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One of the easiest ways of improving your rigs crawling performance is to move its center of gravity closer to the ground by adding weight down low. The further down, the better. In other words: think around the axles. Portal covers, C-hubs, knuckles, differential covers and such. There’s numerous brass options available, and I have had the pleasure of trying [...]
Over at Traxxas they have posted a TRX-4M Bronco Full Option Custom Build to wrap up 2022. The stock TRX-4M is a blast to drive, but by installing a few upgrades, it can be taken to a new level of performance. Using the link below, you can take a look at all the upgrades that Traxxas put on their TRX-4M [...]
Over at DragRace Concepts they have dropped some new 1/10 Speedline Drag Wheels. Designed for the serious drag racer, the new Speedline wheels are both strong and lightweight to maximize performance. Molded from a tough black plastic, they also sport a scale realistic look. * Perfect blend of lightweight performance and strength * Great for high traction conditions * Speedline 7075 aluminum center [...]
After a few weeks of teasing, Mon-Tech Racing has officially announced their new Quattro C GT10 & GT12 Clear Bodies. Inspired by a famous Italian sports car, the Quattro C has a realistic look, while also being designed for serious on-track performance. Here are the highlights- * Quattro C GT10 can be mounted on all 1/10 190mm wide frames * Quattro C [...]
The team at Treal has been hard at work on their selection of upgrades for the Traxxas TRX-4M and has released something new in the form of front and rear Aluminum Axle Housings. More durable than the stock axles, these aluminum option parts add style and a slight splash of color to the TRX-4M Bronco or the TRX-4M Defender. Made of [...]
New from Powerhobby are Brass Inner Front Portal Housings for the mighty Traxxas TRX-4. These trick looking upgrade parts have been CNC machined from brass to help add a bit of weight down low, thus helping to improve performance out on the trail. Anodized in black and engraved with the Powerhobby logo, the brass portal housings are a quick and [...]
Jason and his crew over at JConcepts have dropped some new Relapse 1/8th Buggy and Truck Tires. The Relapse is a new design optimized for both indoor and outdoor tracks with a focus on improved forward bite. Here are more highlights- * JConcepts original tread design * Available in multiple compounds * Strategically placed and nested tread * Medium sized, dense tread for long [...]
Greetings gang! I hope your holidays were happy and that you find yourself surrounded by all sorts of new r/c gear! As we are preparing to flip the calendar over to 2023, I wanted to make a few predictions for the year to come. Let’s get to it.Losi LMT Sees a Refresh The Losi LMT has been out for two years [...]
Small-scale crawler fans have a new wheel to check out. Little Guy Racing Parts has released the Cyclone 1.0 Beadlock, a three-piece wheel that should be a great option for 1/24 and 1/18-scale R/C crawlers. The LGRP Cyclone Beadlock is available in three aluminum-faced color options (Satin Black, Satin Gray, and Rose Gold) and one all-brass option. The aluminum-faced options weigh [...]
Over at AKA they have announced new Diamante 1/8 Off-Road Buggy Tires. The Diamantes were engineered for use on hard-packed, dusty, blown-out tracks and are available in three different rubber compounds. Here are the highlights- * Tire carcass optimized for bumpy track conditions * Micro-pins at outer edges reduce edginess in the bumps * AKA’s most dense tread pattern to ensure maximum runtime * [...]
Shipping now from JConcepts is a Scale Engine Accessory Set. The Engine Accessory Set can be used to give your monster truck some serious drip, without breaking your wallet. Here are the highlights- * Original design by JConcepts * Injection molded parts replicate carb & injection assemblies * 44 total piece count, chrome plated pieces throughout * Stealth black mock air filters * Dual and [...]
New from 1 RC Racing is the 1/18th scaled Asphalt Modified RTR. This highly scale realistic oval machine comes completely pre-assembled and includes everything you need to get driving inside the box. Check out these highlights- * Available with red, black, or clear body * 2.4GHz radio gear * Forward and reverse ESC with LiPo protection * Full bearing set * 230mAh NiMh 6.0 volt [...]
The folks over at FTX have just dropped the 1/10th scaled Banzai RTR Nitro Touring Car. FTX has produced the Banzai in electric form for quite some time, now they have decided to turn up the wow factor and are now releasing the Banzai with insane nitro power! Here are the highlights- * Expected to start shipping next month * Available in [...]
New from Traxxas is a Sledge Full Custom Build Dirt Jump Session Video. The Sledge in the video features a bunch of Traxxas upgrade parts like their high output light kit, as well as many more accessories. The video does a great job of showing how their upgraded Sledge performs out on the dirt, with huge air off the jumps, [...]
Coming soon from Carisma is the insanely trick looking 1/24 GT24 M-Sport 2022 PUMA Hybrid Rally1. With a fully licensed body and serious Carisma performance under the hood, the new PUMA Hybrid Rally1 is a great little machine for bashing indoors, or out! The new car has a part number of #87868 and you can click this link to check out [...]