JConcepts has just announced a new line-up of precision machined spur gears called the Silent Speed series. These are available for a bunch of popular vehicles including- Traxxas Slash, Stampede, Rustler, Slash 4×4 and Stampede 4×4. For Team Associated JConcepts makes spurs to fit the B4, B44, T4, and SC10 series, and for TLR/Losi they [...]
The Duratrax Onyx 150 LiPo Charger Review We get a lot of emails asking about chargers. We normally tell people to check our our Charger Shootout to at least get them started for some ideas on what to look for in a new charger. Some people are on a serious budget, or are just new [...]
Throwing their hat in the ring for heavy weight champ of battery chargers is the new iCharger 4010 Duo. The 4010 Duo steps up to the plate with 1400 watts per channel of charging power, that’s some serious juice. Some of the other features/specs are- * Maximum charge power capacity: 1400W per channel @ >23.5V [...]
Looking to increase the durability of your Team Associated B4/T4/SC10 while adding some bling at the same time? Team Associated has announced the release of an Aluminum Bellcrank Set just for you. Some of the features are- * Increased durability * Improves steering response and consistency * Reduces excessive steering free play * Part #9679 [...]
New from the crew over at Serpent is their upgraded 811 Team Edition Nitro Truggy. The Team Edition includes refinements to increase durability and make an already solid platform even better. Some of the highlights are- * Improved diff couplers front and rear * Larger bearings in the steering blocks and uprights * New front [...]
We are mixing it up this week for the Mystery Vehicle Giveaway, so PLEASE READ THE NEW RULES below. If you have not heard, we are giving away a Dozen Mystery Vehicles! One a Week for 12 weeks! The vehicles may by nitro or electric and are from the following companies: ARRMA RC, Team Durango, [...]
Hi there, Really good job with the lipo shoot out, very fair comparison and wide range of testing. But i have ONE big question, which maybe you can answer due to experience with lipo batteries. Which battery is the MOST durable?? Meaning : able to handle bumps and jumps on a 1/8 buggy track. I [...]
The guys over at Futaba have just released a video highlighting the updated features on their flagship, the 4PKS-R, also known as the Super R. In the video you’ll learn more about the Futaba Super R’s improved response time, dual ESC mixing for you crawlers, and gyro mixing for the drift scene. Click below to [...]
Another new HoBao vehicle being distributed by HPI Racing is the new HoBao Hyper SS RTR Buggy. Thew new Hyper SS 1/8 Buggy features a 2.4Ghz radio, .28 Nitro Engine, Savox Digital Servos, 4WD, Big Bore Shocks, and an enclosed battery box. The street price is about $350, and expect it to start hitting store [...]
Recently we mentioned that HPI Racing would be distributing HoBao products in the US and Japan. We now have some more details on the vehicles including pricing! The Hyper 10SC-E RTR is a 4WD 1/10 short course truck that will come ready to run with a 2.4Ghz radio system, brushless 3900kv motor, 3 oil filled [...]
New from Team Durango is their DIMEC20 +8mm chassis chassis and +8mm DEX210 Cab Forward Body. The new chassis is not only longer to be more stable in the rough, but also made out of a stiffer material the works better in higher temperatures. Part number for the chassis is #TD320220, has a street price [...]
For all you high-end 10th scale nitro on-road guys, the crew over at Kyosho have introduced their new V-One R4 SP. The SP features several updates over the previous design including- * New main chassis * New 1 piece aluminum engine mount * Updated diff housings * New 2kd gear mount * Nickel coated shock [...]
Pro-Line Racing has been the biggest, hottest, and most trusted name in rc bodies, wheels, and tires for 30 years. There are a lot of rumors out there about Pro-Line expanding their product line-up into some significant new territories, so we lined up an interview with Gerardo Gonzalez, one of Pro-Line’s research and development guru’s. [...]