The folks over at Shark RC Bodies have announced the 1/10 Reef Shark Clear Oval Body. The new Reef Shark is designed for racing in decked street stock classes and features a scale realistic look. Here’s the highlights- * Decked body where the roof mounts separately * Dodge Challenger style front end * Clear body with protective overspray film * Rear spoiler with end [...]
Over at Agama they are now shipping a new 1/8th scaled N2e Electric Buggy Kit. The N2e was designed for an extremely low center of gravity, thus giving it great handling while out on the track. Here’s the highlights- * Unique lay-down shocks that create an incredibly low COG * Easiest car to work on in its class * Lower COG makes the [...]
The crew over at JConcepts have announced a pair of new 2.0″ Tires for 1/10 vintage buggy racing. New from JC are X-Bite rear tires, to go along with 4-Ribber fronts. These can give your vintage buggy more traction, while also having a vintage look. Here’s the highlights- X-Bite 2.0″ Rear Tires – Green Compound * All-new X-Bite pin tire design for [...]
New from Injora are their Planet Axles with Double Joint Shafts for the Vanquish Products H10 Optic. These sleek and durable axles not only look amazing, but they’ll improve your Optic’s turning radius and traction performance thanks to the front axles’ double-jointed design and brass steering knuckles. Other features of this axle set include a behind-the-axle servo mount, a scale-looking double-ended [...]
The crew over at Exotek has announced the high-end 1/10 F1Ultra R5 Pro F1 Kit. This version of the F1Ultra comes completely loaded with upgrade parts, thus making it ready to win right out of the box. Here’s some highlights- * Cutting edge, high-performance F1 racing kit * ‘PRO’ kit includes multiple option parts * New 2.5mm low CG 1-piece 7075 chassis * New [...]
Now available for pre-order from Xbility RC is the 1/28th scaled XB-SF Simple Front RWD Chassis Kit. This pure bred race machine is for racers who are looking for maximum performance, in a simple chassis package. Here’s the highlights- * Carbon fiber chassis with strategically placed brass weights * Completely redesigned tweak plate * Knuckles with internal O-rings * Floating servo mount * Completely redesigned [...]
The crew over at HPI Racing has announced several new Option Parts for their Venture18 competition rock crawler. The new option parts help increase performance, while also looking trick. Here’s the lowdown- * #161442 – HD Steel Center Drive Shaft Set V2 * #161443 – V2 Driveshaft Rebuild Set * #161444 – CC Suspension Mount Set (Brass) * #161445 – Comp Crawler Chassis [...]
New from Bittydesign is the T400 & W464 Clear Rock Crawler Bodies. Both of the new lids are designed for use on 12.3″ rock crawlers and both have a scale realistic look. Here’s the highlights- Bittydesign 1/10 T400 Clear Body * Sold transparent and pre-cut * Fenders designed for use with 106mm diameter tires * Made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate Lexan * [...]
Over at Tamiya they are teasing the return of the legendary Clod Buster Monster Truck. The Clod Buster was originally released way back in 1987 where it set the standard for what a big, burly rc monster truck should be. The Clod Buster is now slated for re-release later this summer featuring all its classic body lines, twin motors, and [...]
New from Max Speed Technology is a SCN Ball Joint Dry Lube. This dry lube can be used on your ball cups for smoother operation. Here’s the highlights- * Ceramic nano technology * One drop is all it takes * Provides ultra-smooth movement in ball joints and ball cups * Reduces friction for effortless operation * Increased steering efficiency * Leaves a dry protective lubricating film [...]
New over at RC Maker is the high-end 1/10 SP2 Touring Car Kit. The SP2 takes off where the SP1 left off and has a number of upgrades to increase speed and drivability. Here’s some highlights- * Pushrod laydown shocks front and rear * Equal length top decks * Raised motor mount by .5mm * Lightweight adjustable sway bars * Three chassis options – 1.2mm [...]
Recently announced by Team Associated is a Vintage RC10 Blue Powder Coated Chassis Set. Associated is well known for their blue anodized parts and now you can get a trick blue powder coated chassis for your old school RC10. Here’s some highlights- * Each chassis comes with a “AE Genuine Part” decal * Available in limited quantities * Set includes chassis, nose, and [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new Funco Pro Scale Replica Goes Big! video for your viewing enjoyment. The mighty Funco Pro Scale Replica has hot scale looks to go along with a high performance chassis. Also, Traxxas has announced that the Funco Sand Car is now $200 off (now priced at $1,099), giving you a great deal to [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Well, I went and did it. I purchased a Tamiya Lunch Box EVO. Long-time readers know I’m a massive fan of the original Lunch Box. Here’s a link to my Mr. Yuk build that I did years ago. As a matter of fact, that truck is sitting on the shelf about five feet from me as I write [...]
Over at Tekno RC they have announced Four New Option Parts. The new upgrade parts include a vented brake disc, driveshafts, diff gears, and shock boots. Here’s the highlights- #TKR33345X – Brake Disc (CNC, hardened, vented, all NB/NT48, 1pc) * Improves braking consistency * Reduces rotating mass by 3.5g per pair * Factory-quality performance * Made from hardened steel * Precision ground for a perfectly flat [...]
