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JConcepts Announces Smoothies Short Course Truck Tires
Over at JConcepts they have just dropped new Smoothies Short Course Truck Tires. The new Smoothies are sized to fit a standard SCT wheel and were designed to help you break track records. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts design * Standard short course truck 3.0” x 2.2” bead size * Carefully shaped carcass for increased rolling speed * Includes SCT Dirt-Tech (gray) [...]
- 1/26/2023
- 10:51 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Monster Truck Madness – Ungluing and Re-Using Your Tires
Happy Thursday all! As we are set to hit February next week, many of us are at the height of bench racing season. New builds for warmer weather are being planned or are actively underway. All those builds need one thing regardless of whether they are a monster truck, buggy, scaler, or stadium truck….a set of tires and wheels. And when many [...]
Duratrax Clip-Lock Wheel Face System for 5.7″ Ripper Wheels
Coming soon from Duratrax is a Clip-Lock Wheel Face System for 5.7″ Ripper wheels. The new wheel face system makes it easy to change the color of your wheels for a fresh new look. Check out these highlights- * Easy way to give your wheels a personalized look * Three colors – Mirror chrome, black chrome, or red chrome * No tools required [...]
- 1/26/2023
- 4:24 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Duratrax 1/5 Warthog 5.7″ Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires
Now available for pre-order from Duratrax are 1/5 Warthog 5.7″ Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires. These beastly pre-mounts are sized to fit trucks like the Traxxas X-Maxx and ARRMA 8S Kraton. Here are the highlights- * All terrain tires ready for dirt, grass, gravel, or pavement * Pre-mounted on black Ripper wheels with removable hex * Ripper wheels are compatible with the Duratrax Clip-Lock [...]
- 1/26/2023
- 2:40 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Holmes Hobbies Tug Buddy LP Servo Winch
Adding a servo winch to your R/C crawler is a great way to give yourself or a trail companion a helping hand when things go sideways. If you’re in the market for this type of add-on accessory, the Tug Buddy from Holmes Hobbies might be the perfect fit for you. Featuring a compact design, the Tug Buddy is packed with power [...]
Duratrax 1/10 Fossil 1.9″ Rock Crawler Tires
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Duratrax but they are back with new Fossil 1.9″ Rock Crawler Tires. The Fossil crawling tires will be available as just tires, or pre-mounted, and feature a great scale look. Here are the highlights- * Open tread block design that clears easily * Aggressive sidewall design for improved side-hilling * Open-cell foam inserts are included * [...]
- 1/26/2023
- 10:03 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Kyosho 1957 Chevy Bel Air Coupe Readyset
Over at Kyosho they have posted a new promotional video for their 1957 Chevy Bel Air Coupe Readyset. The Kyosho Bel Air Coupe is a beautiful looking car that was meticulously scaled down from the 1:1 original. Watch below to not only see the Bel Air Coupe cruising around the beach, but to also learn more about what it packs [...]
Injora Brass Rear Portal Inner Housings for the FMS FCX24
In terms of small-scale R/C crawler upgrades, the FCX24 from FMS already has one of the larger selections and keeps growing. Adding to the list of upgrades for this 1/24-scale rig are Injora’s Brass Rear Portal Inner Housings (#FCX24–08). This upgrade will add significant weight to the rear of your crawler, helping keep it planted on the trail and crawling [...]
- 1/25/2023
- 6:26 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Injora’s 1.0 Plus 12-Spoke 42g Brass Beadlock Wheels for S…
Add style and crawling performance to your 1/24 or 1/18-scale trail truck with Injora’s 1.0 Plus 12-Spoke 42g Brass Beadlock Wheels (#YQW-1101). With 42g of weight per wheel, these brass beadlock wheels will amp up the style and traction of your rig. With an outer diameter of 1.1", these wheels are slightly larger than other 1/24 and 1/18-scale options. They feature [...]
- 1/25/2023
- 6:26 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
SWORKz 1/10 S14-4C 4WD Pro Carpet Buggy Kit
New from SWORKz is the 1/10 S14-4C 4WD Pro Carpet Buggy Kit. Designed for high traction tracks like carpet, the S14-4C is ready to help you win at even the highest levels of competition. Check out these highlights- * Designed for optimized corner speeds & easy handling on carpet * New gear box with adjustable differential system * T7075 hard anodized and lightened [...]
- 1/25/2023
- 1:10 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Carisma Prairie Wolf SCA-1E Clear Body Set
Now available from Carisma is the Prairie Wolf SCA-1E Clear Body Set. The Prairie Wolf is a nicely scaled van body that is perfect for a 70s or 80s style build. Here are more highlights- * Made for rigs with a 324mm wheelbase * LED-ready grill * Robust wing mirrors * Rear panel roof access ladder * Made from a thick, vacuum formed Lexan * Retro [...]
- 1/25/2023
- 11:14 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Corsatec 1/10 CTX-10RS Brushless ESC
Coming soon from new company Corsatec is the CTX-10RS Brushless ESC. Made for use in 1/10th scaled on or off-road vehicles, the CTX-10RS is filled with performance. Check out these highlights- * Ultra-small footprint * 2S LiPo maximum input voltage * Lightweight aluminum case and fan * Can be programmed remotely via the Corsatec app * Designed for low operating temperatures * Low center of gravity [...]
- 1/24/2023
- 11:25 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Kyosho Inferno MP10e TKI2 Buggy
Over at Kyosho they have just released a new promotional video for their upcoming Inferno MP10e TKI2 Buggy Kit. The Inferno MP10e TKI2 was designed for hardcore racing, but of course can also be used for some 8th scale bashing action. Watch below to see the new Inferno in action around an outdoor off-road track. From tagging jumps wide open, [...]
Hitec Signs David Ronnefalk To Their Factory Team
The crew over at Hitec have announced that they have signed David Ronnefalk to their factory team. Ronnefalk has long been one of the top race drivers in our hobby and is perhaps best known for his World Championship win in 2016. Here is the official press release- “Hitec is thrilled to announce the addition of David Ronnefalk as our Flagship [...]
Video – Kyosho 1/10 Dirt Master 2WD Buggy Kit
Have you been looking for a new 10th scale buggy for backyard bashing? If so, have a look at the recently introduced Kyosho Dirt Master. When first announced a couple of weeks ago, the Dirt Master got a large response on our social media. The Dirt Master seems to have a great blend of an old school body, which is [...]
