The Tamiya TRF801XT is, by all accounts, a fine model automobile. Apparently Tamiya wasn’t happy enough with it though. So they went back to the drawing board and then to the track, then back to the drawing board, then the track again, and so on and so forth until they had a truck that performed [...]
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LRP has refactored their S8 BX rtr 1/8 scale buggy to make the S8 BX 2. Some new features of the S8 BX 2 include a new cab-foward style body, competition sway-bars front and rear, new higher performance brakes, and a switch to the LRP C3-STX FM computer transmitter. LRP is also putting in their [...]
The Voodoo Modified guys sent word today that they’ve uploaded some videos to their Facebook page showing off one of their modified engines. These videos are showing an LRP ZR30X engine with a VooDoo Modified Ballistic mod. The insane power from the modification makes the car do wheelies when hitting second gear and it almost [...]
Looks like RCCA got an exclusive first look at the new XTM Racing 1/8 scale Rail. From the pictures they’re sharing on the interwebs the Rail looks a lot like a scaled down 5B (NTTAWWT). It’s going to be available as a brushless electric and nitro version, is 4WD with three differentials, and comes RTR [...]
Nitro engine performance enhancing enthusiasts, VooDoo Modified, are having a 10% off promo sale. To get the promo code go to their Facebook fan page and leave a comment there to get the promo code sent to you. If you have an engine that’s not performing up to your expectations you might consider sending it [...]
Hot diggity dog! The hep cats at Traxxas are gammin’ a new Nitro 4-Tec combo that’s now togged to the bricks with their TQ 2.4 GHz radio system. Now that ain’t no line, this get up really is the cat’s meow. It should be hittin shelves soon, so put on your stompers and hoof it [...]
More news from the Shizuoka Hobby Show. Kyosho is showing off a new version of the well known Inferno MP9. The T.K.I. 2 is going to be Kyosho’s new flagship 1/8 scale buggy, destined to be sitting atop podiums around the world. There isn’t much other info about this new buggy yet, but it will [...]
Here’s Kyosho‘s next entry in their popular and championship winning Inferno line. The Inferno NEO is a complete RTR package, all you need is a glow igniter, batteries for the radio gear, and nitro. It comes loaded with a GX21BK big block engine, the same wheels as on the MP9 competition Inferno, a new super [...]
Axial’s got a new .28 size nitro engine that may help satisfy all your big block desires. The new Spec 2s is a big engine that you’ll be able to stuff into any .21 size engine mount for an instant power boost. This thing can be spun up to a max of 37,500 RPM. Some [...]
Do you need a new starter box? Robitronic has a new one if you’re interested. The Robitronic Universal Starter Box is suitable for all the nitro cars and trucks out there. Whether you race sedans or monster trucks, this box should work pretty well for you. It can take it’s power from a pair of [...]
OFNA‘s got a new line of glow plugs for your engines. These new platinum element plugs will be available as standard and turbo styles. The plugs feature anti-corrosion treatment and are cnc cut for precision. Three heat ranges are available for each style; the B-6 is a standard cold, B-5 is standard medium, and B-4 [...]
OFNA has taken their Hyper 10SC and given it a shot of nitro to make the (cleverly named) Hyper 10SC Nitro. Just like it’s electric brother it’s a 1/10 scale, 4wd, short course truck. The front and rear suspension were pretty much brought straight over from the electric version and there is a lot of parts [...]
JConcepts has deigned to give all of us simple plebes a look at their new Punisher body for the Associated RC8 buggy. It’s got the cab forward design that is popular with all the kids these days. A steeply angled windsheild and angled sidepods are meant to provide more front downforce to offer more steering [...]