guys snatching one up to convert into a speed run car. XRay has long been known for making some of the most esoteric cars in rc, the new GTXE looks like it totally lives up to that reputation. Here is the scoop- * 1/8 luxury electric [...]
Recently announced by Destiny Racing is the RX-10SR touring car. Their previous car, the RX10S, was known as a fierce competition machine, the RX-10SR sports numerous improvements to help you lower your lap-times. * Updated carbon fiber chassis * Lower aluminum bulkheads * New one piece 7075 aluminium servo mount * New carbon fiber shock towers * 3 different suspension mounts to vary width of [...]
In the works right now from Tamiya is the TRF419XR touring car. The 419XR comes in kit form and was developed to be a high-end touring car. Here are some of its highlights- * 2.25mm thick chassis * 2mm thick carbon fiber top deck * Length- 370mm * Revised to increase corner speed and response * Bearing raced front & rear stabilizer bars * Center pitch [...]
Now available from Shepherd is the Velox V8 WC Team Edition. The Velox is an 1/8th scaled on-road racer, this particular version comes with a slew of upgrades that their team used at the last world championships. Some of those upgrades include- * Hard front arms * Aluminum wheel axles * Low friction pulley set * Brass battery tray * Rear CVDs * VCC aluminum clutchbell * [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the TA-07R Limited Edition. The limited edition release of the TA-07R throws in a slew of upgrades to the normal TA-07 Pro kit. The upgrades are for both performance and durability, thus making this version of the car something really special. Some of the upgrades include- * Big bore shocks * Low friction belt * Stabilizer set * Aluminum [...]
Coming soon from Roche Products International is the Rapide P12-2017 US Spec pan car. The US Spec unit is outfit with numerous upgrades for high traction US style tracks. Here are the highlights- * 7075 aluminum 2.5mm chassis * Hard front end parts * Lowered rear axle height adjusters * Floating servo mount * LCG 7075 motor mount * 7075 rear chassis brace mount * New graphite [...]
New from Kyosho is the TF7.7 touring car. The TF7.7 is a high-end on-road race machine that comes in kit form. Based off the previous TF7, the latest version comes with multiple upgrades to make it faster than ever. * Short big bore shocks * Rigid center stiffener * Aluminum 2 height motor mount * 2 belt 4wd system * Interchangeable bulkheads * Large diameter belt [...]
First announced back in early ’16, the HPI Racing Ken Block ’65 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR is close to shipping. Estimates right now put it at a January release and we can not wait to get our hands on one. The Hoonicorn is an outrageous car in person, the HPI version is bound to be awesome as well. On the outside [...]
Have you seen our review of the body-less Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0? In case you have not, we tested the Traxxas with stock wheels & tires, plus we popped on a Traxxas Ford GT body. However, the real beauty of that car is that it doesn’t come with a body, thus saving you the cash to buy the exact body style [...]
After announcing a high downforce body for mod racing yesterday, PROTOform has now announced a body for lower downforce racing. New from PROTOform is the MS7 clear touring car body. The MS7 can give your car more of a free feeling, thus allowing it to glide around high-grip tracks with loads of corner speed. The shape of the body results [...]
Are you racing touring car this winter? If so, get the latest in body technology with the Type-S from PROTOform. Designed specifically for mod classes, or for tracks that require high downforce, the Type-S gives precise steering while also keeping the rear of your car planted to the track. * Fits 190mm touring cars * Outstanding choice for asphalt or carpet, indoors [...]
