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Big Max Amps Sale!
For all those looking to pick up some electric power, you might want to head over to MaxAmps.com and check out their 48 hour sale! If you are a MaxAmps member, you can save up to 50% off your packs! They are also offering a free 3 year/300 cycle warranty, and free skins on lipo packs! The info says [...]
Sloooow Neeeews Daaaay
It’s sort of a slow news day, so we are doing some behind the scenes work here. Trying to finish up a review of the Buku Power Exhaust system, also doing some web work. We have added the iHobby info section over there to the right.. it has all the iHobby Expo news we covered, all in one [...]
HPI Racing to release a new Mini next year?
I totally forgot about this picture in my mail box! Our friend Francesco dropped us a line from the Tokyo hobby show about this cad image they spotted in the HPI Racing booth. It appears to be some new sort of HPI Mini vehicle. Picture borrowed from Modellismo Hobby Media with permission. I’ll make a few phone [...]
The Slash Report – Shocks Part 1
The Slash is for the most part an over built truck. It’s based off of the Rustler and Stampede trucks so parts are usually easy to get a hold of. There are a few areas that could use a little bit of tweaking though. The main weak spots to look at are the shock caps, rear axle [...]
Exotek Racing GT-Z Body for the RC18R
I know Microman has been posting the Exotek Racing news lately, but I had to post this one up when I saw it. Check out this awesome GT-Z body for the RC18 and RC18R. It’s designed with a little extra room in whe wheel wells to eliminate rubbing, but still look cool. I think I need to pick [...]
Exotek Racing LM Pro
……THIS JUST IN…… Exotek Racing has yet another cool product out for you dirt and carpet oval slinging guys. The LM Pro (Mini Late Model Conversion)is an Awesome performance chassis that takes your mini late model to the next level! Made from USA Quasi weave carbon fiber for premiere quality and durability making it-Lighter, stiffer, leaner and meaner! Check out [...]
ACER Racing Bearing Kit for the O’Donnell Z01B!
Acer Racing has just released their latest bearing kit for the O’Donnell Z01B 1:8th scale buggy! As usual, not cheap, but for those that can afford the top stuff, and own the Z01B, this news is for you.
Kernshaw Designs gears up for Traxxas Summit
Word from Kershaw Designs is that they are ready for the release of the Traxxas Summit with motor conversion kits, hop-ups, and all sorts of stuff. They have a web page already started for your orders.
Caster Racing Buggy’s Shipping December 1st
Since we had some Caster Racing news, I thought I would post a quick follow up that theFusion EX-1 RTR Buggy as well as the PRO version will be available December 1st! Very cool news! Just in time for some off-road winter action!
Caster Racing Fusion EX-1 Pro Pictures!
Earlier we showed off some pictures of the Caster Racing Fusion EX-1 RTR Buggy! Now we got our hands on the pictures of the Fusion EX-1 Pro! This buggy looks like it’s ready for action! Big Bore Shocks, front and rear aluminum support braces, 1 piece motor mount, cnc gears, the works! I’m looking [...]
Caster Racing Fusion EX-1 Pics
We got our hands on some pictures of the Caster Racing Fusion EX-1 RTR Buggy! We mentioned Caster a week or so ago, as one of the companies to watch as the electric revolution makes it’s return. For more information, make sure to check out their web page, they have some good [...]
Cub Report, Version Tis The Season 11.09.08
Unfortunately, it’s that time of the year again, Christmas. That time of year where you get to see your co-workers drunk, unbearable traffic near any major shopping area, and have to put up with your family for at least one day. This year brings a different type of Christmas, a recession Christmas, one America hasn’t truly seen for many [...]
Kershaw Designs E-Savage Wheel Axles and Dog Bones
Coming in mid November are these HPI E-Savage Wheel Axels/Dogbone sets from Kershaw Designs . The dogbone set is a much stronger setup then the stock axles. If you are a basher, your probably looking for a similar set. The kit comes with front or rear axles, dogbones, differential output cups, wheel axle cups, bearings and centering [...]
Kershaw Designs Custom Battery Trays
The folks over at Kershaw Designs have sent word that they have been listening to the RC industry and are now offering universal battery trays to help with those 1/8th scale buggy and rc monster truck conversions. The trays can hold flat 6 and 7 cell NiMh and LiPo Packs. If you are looking to [...]
LRP High Power Soldering Station
LRP has just released info on their their LRP High Power Soldering Station. This is the first ever soldering station that has been tailor made for RC applications. It has a 90W power rating with 400kHz electromagnetic heating element. It has a bunch of cool features, even a backlit display! It will be available in November, but will [...]
