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JConcepts Reflex 1/8th Buggy Tires
The latest entry into the 8th scale buggy tires wars is the Reflex from JConcepts. The Reflex has square angled pins stacked vertically for less wear and more forward bite. The Reflexes will come with the latest gray Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts from JConcepts and will be available in four different compounds to suit a variety of track conditions. The tires [...]
Kyosho Re-releases the Tomahawk 2wd Buggy
Get your vintage on with the re-release of Kyosho’s famous Tomahawk 2wd buggy. The Tomahawk is the third entry into Kyosho’s retro line, and while it might look like the old unit from the 1980’s, it comes with a bunch of upgrades to make it a much better overall vehicle. Some of those upgrades include- * Body features modern side pods, [...]
- 4/22/2015
- 2:26 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Overdose Adjustable Suspension Mount for the Vacula, DIB and…
What’s up drift peeps? Evol here with a midweek second look at a piece of kit that some of you may have overlooked. I know I did! So here is how it happened. When I see parts listed for the Overdose Vacula my eyes tend to glaze over as I daydream about having enough expendable income to drop such a [...]
- 4/22/2015
- 12:45 pm
- miscellaneous
Overdose Racing
RC Drifting - By: Evol
Rage RC 35W & 50W Charger Spotlight
While some bashers like using the latest high-zoot electronics, some prefer basic units that get the job done. Catering to that crowd are a new pair of battery chargers from Rage RC. If you haven’t heard, Rage RC is an affordable line of rc products from the folks at HRP Distributing and we’ve been testing their 35W and 50W chargers [...]
- 4/22/2015
- 11:58 am
- Mini Review
- By: Tim Mohr
Boom Racing Boomerang Type G Shocks from Asiatees Hobbies
Boom Racing has just released some “sneak peak” pictures of their upcoming Type G shocks. For all you scale enthusiasts this should be big news, as they are an internal piggyback design that look a whole lot like full sized units. Full details have not been released yet, but you can hit up the official Asiatees Hobbies website to get [...]
Low Profile Reedy 2S 3900mAh Shorty LiPo Battery
Jump for the show, corner for the dough. If you want to go really fast in the corners, it pays to have a low center of gravity. That is what the new LiPo from Reedy is all about, it is a shorty sized LiPo that is lower in profile than “normal” packs, giving you a lower center of gravity. And [...]
Yokomo Drift Package D1 Version GReddy R35 SPEC-D
One of the latest drift machines to be announced by Yokomo is the Drift Package D1 Version GReddy R35 Spec-D. The car comes with a Nissan GTR body that is loaded with scale detailing, while under the hood is a shaft driven 4wd system. Big foam bumpers are used to soak up hits, while solid axles front and rear make [...]
- 4/21/2015
- 11:12 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Futaba Metal Carry Case for the 4PX
Give that new Futaba 4PX of yours the protection it deserves with the new Metal Carry Case from Futaba. On the outside it has a high-tech carbon fiber finish, while on the insides the foam is perfectly cut for the 4PX along with room for spare receivers, servos, and other items. The case is street priced at $109, it has [...]
Box Full of Uberness - Aluminum Upgrades for the Yeti XL fro…
We are just like you guys, when we going bashing with the crew, we like to push the limits. While our review Axial Yeti XL Kit proved to be quite tough, when the going gets extreme (like at the end of the day), every vehicle could use some beefing up. We got with the folks over at TheToyz.com to see what [...]
SWORKz S350 FOX8e 1/8th RTR Electric Buggy
New from SWORKz is the S350 FOX8e RTR brushless buggy. The FOX8e is an 8th scale buggy, one of the favorite platforms for going big at the local bash spot. The FOX8e uses a pivot ball steering system for accurate feedback to the driver and comes completely assembled for your convenience. Big bore shocks come standard to soak up gnarly [...]
VP-Pro Tire Balancer
New from VP-Pro is a Tire Balancer intended for 1/10th scale wheels and tires. The balancer comes with a 12mm hex allowing it to work with number of popular tenth scale off-road wheels. The stand is made from high quality aluminum and comes anodized in black for a trick look. For added convenience, the base of the stand was designed [...]
THE Cub Report, Version- I Hate Nitro, But…
If you’ve read the CR for any period of time, you clearly know I have a passionate hatred of nitro. It stems from years of watching T-Maxx drivers grind away on “easy starts” with no success, or even when they could get the engine to pop to life, actually sitting the truck on the ground was the kiss of death, [...]
Pro-Line Extended Body Mounts for the Tekno SCT410
Do you have a Tekno SCT410 and want to mount up a rally car body? Make the install an easy one by getting some of the new Pro-Line Extended Body Mounts for the SCT410. You see, the P-L extended body mounts allow you to mount just about any kind of body to your truck. Better still, they come with Pro-Line’s [...]
RC4WD Beast II 6×6 Unboxing
When we first caught word about RC4WD releasing the 6×6 Beast II Truck Kit, more then a few people were excited! We just got our hands on it, and of course had to post the unboxing pics. It’s always interesting to see how RC4WD is going to package their parts, and this one did not disappoint. Need more details? You [...]
Bringing the Bling to Axial Yeti XL
The kind folks over at Asiatees have added some Yeti XL bling from GPM Racing. A few notable items recently released to add some strength and or color to your XL are a new Aluminum Front Bumper Plate, Aluminum front C –Hubs. Along with a with those items come some nifty gear to get some extra width in that track, [...]
- 4/19/2015
- 4:03 pm
- Axial
New Products - By: Big Squid Staff
