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PROTOform VTA Wheels
The crew at PROTOform did some teasing on this one, but now they have released full details on their VTA Wheels. The wheels have a nice scale realistic look to them and will be available in either white or black. PROTOform is making wheels to fit both the front and back of a VTA car, plus they are made from [...]
- 8/24/2017
- 8:53 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Phoenix Model A-26 Invader ARF
Coming in September to Tower Hobbies is the Phoenix Model A-26 ARF. The A-26 is an extremely scale detailed recreation of one of WWII’s most famous light bombers. It has a giant wingspan of over 90 inches and can be used with electric or glow powerplants. * One piece canopy * Two piece wings for easy transport * Metal suspension struts * Made to [...]
- 8/24/2017
- 8:15 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Losi Aluminum Upgrades For The Desert Buggy XL-E
Expected to start shipping in September, Losi has announced three new Aluminum Upgrades for the Desert Buggy XL-E. All three units are made from sturdy aluminum and come anodized in black for a trick look. These can help stiffen up the chassis on the DBXL-E and were designed for a perfect fit with no need for modifications. * Aluminum front top [...]
- 8/24/2017
- 8:15 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
New Look For The Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally
Coming soon from Traxxas is a new look for the Ford Fiesta ST Rally Car. The Fiesta is capable of all sorts of on-road, and off-road, fun. A fully licensed body is highly detailed for a captivating look, while a 550 sized motor turns all four wheels over with ease. Here are some of its other highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd * [...]
- 8/24/2017
- 6:34 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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ASK Cubby- You Write The Questions, I Dodge The Answers
“Dirty rc Good day Cubby, Just got my hands on a used RC and it is a mess of silicone diff and shock oil with caked on dirt, slightly rusty parts. I want to know what you guys use to clean out dirty rc cars and refurbish ole’ ones. You guys bash hard and I also wonder what kind of cleaning maintenance [...]
JConcepts Tire Balancer
New from JConcepts is a Tire Balancer. This unit is designed for use with 1/10th and 1/8th scale wheels and is made from sturdy aluminum and steel. The balancer is collapsible to save space and its center hub rides on high quality bearings. * Sturdy base * Comes pre-assembled * Includes storage box w/ foam padding The tire balancer has a part number [...]
- 8/24/2017
- 3:27 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Two New PRO-Lite Bodies From PROTOform
The good folks over at PROTOform have announced a pair of new PRO-Lite Touring Car Bodies. Both bodies save weight compared to conventional types, a fact that can help lower your lap times. The first new PRO-Lite body is the Mazdaspeed6 (#1487-22) with the second being the LTC-R (#1505-22). Both come in clear so you can put on your favorite paint [...]
- 8/24/2017
- 3:27 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
PROTOform Touring Car Bag
After putting so much time and energy into your car, the last thing you want to happen is to damage it during transport. Also, have you ever noticed how hard it is to conveniently carry a half dozen cars into the track? The folks at PROTOform are out to make your life easier with their new Car Bag. The PROTOform [...]
- 8/24/2017
- 12:41 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
STRC Aluminum Shocks Parts For The 4-Tec 2.0
Being teased now by ST Racing Concepts are Aluminum Shock Parts for the Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0. Made from a high quality aluminum, the shock parts will be available in a wide range of colors to give your 4-Tec 2.0 a stylish look. The aluminum shock caps, spring retainers, and shock bodies are also more durable than the stock plastic parts, [...]
- 8/24/2017
- 8:35 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
PROTOform 1968 Ford Mustang VTA Body
The crew over at PROTOform have released another ultra-cool body with their 1968 Ford Mustang Clear Body. This classic muscle car is officially licensed by Ford and meets all the standards for VTA class racing. * Signature fastback roofline * Aggressive stance * Fits 190 and 200mm VTA & touring cars * One piece design with realistic undercuts * Exceptional detailing * Made right here in [...]
- 8/23/2017
- 9:00 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
GENIUS PRO 120R +T Wifi ESC From Graupner
The folks over at Graupner are serious about their speed controllers. Their latest ESC is the Genius Pro 120R +T. What is the big deal? Well, first off, it is WiFi capable, something that can help make it super easy to use. It also sports real-time telemetry for you drivers that want all the data you can get. The 120R [...]
CAL RC SC01 Rock Crawler
Coming soon from CAL RC is the SC01 rock crawler. The SC01 is being marketed as a high-end crawler for those people out there that aren’t looking for compromises in quality or performance. Here are some of its features- * Compact axles * Small diameter driveshafts * Stiff aluminum chassis * High performance oil shocks * Precision transmission with aluminum case * Hand assembled in California The [...]
- 8/23/2017
- 2:16 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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RC4WD Gelande II LWB D110 RTR
Just announced by RC4WD is the Gelande II LWB D110 RTR. The latest G2 based machine comes in ready to run form to make it quick and easy to hit the trail. Its long wheelbase chassis is said to be very capable in the rough and like all RC4WD products, it is loaded with scale detailing from bumper to bumper. [...]
- 8/23/2017
- 10:20 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Hitec X2 AC Plus Black Edition Dual Charger
With newly increased capability and capacity, the Hitec X2 AC Plus Black Edition is headed soon to a hobby shop near you. The Hitec is an AC/DC unit that can be used just about anywhere. For power it sports a charge rate of up to 10 amps per channel and it can handle up to a 6S LiPo cell count. [...]
Two New Castle Power Combos For 1/8 Buggy
Just announced by Castle Creations are two new Mamba X 1/8 Buggy Edition Combos. The combos feature Castle’s Mamba X speed controller along with either a 1515 1Y 2200kV or a 1512 1.5Y 1800kV brushless motor. Both motors are highly efficient and are a 4-pole, 12-slot, sensored design. * ROAR approved ESC * 1800kV motor is ROAR approved, 2200 is pending approval * [...]
