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Video – Pro-Line Shocks 101
The good folks over at Pro-Line have posted a new video titled Shocks 101. The video gives a ton of good information about Pro-Line shocks and how to properly set them up. Gerardo Gonzalez also walks you through the difference between bladder and emulsion style of shocks and how that makes the Pro-Line PowerStoke and Pro-Spec shocks different. To learn more [...]
Two New Colors For The Kyosho Drone Racer
The folks over at Kyosho have announced two new colors for their Drone Racer. The first unit is the G-ZERO Shining Red which has a part number of #20571R, while the second is the ZEPHYR S-Yellow which is part number #20572Y. Both come completely pre-built as readysets and are controlled by Kyosho’s easy to use 2.4GHz Syncro KT-231P pistol style [...]
- 2/20/2017
- 10:04 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Everybody’s Scalin’ – Specifications on the HPI Venture FJ
It may of taken awhile, but the HPI Venture FJ is finally about to see release! Ahead of that, official specifications have come out and there are some interesting things to discuss, for sure. I’m going to hit on what I find to be the most interesting aspects of the rig, but you can view the whole spec sheet right here. It’s great [...]
RC4WD Krabs Front Bumper For The SCX10 II XJ
Give your SCX10 II XJ a tough new look with the Krabs Front Bumper from RC4WD. The bumper is hand welded from heavy duty steel tubing and features a corrosion resistant silver finish. Here are some of its specifications- * Width- 7.13″ * Length- 3.22″ * Height- 1.69″ * Weight- 7.5oz Pricing for the bumper is $106, is has a part number of #VVV-C0339, and [...]
- 2/17/2017
- 5:20 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Yokomo YD-2 EX Drift Car
New from Yokomo is the YD-2 EX drift car. The YD-2 EX is a rear wheel drive kit that is ready to dominate your local drift track. A new front bulkhead, new aluminum shock tower, and a narrower chassis headline some of the changes on the EX. * Matte graphite double deck chassis * 4 gear transmission * Large rear diffuser * New sealed [...]
- 2/17/2017
- 11:58 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Two New Nitro Engines From Tekno RC
Power up your 1/8th scale nitro burner with a pair of new engines from Tekno RC. First up is the BLOK 21aM (#TKR1710) buggy engine with the second being the BLOK 21aP (#TKR1711) truggy engine. Both are high-end competition engines that are priced at $469 and will start shipping in March. Here are some of their features- * 3 needle carb * DLC [...]
- 2/17/2017
- 11:11 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 1.9″ Tires
RC4WD made big news yesterday when we posted their fully licensed Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company 2.2″ tires. The RC4WD crew also has all you 1.9 guys dialed with their new Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 1.9″ Scale Tires. The 1.9″ Goodyears have all the scale detailing that you expect from RC4WD and are molded in their new X2 S³ rubber compound [...]
- 2/16/2017
- 6:50 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ASK Cubby – Here Comes Your Questions, There Goes My Answers
“Weed, Toke it up article Let me start by saying that I am definitely pro-weed. HOWEVER, c’mon. If you can’t go a couple hours at the track without a bowl, there’s ways of getting your fix without ruining it for everyone else. My kids know i smoke, they know it’s for adults only, and I never, and I mean, [...]
Upcoming Event – Pro-Line By The Fire Scale Adventure
Mark your calendar now for the 2017 edition of Pro-Line’s By The Fire Scale Adventure. Last year’s event was a huge success, this year’s will be even bigger and gnarlier. By The Fire is a scale event scheduled for May 6th and will take place at Horesman’s Center Park in Apple Valley, CA (just Northeast of Los Angeles). Scalers from [...]
It’s Official – Kyosho 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS
After 4 Months Of Teasing, the crew at Kyosho have released full details on their new 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS. We are super stoked to see this classic America muscle car hit the market and can’t wait to tear up our local cul-de-sac with one. The Chevelle SS will be available in two different colors, red (#34053T1) or blue (#34053T2), and [...]
- 2/16/2017
- 10:17 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Extreme Power Traxxas 8s X-Maxx
Oh yes, the mighty Traxxas 8S X-Maxx is now shipping to hobby shops everywhere. To help show you hardcore bashers just how quick the new 8S version of the X-Maxx is, Traxxas has released a new video. The video is extremely well done, showcasing the 8S X-Maxx on various terrain from an empty parking lot to a full-on motocross track. [...]
Kyosho Zephyr Drone Racer Review
A few months ago Kyosho announced their revolutionary Drone Racer quadcopters. The Drone Racers are not like a “normal” drone, they are controlled by a pistol type radio and only fly a few feet off the ground. We have been testing the Kyosho Zephyr, one of the two Drone Racers released by Kyosho. How easy is it to fly? Is [...]
- 2/15/2017
- 9:54 pm
- Other Reviews
- By: Cubby
New Stadium Truck Tires From JConcepts
Just for all you stadium truck junkies, JConcepts has announced two new tires for you. To go up front JConcepts now has 2.2″ Swaggers for stadium trucks. The Swaggers are designed to give enhanced steering on carpet or Astroturf and are of a low profile design. Pricing for the Swaggers is $17 per pair with a part number of #3162-010. Also new [...]
- 2/15/2017
- 7:38 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Two New P-51D Mustangs From Tower Hobbies
Coming soon from Tower Hobbies is a pair of P-51D Mustangs. Both versions are 40″ in wingspan and come receiver ready, making them fast and easy to get up in the air. Each is priced at $119 and are true icons of American aviation. * Scale detailing like molded exhaust stacks, panel lines, machine guns, instrument panel and painted pilot bust * [...]
- 2/15/2017
- 2:55 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Yeah Racing 1.9″ Aluminum Beadlock Crawler Wheels
Recently released by Yeah Racing are 1.9″ Aluminum Beadlock Crawler Wheels. These are heavy duty units designed for tough crawling conditions and are made from CNC machined aluminum. The new line-up of wheels include 5, 8 and 10 spoke designs that are available in different colors to personalize your rig. You can get full details on the wheels over [...]
