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Drift Itch – Is CounterSteer Dead?
Hey gang Evol here again with some more of my musings on the ever evolving animal that is RC Drift. One my my favorite vendors (BlackStar Hobbies) posted up a thought for discussion on FaceBook regarding what could be the demise of Countersteer and that really got me thinking about the future of RC Drift. It’s funny how quickly things [...]
Updated 2016 ARRMA Senton BLX
For 2016 the ARRMA Senton BLX is getting a facelift. Actually, it is getting more than that. Yes, it does get a new paint scheme, but it also receives an upgrade to the Tactic TTX300 radio system and an updated BLX 185 brushless power system. * Waterproof 6S capable ESC * 2050kV brushless motor * Pre-built RTR * dBoots multi-surface tires * 2 year warranty * [...]
- 5/6/2016
- 4:04 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Kyosho MAZDA RX-7 FD3S Mini-Z
The latest Mini-Z to be announced by Kyosho is a Mazda RX-7 FD3S. The RX-7 comes stock with pre-mounted drift tires to help you get your slide-on. A gyro-ready circuit board also comes standard, as does 2.4GHz Perfex KT-19 radio. Underneath the display quality body resides a newly developed AWD sports chassis that is easy to upgrade. The part number for [...]
- 5/6/2016
- 3:46 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD Holley V8 Air Cleaner
Turn heads the next time you hit a scale event with the new Holley V8 Air Cleaner from RC4WD. In the scale scene it is all about the details and the Holley Air Cleaner can help take your scale rig to the next level. Designed to fit on RC4WD’s V8 motor, the air cleaner is CNC machined from billet aluminum [...]
- 5/6/2016
- 10:29 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line BFGoodrich KO2 1.9” Rock Terrain Tires
Once again Pro-Line knocks it out of the park with their new BFGoodrich KO2 1.9″ Rock Terrain Tires. Perfectly scaled and molded from P-L’s legendary G8 compound, they not only have the scale look that you are after, but the performance too. The layout of the KO2 has densely packed tread blocks with lots of siping to find traction in [...]
- 5/6/2016
- 8:30 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Kyosho Mazda Roadster Mini-Z
Kyosho has just announced two new Mini-Z Mazda Roadsters. Available in a red or a white, the Roadsters come with the updated circuit board and the new generation 2 sports chassis. They also feature amazing bodies that are incredibly scale realistic. Some of their other highlights include- * Factory assembled * Perfex KT-19 2.4GHz transmitter * Display quality finish * VCS front suspension #32230R is [...]
- 5/5/2016
- 5:47 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ASK Cubby, Version- You Write Me Letters, I Use Them To Ligh…
“Best Value Hey Cubby, My son joined our local 4-H rc car club this year. Back when I raced in it you had to buy your own car and gear. Cost got too high and basically killed the club. Now they run club supplied x mod cars from radio shack and the kids are getting bored. I’m trying to put together [...]
Teaser – ARRMA Smarter Diff Technology
We posted the first teaser a couple of weeks ago, now there is a second video giving yet more clues to what Hobbico is up to. Check out the video above to see what you think ARRMA’s Smarter Diff Technology might be all about. And better yet, is that a whole new ARRMA platform shown at the very end of [...]
- 5/5/2016
- 1:04 pm
- New Products
video - By: Tim Mohr
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T-Bone Racing Traxxas X-Maxx XV4 Front Bumper
Do you like to bash your Traxxas X-Maxx to the extreme? If so, a heavy duty front bumper can go a long ways towards preventing broken parts. To help bulletproof your X-Maxx, T-Bone Racing has announced the XV4 Front Bumper. The XV4 not only sports an aggressive look, but has been designed to be lighter and tougher than TBR’s original [...]
- 5/5/2016
- 11:54 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD Spectre 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels
New and hot from RC4WD are 1.9″ Spectre Wheels. The Spectre wheels are a beadlock design and are CNC machined from billet aluminum. Black wheels are still all the rage, so RC4WD anodized them that way and they feature the amazing scale detailing that RC4WD is so well known for. * Standard 12mm hex * Scale wheel nut cover & hex head [...]
- 5/5/2016
- 9:00 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Review - Kershaw Designs Traxxas X-Maxx Brushless/LiPo Upgra…
Hey, in case you didn’t get the memo, the Traxxas X-Maxx is a big deal now days, not only in size but in the way it has taken off with the bash crowd. The X-Maxx pretty much rocks out of the box, with one exception, a watered down power system. While the stock brushless system has decent power, it is [...]
- 5/4/2016
- 4:54 pm
- brushless
Hop-Ups Reviews - By: Cubby
Video – Total Tire Destruction On A Traxxas X-Maxx
What do you get when you bolt in a Castle 2028 on 8S LiPo into a Traxxas X-Maxx with the aid of a Kershaw motor mount? You get total tire destruction, that is what. Starting at the 35 second mark of the video above, see exactly what it takes for YouTuber Evolution RC to totally shred the stock tires on [...]
Thunder Tiger 1/14 KAISER XS
Have you noticed that small scale off-road trucks are starting to gain momentum? Thunder Tiger sure has and have just announced the 1/14th Scale KAISER XS. The KAISER XS is a rig that can come in handy in smaller areas while also being easy on the wallet. What is the scoop on the KAISER XS? * Realistic design with hightly detailed [...]
- 5/4/2016
- 10:58 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Venom Pro DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quad Battery Charger
For all you serious DJI Phantom 3 users out there, Venom has announced the P3 Professional Charger. The P3 Pro is a quad bank charger, allowing you to charge up to four packs at once. But wait, there’s more! It can also charge your transmitter and a smart device via its USB output, all at the same time. How convenient [...]
Reedy Blackbox 1000Z+ Brushless ESC
New from Reedy is the 1000Z+ Brushless ESC. The 1000Z+ is aimed at the racing crowd that need a good sensored ESC with different timing modes for both mod and blinky classes. Some of the features on the 1000Z+ include- * ROAR approved software * 13 gauge wires * Single button programming * Fully adjustable * External capacitor board * 6 volt, 3 amp BEC * 2S [...]
