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AKA has some new medium density closed cell inserts for 8th scale buggy and short course trucks. These new inserts are fluted on the inside making them a bit softer and allows air to escape more easily through vent holes in your rim. The part number is #34001MFG and they have a price of $19 for a set of four. [...]
AKA has just announced their new Handlebar series of tires. With their low-profile tread and rounded edges, Handlebars should be the bomb at your local indoor clay track. AKA is producing Handlebars for a wide variety of vehicles- 10th scale buggy, 8th scale, and for short course trucks. And talk about variety, some Handlebars are available pre-mounted, some just with inserts, [...]
The new Ten-SCTE 2.0 Kit from Team Losi Racing has just been announced and it hosts a bunch of upgrades to improve performance over the original version. Some of these upgrades include- * 3mm HARD-ANODIZED, 7075 Machined-Aluminum Chassis Plate * Heavy-duty 4mm tie rods with captured ends * HARD-Anodized aluminum threaded shocks * Updated front and rear carbon fiber shock towers * Updated motor and [...]
Hot on the heels of their announcement of the new Zoom 8th Scale Buggy, the guys over at Edam have now announced the short course version called the Zoom SC. Based on the Zoom buggy, the Zoom SC also features belt drive, making it one of the few 8th scale off road vehicles to do so. Some of the other [...]
THE AKA Enduro Short Course Tire ReviewAKA Enduro tires have gained quite a reputation for being one of the premier race tires money can buy. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at the AKA Enduro, specifically the short course truck version, to see how it stacks up in the bashing world. Do they last? Do they have incredible traction? [...]
THE Durango DESC410R V2 4wd Electric Kit, Short Course Truck ReviewIntro: Monster trucks and 8th scale buggies used to be the Kings of the Hill at your local bash spot, but in the last couple of years 4wd short course trucks have made a run at the top. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at the Team Durango DESC410R [...]
I know we a lot of people have been waiting for this one! HPI has finally announced the new Blitz Flux! Some highlights include a Flux Shot 4300 motor, Flux Reload V2 speed controller, Waterproof, RTR with a 2.4GHZ radio system, HB Megabite tires, and can handle up to a 3S lipo. From the press release: Factory-assembled and painted 2WD short [...]
For you guys that have all of your own electronics, Ofna has announced their new TS2 Pro 2wd short course truck. This Pro version of their TS2 2wd short course truck does not come with electronics allowing you to pop in your own uber gear before hitting the track. Some of the features and spec include- * Aluminum big bores shocks [...]
What say you? What is the best 2 wheel short course available right now? Keep up the good work George F. Cubby– Hey what’s up George, thanks for the email and shoot Brian your snail mail so we can hook ya up with a BigSquidRC sticker pack. The word “best” is a very powerful word. Not that I’m going to skirt around the [...]
The latest truck in Team Durango’s line-up for world domination is their DESC410R V2 4wd SCT Kit. Included in the box is the body, wheels, manual, sticker sheet, window masks, and all the parts of the truck. The DESC410R V2 should be not only a lap time killing machine, but also a capable basher, find out how it really stacks [...]
Tekno RC has just released information on their long awaited short course truck called the SCT410. Tekno has made quite a splash in the rc market with their 8th scale buggy, hopefully their new 4wd SCT lives up to the hype. Tekno designed their new short course truck to be both light and strong, by doing so it looks to [...]
Pro-Line Racing puts out the coolest looking bodies in the rc business and they recently released a teaser picture for their upcoming Ford F-150 Raptor body. As you can see in the picture above, the body has a great scale appearance with lots of cool detailing that should bolt right on to most standard sized short course trucks, just the [...]
The latest step to total world domination for Team Durango is their new DESC410R V2 4wd short course truck. The new V2 SCT comes with multiple updates to make it more durable and even more planted around the track. Some of the updates and specs include- * New stronger A-arms * New rear bulkhead * New composite shock towers * New body from the [...]
THE Updated ECX Torment 2.4 Ghz RTR ReviewIt’s been just over a year since we initially reviewed the ECX Torment short course truck, since then ECX has made some updates to take care of old issues and to make the truck even better. Among the updates were- waterproof electronics, heavier drive-shafts, a quick battery charger, and a faster motor. Is [...]
Speed Passion recently announced two new short course truck bodies. The name of the new body is the Ananta and it is available clear or half painted. The new Ananta body is made from high quality polycarbonate and comes with side number plates, side dams, and a rear wing for enhanced performance. The bodies are coverage in a protective over-spray [...]
