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Recently we busted out our camera and took some pictures while cracking open the box on our Team Durango DEX8T test unit. The DEX8T is the new 1/8th scale truggy from Durango and comes as a kit, but comes with some sub-assemblies pre-built to speed up the build process. We had a great time building the Durango DEX8 buggy a [...]
With the new EIGHT-T E 3.0 the TLR staff set out to make it truly oriented for electric racing. The TLR’s 4mm 7075 chassis is all new and allows for multiple mounting positions of your ESC and battery for optimal weight distribution. Suspension settings have also been optimized for its electric power plant. * Aluminum rear bearing inserts and [...]
Gasoline powered rc vehicles were supposed to be the next big thing. The HPI Octane seemingly came and went, just as the Losi Monster XXL did. Losi recently released both a buggy and truggy with their Dynamite Gasoline Powered Engine, we’ve been putting the 8IGHT-T truggy through its paces to see how it stacks up. Have they fixed the engine [...]
The latest truggy from Kyosho, the Inferno ST-RR EVO.2, isn’t an all new design, instead it features numerous small upgrades to refine an already stellar product. Among the upgrades are new shock towers that are better suited to high grip tracks, the optional radio box now comes standard, and a lightweight clutch bell that can help acceleration. Also included are [...]
The new Gasoline 8IGHT-T Truggy from Losi comes with some of the hottest features in the rc world. It has AVC active vehicle control and it comes stock with a Dynamite .31 cubic inch Gasoline Engine. Our full review goes up very soon, until then please enjoy some unboxing pictures. As we cracked the box open on the Gas 8IGHT-T we [...]
The folks over at JConcepts have announced new 4.0″ Truggy Wheels. These were designed to introduce an industry standard wheel for the truggy class and feature a user-friendly flat bead design that helps to eliminate excess weight. Retail priced at $25 for a set of 4, white has a part number of #3369W, yellow has a part number of #3369Y, and [...]
Team Durango is gearing up to go big in 2015. They have been teasing several new models for weeks, now they have released full specifications. All their new releases feature pillow ball front suspension as well as a unique sliding center diff to set gear mesh. Their suspension has been refined for better handling and they have been designed to [...]
While the guys are outside thrashing it, I decided to throw up some unboxing pictures for the ARRMA Talion. The Talion is one of the newest products offered by ARRMA and should make for a prime bashing machine. Being an 8th scale truggy, it is quite large, which never hurts when trying to get over big dirt clods or when [...]
Hot on the heals of the Kraton, ARRMA has another big truck coming out. This is the ARRMA RC Talion 1/8 BLX Truggy. For all those that didn’t want a monster truck, but want a powerful beast, this one may be for you. It’s just slightly smaller than the Kraton all around. Here are some Specs: Length: 22.5″ (571mm) Width: 16.7″ (425mm) Height: [...]
If you are a hardcore basher you just have to love truggies. With their big tires and huge power they can pretty much jump over/plow through anything. Ofna has a RTR Brushless truggy called the Hyper SSTe. This beast comes standard with a 2000kV brushless motor, a Savox steering servo, and a 2.4GHz radio system. Big bore shocks and a [...]
Ever since it was seen at the Nuremburg Toy Fair in January, the ARRMA Kraton BLX Monster Truck has been creating a lot of buzz. The Kraton is not only ARRMA RC’s first 4wd, but also their first 1/8th scale machine, hence the reason bashers are biting at the bit to hear how it performs. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: [...]
The folks over at SWORKz have been teasing their first ever truggy for months, now they have released full details. The 1/8 SWORKz truggy is dubbed the S350T. This is a nitro powered machine loaded with high performance features. Some of its highlights include- * 7075 aluminum chassis with black hard coating * CVDs all around * Sealed front and rear arms * 150cc fuel [...]
If we had to choose one tire to race with, it would be the Pro-Line Blockade. Why? They work awesome on just about every track we’ve tried them on. The latest Blockades are X Compound for 1/8 Truggy. Pro-Line’s X2 (medium) and X3 (soft) compounds are made for long life, meaning you have to replace tires less often, saving you money. The [...]
Big power combined with big tires equals a whole lot of bashing fun, hence the reason many bashers use a monster truck or truggy to bash with. The latest big truggy to hit the market is from Serpent, the 1/8 Cobra E-Truggy. The Cobra is a high-end 1/8 4wd, featuring plenty of carbon fiber and other high quality materials. Some [...]
In today’s review we’ll be taking a very up close and personal look at the Mini 8IGHT-T Truggy from Losi. The Mini 8IGHT-T comes in at 1/14 scale, bigger than most minis, but significantly smaller than a tenth scaled truck. It comes brushless powered and with the high zoot AVC that everyone is talking about. Can the Mini 8IGHT-T take [...]
