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Uber-out that new Team Associated T5M truck of yours with an Infinity Chassis Kit from X Factory. The Infinity chassis is made from very trick looking carbon fiber and shaves about 75 grams off the weight of your truck. The Infinity chassis also has more flex than the stock unit which helps to improve jumping, corner, and performance on bumpy [...]
“Selling old buggy Hey Cubby, Seeing as how you know everything, what is the best way to sell off an old car so I can raise money for a new one? Neil H.” Cubby- Yes Neil you are correct with that one, I do indeed know everything. For instance, I can tell you exactly the best way to order a filet based solely on [...]
New from MD Racing is a very nicely done Formula E Body. If you haven’t heard of it, Formula E is a race series put on by the FIA and is arguably the highest form of electric car racing on the planet. With all of our 1/10th Formula style cars being electric powered, it is cool to see MD Racing [...]
If you are into RTR stadium trucks, Associated has updated their Brushless T4.2 RTR with Reedy LiPo Power. A Reedy 3300kV brushless motor comes standard, as does a 30C Reedy WolfPack 3300mAh LiPo and battery charger. Water-resistant electronics make it basher friendly, while a XP metal gear servo handles the steering. You can put one in your rc garage for [...]
Asiatees shot us over a note that they are accepting pre-orders for the highly anticipated Sakura D4. Along with it they shared a few more details like the car is to be sold in 2 versions (AWD and RWD) killing my assumptions that this will be a convertible kit. The RWD version will feature alloy extensions for the steering rack [...]
A proper wheel wrench comes in mighty handy when bashing, especially when working on 8th scale buggies/truggies/monster trucks. The latest to hit the market comes from Tekno RC. Their new 17mm Wheel Wrench & Shock Cap Tool is made from CNC machined aluminum and is as strong as it is versatile. Not only can it give you the extra leverage [...]
Hey gang Evol here again with some cool drift related products I spied on the internets this week. Firebrand RC is back this time with a scale highway barrier to dress up your track or photo diorama. These guardrail kits look very similar to the existing units on the market available from other manufacturers (which are cheaper) but I notice small [...]
The good folks over at Pro-line Racing have just put out a new video to showcase their Electron T 2.2″ Stadium Truck Tires. The Electons were designed for high bite indoor tracks and are known for giving precise steering with high corner speeds. They also utilize connected tire tread technology to reduce wear on even the most abrasive of tracks. [...]
What is the hot new color in bashing circles? Red! Actually, RPM RC polled their Facebook fans and they requested red more than any other color. Because of that, RPM has responded with eight of their most popular upgrade parts now being molded in the new color. The list of red parts include- 81269 – Traxxas 2wd Heavy Duty Camber Links [...]
Simple yet durable, the Lightning10 LM World Endurance Kit from VBC Racing can make a great racer or be used as a cul-de-sac cruiser. On the outside it has a sleek Le Mans Endurance style body that is sure to turn heads, while under the hood is the heart of a lightening quick 10th scale pan car. Some of its [...]
When it comes to r/c tires, Pro-Line Racing has long been an industry leader. Whether you are a basher or racer they’ve always had the goods. That being said, it’s been many moons since they offered anything for the scale monster truck crowd. That changed a few weeks ago with the announcement of the Pro-Line Destroyer (part # 10114-02 street priced [...]
Want to do some serious bashing? If so, it is hard to beat a 4wd monster truck. The folks over at ECX have a Brushless and AVC equipped version of their Torment 4WD that is aimed right at a typical basher. With its big tires and serious power under the hood, it should be a prime bashing vehicle. Below you’ll find [...]
Need more rip out of the corners? Save some weight while locking up that pesky slipper of yours with the new Lockout Plates from Factory RC. Milled from 2mm carbon fiber, the lockout plates fit right on your favorite Avid/Schelle spur gear and can be the hot ticket for stock class racing. Want more details? If so, check out This [...]
After the rumors I reported of a new DJI quadcopter platform, my email was graced with the official announcement: DJI has a new drone development platform called the Matrice 100(well, the rumors were close)! Featuring a modular platform with a full software development kit, the Matrice 100 has these other features:Optional sensor platform for collision detection for elevations below 65ft Upgrade [...]
Some tracks have fantastic lighting, others, not so much. For those dimly lit tracks Fantom has announced a new LED Pit Light. A good pit light can make wrenching a whole lot easier, not to mention it can help give your pit area a pro style appearance. * Operates on 6.4 to 18 volt DC * Billet aluminum base * Three brightness levels * [...]