Just announced by the crew at AE is the 2026 Team Associated Vintage Off-Road Championships. This event was absolutely huge last year and is slated to be even bigger this year. Featuring tons of vintage rc cars and industry stars from the past and present, the Associated Vintage Off-Road Championships has to be considered a “must attend” event for all [...]
New over at FanRC is the 1/10th scaled FR-02CT Carbon Tub Composite Worlds Kit. Sporting a carbon tub chassis with cut-down sidewalls, this modern version of a vintage racer is sure to turn heads down at your local track. Here’s the particulars- * Plain weave carbon fiber tub chassis with cut-down side walls * Plain weave carbon fiber shock towers * Plain weave [...]
Just announced by JConcepts are 2.125″ Front & 2.2″ Rear Mono Wheels for the vintage Associated RC10. The new wheels have the iconic dish shape and are sized to fit vintage diameter tires. Here’s the highlights- * Classic dish styling * Uses 1980’s retro mounting bead diameter * Available in bright white, fluorescent yellow, stealth black, & retro pink * Durable material, precision molding [...]
The crew at XRay has released details on their upcoming 2026 1/8 XB8 Nitro Buggy Kit. The 2026 edition has numerous refinements to reduce friction and to increase speed. Here’s the lowdown- * New chassis plate * Revised rear C-holder position * Increased clearance for the clutch bell * New C-suspension holder with lower positions & updated geometry * New 4-shoe clutch system * New 4-shoe [...]
The good folks over at JConcepts are releasing new 2.2″ Pioneer Slim Front Wheels for 2wd buggies. These feature hot Pioneer styling and are designed for use with narrow carpet and astro tires. Here’s the highlights- * Original JConcepts Pioneer design * Slim configuration for carpet and astro tires * Pop-out panel design with centered ribbing * Dimensional aspects mirror popular Mono wheels * [...]
Over at Team Yokomo they have announced the 1/10 Super Drift SD3.0 Pink/Bronze Competition Kit. This high-end drift machine will soon be available in special pink or bronze anodizing for an extra hot look. Here’s more details- * Starts shipping in March * Special limited-edition Pink/Bronze colorways * Numerous newly designed parts * Aluminum suspension arms and hub carriers * New front steering block that [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced the RC10B6 Builder’s Support Kit 2. Perfect for builders making custom oval sprint cars, late models, and drag cars, the builder’s kit includes the major sub-assemblies, without the excess 2wd buggy parts. Here’s the highlights- * B6.1 series laydown, layback, and standup gearboxes included * Hardware included for gearboxes * 13mm big bore aluminum shocks, four [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! I’ve come to accept something about myself over the years — when it comes to power systems, I’m generally a pretty conservative guy. I don’t automatically go for the biggest/highest KV motor that my vehicle can safely handle. I’m not usually chasing the highest cell count an ESC can tolerate. Most of my trucks are [...]
After some teasing, Jason and the crew at JConcepts have announced a pair of Reactor Stage 2 Wolf Monster Truck Kits. The Wolf Racer comes with a 13″ wheelbase, while the Wolf Classic has a 10.75″ wheelbase. Here’s the highlights- * Scale realistic design and styling * Wolf Classic – Traditional tried-and-true length * Wolf Racer – Realistic look, increased stability * Built for [...]
New from Exotek are some Heavy Duty Aluminum Steering Cranks for the Team Associated RC10 Classic. The precision made 7075 steering cranks have larger M3 threading for use with metric ball studs, thus increasing durability. The new steering cranks fit the RC10 Classic platform that includes the gold, Kindwald, and Halsey editions. The Exotek Heavy Duty Aluminum Steering Cranks for the [...]
Over at EZpower they have announced a new line-up of Ice Series LiPo Batteries. Their new Ice Series of LiHV batteries are designed to run cool, while also putting out serious levels of power. Here’s the highlights- * Ultra low internal resistance * World championship DNA * Engineered to manage temperatures under stress * Constant power from the first to the last lap * 7 [...]
Recently announced by Team Associated is a 67mm Universal Driveshaft Set for their RC10B7 race buggy kit. These can come in handy for set-ups where the stock 69mm driveshafts end up being a bit too long. Here’s the highlights- * Works well with -4mm hubs and 81mm arms set-ups * Gives the option to try a universal driveshaft set-up * Fits – RC10B7, [...]
The crew over at JConcepts has dropped a bunch of Carbon Fiber Option Parts for the vintage RC10 1989 Stealth buggy kit. These upgrades are not only lightweight, but also look trick. Here’s the option parts- JConcepts RC10 1989 Stealth Forged Carbon Fiber Top Deck – Blue * Part Number – #5302 * Price – $38 * Fits – RC10 1989 Stealth Car JConcepts RC10 [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the SP-02BTS Digital Servo. Designed to fit 1/10 buggies and touring cars, the SP-02BTS is a high performance servo that can enhance your driving experience. Here’s the highlights- * Low profile case * Full metal gears * Final gear made of titanium * Aluminum middle case * Coreless motor * Voltage 4.8～6.0v * Speed - 0.155sec/60°(6.0v) * Torque – 6.8kgf・cm(6.0v) * 25 tooth spline * [...]
New from JConcepts is a 1993 Ford F-250 Clear Body for the Mini LMT. Fully licensed by Ford, this hot looking monster truck body can really help your rig stand out in a crowd. Here’s the highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford * Scale inspired body, cab, and window design * Includes JConcepts #5230 body mount set * 1:1 headlight and grill treatment * Clear [...]
