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Looking for a high quality 8th scale brushless buggy that is RTR? Serpent has just announced their new Cobra Be RTR Buggy, a RTR 8th scale machine that is packed with performance. Some of the highlights of the Cobra Be RTR are – waterproof speed controller, 2.4 GHz radio gear, metal gear servo, big bore shocks, aluminum shock towers, 7075 aluminum [...]
8th scale electric buggies are still mega-hot and make incredible bash machines. On the high-end side of things Kyosho has just announced their new Inferno MP9e TKI buggy. The Kyosho MP9e TKI utilizes many of the advancements from the TKI3 nitro buggy including- * Medium length shocks with threaded bodies and light blue Kyosho springs * Shorter rear tower * HD Driveshafts * Stronger [...]
The crew over at JQ Products have just announced more value in their THECar Yellow Edtion kit. The JQ crew is now adding $100 worth of option parts for free right in with the kit. The hop-up parts include- * New Ackermann Plate * New Wider Chassis * New Right Sideguard * New Rear Brace * New Throttle and Brake Linkages The part number for the [...]
THE Duratrax Equalizer Pre-Mounted 8th Scale Buggy Tire ReviewIn the last 5 years there has been an explosion in the 8th scale buggy tire market. One of the more affordable choices comes from Duratrax, where they have a complete line of reasonably priced tires and pre-mounts. We’ve been bashing and thrashing two sets of Duratrax Equalizer Pre-Mounts (one in C3 [...]
If you are looking to build a high end 8th scale electric buggy before the Spring season starts, Cobra has just announced their latest, the Cobra 811 B-E 2.0. The latest Cobra offers all the latest technology and some very high grade materials, resulting in a buggy that should be a great piece of machinery. Some of the new features [...]
XRay sent out teaser information on their 2013 spec XB9 8th Scale Buggy at the first of the year, now they’ve released full information and photo’s. The 2013 XB9 is a culmination of years of testing and research, surely it will go down as one of the most elite 8th scale racers ever produced. The changes for the 2013 XB9 include- * [...]
Have you ever noticed the wheel nuts for your 8th scale buggy tend to “go missing” a lot at the track? They either go flying off your wheel at 30,000 rpm down the main straight (never to be found again) or one of your racing buddies like to “permanently borrow” them. Pro-Line has some good news for you, they have [...]
Duratrax has a new offer where you get a Free FlashPoint Temp Gauge when you buy a new 835B Nitro RTR buggy. The Duratrax FlashPoint temp gauge is a $24 value and is a great aid in tuning any nitro engine. It can also come in quite handy for monitoring the temps on your brushless motor too. The free temp gauge [...]
JConcepts has a new rear wing for 8th scale buggy’s called the Finnisher. This wing has an adjustable gurney and comes with radical new styling to make your buggy stand out in a crowd. Some of its other features include- * JConcepts high-attack, V-angle Finnisher design * Radical, edgy design which compliments, Finnisher and Silencer body designs * Screw-in type and body-clip type [...]
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. [...]
SWORKz isn’t well known here in the states, however they are quite large over in Europe. SWORKz had all their latest products on display at the Toy Fair including their new 8th scale buggies and the new S104 EK1 10th scale 4wd buggy. Check out the gallery below to see more. Click on THIS link to head over to the official [...]
A very interesting new vehicle from Vaterra RC is their 8th scale Glamis Uno Single Seat Buggy. This is a scale looking, brushless powered RTR, that comes with everything you need to get going right in the box. Some of its other features and specifications include- * WaterProof Electronics * Viscous Torque Vectoring Differential * 4 Wheel Independent Suspension * Durable Extruded Aluminum Chassis * [...]
The latest from the crew over at Team Losi Racing (TLR) is the Eight 3.0 8th scale nitro buggy. The Eight 3.0 is the latest version of their extremely popular Eight series buggy and comes with multiple upgrades for increased performance. Some of those updates include- * Improved suspension geometry * Gen III radio tray * 16mm shocks and tapered springs * Adjustable aluminum [...]
One of the latest releases from the Pro-Line crew is their Bow-Tie 2.0 8th scale buggy tires in X2 and X3 compounds. Pro-Line’s X compounds are made for long tire life, add that to the legendary traction of a Bow-Tie and you’ve got a winning combination. These are available right now, the part number for the X2 (medium) is #9045-002, and [...]
Pro-Line has announced that their Big Blox 8th scale buggy tires are now available all glued up and pre-mounted for your driving pleasure. The mounted Big Blox save you time and hassle by coming ready to bolt right up to your buggy, giving you more driving time. The pre-mounts are available in their popular M3 (soft) or M4 (super soft) [...]
