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Everybody’s Scalin’ – A Home Run

I’d assume that most anyone reading this weekly scaling blog has probably already read our Traxxas TRX-4 review, but in case you haven’t you can click here to check it out. I’ve got to give it to Traxxas here- instead of jumping into the crawling game with a “me-too” rig several years ago when everyone was clamoring for them to, they [...]

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Pro-Line Prism tires

Lots Of New Tires From Pro-Line Racing

Ever pushing the envelope of maximum performance, Pro-Line has just announced a slew of new tires to help put you on top of the podium. First up comes the Positron SC Tires in M4 and MC compounds. These should be the bomb on clay indoor tracks for short course truck racing and are priced at $29 per pair. Second up are Prism [...]

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Pro-Line Predator Clear Body MBX7R ECO

Pro-Line Predator Clear Body For The MBX7R ECO

Put the latest style on your Mugen MBX7R ECO while increasing performance with the latest Predator series clear body from Pro-Line Racing. This is the body that Adam Drake chooses to run on his Mugen and was designed to give your buggy the clearance it needs for big 4S LiPo battery packs. The body includes multiple air vent holes and [...]

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Serpent Eryx 411 4.1

Serpent Eryx 411 4.1 Touring Car

For all you touring car racers out there, Serpent has announced the Eryx 411 4.11. The latest version of the 411 features an ultra low center of gravity and is made from high quality materials. The Serpent crew optimized the weight distribution and the 4.11 comes with updated high performance geometry. * Lower price tag with more of a standard look [...]

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Pro-Line X-Maxx Ultra Reservoir Shock Caps

Pro-Line X-Maxx Ultra Reservoir Shock Caps

Get the most out of your Traxxas X-Maxx shocks with the new Ultra Reservoir Shock Caps from Pro-Line Racing. The Pro-Line reservoirs look incredibly trick, but they aren’t just for show, they actually help improve shock performance just like on full scale rigs. The reservoirs allow for more oil and can give your X-Maxx shocks more of a plush feel. The [...]

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Rockstar Cubby

ASK Cubby – Your Intimate Questions, My Satirical Replies

“Traxxas TRX-4 What’s up, Jimmy D here again! So I went my local LHS this weekend and spent 30 minutes pouring over the Traxxas TRX-4. Display model only, as the big green sticker on the box says. I have a SCX10, had a Trailfinder 2, and custom built rigs that cost way too much and still wasn’t what [...]

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JConcepts 1951 Ford Panel Truck Body

JConcepts 1951 Ford Panel Truck Body

Here ya go monster truck drivers, JConcepts has officially announced the 1951 Ford Panel Truck Clear Body. Nicknamed “Grandma”, the ’51 Ford can give your monster truck an old school look to make your truck stand out in a crowd. The panel truck body is a direct fit on the SMT10 and has an 11″ length with a 7″ width, [...]

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Pro-Line Big Hit Servo Saver Kit

Pro-Line Big Hit Servo Saver Kit

Here is a very cool product from Pro-Line, the Big Hit Servo Saver Kit. Why do you need one? In ultra-demanding applications like rock or monster truck racing, a soft servo saver makes your truck sloppy to drive, but not running one at all can result in broken servos. The P-L Big Hit is designed to give you precise steering [...]

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Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen

Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen

Sphero made big news yesterday with the announcement of their Ultimate Lightning McQueen. Why is it a big deal? Because, it uses next level technology. For example, it uses an LCD screen on the car to replicate Lightning McQueen’s eye movements. Then there’s a speaker that allows Lightning McQueen to speak and for sound effects. But wait, there’s more, much [...]

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Pro-Forge FaultLine 1.9 Bead-Loc Wheels

Pro-Forge FaultLine 1.9″ Aluminum Bead-Loc Wheels

Coming soon to a hobby shop near you are Pro-Forge Faultline 1.9″ Aluminum Wheels from Pro-Line. The Pro-Forge series wheels are extremely trick looking and are made to perfection using the latest in CNC technology by Pro-Line. The 1.9″ Pro-Forge will be available in gun metal (#2764-02) or in clear anodized aluminum (#2764-00). Street pricing is $93 per pair and [...]

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Pro-Line 1966 Ford Bronco Clear Body

Pro-Line 1966 Ford Bronco Clear Body

New from Pro-Line is a ’66 Ford Bronco Clear Body. The body was designed to fit the SCX10 Deadbolt and works with the stock roll cage. Officially licensed by Ford, it features a highly detailed interior with a separate dash piece for even more realism. Pricing for the Bronco is $43 and it has a part number of #3488-00. You can [...]

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Pro-line 1991 4Runner Video

Video – 1991 Toyota 4Runner Pro-Line Body

To help give your rig a unique look out on the trail, Pro-Line has released a Clear 1991 Toyota 4Runner Body. The Toyota has a great scale look which is shown off in the action video above. Watch the video to learn more about the body, as well as to see what it looks like crawling over rocks in its [...]

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JConcepts MT Conversion Slash Stampede

JConcepts Monster Truck Suspension Conversion For The Slash …

Have you ever thought about converting your Traxxas Slash 4×4 or Stampede 4×4 into a gnarly monster truck? If so, JConcepts has announced a Suspension Conversion Set to do just that. The JConcepts conversion set comes with very trick carbon fiber shock towers, aluminum shock stand-offs, aluminum caster blocks, and body mount adapters. These are used in conjunction with other [...]

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Traxxas TRX-4 Review

Traxxas TRX-4 Scale & Trail Crawler Review

We don’t have to tell you guys just how rapidly the scale movement has taken off. In just a few years scale crawling has gone from obscurity to the point where nearly everyone has at least one crawler in their garage. A couple of months ago Traxxas decided to jump into the scene with their TRX-4 Scale & Trail Crawler, [...]

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VBC Racing FF17 FWD Car Kit

VBC Racing FF17 FWD Touring Car Kit

Are you a front wheel drive touring car driver? If so, VBC Racing has announced a new high-end FWD car kit. The FF17 Belt Drive Dynamics car kit comes with a slew of hop-up parts and this belt driven version has been refined for serious competition. Here are some of its details- * LCG shock towers for use with TBBS shocks * [...]

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