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Kershaw Leopard 150A ESC/5874 Brushless Combo For X-Maxx Rev…
The folks over at Kershaw Designs are hardcore about their monster trucks and large scalers. A couple months ago we reviewed one of their 1/5th scale Leopard systems on 8S, you can read that review HERE, but to boil it down, it put out wayyyy more power than the X-Maxx was capable of putting to the ground, or its drivetrain [...]
- 6/17/2016
- 10:15 pm
- brushless
Hop-Ups Reviews - By: Cubby
Everybody’s Scalin’ – The Travelin’ Man
My wife and I have booked a week long northern California trip for this fall, so naturally the first thing to hit my mind was “How can I get my scaler out there safely so I can trail in the mountains?” This is the question that many of us ask when heading to a vacation destination with cool terrain. I blame [...]
Team Associated Optional Tall Rear Shock Tower RC10B6/B6D
New for RC10B6/B6D owners is an optional Tall Rear Shock Tower from Team Associated. The taller rear tower allows you to install longer shocks off the B5 to the back of your buggy for rough track conditions. Carbon fiber is used to make it light yet strong and it is expected to start shipping next month. The tower is priced [...]
Unboxing The ARRMA Nero Monster Truck
The ARRMA Nero is about ready to take over the bashing world. The non-smart diff version is already shipping, while the uber edition with the remote lockable diffs will start hitting consumer hands any time now. Today we are posting up some unboxing photos so you can see exactly what it looks like to crack open the box on a [...]
Parma 85 Street Stock SC Body
Everybody has a short course truck laying around. Heck, most people have a half dozen of them. Give your SCT an entirely new look with Parma’s 85 Street Stock Body. The 85 Street Stock fits a wide variety of trucks like the Traxxas Slash, HPI Blitz, Associated SC10, and Losi SCTE. The body was designed to leave plenty of clearance [...]
- 6/17/2016
- 9:33 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Exotek Micro-Tek Conversion Chassis For Losi 1/24 Scalers
There is no doubt that Losi has sold a ton of 1/24th scale vehicles. To make yours tricker than next guy’s, take a look at the new Micro-Tek Conversion from Exotek. The Micro-Tek Conversion brings more of an 8th scale buggy layout to your Losi 24th scaler. The conversion includes an aluminum chassis that is available in either red or [...]
- 6/17/2016
- 8:03 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Dromida Kodo HD In Stock Now
The good folks at Hobbico just sent out a PR that says the new Dromida Kodo HD is in stock and shipping now. This means you’ll start seeing the super affordable Kodo HD (just $59) showing up at local hobby shops any day now. The Kodo HD comes stock with a tiltable 1080p micro camera and is extremely easy to [...]
- 6/16/2016
- 6:15 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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ASK Cubby, Version- I Really Need An Intern To Reply To All …
“On Road Racing “To boil it down… IMO… if the industry wants on-road racing to take off again, you gotta cater to the non-hardcore. This means mandating an affordable class (TRULY affordable, like a brushed Vaterra spec class), more interesting (just read FUN) tracks to drive on, and a whole lot less rules.” Cubby, THANK YOU!! Really, THANK YOU for publishing [...]
Hot Bodies Officially Becomes HB Racing With New Ownership
We have just received official word that Hot Bodies is now called HB Racing. Recently HB Racing was acquired by a company called Neidhart S.A. who are best known for their Orion and nVision product lines. HB Racing also gets a new website which you can check out Right Here. To get more of the scoop, check out the official press [...]
Vaterra 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Ascender RTR
New and hot from the good people at Vaterra is a 1972 Chevy K10 Ascender. The old school Chevy is a tribute to all the full scale custom built off-rigs that came before it. A fully licensed body that has been customized for hardcore off-roading sits on top of the rig, while Vaterra’s proven Ascender chassis sits below. Whether you [...]
- 6/16/2016
- 10:12 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Pro-Line’s Father Day Sale
Treat your dad (or yourself!) to some new tires or a body during Pro-Line’s Father’s Day Sale. From June 16-19 you can save 15% off your order, plus get free ground shipping in the USA. To get more details, or to check out all the fine products that Pro-Line has to offer, simply hit up This Link. Can’t get enough Pro-Line [...]
Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70(V) Lang Full Option Tank Kit
Many people forget about just how fun it is to drive an rc tank. One of the latest (and coolest!) to hit the market is the Jagdpanzer IV/70(V) Lang Full Option Kit from Tamiya. This German tank comes in at 1/16th in scale, making it fairly large in size. Two FET speed controllers control a pair of 380 brushed motors [...]
- 6/15/2016
- 1:28 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
SSD Titanium Steering Links for D60 Wide Axle
New from the crew at SSD RC are Titanium Steering Links for the SSD D60 wide axle. The titanium links are light, yet strong, and are perfectly bent for proper clearance. The links are 5mm in diameter and come with durable plastic rod ends to take a beating out on the trail. The part number for the steering links is [...]
- 6/15/2016
- 11:27 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Complete Details – 2016 Tamiya Blackfoot Re-Release
About a month ago we posted a teaser from Tamiya of the 2016 Blackfoot Re-Release. Now full details, along with a slew of pictures, have been released. The 2016 version of the Blackfoot retains much of its heritage but does sport some minor upgrades to bring it up to speed. The body on the re-release comes from the Blackfoot III and [...]
- 6/15/2016
- 7:21 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
New E-Maxx Chassis Braces From T-Bone Racing
There are bashers, then there are HardCore Thrashers. If you push your Traxxas E-Maxx to the edge every weekend, you’ll want to know about the new Chassis Braces from T-Bone Racing. The chassis braces don’t just protect the bottom of your truck, but can also help prevent broken bulkheads and snapping a chassis. TBR has designed a pair of new chassis [...]
- 6/14/2016
- 1:50 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
