New over at Gens Ace is the iMARS Dual Channel Smart Charger. With two channels that can charge at up to 15 amps each, the Gens Ace iMARS can charge a pair of packs extremely quickly. Check out these highlights- * Available in white or black * Two channels of output * Max Charge Rate – 15 amps * Wide-view 2.4″ IPS display * Worldwide [...]
Jason and his crew over at JConcepts recently announced a new line-up of Smoothie 2 race tires. Designed to fit 2wd and 4wd 1/10th scaled race buggies, the Smoothie 2s will be a go-to tire on clean surfaces with extreme grip. Here are the highlights- Smoothie 2 Rear 2.2″ Buggy Silver Compound * Part Number – #4017-06 * Street Price – $21 Smoothie 2 [...]
Coming soon from PROTOform is the P63 Clear Body for 190mm Touring Cars. This high-end race body was designed for maximum performance, check out the highlights below. * Radical high-downforce design with a sloped hood and cab-forward layout * Stiffening hood ribs for low deflection * Recessed trunk section for low CG and extra stiffness * Sculpted side door panels for increased side-bite * High [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 TF2 Kit. The new Land Cruiser comes on RC4WD’s proven Trail Finder 2 chassis and includes a clear Lexan body. Here are more details- * Comes in kit form * Detailed & licensed 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 Lexan body * Body features molded-in front bumper and grille details * Trail Finder [...]
For all you 6-wheel F1 fanatics out there, TeamSaxo has just dropped the 1/10 F1-Future 2WD Pan Car Kit. The F1-Future makes it easy for you to build a Tyrrell P34 replica, or you can use it for a crazy custom build. With a carbon fiber chassis and four front wheels for loads of steering, the F1-Future will certainly make [...]
New from Pro-Line are 1.9″ sized Class 1 Trencher Rock Terrain Tires. These meaty kicks use Pro-Line’s legendary Trencher tread pattern to give your rig outstanding traction while out on the trail. Check out these highlights- * Inspired by P-L’s popular all-terrain Trencher tread * Extremely aggressive tread pattern * Each tread block contains multiple sipes and multiple levels * Highly detailed connected tread [...]
Beat The Creek is held in the charming southern town of Maysville, Kentucky. The town is filled with beautiful landscapes, farmland, and of course the property of Joe and Sue Hauke. Joe and his family open up their private property to host Beat The Creek. If that doesn’t say Southern Hospitality, then I don’t know what will. I can deal [...]
New from Roche Products is the USA Spec version of their 1/12 Rapide P12 EVO2 Pan Car Kit. Designed exclusively for ultra-high-bite American tracks, the new USA Spec is ready to put you in the winners circle. Here are the highlights- * New ULCG (Ultra Low Center of Gravity) aluminum tub chassis * New 7075 aluminum lower pod * New roll center fine [...]
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Hey gang, happy Thursday to ya’ll! I know a few hardcore monster truck fans who read this blog, and I want to say “have a great time!” to those who are attending the Monster Jam World Finals in Orlando, FL this weekend. It’s the biggest show in professional monster truck racing, and there will be some cool r/c stuff going down as [...]
Over at Nemo Racing they are now teasing a new AGAMA 1/8 N1 Nitro Competition Buggy Kit. The new Agama N1 sports a bunch of upgrades to help reduce lap times, while also increasing durability. The big news on the N1 are its laydown style shocks that help reduce the buggy’s center of gravity. Until we learn more, you can [...]
Freshen up the appearance of your 1/10-scale crawler with Treal’s new 6-Spoke 1.9″ Aluminum Beadlock Wheels. With their modern design, these wheels will look great on just about any kit build or RTR refresh. Each wheel weighs 119.5g, adding a total of 478 grams of weight to your trail rig. The multi-piece design should offer hassle-free installation thanks to the combination [...]
For all you hardcore rock crawlers out there, Pro-Line has dropped 2.2″ Ibex Ultra Comp G8 Tires. These were designed to give your rig the ultimate in traction, to put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Ibex tire * Molded from P-L’s legendary G8 rubber compound * Designed with input from Comp Crawling [...]
New from the good folks at Pro-Line is a 2015 Chevy Silverado Pre-Runner Clear Body for 12.3″ wheelbase scale crawlers. With trick pre-runner/desert truck styling, the new Silverado is sure to turn heads. Check out these highlights- * Extended cab with short bed in the rear * Includes optional headlight and taillight buckets * Fits – 12.3″ wheelbase scale crawlers * Fully licensed by [...]
Over at JConcepts they have dropped a new Carbon Fiber Shock Tower for the vintage Team Associated RC10T2 stadium truck. The new shock tower is made from high-end carbon fiber to save weight, while still being incredibly strong. Here are the highlights- * Easy bolt-on upgrade * Uses the original stock geometry * Reinforced areas for strength * Provides a more rigid feel * Increases [...]
