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AsiaTee’s Has 15% Off Red and Silver Parts
Our friends over at AsiaTees have announced that they are having a 15% off sale on all Red/Silver GPM, Topcad, TRC Parts for those that are looking to spice up their ride with some holiday color. The sale runs through February 18th and you can get all the details over on the official AsiaTees Hobbies Website. Hit This Link for more [...]
SSD 2.2″ Black Rock Racer Beadlock Wheels
SSD has a new set of 2.2″ Black Rock Racer Beadlock Wheels for your off-road rig. CNC machined from aluminum, the wheels have a great scale look and were designed to take the rigors of serious off-road driving. * Standard 12mm hex * Removable hub * Internal beadlock design * Designed for easy tire mounting * Anodized in black * Blue delrin front ring * Width: 38mm * [...]
Team Associated RC8T3e Team Kit
Coming soon from the Team Associated crew is the RC8T3e Team Kit. The Team Kit comes with the updates from the RC8B3 platform, making it a strong competitor in the electric truggy class. Some of the highlights of the RC8T3e include- * Optimized weight balance chassis layout * Pill ball front suspension * Universal drive shafts * Refined suspension geometry * One piece wing mount * [...]
- 2/15/2016
- 9:18 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Everybody’s Scalin’ – Stompers, the Original Scaler
Whenever there is discussion as to what was the first “real” scaler, there is always playful argument. Some say it was the SCX10 since it brought it to mainstream. Others bring up Tamiya’s legendary (and legendarily expensive) Bruiser. Those vehicles are fine and all, but I think the first true scaler was something else. Something a lot smaller. Heck, it [...]
- 2/12/2016
- 11:20 pm
- Everybody's Scalin'
scale rc - By: Doug
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Drift Itch – Gyro – cheating or no?
Hey gang Evol here with another edition of Drift Itch. This weeks issue is one I’ve eluded to in the past but I thought it best to get it all on the table on this controvertial and misunderstood issue that vexes the RC drift scene. If you read the title you know i’m speaking about the Gyro. No not the [...]
- 2/12/2016
- 8:07 pm
- RC Drifting
- By: Evol
Reedy Zappers Hi-Voltage LiPo Batteries
If you are old school, then you remember the old Reedy Zappers. For you new hobbyists, they were Ni-MH cells that had been “zapped” to give them increased voltage under load. Today, Reedy has announced a new line of Zappers for the LiPo crowd. The latest Zappers are the newer formulation of higher voltage Lithium based cells that can be [...]
JConcepts 1/8 Buggy Triple Dees Tires
Because we live in America, if double is good, triple is even better. JConcepts have just announced their new Triple Dees 8th scale buggy tires. Designed for hard packed dirt surfaces, the Triple Dees use finely spaced square mini lugs to give your buggy more traction. * Sharp angular pins * Low-profile design * Center overlap for more forward bite * Carefully shaped carcass [...]
New Associated ESS-ONE+ Engine Sound System
New from Team Associated is the ESS-ONE+ sound module. What’s new on the ESS-ONE+? Glad you asked, there are actually several things, all of which will help give your truck an even more realistic presentation at your next bash or trail drive. * Real-time calculated sound * Over 100 different engine sounds * Fast switching between different engine sounds * Plug and play * Size- [...]
XRay XB2 Dirt Edition
Coming just after the “carpet edition” is the Dirt Edition of the XRay XB2 buggy. What makes the dirt edition different? The dirt version was designed for the low to medium traction conditions that typical outdoor tracks offer, so it is equipped differently than the carpet version of the XB2. * Can run mid-rear or rear motor placement * 3 gear mid [...]
- 2/12/2016
- 10:02 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team Associated RC8T3 Team Kit
By adding performance parts from the Team Associated RC8B3 nitro and RC8B3e, the new RC8T3 nitro truggy kit should make for a beast out on the track. The 7075 aluminum chassis on the RC8T3 has been designed for optimal weight distribution, while a pillow ball front end allows for more steering and greater durability. * Long life V2 diffs * Lightweight ring [...]
- 2/12/2016
- 8:09 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ASK Cubby, Version- Going Above & Beyond To Make Up Answers
Traxxas recall Hey Cubby, what’s going on with the Traxxas velineon recall? Is my truck going to burn to the ground? Tony from New York” Cubby- Yooooo Tony, thanks for the letter, be sure to shoot me your home mailing address so we can send ya out a genuine BSRC sticker pack to paint some of your trucks with. So… about that “recall”. It [...]
Shipping Now – Castle Sidewinder Micro 2
The good folks over at Castle Creations wanted us to let you know that the new Sidewinder Micro 2 is now shipping. The Micro 2 was designed to take full advantage of advancements in component quality and in software design. Both the ESC, and the Sidewinder 2 with brushless motor combos, are now available to power up your 1/18th scale [...]
SSD Heavy Duty SCX10 CVD Axles
Do you put your SCX10 through the toughest terrain you can find? If so, the new Heavy Duty CVD Axles from SSD RC should be of interest to you. Not only are they CNC machined from heavy duty hardened steel, but they also allow for 50 degrees of steering angle to help get out of tight spots. These drop right [...]
Video – Time Lapse ECX AMP MT Build-To-Drive Kit
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? The world will never know, but we are wondering how cool it is to build one of the new AMP MT Build-To-Drive Kits from ECX. To find out how easy it is to do one of the Build-To-Drive kits, the folks at Horizon Hobby have [...]
FireBrand RC DEF Star-D2M Aluminum Drift Wheel Set
Get your bling on with the new DEF Star-D2M Aluminum Drift Wheel Set from Fire Brand RC. The FireBrand crew not only made sure they look hot, but also designed them for increased performance on your drift machine. * Pre-mounted and glued * Come as a set of 4 * 12mm hex * 12mm off-set * Anodized aluminum wheels * Weight- 2 oz each Street pricing is [...]
